Sunday, October 11, 2020

    Thomas “Tom” Hall, age 79, of Peyton Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020, at his home following a short illness.
    He was born June 11, 1941 in Powell County and was the son of the late Dell and Abby Ann McCoy Hall. He was retired from Bundy Tubing & TI Automotive and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Hall is survived by his wife, Frances Case Hall; one daughter, Jill Hall-Crump (Dan), Johnson County; one son, Greg Hall (Connie), Estill County; one sister, Janice Newcomb, Powell County; three brothers: Marion Hall (Bonnie), Estill County; Raymond Hall, and Danny Hall (Tricha), both of Powell County; three grandchildren: Sophie Wells (Travis), Ethan Thomas Hall and Mark Crump.
    He was preceded in death by one son, Anthony Mark Hall; and two siblings, Mary Durham and Donald Hall.
    Visitation will be held Thursday, October 15, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services will be held with burial at the Cobb Hill Cemetery.

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  Friday, October 9, 2020

    Ruth Irene Scott Reynolds, age 100, widow of Glen Lowell Reynolds, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 at the Irvine Health and Rehab Center.
    Mrs. Reynolds was a native of Carter County, born April 6, 1920, a daughter of the late John and Bertha Tackett Scott. She was a homemaker and a former dairy farmer.
    She was preceded in death by her son, Danny Lowell Reynolds; and her siblings, Cecil Scott, Opal Scott, Ruby Scott, and Hayden Scott.
    Survivors include her daughters: Carol Ann Haller (Steve) and Bertha Lynn "Bo" McCreary; six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and a score of nieces and nephews.
    Services will be held at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. Friends may call from 12:00 Noon until service time. Additional services will be held Wednesday, October 14th at 12:00 Noon at the Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West US Highway 60, Olive Hill, KY. Burial will follow in the Garvin Ridge Cemetery, Kentucky Highway 2078 in Olive Hill.

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  Thursday, October 1, 2020

    Phyllis Marcum Winkler, age 60, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at her home after a long illness.
    She was born in February, 1960 to the late Ed Arnold and Irene Walling Marcum.
    Mrs. Winkler is survived by her spouse of 41 years, Scotty Winkler Jr. of Irvine; her daughters: Nicole Beall and Natasha Winkler, both of Irvine; her granddaughter, Taryn Beall, Irvine; a sister in law, Denise Meyers (Mike), of Hockley, Texas; and two nieces: Sommer Meyers, Galveston, Texas; and Morgan Meyers of Hockley, Texas. She leaves behind a host of relatives and friends to mourn her passing.
    In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one sister, Pearl Ann Arthur; three infant siblings; and her in-laws, Scotty and Bernice Winkler.
    There was a celebration of life Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Crooked Creek Christian Church officiated by Bro. Tom Blackburn. Friends and family called between 3-4:00 p.m. with a short service at 4:00 p.m. Her ashes were to be scattered during a private ceremony with immediate family only, at a later date.
    Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals was in charge of arrangements.

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  Thursday, October 8, 2020

    Ronnie Lee Criswell, age 71, of Berea, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center following a short illness.
    He was born August 9, 1949 in Monticello, Kentucky, and was the son of Doris Criswell Tucker and the late Lyle Doen Criswell. He was a retired United States Marine who served during the Vietnam War.
    Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Ima Joyce Lowe Criswell; one daughter, Carrie Hofmeister (Mitch), Michigan; two sons: Michael Criswell (Angie Skaggs), Ohio; and Kyle Criswell (Lori), Pennsylvania; three stepdaughters: Glenova Wiseman, Marsha Riddell, and Rebecca Negron (Eddie), all of Berea; one sister, Jill Criswell, Monticello; two brothers: Steve Criswell and Larry Criswell, both of Monticello; seven grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by four siblings, Janet Hardy, Pamela Criswell, Dale Criswell and Boyce Ray Dick.
    Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, October 12, 2020 at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services will be conducted with burial at the Kirby Cemetery.

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  Thursday, October 8, 2020

    Joseph Patrick Pendergest, Jr., age 60, of Patsy Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, following a long illness.
    He was born September 14, 1960 in Cincinnati, Ohio and was the son of the late Joseph Patrick Pendergest, Sr. and Mattie B. Ratcliffe Pendergest. He was a roofer and former member of the National Guard. He attended the Crossroads Church of Christ.
    Mr. Pendergest is survived by his daughter, DaMeida Jo Rogers, Estill County; four sisters: Stella Gray, Carolyn Hall (Jim), Dorita Marcum, and Bernie Abney (Ova), all of Estill County; and two grandchildren: Shawnee and Trevor Rogers.
    He was preceded in death by one sister, Peggy Patrick.
    Friends may call between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services will be conducted by Bro. Elwood Patrick with burial at the Cobb Hill Cemetery.

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  Wednesday, October 7, 2020

    Ogal Meek Wellman Spicer, age 98, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Morning Pointe in Richmond.
    She was born January 1, 1922 in Leighton, Estill County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Ed and Ida Mays Meek.
    Mrs. Spicer was preceded in death by husbands Linville Wellman and John Spicer.
    She is survived by her daughter Patricia Wellman Wheeler (Erlan); grandchildren: Erlan Wheeler II (Marilyn Ward) and Michelle Wheeler McCort (Mark); ten great grandchildren: Erlan III; Logan, Alexandria, Victoria, Jordan and Justin Wheeler; Mackenzie, Colin, Madison and Camryn McCort; and a sister, Thelma Meek Richardson; plus a multitude of nieces and nephews.
    Mrs. Spicer was preceded in death by her siblings, Ruth Meek Castle, Glyndeen Meek Tipton and Cecil Meek.
    She was an active member of the Irvine Methodist church where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years and a member of their governing board. After her retirement from Carhartt, she was involved in many community activities.
    Graveside services were conducted Friday, October 9, 2020, 2:00 p.m., at the West Irvine Cemetery by Bro. Aaron Batey.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Tuesday, October 6, 2020

    Victor Edwin Cain, age 45, of McKee Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
    He was born October 23, 1974, in Fayette County, a son of the late David Fred and Alma C. Smith Cain. He worked with horses and had lived in Midway, Kentucky most if his life.
    Mr. Cain is survived by three daughters: Elisabeth Cain, Victoria Cain, and Frances Cain, all of Louisville; a sister, Jeannie Burkhead, Scott County; and three brothers: Shannon Cain, Estill County; Ronnie Cain, Madison County; and Danny Cain, Franklin County.
    Memorial services will be held at a later date..
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Sunday, October 4, 2020

    Norma Lois Graham, age 87, of Turpin Ridge Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020, at her home following a short illness.
    She was born September 13, 1933 in Lee County and was the daughter of the late Cornelius and Opal McKinney Horn. She was a homemaker and member of the Providence Baptist Church.
    Mrs. Graham is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Graham.
    She is survived by one daughter, Sharon Arthur (Bill), Estill County; two sons: Shannon Graham and Doyle (Connie) Graham, both of Estill County; seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
    Mrs. Graham was preceded in death by two sons, Bobby Darrell and Billy Paul Graham.
    Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, October 7, 1:00 p.m., at the Turpin Cemetery by Bro. Tim Roberts.
    Pallbearers will be Robert Graham, Scott Graham, Michael Arthur, Andy Graham, Robby Graham and Bradley Graham.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Providence Baptist Church Building Fund.

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  Sunday, October 4, 2020

    Bettye Ann Edwards, age 85, of Gum Bottom Road in Waco, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020, at Morning Pointe in Richmond following a short illness.
    She was born May 29, 1935 in Irvine and was the daughter of the late Jordan and Anna Belle Estes Neal. She was a retired school bus driver with the Hoosiers Upland School System and a member of the Rice Station Christian Church.
    Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her husband, Max Edwards.
    She is survived by her daughter, Teresa VanWinkle (Roy), Waco, Kentucky; two stepchildren: Teresa Edwards Sherman and Todd Edwards, both of Indiana; three grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; and two nieces and two nephews.
    Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by three siblings, Bonnie Baker, Elmer Neal and Jim Neal.
    Private funeral services will be conducted at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home by Bro. Joe Hall. Burial will be at the Stampers Creek Cemetery in Indiana.

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  Friday, October 2, 2020

    Robert Leon Roberts Sr., age 85, husband of Ruby Brinegar Roberts, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at the Marcum-Wallace Memorial Hospital.
    Leon was born January 6, 1935, and raised in Estill County. He lived in Ohio for 20 years while he worked at the Athena Paper Company, where he served as union steward, and was also vice president of Roberts Furniture.
    He returned to Irvine in 1971. He was elected as mayor of Irvine in 1981. He recently served on the Residents Council at the Irvine Health and Rehab Center. He was very involved and loved his community greatly.
    Leon had many, many friends, and he never met a stranger. He loved politics and was a pure Republican thru and thru. He enjoyed farming, and always gave more away than he kept or sold; he was the best tobacco cutter around.
    He was a champion coon hunter, an avid horseman, who enjoyed trail ridding and horse shows. Leon was a true blue UK basketball fan. No matter where he was or what he was doing, he was always joking, picking and pranking. We will all miss his smile, laugh, visits and phone calls.
    Survivors others than his loving wife of 64 years Ruby, include his daughter, Debra R. Kissick (Roger); his son, Robert "Robbie" Roberts (Shaye); his granddaughters: Rachel Roberts (Nick) and Ratisha Puckett (Jacob); and great grandsons, Brennan, Lukas, Shelby, and Taylor.
    Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by his parents, Dudley Grand and Effie Williams Roberts; his brothers, Dudley Jr., Brown, and Herbert; and his sisters, Eula Mae Roberts, Geneva Harris, Euphemia Tipton, Rowena Newton, and Mary Horn.
    Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 6th at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals, with Jim Bonny and Chris Greene officiating. Burial will follow in the Brinegar Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after 11:00 a.m. until service time.
    Pallbearers will be Ken Brinegar, Buddy Horn, Lance Horn, Jamie Bingham, Justin Bingham, and Jacob Puckett.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Dean, Eddie Dean, Bunt Gross, Jeff Hix, and James Bingham Sr.

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  Friday, October 2, 2020

    Shirley Mae Walters, age 78, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at her residence.
    She was born October 29, 1941 in Irvine to Tolby and Lucille Roberts Horn. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bethel Christian Church.
    Mrs. Walters is survived by her husband of 56 years, Steve Walters of Irvine; a son, Jeff Walters (Amy) of Winchester; two daughters: Taresa Barnes (Tim) and Pam Walters, both of Irvine; four grandchildren: Matthew Barnes, Sabrina Perry, Tanner Walters, and Hagan Walters; and two great grandchildren: Arabella Perry and Preston Perry.
    She was preceded in death by her parents.
    Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Monday, October 5, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 3905 Richmond Road in Irvine, with Bro. Bill Curtis officiating. Friends may visit Sunday, October 4th from 6 until 8 p.m.

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  Friday, October 2, 2020

    Lucy McKinney Martin, the widow of Robert Samuel Martin, and the daughter of the late Harvey and Anne Powell McKinney, was born in Fayette County, Kentucky on January 14, 1944 and departed this life in Beattyville, Kentucky on October 2, 2020 at the age of 76 years, 8 months and 18 days. She was a homemaker and a member of the Riverview Baptist Church in Jessamine County, Kentucky.
    She is survived by seven children: Lydia Rucker of Kilgore, Texas; Sam Flinchum Jr. of Irvine; George Flinchum, Anna Slone, William Flinchum Jr. and Jeffery Flinchum, all of Lexington; and Lucinda Ross of Winchester; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; her brothers and sisters, Virgie Holder and Estill McKinney of Georgetown, Shirley Cook of Richmond, Charles McKinney of Jessamine County, and Susie McKinney of London, Kentucky; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
    Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; a son, Robert Lee Martin; a daughter, Betty Ann Couch; and several brothers and sisters.
    Interment will be at Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville.
    Newnam Funeral Home of Beattyville is in charge of arrangements.

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  Wednesday, September 30, 2020

    Randy Lee Rainey, age 63, husband of Pamela Joy Bailey Rainey, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Clark Regional Medical Center.
    A native of Winchester, Kentucky, he was born on March 16, 1957, to the late Roy Lee and Sara Geneva Hatton Rainey. He was a heavy equipment operator.
    In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Shannon Leigh Bailey Poe and Karrie Welch; four grandchildren, Christopher Lee Poe, Damien Scott Poe, Natalie Welch and Colton Stamper; and a brother, Harold "Frosty" Rainey.
    Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 5, 2020 at Clarmont Memorial Gardens.

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  Monday, September 28, 2020

    Mark Ansel Watts, 55, husband of Robin Boyd Watts, passed away, Monday, September 28, 2020. He was retired from Clark Energy as foreman, after 26 years of service.
    A native of Clark County, he was born February 6, 1965, the son of Evelyn Hudson Watts and the late John Kenneth Watts.
    In addition to his wife, Mark is survived by his mother, Evelyn Hudson Watts; one son, Justin Mark Watts (Whitley Anne); one daughter, Rebecca Lopez (fiance' Steven Bricknell); a sister, Angie Miller (Jerry), Parrish, Florida; a brother, Mike Watts, Winchester; eight grandchildren: Weylin Mark, Bailey Brooke, Coleman Avery, Coleman Allen, Leland Wyatt, and Skylar Mae Watts; Zane Lopez and Stetson Bricknell; and three special brothers-in-law, Joe, Randy and Steven Boyd; also, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
    He is preceded in death by his father, Bro. John Kenneth Watts; and two brothers, John Stephen and David Anthony "Tony" Watts.
    Graveside services will be on Friday, October 2, 2020, at the Winchester Cemetery.
    Pallbearers will be Richard Tyree, Preston Nolan, Virgil Hill, Steven Bricknell, Jerry Miller, Mike Watts, Charlie Pasley and Jerry Hale.
    Honorary pallbearers, Three Crosses Baptist Mission and members, and Clark Energy Co-Op workers.
    Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home of Winchester, is in charge of arrangements.

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  Tuesday, September 29, 2020

    Douglas Edward Shean, age 55, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, after a long illness.
    He was born on May 23, 1965, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Gordon Edward Shean and Adah Eulaine Gray. While Douglas was the spitting image of Gordon, his personality was much closer to Eulaine’s, and his sense of humor was uniquely his own.
    Doug was preceded in death by his father and one son, Hunter Shean.
    Other than his loving and devoted mother, he is survived by his sister, Wanda Thompson (Bobby), whom he often teased by telling her that her food needed more seasoning; so now, holiday meals will be much more bland.
    Doug is also survived by sons: Cory Shean (Kaitlyn) and Trey Shean (Marlene), both of whom he taught life lessons whether they wanted them or not; by a daughter, Shanna Shean; and by five awesome grandchildren who stole his heart: Jayden, Sophia, Brookelynn, Miya, and Kayden.
    When he wasn’t teasing his nieces (Tiffany Patrick and Dana Thompson), he could be found building model cars or watching TV shows from the 1960s. For extra fun, Doug liked to go fishing and to gossip like two old women with his best friend, Otis Cox.
    He is also survived by his special friend and awesome home health nurse, Rhonda Harrison; and the most amazing GI doctor UK has, Dr. Deborah Flomenhoft, who was not only his doctor and advocate but more importantly, his friend.
    Visitation will be on Saturday,October 3, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals, followed by services at 2:00 p.m. with burial in West Irvine Cemetery.
    Pallbearers will be Greg Henry, Jerame Conrad, David Brezeale, Gary Long, Chris Goosey and Trey Shean.
    Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Thompson, Otis Cox, Dana Thompson, Tiffany Patrick and Eugene Puckett.

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  Thursday, October 1, 2020

    Arine Wiseman Henry, age 88, of Newport, Kentucky passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020, at the St. Elizabeth Hospice Center following a long illness.
    She was born October 1, 1932 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Sam and Sally Ann Walling Wiseman. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God. She enjoyed gardening and was very involved with her great grandkids.
    Mrs. Henry was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Henry.
    She is survived by two daughters: Teresa Sue Smith (Hays), Highland Heights; and Anna Marie Grotjan (Tom), Alexandria; a daughter-in-law, Donna Henry, Crescent Springs; five sisters: Opal West, St. Matthews; Aleen Muncie, Deloise Long, Polly Hall, all of Estill County; and Wilma Chaney - Fayette County; one brother, Phillip Wiseman, LaGrange; three grandchildren: Bryan Henry (Amanda), Adam Smith (Rachel) and Tommie Klayman (Micah) and nine great grandchildren.
    Mrs. Henry was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Samuel Henry; and one sister, Linda Lou Abney.
    Friends called Sunday, October 4, 2020, from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home, with private funeral services following at 2:00 p.m. by Bro. Jerry Horn. Burial was at the McDowell Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Wayne Hall, Adam Smith, Bryan Henry, Michael Long, Larry Chaney and Micah Klayman.

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