Monday, February 1, 2021

    Lewis D. Willis, age 55, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at his residence.
    He was born in Irvine, January 13, 1965 to Beverly and Bernice Townsend Willis. He was a mechanic.
    Mr. Willis is survived by his mother, Bernice Townsend Willis; two sons: Nicholas Willis and David Willis; three brothers: Beverly K. Willis, Earl Willis, and A. J. Willis; and a sister, Georgia Hardy (Rick).
    He was preceded in death by his father, Beverly Willis.
    Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating. Friends may visit Tuesday, February 2nd from 6 till 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Hardy Cemetery in Irvine.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Saturday, January 30, 2021

    Raymond Goosey, age 73, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his residence.
    He was born August 12, 1947 to Elmer and Pearl Conner Goosey. He was a roofer.
    Mr. Goosey is survived by his wife, Linda Goosey; a son, Raymond Christopher Goosey; five daughters: Lina Puckett, Glenna Shean, Kathy Hull (Michael), Dani Goosey, and Kayla Crabtree (Chris); eleven grandchildren, five great grandchildren; two brothers: Bill Goosey and Joe Goosey; and three sisters: Barbara Richardson, Brenda Logsdon and Geraldine Chaney (Steve).
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Pearl Conner Goosey.
    Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating. Friends may visit Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until time of the service. Burial will be in the West Irvine Cemetery.
    Pallbearers will be Chris Goosey, Chris Crabtree, Bill Goosey, Tray Shean, Cory Shean and Tony Walling.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Saturday, January 30, 2021

    Tommie Speagle, age 96, of Waco, Kentucky, passed away at Baptist Health on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Tommie was the widow John Speagle.
    Born September 9, 1924 in Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Alexander and Nettie Jones. Tommie was a quality control inspector at VCA for several years. She had a deep caring for others such as donating blood any time that she could. She sang praises in the church choir and lived her life accordingly. She was a member at the Rice Station Christian Church in Irvine.
    Mrs. Speagle is survived by two sons, Paul Edward Bridewell and William Harvey Bridewell, both of Waco, Kentucky; one step-son, JC Speagle of Louisville; one daughter, Beverley Morefield of Waco, Kentucky; one step-daughter, Sandy Curl of Louisville; one sister, Nettie Omega Phelps of California; six grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
    In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Newel Bridewell; and several brothers and sisters.
    Funeral services officiated by Brother Joe Hall and Ed Berry will be conducted on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Rice Station Christian Church. Visitation will be held on Wednesday as well from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in New Castle Cemetery in New Castle, Kentucky with Mike Brumfield, Clinton Bridewell, Nathaniel Toeller, Ethan Toeller, Vic Morefield and Russ Toeller serving as active pallbearers.
    Arrangements by Lewis-Abner Funeral home.

Lewis-Abner Funeral Home

  Thursday, January 28, 2021

    Eddie L. Brandenburg, age 65, of Brodhead, Kentucky, husband of Patricia Brandenburg, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.
    He was born November 17, 1955 in Estill County to Arlie and Fannie Crowe Brandenburg. He was a retired house painter and artist.
    Mr. Brandenburg is survived by his wife, Patricia Brandenburg; his mother, Fannie Crowe Brandenburg; four sons: Kelly Shawn Brandenburg (Sebrina), William Charlton (Debbie), Anthony Charlton, and Doug Brandenburg (Jessica); two daughters: Tonya Charlton and Rebecca Rogers (Jackie); 18 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; and two brothers, Anthony Brandenburg and Kevin Brandenburg.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Arlie Brandenburg; a brother, Dale Brandenburg; and three grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be held 12:00 Noon, Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine with Bro. Doyle Keaton officiating. Friends may visit Saturday, January 30th from 5 till 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the McIntosh Cemetery in Irvine. His children will serve as pallbearers.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Sunday, January 24, 2021

Bobby Wayne Horn

    Bobby Wayne Horn, a resident of Monroe Township, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at the age of 70.
    He was the husband of 48 years to Belinda Cyrus Horn, father of Andrea Senters (Billy) and Chasity Deavers (Joseph), grandfather of Alex, Elleah, Tyler, Kyle, Cole, Carly, and Callee, brother of Wilgus Horn Jr., Rhonda Gould, Fay Bloyd, Jackie Horn, and the late Janet Parrett, and son of Mattie Stamper Horn and the late Wilgus Horn Sr.
    Bobby was a veteran of the United States Navy and a devoted member of the Boilermakers Union Local 105. He had a love for NASCAR and John Deere Equipment.
    Services for Bobby will be held graveside at Tate Township Cemetery, on Friday January 29, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Tate Township Cemetery is located on South East Street in Bethel, Ohio. Coming from 275, you will turn right off of St. Rt. 125 (Plane Street) onto East Street. Cemetery is approximately 1/4 mile down on the left.
    E. C. Nurres Funeral Homes Inc. of Bethel, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements.
    Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati.

E. C. Nurres Funeral Homes Inc.

  Sunday, January 17, 2021

    Zula Walling Brock, age 68, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 11:40 a.m. at St. Joseph East Hospital in Lexington, following a short illness.
    She was born February 4, 1952, in Lee County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Jeff Walling and Nettie Stacey Bowles of Beattyville.
    Survivors include one daughter, Kelly Jones (Leon); and two grandsons, Charles Leon Todd Jones and Noah Brady Jones.
    She was preceded in death by one son, Charles Bradley Crowe; a daughter-in-law, Clarissa Harrison; four brothers: Elmer Bowles, Bobby Joe Slone, Michael Dean Burgen and James Shouse; and a sister, Aida Begley.
    Zula is survived by one sister, Margaret Lemaster, and one brother, Donald Walling, both of Irvine.
    She is also survived by two granddaughters: Brooklyn Dakota Crowe and Charlee Elizabeth Crowe; and several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
    Zula was the rock of our family in so many ways; the fun, yet serious, part of all our upbringing. She enjoyed pictures of her children and grandkids, (placed) throughout her house. Absolutely no limit to extent of love she had to give. Certainly miss all she was for many.
    Visitation begins Friday, January 22, 2021 at 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Lewis-Abner Funeral Home. Funeral services officiated by Tony Marshall will be held Saturday January 23, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in South Irvine Cemetery.

Lewis-Abner Funeral Home

  Thursday, January 21, 2021

    Christine Elliott Stamper, age 86, of Patsy Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at her home.
    She was born December 27, 1934 at Jellico in Whitley County, Kentucky and was the daughter of the late John and Melvina Elliott Siler.
    Mrs. Stamper was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Glynn Elwood Stamper.
    She is survived by four daughters: Charlotte Eskew, Madison County; Barbara Bryan, Florida; Sandra Williams, Fayette County; and Renee Renee Clark, Franklin County; one son, Michael Stamper, Estill County; ten grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
    She was preceded in death by one son, Glynn Elwood Stamper, Jr.; and her brother, Roger Siler.
    Graveside services will be held Wednesday, January 27, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the Cobb Hill Cemetery.
    Pallbearers will be Shannon Antonchak, Travis Antonchak, Keith Bryan, Donald Bryan, Alexander Bryan and Kenny Watson. The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, January 19, 2021

    Ricky Napier, age 65, of South Irvine Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
    He was born February 19, 1955 in Whitesburg, Kentucky, and was the son of the late Isaac and Amanda Campbell Napier. He was a retired CSX employee and attended the Emmanuel Baptist Church. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Napier is survived by his wife, Virginia Lee Seale Napier; one daughter, Deidre Jo Reeves, Richmond; two sons: Derrick Ryan Napier (Laura), Winchester; and Josh Napier, Irvine; one sister, Maxine Puckett, Irvine; and seven grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his brother, Isaac Napier, Jr.
    Visitation for the public will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services will be conducted by Bro. Kevin Puckett.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, January 19, 2021

    Robert Alan Chasteen, age 36, husband of Melissa Anderson Chasteen of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Highway 82 in Irvine, Kentucky.
    Born in Irvine, Kentucky, August 14, 1984, he was the son of Betty Ellen Chasteen of Stanton, Kentucky. He was employed by Southcreek Management Company where he served in the field of maintenance.
    The happiest day of his life was the day he married his wife, Melissa. He loved to play video games, fish; and enjoyed making people laugh.
    In addition to his wife and his mother, Robert is survived by his brother, Eugene Chasteen (Heather) of Mount Sterling; one step-son, Hunter Esteppe of Jeffersonville; one step-daughter, Charity Esteppe of Salt Lick; one step-grandchild, Skylah Sexton; one nephew, Christopher Chasteen; and two nieces: Chyanna Chasteen and Sabrina Elkins.
    Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at Hearne Funeral Home.
    Burial will be conducted at Stanton Cemetery following the funeral service with Paul Clines, Cody Clines, Steve Esteppe, Hunter Esteppe, Mac Sexton, Travis Olinger and Austin Clines serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers are Raymond Goodwin, Cynthia Goodwin, Eugene Chasteen and co-workers at Southcreek Management Company.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Sunday, January 17, 2021

    Zula Walling Brock, age 68, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 11:40 a.m. at St. Joseph East Hospital in Lexington, following a short illness.
    She was born February 4, 1952, in Lee County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Jeff Walling and Nettie Stacey Bowles of Beattyville.
    Survivors include one daughter, Kelly Jones (Leon).
    She was preceded in death by one son, Charles Bradley Crowe; a daughter-in-law, Clarissa Harrison; four brothers: Elmer Bowles, Bobby Joe Slone, Michael Dean Burgen and James Shouse; and a sister, Aida Begley.
    Zula is survived by one sister, Margaret Lemaster, and one brother, Donald Walling, both of Irvine.
    She is also survived by two granddaughters: Brooklyn Dakota Crowe and Charlee Elizabeth Crowe; and several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
    Zula was the rock of our family in so many ways; the fun, yet serious, part of all our upbringing. She enjoyed pictures of her children and grandkids, (placed) throughout her house. Absolutely no limit to extent of love she had to give. Certainly miss all she was for many.
    Visitation begins Friday, January 22, 2021 at 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Lewis-Abner Funeral Home. Funeral services officiated by Tony Marshall will be held Saturday January 23, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in South Irvine Cemetery.

Lewis-Abner Funeral Home

  Monday, January 18, 2021

    Angela Lopell Dixon, age 54, of Regis Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021, at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, following a long illness.
    She was born May 21, 1966, in Fayette County, the daughter of Levaron Harrison Dixon and the late Woodrow Wilson Dixon Jr. She was a former teacher in the Estill County School System and had lived in Estill County all of her life. She attended the Providence Baptist Church.
    Ms. Dixon is survived by her mother, Levaron Harrison Dixon, Estill County; two aunts: Opal Gadd, Madison County; and Frances Marcum, Estill County; two uncles: Jack Mainous and Jake Estes, both of Estill County; and several friends.
    Visitation for the public was held Friday, January 22, 2021, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services were conducted by Bro. Tim Roberts with burial at the Sunset Memorial Gardens.
    Pallbearers were Kenny Webb, Howard Rogers, Sam Berryman, Donnie Webb, Sammy Ray Sparks and Marty Stepp.
    Honorary pallbearers were her friends and family.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, January 18, 2021

    Shirley Faye Alexander Combs, age 69, of Ben Hunt Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021, at the Baptist Health Lexington Hospital following a long illness.
    She was born June 7, 1951, in Madison County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Thomas Lloyd and Flora Mae Clemmons Alexander. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County most of her life. She attended the Providence Baptist Church.
    Mrs. Combs was preceded in death by her husband, Glendon Ray Combs.
    She is survived by a son, Steven Ray Combs (Michelle Holbrook), Irvine; and one grandchild, Nicholas Todd Combs.
    Mrs. Combs was preceded in death by a sister, Hazel Chrisman; and three brothers, Otis, Junior, and Wilbert Alexander.
    Visitation for the public will be held Friday, January 22, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services were conducted by Bro. Tim Roberts with burial at the Winston Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Caleb Alexander, Eddie Alexander, Tim Alexander, Shane Calloway, Nicholas Combs and Leroy Jackson.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, January 17, 2021

    Donald James Sheeks Jr., age 40, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the Marcum and Wallace Hospital in Irvine.
    He was born August 16, 1980 in Irvine to Donald James Sheeks Sr. and Judy A. Cockrell Sheeks. He was a truck driver and a member of the Panola Baptist Church.
    Mr. Sheeks is survived by his mother Judy Sheeks; a son, Malachi Begley; and a sister, Melissa Puckett.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Donald James Sheeks Sr.
    A graveside services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the Johnny Richardson Cemetery in Irvine with Bro. Marvin Neal officiating.
    Family ask in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.
    Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge of services.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Tuesday, January 19, 2021

    Margie Ellen Rogers, age 81, widow of Don Rogers, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in Stanton, Kentucky.
    She was born Wednesday, February 8, 1939 in Estill County, Kentucky, to the late Ruford and Stella Shuler Watson.
    A homemaker, she is survived by a son, Richard "Ricky" Rogers of Lexington; four daughters: Donna Meadows, Linda Smith, Judy Lacy, and Patricia Willoughby, all of Stanton; a brother Teddy Watson of Estill County; a sister, Bertha Wise of Winchester; eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
    Services will be held Friday, January 22, 2021, 2:00 p.m., by Rev. Raymond Tipton and Rev. James Smith at Davis and Davis Funeral Home of Stanton. Visitation Thursday, January 21st after 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery with her grandsons serving as pallbearers.

Davis and Davis Funeral Home

  Saturday, January 16, 2021

    Anna Lorene Grace, 55, died on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation.
    Born March 23, 1965, she was the wife of Ronnie Grace.
    The family is planning a memorial service at a later date.
    The Oldham, Roberts and Powell Funeral Home of Richmond is in charge of arrangements.

Oldham, Roberts and Powell Funeral Home