Thursday, February 11, 2021

    Robert Lee Robinson, age 79, of Jeffersonville, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021, at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, following a long illness.
    He was born July 29, 1941 in Fayette County and was the son of the late Oliver Robinson and Ida Belle Robertson Robinson Wallace. He was a retired life insurance salesman with the Life Insurance Company of Georgia and had an insurance designation of LUTCF and CLU. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, a Kentucky Colonel and a member of the Seventh Day Adventist in Winchester.
    Mr. Robinson is survived by his wife, Nancy Elizabeth Bratton Robinson; his sister, Elizabeth Scott, Virginia; his brother, Henry Logan Wallace, Fayette County; two nieces and several great nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Venable.
    Visitation for the public will be held Saturday, February 20, 2021 from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Kevin Burke with burial at the Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, February 12, 2021

    Melvin Howard, widower of Virginia Stephens Howard, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was 88.
    Born December 29, 1932 in Salyersville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Estell and Gladys Ward Howard.
    Melvin was a member of Clintonville Christian Church where he served as Sunday School teacher, deacon, and Elder Emeritus. Melvin was a retired elementary principal. He was principal at Pilot View and Trapp Elementary Schools. He was also a member of the Clark County Retired Teachers Association. Melvin was a former member of the Winchester Planning and Zoning Committee for a number of years. He was also a United States Army veteran and licensed tank operator.
    Melvin is survived by one daughter, Donna Hewson (Mark); one son, Harold Howard (Sheila); three grandchildren: Allen Hewson (Katie), Ashley Ballard (Hubert), and Austin Howard (Sarah); five great grandchildren: Tatum Ann and Kennedy Mae Howard, Lillian Steele Hewson, and Jacob and Jacqueline Ballard; two brothers: Loyd Howard (Kay) of Winchester, and Jerry Howard (Sarah) of Salyersville; three sisters: Betty Barnett (Robert) of Salyersville, Mary Sue Dyer (Hetzel) of Ypsilanti, Michigan; and Linda Montgomery (Harold) of Salyersville; one aunt, Alice Howard of Mt. Sterling; in laws, Denzil Stephens (Allene) of Jacksonville, Florida; and Clinton Stephens of Port Clinton, Ohio; numerous cousins and a number of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great, great nieces and nephews.
    In addition to his wife and parents, Melvin was preceded by his brother, Estell Howard, Jr.; a sister-in-law, Etha Howard; and nephews, Edison and Rick Howard.
    Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Rev. Chuck Kemp. Burial will be in the Winchester Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service on Wednesday.

Hearne Funeral Home Inc.

  Saturday, February 13, 2021

    Gaylord Rogers, age 87, widower of Shirley Rogers of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021.
    Born February 17, 1933 in Powell County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late W. I. and Beatrice Brandenburg Rogers. Gaylord was a former oil well driller with Wiser Oil Company and member of Stanton First Church of God. He was a hard worker and was always there to help people.
    In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by his son, David Rogers.
    Mr. Rogers is survived by his son, Richard Rogers (Sharon) of Irvine; a stepdaughter, Janet Lynn Carroll of Stanton; one brother, Clayton Rogers of Bowen; two sisters, Clota Rogers of Stanton and Millie Rogers of Furnace Junction, Ravenna; six grandchildren: Kyle Rogers, Casey Rogers, Darla Thompson, Jessica Taylor, Josh Carroll and Chris Carroll; and seven great grandchildren: C. J. Rogers, Skyler Rogers, Barydon Thompson, Chloe Carroll, Clair Rogers, Corban Rogers and Jaxon Rogers.
    Funeral services officiated by Bro. Anthony Molihan will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation begins at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 16th at the funeral home. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery with Kyle Rogers, Casey Rogers, C. J. Rogers, Forest Lee Hunter, Steve Rogers and Josh Carroll serving as active pallbearers.

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  Friday, February 12, 2021

    Anita Faye Jones, age 92, a resident of the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center passed away Friday, February 12, 2021, at her home following a long illness.
    She was born August 2, 1928 in Madison County and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Ethel Bryant Crowe. She was a homemaker and drove the Book Mobile for 25 years until her retirement. She was a member of the River Drive Christian Church and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Columbus Jones.
    She is survived by one daughter, Marion Carpenter, Winchester; four sons: Timothy Karl Jones (Patricia), Richmond; Gary Jones (Sandy), Texas; Scott Jones (Joann), Irvine; and Tom Jones (Susie), Florida; a daughter-in-law, Alexia Jones, Elizabethtown; one brother, Leo Crowe, Alabama; 12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren
    Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her son, Terry Jones; and four siblings, Pansy Gross, Sybil Jones, Bazel Crowe and Elmo Crowe.
    Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 17, 2021, 11:00 a.m., at the River Drive Christian Church. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 16th from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the Church. Burial will be at the South Irvine Cemetery.
    An additional memorial service will be held at a later date.

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  Saturday, February 13, 2021

    Kelly Jones, age 50, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.
    She was born August 5, 1970 to Darrell and Zula Johnson. She was a custodian for Baldwin and Associates.
    Mrs. Jones is survived by her father, Darrell Johnson; her husband, Charles Jones; two sons: Charles Leon Todd Jones (Elizabeth), and Noah Brady Jones; a brother, Darrel Johnson; and a sister, Chasity Wade.
    She was preceded in death by her mother, Zula Walling Johnson; and a brother, Charles Crowe.
    Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Chapel in Irvine. Friends may visit Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service. Burial will be in the South Irvine Cemetery.
    In Lieu of flowers family ask donations be made to the Grayson Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Thursday, February 11, 2021

    Teddy Stidham, age 59, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.
    He was born August 22, 1961 in Hazard to Sam and Annie Morris Stidham. He was a member of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ.
    Mr. Stidham is survived by three sons: Tim Stidham (April) of Stanton, George Stidham (Rebecca) of Irvine, and Aaron Stidham (Betty) of Ashland; a daughter, Nancy Stidham of Irvine; five grandchildren; three brothers: Darrell Stidham (Addie), Harold “Duck” Stidham (Hattie), both of Hazard; and James Stidham (Wilma) of Indiana; and a sister, Wanda Neace (Kurt) of Hazard.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Annie Stidham; a son, Devan Stidham; a brother, Fred Stidham; and a sister, Betty Baker.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home, 201 7th Avenue in Clay City. Friends may visit Saturday, February 13th from 5 till 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Williams Family Cemetery in Clay City.

Grayson Funeral Home Clay City

  Monday, February 8, 2021

    Robert Scott Newton, age 57, of Irvine, Kentucky, husband of Faith Newton passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington.
    Born April, 1963 in Chicago, he was the son of the late Billy Ray and Jackuelyn Brandenburg Newton.
    In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Billy Glen Newton.
    Robert is survived by his wife, Faith Newton; one daughter, Cassie Richardson (Steven), and one brother, Douglas Allen Newton, all of Irvine.
    A memorial service will be held at a later date.
    Arrangements by Lewis-Abner Funeral Home.

Lewis-Abner Funeral Home

  Saturday, February 6, 2021

    Charles Edward “Chuck” Yates, 74, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021. He died unexpectedly, but peacefully, at home surrounded by family after a lengthy battle with congestive heart failure and COPD.
    He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jacquelyn Davis Yates; his daughter, Jocelyn Yates Westerman (Shawn); his son, Charles Andrew Yates; two grandchildren, Lily and Charlie Westerman; his sister, Karen Mitchell (Don), and extended family members and friends.
    Charles was born January 18, 1947, the son of the late Linkous and Pinie Yates of Grundy, Virginia. He was a decorated Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow with a special interest in archery. He enjoyed water sports, following college football, and target shooting. At age 12, he contracted rheumatic fever which prevented him from serving in the armed forces, something he’d always hoped to do. He was baptized in the Grundy Church of Christ, and his faith was a vital part of his life. While attending high school at Grundy High, he drove school buses for the county. He was also known to skip school to drive a coal truck for a local coal company. His life-long dream was to be a NASCAR driver. It was during his senior year he met the love of his life, Jackie. While attending summer school, he looked out the window and saw “the most beautiful pair of legs (he’d) ever seen” and he quickly asked her out. Although he had a reputation for driving too fast, her parents approved, and they were married July 17, 1971.
    After graduating from high school, he attended several programs, earning a diploma from Viatech School of Computer Science in Roanoke, Virginia. He took a job selling insurance for State Farm Insurance in Roanoke, and later in Tazewell, Virginia. Although he was vastly successful in insurance, his passion was the coal industry and in 1976, he began his own coal company. Chasing the industry, he and Jackie moved to eastern Kentucky where he owned and operated several mines in the Hazard area including Perry County Coal, his most successful company. He was a decorated businessman and was included in Exceptional Young Men of America, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and was a Kentucky Colonel. During these years, he and Jackie became parents to their daughter, Jocelyn, and their son, Andy.
    Charles always had to have a project and in 1990, he started his biggest, most rewarding one. He purchased land in Lexington where he established Fox Trot Farms. Over the next thirty years, he raised tobacco, corn, soybeans, alfalfa, cattle, horses, and enormous gardens which he shared with family and friends. Charles was a brilliant businessman and always surrounded himself with people to help him fulfill his dreams. The farm connected him to many lifelong friends in the Athens, Kentucky, community. While farming, he stayed active in the coal mining industry and had plans for a clean coal reclamation project in Estill County. He and his family joined Athens Christian Church where Charles served as a deacon for several years. In 2009 he welcomed his granddaughter Lily, and in 2012 his grandson and namesake, Charlie. They were his absolute pride and joy.
    Charles was a devoted friend. He was generous with his time and his resources. He never turned away anyone in need, even at his own expense. In all his business ventures, his philosophy was to put the needs of his employees above his own. His family was his main priority. He was a devoted son who loved and respected his parents. He adored his wife and freely admitted he would be completely lost without her. He was a proud, doting father and relished his role as grandfather, or Pop. He loved animals and always had pets that he spoiled with unlimited treats and affection. He enjoyed giving lavish gifts and welcomed guests in his home. He loved holidays and having everyone visit together. He wanted everyone to feel welcome and comfortable, no one was ever turned away. He loved to garden mostly because he wanted to share the abundance. He saw potential in every opportunity. He was a total optimist who saw the best in every person and every situation. He never held grudges. He loved westerns, Coca-Cola in glass bottles, Kool brand cigarettes, Sam’s Hot Dogs, and coffee. But his greatest love was for the Lord. Charles was a man of deep faith who was devoted to Bible study and prayer. He constantly remarked on how the Lord had blessed him. As his health failed and he lost his independence, he was anxious to receive his glorified body and meet his heroes of the faith. His greatest wish would be for everyone to know the love of the Lord. While his family takes comfort in knowing he is with the Lord and his passing was peaceful and painless, we grieve the loss of the man who was the provider and caregiver at the heart of our family.
    Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Saturday February 13, 2021 with the funeral service at 1pm at Athens Christian Church, 6295 Athens Boonesboro Road in Lexington. Interment will be at Athens Cemetery. The service will be conducted by Pastor Robert Warren of Athens Christian Church.
    Pallbearers will be Andy Yates, Jocelyn Westerman, Shawn Westerman, Mauricio Rivera, Daniel Brown, and Wilfredo Salazar.
    Honorary pallbearers are Amber Teate, Don Mitchell, Butch Crockett, Jamie Yates, Jerald “Doc” Elkin, Duane Cook, John Sosbe, Jerry Miller, Darrell Grigsby, and Dr. Dennis Newton.
    In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Athens Christian Church.
    Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester is in charge of arrangements.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Thursday, February 4, 2021

    Bobby Couch of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life Monday, February 8, 2021 at the age of 74 years.
    He was a son of the late Sam Couch and Marie Mullins Bailey, born in Hazard, Kentucky on April 17, 1946. He was a construction worker by trade.
    Mr. Couch is survived by his wife, Misty Campbell Couch of Irvine, Kentucky; two sons, Bobby G. Couch and Bradley Couch both of Jeffersonville, Indiana; one step-son, David Campbell of Irvine; two daughters, Teresa Bottoms (Gary Thompson) of Louisville, and Darlisa Shouse of Jeffersonville, Indiana; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and one sister, Rosie Stratton of Sellersburg, Indiana.
    He also leaves behind a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.
    He was preceded in death by parents, Sam Couch and Marie Mullins Bailey; and three brothers, Sam Couch, Homer Couch and James Couch.
    Visititation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at Porter and Son Funeral Directors, 769 East Main Street in Campton, followed by a Celebration of Life at 7:00 p.m.

Porter and Son Funeral Directors

  Sunday, February 7, 2021

    Vickie Lane Watkins, age 67, of Versailles, Kentucky, (formerly of Estill County), passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021, at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, following a short illness.
    She was born February 23, 1953 in Fleming County and was the daughter of the late Robert and Lorene Fearin Stanfield.
    Mrs. Watkins was a homemaker and is survived by her husband, Hubert Watkins; two daughters: Tonya Rena Hurt (Kenneth Black), Woodford County; and Lorene Mulder (Richard Gentry), Laurel County; one son, Robert Watkins (Crissy Pollitt), Fayette County; one sister, Wanda Stanfield, Madison County; one brother, Terry Stanfield, Montgomery County; a son-in-law, Calvin Beatty, Woodford County; ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her daughter, Catherine Louise Beatty; and several brothers and sisters.
    Visitation for the public was held Wednesday, February 10, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services were conducted by Bro. Ray Ammons with burial at the Watkins Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Robert Watkins, Kenneth Black, Calvin Beatty, Robert Watkins, Jr., Charles Davis and Glenn Pearson.
    Honorary pallbearers were Jaden Hurt and Jayce Black.

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  Thursday, February 4, 2021

    Audrey Abney Charles, age 95, of Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at her residence.
    She was born June 27, 1925 in Powell County to Millard and Myrtle Tuggle Abney. She was a housewife and attended Vaughn’s Mill Church of God and Mt. Zion Methodist Church.
    Mrs. Charles is survived by her husband of 69 years, Albert “Frenchie” Charles; a son, Carl Charles; a daughter, Donna Roe; two granddaughters that she raised, Melissa Holland and Amy Barnes; five great grandchildren; a brother, Bill Abney (Lois); and two sisters: Connie Haddix and Hazel Watkins.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, Millard and Myrtle Tuggle Abney and several brothers and sisters.
    Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City. Friends may visit Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service. Burial will be in the Powell’s Valley Cemetery.
    Pallbearers are Brennan Barnes, Andrew Prewitt, Ernie Barnes, William Prewitt, Carl Charles and Joe Parker.
    Honorary pallbearers are Shirley Parido, Arnold and Maxine Vice, John Bradly and Shorty Howard.
    Albert would like to give a special thanks to Mellissa Holland for all the help she has been during this time.

Grayson Funeral Home Clay City

  Thursday, February 4, 2021

    Shawna Estes, age 38, of Cynthiana, Kentucky, formerly of Irvine, passed away at her residence, Thursday, February 4, 2021.
    She was born August 12, 1982 in Irvine to Beverly and Amy Jenkins. She was a member of the First Church of God in Cynthiana.
    Shawna is survived by her mother, Amy Jenkins; a son, Dalton Comley; a daughter, Haley Estes; a brother, Michael Murphy; a sister, April Spivey; and two half-sisters: Michelle Jenkins and Rebecca Henry.
    She was preceded in death by her father, Beverly Jenkins; a daughter, Angel Estes; and two brothers, Timmy and Phillip Jenkins.
    Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 8, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine with Bro. Buford Powell officiating. Friends may visit Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service. Burial will be in the Campbell Cemetery in Irvine.
    Pallbearers are Albert Hall, Lee Hall, Franklin Hall, Chris Hall, Landon Coomer and Keaton Henry.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Wednesday, February 3, 2021

    Ronald Charles Newlin, age 76, of Peyton Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at his home.
    He was born May 6, 1944 in Lee County, Kentucky, and was the son of the late Virgil Gross and Myrtle Pierson Newlin. He served in the United States Army and was a real estate broker and owner of Ron Newlin Realty. He attended the New Direction Spiritual Center and Hope Worship Center.
    Mr. Newlin is survived by his wife, Sherry Rice Newlin; two sons: Ronald C. Newlin, II, Irvine; and Dustin Wagers Newlin (Stephanie), Fort Worth, Texas; one brother, Danny Newlin, Nicholasville; two grandchildren: Joelle Hayden and Katelyn Jones; two nephews: Chris and Eric Newlin; and many extended family members and friends.
    Visitation for the public was held Sunday, February 7, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Harlen Gilbert with burial at the West Irvine Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Sam Watson, Terry Barnes, Lyle Bobrowski, Eric Newlin, Chris Newlin, Timmy Joe Clowers and David Rhodes.
    Honorary pallbearers were Pastor David Adams, Richard Snowden and Sam Sparks.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, February 2, 2021

    Teresa Ann Amis, age 60, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital in Irvine, Kentucky.
    Born November 30, 1960, in Owsley County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Edd and Opal Gray Amis. She grew up in Booneville, Kentucky, and attended Owsley County High School.
    Along with her beloved companion, Joe Gross, she is survived by one daughter, Olivia Paige Gross; one son, Roger Michael Amis; and two sisters: Virginia Hensley (Rolfes), Crescent Springs, Kentucky; and Wanda Wilder, Booneville.
    She is predeceased by one brother, Eugene Amis, Booneville.
    She leaves behind two grandchildren, Hunter Michael Amis and Oaklyn Rayne Hurd; one niece, Kathy Miller; and one nephew, Eric Cooper.
    Teresa’s beautiful smile and loving spirit will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.
    We would especially like to recognize the wonderful caregivers of the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
    Visitation for the public was held Saturday, February 6, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services were conducted by Bro. Buford Powell with burial at the West Irvine Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were T.J. Hurd, Chadd Moore, Richard Johnson, Zack Handshoe, Keith Hensley and Mark Hensley.
    Justin Gross was honorary pallbearer.

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