Sunday, February 28, 2021

    Bobbie Sue Aines, age 86, of Cherry Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, following a short illness.
    She was born March 30, 1934 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Park Wade and Lura Winkle Fowler. She worked as a secretary at IBM for 30 years before retiring. She was a member of the White Oak Church of God and the Ham Radio Club of Estill County.
    Mrs. Aines was preceded in death by her husband, James B. “Tim” Aines.
    She is survived by two sisters: Mildred Cox and Charlotte Roberts, both of Irvine; and several nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by two sisters, Argene Benton and Sharon Farmer.
    Visitation for the public will be held Thursday, March 4, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services will be conducted by Bro. Glyndon Woosley with burial at the Eaton Cemetery in Clay City.
    Pallbearers are Don Kral, Jeff Roberts, Patrick Tudor, Don Fowler, Doug Tudor and Roy Fowler.
    Honorary pallbearers are Robert Durbin, Larry Noland, Gerald Rader, the Flynn brothers and the Kral boys.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, February 28, 2021

    Nora “Lucy” Tipton, age 71, of Pitts Road in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
    She was born February 7, 1950 in Rockcastle County and was the daughter of the late Robert Damon and Virginia Sowder Carmack. She was a homemaker and a loving wife and mother. She attended the New Life Apostolic Church and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Tipton is survived by her husband of 51 years, Max Tipton; three children: Donna Mullins (Larry), Fayette County; Barbara Martin (Bentley), Madison County; and James Tipton (Angie), Estill County; three sisters: Charlotte Farthing, Madison County; Janie Grooms and Gladys Wood, both of Ohio; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren that she adored.
    She was preceded in death by two siblings.
    Visitation for the public will be held Wednesday, March 3, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services will be conducted by Bro. Mike Creech with burial at the Providence Cemetery in Brodhead, Kentucky.
    Pallbearers are Max Tipton, James Tipton, Bud Tucker, Kendall Baber, Larry Mullins and Austin McKinney.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, February 27, 2021

    James Arthur Abner, age 76, died Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Baptist Health in Richmond, Kentucky.
    He was born in Estill County on August 28, 1944 to the late Raymond and Daisy Lee Puckett Abner. He was a truck driver for twenty years. He loved to fish and hunt and loved UK basketball.
    Mr. Abner is survived by four sons: Jeff Abner (Cheryl), Richmond; James David Abner (Tessie), Boiling Springs, North Carolina; Kenneth Abner and Michael Abner (Tammy), both of Winnabow, North Carolina; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Harney Abner.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Carlisle-Clark Funeral Home, 203 Eastern Avenue, Carlisle, with Deanna Case Bowling officiating with burial following in Millersburg Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m.
    Pallbearers are David Abner, James Allen Abner, Kenneth Abner Jr., Bennie Buckler Sr., Raymond Abner, and Logan Bailey.

Carlisle-Clark Funeral Home

  Saturday, February 27, 2021

    Larry Green Wells, age 66, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.
    He was born July 9, 1954 in Clay City to Sam and Mattie Clay Tipton Wells. He was a veteran of the United States Army and enjoyed working with lawn mowers.
    Mr. Wells is survived by his wife, Patricia Wells of Clay City; a stepson, William Cottey (Farrah) of Germantown, Kentucky; two step-daughters BJ Lamb (Leon) of Florida and Cindy Cottey of Maysville; eight grandchildren, one great grandchild; and two sisters: Gathel Roberts (Leon) of Stanton and Shirley Conner of Clay City,
    He was preceded in death by his parents.
    Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home, 201 7th Street in Clay City, with Bro. Donald Hale officiating. Friends may visit Tuesday, March 2nd from 5 till 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Kennon Cemetery.
    Pallbearers are Mathew Campbell, Jimmy Campbell, Johnny Centers, Christian Hall, Austin Smith and Jim Wells.
    Honorary pallbearers are Sammy Conner, Danny Pitts, Nathan Willoughby and Shirley Pitts.

Grayson Funeral Home Clay City

  Thursday, February 25, 2021

    Andrew Jackson Begley, age 81, of Woolery Lane in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at his home following a sudden illness.
    He was born August 9, 1939 in Estill County and was the son of the late Elijah and Betty Johnson Begley. He was a retired carpenter and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Begley is preceded in death by his wife, Ida Mae Bowles Begley.
    He is survived by three daughters: Betty Marshall (Tony), Bourbon County; Joyce Litsey, and Sandy Smith (Gary), both of Madison County; one son, Billy Begley, Estill County; two brothers: Clyde Begley and Willie Begley, both of Estill County; eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
    Mr. Begley was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Hawkins and Edna Mae Dozier; and four brothers, Roscoe, Charles Junior, Clarence Alonzo and Arnold Earl Begley.
    Visitation for the public was held Saturday, February 27, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services were be conducted by Bro. Tony Marshall with burial at the Oakdale Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Drew Dixon, Gary Smith, Robby Burgin, Tony Begley, Kevin Eversole and Leon Jones.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, February 22, 2021

    Estill McGee, age 91, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at VA Hospital – Leestown Road, Lexington.
    He was the son of the late Millard and Bessie “Cotton” Noland McGee, born in Estill County on October 16, 1929. He was a United States Army veteran and served with the Army Corps of Engineers. He went on to own and operate Richmond Machine and Welding. His favorite pastime was fishing, and he was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
    Survivors include two sons: Sonny McGee (Lisa) of Richmond and Jerry Lee McGee of Lexington; his daughter, Mary Ann McGee of Richmond; one brother, Edgar McGee (Grace); his sister, Bertha Peters (Billy); seven grandchildren, a number of great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
    Mr. McGee was also preceded in death by two sons: Ronnie Dean McGee and Johnny Ray McGee; his brothers: Joe, Roy, Bruce, Gilbert, Chaney and James McGee; and four sisters: Maffrey Richmond, Naomi McGee, Dorothy Lainhart and Shirley Taylor.
    Visitation begins at 11:30 a.m. and funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m., Friday, February 26, 2021 at Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Richmond. Burial will follow in the South Irvine Cemetery in Irvine.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Saturday, February 27, 2021

    Pedro Hearnandez, age 43c passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his residence.
    Visitation will be at 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 4, 2021 at the Lewis-Abner funeral Home. Burial will be in a private cemetery.

Lewis-Abner Funeral Home

  Tuesday, February 16, 2021

    Kenneth Lee Stevens, age 63, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at his home in Richmond, in the arms of his loving wife.
    Kenny, as he was known to his family and friends, was born in Richmond, Kentucky on December 16, 1957. He worked for 27 years for Kentucky Eagle Beer Distributors as a Sales Administrator/Computer Technician. In his free time, Kenny enjoyed playing the Lead Guitar for his band, One Night Stand, and enjoyed photography, flying his drone, looking at the stars and working outside in his yard and garden. He was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church in Irvine.
    Survivors include his wife (love of his life) of 28 years, Joy Craft Stevens; his children, Sean (Kayla), Brian, Mandy (Austin), Taylan, as well as two whom he helped raise and considered his daughters, Kayla and Makayleigh; one sister, Vicki Whitaker (Dean); and five grandchildren, Whitney, Laken, Kennedie, Gavin and Madeline.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Stevens; his mother, Helen Garrett Rhodes; and one brother, Harold “Buddy” Stevens.
    Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Richmond, with Minister Norma Patterson officiating. Burial will follow in the Madison County Memorial Gardens.
    The service may be viewed via a live-stream webcast which available on the Combs, Parsons & Collins page beginning at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Sean, Brian, Austin, Noah, Mandy, and Kayla.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Saturday, February 20, 2021

    Lloyd Bowles, age 70, of Sarvice Hollow in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, at his home.
    He was born July 17, 1950 in Estill County and was the son of the late Robert Lee and Samantha Fox Bowles. He was a retired construction worker and a member of the Barnes Mountain Baptist Mission. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Bowles is survived by his daughter, Julie Anne Bowles, Estill County; two sisters: Gena Bowles, Estill County; and Sarah Bunch, Madison County; and two brothers: Michael Bowles and Ledford Bowles, both of Estill County.
    He was preceded in death by three sisters, Gladys Stepp, Peggy Murphy and Eva Conrad.
    Graveside services were conducted Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 12:00 Noon, by Bro. Jerry Rose at the Sparks Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Ledford Bowles, Garrett Paul Gross, Gary White, Thomas Richardson, Bill Bowles and Randy Cassidy.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, February 20, 2021

    William Nelson “Bill” Marcum, age 55, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 of lung cancer at his home.
    He was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 16, 1966 to Delfia Regina Crowe Marcum and the late Lonnie Wallace Marcum. He was a horticulturist and worked on a horse farm. He was also a member of the Norseman’s Bike Club.
    Mr. Marcum is survived by his mother, two daughters, Samantha Denise Barnett (Brett) and Delfia K. Marcum (Cory Brock); three grandchildren, Connor Barnett, Zaelynn Ross, and Wyatt Barnett; one sister, Kathryn Regina West (Johnny); several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and best friend, Amanda Hatton.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Wallace Marcum, and a brother, Tommy Lee Marcum Sr.
    Services will be at 3:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester. Burial will follow in the Townsend Cemetery in Powell County. Visitation will be from 1:00 until time of service.
    Pallbearers will be Jr. Watkins, Casey Dearing, Cory Brock, Brett Barnett, Johnny West, and Ryan Clem.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Thursday evening, February 18, 2021

    William Russell Baker, age 80, of Richmond, Kentucky, the husband of Mona Sue Tudor Baker, passed away Thursday evening, February 18, 2021.
    Russell was born on July 10, 1940 in Richmond, the son of the late John and Anna Lee Story Baker. He was a retired store keeper having owned and operated Bakers Quick Stop Market. He was of The Pentecostal Holiness faith.
    Survivors, in addition to his wife Mona, include three children: Russell “Short” Baker and Gail Coffey (Wade), both of Richmond; and Vickie McCollum (Ted) of Nicholasville; seven grandchildren: Melissa Curry (Justin), William Ratliff (Ashley), Palace Ratliff (Whitney), Karen Eades, Angie Snyder (Sammy), Shawn McCollum (Kristen) and Aubrey Fike (Weston); his siblings: Nancy Redmond of Frankfort, Evelyn Riddell of Irvine, Brenda Rose (Dennis), James “Bodie” Baker and Mason Baker (Shirley) all of Nicholasville, and Ricky Baker (Judy) of Frankfort; fourteen great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Marcus Kyle McCollum; and three siblings: Clay Baker, Rosie Baker and Joyce Thompson.
    Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at The Cartersville Holiness Church, 410 Copper Creek Road, Berea, Kentucky with Rev. Charlie Wilson and Rev. Bruce Alcorn officiating. Burial will follow at Madison Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5-8 P.M. Monday evening at church.
    Pallbearers are Shawn McCollum, William Ratliff, Palace Ratliff, Justin Curry, Weston Fike and Robert Riley.
    Honorary pallbearers are Wade Coffey and Ted McCollum.
    The Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Sunday, February 21, 2021

    Ronald Lincoln Abney, age 50, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his home.
    He was born October 23, 1970 in Estill County to the late Ronnel Lynn Abney and Debra McKinney Crabtree.
    Survivors include his mother, Debra McKinney Crabtree, Stanton; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Ronnel Lynn Abney; a brother, Wallace Keith Abney; and a sister, Jennifer McPhearson.
    Services will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation is on Tuesday after 12:00 Noon. Burial will be in Kennon Cemetery with Jimmy Dale McKinney, Glen McKinney, Douglas McKinney, Vaulty Tyree, Brian Weldi, and Jessica Tyree serving as pallbearers.

Davis & Davis Funeral Home

  Wednesday, February 17, 2021

    Danny McIntosh, age 70, of Ravenna, Kentucky, husband of Sharon Lynch McIntosh, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the Marcum and Wallace Hospital in Irvine.
    He was born in Estill County, February 21, 1950 to Pleasant and Murdell Cox McIntosh. He was a member of the Irvine Free Methodist Church and worked for Carhartt Inc. for 45 years.
    Mr. McIntosh is survived by his wife, Sharon Lynch McIntosh; a son, Danny P. McIntosh (Glenna); a daughter, Michelle Tipton (Erin); four grandchildren: Danny Glenn McIntosh, Nolan McIntosh, Keithen Tipton, and Hannah Tipton; and a brother, Jerry McIntosh.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Pleasant and Murdell McIntosh; three brothers: David McIntosh, Kyle McIntosh, and Allen McIntosh; and two sisters: Faye Patrick and Ruth Henry.
    A celebration of life will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the Irvine Free Methodist Church.
    Grayson Funeral Home is in charge.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Wednesday, February 17, 2021

    Robert "Bobby" Thorpe Jr., the husband of Irene Hoover Thorpe of Beattyville, Kentucky, and the son of the late Robert and Amanda Bush Thorpe, was born in Torrent, Kentucky on June 23, 1935 and departed this life in Beattyville on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the age of 85 years, 7 months and 25 days.
    Mr. Thorpe was a retired payroll clerk for the Wiser Oil Company where he worked for over 40 years, loved playing golf and was an original founder and member of the Beattyville Country Club, and was a member of the Beattyville Christian Church.
    In addition to his wife, Irene, Mr. Thorpe is survived by his brother, William Thorpe of Georgetown; his granddaughter, Joy Tirey Brown (Rian) of Morehead; his son-in-law, Charles Tirey of Beattyville; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
    Mr. Thorpe was preceded in death by a daughter, Erma Thorpe Tirey; a sister, Erma Thorpe Combs; and a brother, Norwood Thorpe.
    Visitation will be held Monday, February 22, 2021, from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 p.m. at Beattyville Christian Church, 112 Locust Street in Beattyville. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. and will be officiated by Bro. Ken Ward. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery.
    Newnam Funeral Home of Beattyville is in charge of arrangements.

Newnam Funeral Home

  Sunday, February 14, 2021

    Betty Maxine Brock, age 88, widower of William C. Brock of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021.
    Born August 30, 1932 in Estill County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Stella Winkler Stone. Betty was a former employee at Westinghouse and a member of the Waco Baptist Church.
    In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband.
    She is survived by her son, David Brock (April) of Berea; three grandchildren, Kelly Adkins, Vanessa Hurt, Christopher Brock; seven great grandchildren, Shelby Wright, Blake Selvey, Tryesten Hurt, Max Hurt, Kye Taylor, Ethan and Hayley Brock; and one great, great grandchild, Zachary Wright.
    Private graveside services officiated by Brother David Johnson will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Memorial Gardens. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens with members of the Waco Baptist Church serving as active pallbearers.
    Arrangements by Lewis-Abner Funeral Home.

Lewis-Abner Funeral Home

  Friday, February 12, 2021

    Leslie Edward "Les" Black, age 93, passed on to his heavenly home on Friday, February 12, 2021, in Louisville, Kentucky, with his family by his side. He was born in Irvine, Kentucky, on May 3, 1927.
    Mr. Black was preceded in death by his parents, William L. and Nell Gum Black; two brothers, William P. and Thomas “Pete” Black; and a niece, Susan B. Webster.
    He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 72 years, Ruth Boian Black; a daughter, Lisa Black Blair, a son, William Black (Karen), and a daughter, Tina Kilcourse (Tommy), all of Louisville; and by his grandchildren, Trevor, Emily, Kaitlin, Julia, Chris, Lindsey and six great grandchildren.
    A World War II veteran of the United States Navy, Les graduated from the University of Kentucky School of Engineering in 1950 and later earned his master’s degree from the University of Louisville Speed School of Engineering. Les retired from the Naval Ordnance Station-Louisville (NOSL), as Technical Director, after 29 years. After a brief retirement, he founded Ordnance Systems Engineering Associates (OSEA), a Department of Defense contractor.
    An active community member, Les faithfully served St. Paul United Methodist Church, Kilwinning #506 (Chaplain Emeritus and 70+ year member), Louisville DeMolay commandry #12 (Past Commander, Past Grand Commander and Treasurer), Scottish Rite (33rd degree), Red Cross of Constantine, Kosair Shrine Temple, Louisville Council #4, King Solomon #5, York Rite College, Knights Templar of Kentucky, Society of Past Masters of Central Kentucky, and Sons of the American Revolution.
    Les loved his family, reading, genealogy, water sports and was a devoted FAN of University of Kentucky football and basketball, and of Chicago Cubs baseball. He traveled the globe, including all over his beloved United States, and gave his children the world. The most wonderful husband, love, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, and hero we will ever know. Rest easy, Dad, you sing with angels now!
    A private service will be held at a later date. He will be laid to rest at Resthaven Memorial Park, Louisville.
    In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial gifts be made to St Paul United Methodist Church, 2000 Douglass Blvd., Louisville, KY 40205 or Knights Templar Eye Foundation Inc. 1033 Long Prairie Road, Suite 5, Flower Mound, TX 75022-4230

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