Sunday, March 21, 2021

    Austin Philip Dunn, age 21, of Clear Creek Road in Irvine, Kentucky, completed his course and won the battle on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.
    He was born September 21, 1999 in Madison County and was the son of Charles Philip Dunn and Kimberly Abshear Dunn. He was a graduate of Berea College and a member of the Estill County Golf Club. He attended the Irvine First Church of God and the Irvine First Baptist Church.
    Survivors, in addition to his father and mother, include his sister, Holli Reynolds (Trenton), Alabama; and his grandparents: Kenny and Cheryl Abshear, Estill County; and Viola Dunn, Fayette County.
    Visitation for the public will be held Wednesday, March 24, 2021, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Thursday, March 25th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Irvine First Church of God on Broadway. Private funeral services will be conducted by Bro. Eric Patrick, Bro. Tony Horn and Bro. Bill VanWinkle with burial at the West Irvine Cemetery.
    There will be a Celebration of Life service on Saturday, March 27, at 12 Noon at the Estill County High School Baseball Field.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the UK Dance Blue Pediatric Hematology & Oncology at 800 Rose Street, 4th floor, Lexington, KY 40536; or the Estill County Golf Club, Inc. at PO Box 372, Irvine, KY 40336

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  Saturday, March 20, 2021

    Troy Wilgus Rose, age 77, of Drowning Creek Ridge in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021, at the Compassionate Care Center Richmond.
    He was born March 20, 1944 in Estill County and was the son of the late John Henry and Ellen Rainey Rose. He was a farmer and a machinist who retired from Westinghouse, Phillips and Sylvania. He was a member of the Rice Station Christian Church and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Rose is survived by his wife, Betty Stokely Rose; one daughter, Krista Brandenburg (Ron), Irvine; one son, Paul Rose (Tara), Winchester; two brothers: Dan Rose (Barbara), Irvine; and Earl Rose, Richmond; and four grandchildren: Jake Brandenburg, Cody Brandenburg, Jacob Rose and Jared Rose.
    He was preceded in death by three sisters, Irene Newton, Annalee Hendren and Joetta Prewitt.
    Visitation for the public will be held Wednesday, March 24, 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. A.B. Patrick and Bro. Joe Hall with burial at the Eaton Cemetery.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Compassionate Care Center or a church of your choice.

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  Saturday, March 20, 2021

    Pauline Henry Cox, age 79, of Forest Hill Drive in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021, at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, following a long illness.
    She was born October 19, 1941 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Elmer E. and Mary Wiseman Henry. She was retired from Cox Insurance Company and was a member of the Irvine First Church of the Nazarene. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Cox is survived by her husband, John Everett Cox; two daughters: Kim Cox (Jimmy) and Paula Adams (Greg), both of Estill County; one brother, Kenneth Henry (Pamela Jean), Clark County; one grandchild, Micah Adams; and three nephews: Wayne Henry, Tim Henry and Todd Henry.
    She was preceded in death by her grandson, Dalton Adams; and two brothers, Elmer Eugene “Fudd” Henry and Roger Dale Henry.
    Visitation for the public will be held Monday, March 22, 2021 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services will be held with burial at the Sunset Memorial Gardens.

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  Thursday, March 18, 2021

    James Carl "Batman" Tipton, age 82, husband of Mabel Tipton passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Marcum and Wallace Hospital in Irvine, Kentucky.
    Born November 29, 1938, in Estill County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Richard and Pearlie Crowe Tipton.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, William "Bill" Tipton; and one sister, Velma Osborne "Big Momma".
    He is survived by his loving wife, Mabel Tipton; and two daughters: Tammi Tipton of Shelbyville and Lynn McKinney (Johnny) of Irvine; one son, James Clay Tipton Jr. (Tammy); four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, three great, great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, all of Irvine
    In honor of his final wishes, he would like to give an honorary recognition to Trish McIntosh, Debbie Rose and Rev. Ivan and Swana Smith.
    Also in his honor, he asked that his arrangements be private.
    Lewis-Abner Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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  Wednesday, March 17, 2021

    Mary Sue Miller, age 82, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.
    Born January 17, 1939 in London, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late James and Esther Brown Baker.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sons: Randy Miller, Jeff Miller (Mutt), and Doug Miller; and two daughters: Nancy Miller and Jeniffer Miller.
    She is survived by four daughters: Charlotte Miller (Mike), Kim Miller, Melinda Miller (Dan), and Carolyn Miller, all of Estill County; three sons: Dennis Miller (Trena) of Ravenna, Billy Miller (Tammy) and Bryan Miller (Shawn), both of Estill County; two sisters: Virgie Cobb (Bill) of Indiana; and Linda Huff (Rowley) of Ohio; 23 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild.
    Funeral services officiated by Calvin Spicer will be held Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Lewis-Abner Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 6:00-9:00 p.m., Saturday, March 20th at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Tipton Cemetery with Adam Warner, Justin Warner, Mikie Miller, Daniel Philhower, Nate Miller, Mason Miller, Austin Miller, Jake Miller, Dawson Miller, and Kristopher Philhower serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers are all of her great grandchildren.

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  Monday, March 15, 2021

    Larry Wayne Stephens, age 79, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at his residence.
    Born December 20, 1941 in Georgetown, Kentucky he was the son of the late Wayman Lynn Stephens and Rachel Howard Stephens. He was a retired salesman and was in the United States Air Force.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margo Stephens.
    He is survived by two sons, Christopher Lee Stephens of Richmond; and Michael Wayne Stephens (Stacy) of Memphis, Tennessee; one sister, Patsy (Speedy Brown) of Georgetown; and three grandchildren, Jason and Kourtney Stephens of Memphis, and Bristol Stephens of Richmond.
    A memorial service will be at a later date.
    Arrangements by Lewis-Abner Funeral Home.

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  Sunday, March 14, 2021

    Allen Burtman Stamper, age 69, husband of Calvetta Carol Stone Stamper, died Sunday, March 14, 2021 at his home in Cynthiana, Kentucky.
    A native of Clay City, Kentucky, he was born June 2, 1951, the son of the late Oakley Burtman “O.B.” and Elsie Baker Stamper. He was retired from the T. I. Automotive Group, Cynthiana. He loved to drive and see nature, often visiting Natural Bridge and the Red River Gorge. He enjoyed socializing with people and taking different ones with him on his many trips. Above all, he liked helping people whether he knew them or not. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Paris.
    He is survived by two children: Oakley Stamper (Angie) and Charles Stamper; two grandchildren, Leif and Thora Stamper; ten siblings: Nellie Beach (Broddus), DeLois Beach, Junior Stamper, Harold Stamper (Barbara), Henry Stamper (Wilma), Donald Stamper, Floyd Stamper, Paul Stamper, Russell Stamper and Dale Stamper (Brenda); and two brothers-in-law, Calvin Keith Stone and Terry Stone (Kathleen).
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence Stamper and Charles Lee Stamper.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 18, 2021 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 920 Clintonville Rd., Paris, Kentucky, by Bishop Steve Pearce. Burial will be in the Winchester Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday, March 18th at the church.
    Pallbearers will be Calvin Keith Stone, Terry Stone, Floyd Stamper, Paul Stamper, J.R. Taylor and Tim Smith.
    In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to the Appalachia Rises Relief Fund for the recent flooding in Eastern Kentucky. Their address is 499 East High Street #112 Lexington, KY 40507. The website is appalachiarises.org.
    The funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Lusk-McFarland Funeral Home, 1120 Main St., Paris, Kentucky.
    The online guestbook is at Lusk-McFarland.com and a 24 hour funeral information line can be reached by calling 859-987-4387.

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  Sunday, March 14, 2021

    Kenneth Ray Stamper, age 76, of Stone Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
    He was born August 22, 1944 in Hamilton, Ohio and was the son of the late Ray and Ada Mae Stone Stamper. He was a retired farmer and Hillenmeyer Nursery employee. He was a member of the Ivory Hill Baptist Church and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Stamper is survived by two sisters: Ella Marie Johnson, Clark County; and Margie Sue Stamper, Estill County; one uncle, Billy Gene Cooper, Estill County; two nephews: Bradley Johnson and Danny Ray Johnson; a great niece, Bethanie Johnson; a great nephew, Derron Johnson; and several cousins.
    He was preceded in death by two siblings, Mary Elizabeth Stamper and Wendall Stamper.
    Visitation for the public will be held Wednesday, March 17, 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. Warren Rogers with burial at the Sallie Poer Cemetery.
    Pallbearers will be Joe Woosley, Vernon Brooks, Marvin Cooper, Ray Moses, Skyler Stone, Raymond Cooper and Larry Muncie.

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  Thursday, March 11, 2021

    Catherine Jones, age 89, of Bertha Court in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021, at home following a long illness.
    She was born September 6, 1931 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late William Achilles and Katie Frances Flannery Kelley. She was a retired employee of North American Phillips and a member of the Easter Valley Baptist Church.
    Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Jones.
    She is survived by three sisters: Cleta Cox, Indiana; Ella Arvin, Irvine; and Margaret Grandstaff, Richmond; and one brother: G. B. Kelley, Irvine.
    Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her children, Yvonne Jones and David Jones; and nine siblings, Ireen Noon, Treva Margison, Nannie Florence, Janet Marshall, Clara Kelley, Claudia Kelley, Russell Kelley, Raymond Kelley and Billy Kelley.
    Visitation for the public was held Monday, March 15, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services were conducted by Bro. Mike Davis with burial at the Madison Memorial Gardens.
    Pallbearers were G.B. Kelley, Willie Dixon, Henry Margison and Mike “Pogo” Hodges.

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  Wednesday, March 10, 2021

    Robert Lee Flynn, age 58, beloved husband of Jeana Tuggle Flynn, lost his hard-fought battle with cancer on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. He was a former employee of Hitachi Automotives, an avid hunter and a wonderful family man.
    Mr. Flynn was preceded in death by his biological parents, Banty and Eula Flynn; and three sisters, Charlotte Butler, Isabell Watkins and Connie Flynn.
    In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Robert Michael Flynn (Laura), Katrina Patrick (Jamey), and Ashley Flynn; his foster parents, Robert and Nevedda Canter; five brothers: Lillard, Leslie and James Flynn; and Robbie and Richie Canter; a very special aunt and uncle, Margie and David Canter; and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
    Visitation for the public was held Friday, March 12, 2021, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services were conducted by Bro. Ricky Isaacs and Bro. William Durbin with burial at the Tuggle Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Mike Stepp, Donnie Lambert, Chad Canter, Matt Canter, Shawn Canter, David Canter, Geof Canter and Charlie Canter.
    Honorary pallbearers were his brothers.

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  Wednesday, March 10, 2021

    Mary Etta Neal Shannon, age 64, of Red Bud Court in Paris, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at the Coopers Trace Nursing Home, following a short illness.
    She was born December 7, 1956 in Madison County and was the daughter of the late Mid and Pearline Neal. She was a homemaker and had lived in Paris most of her life.
    She is survived by two sons: Jason Wells (Erica) and Bradley Shannon, both of Paris; one granddaughter, Grace Wells; one sister, Rebecca Staton (Paul) Estill County; and four brothers: Hubert Reece (Judy), Tennessee; Larry Neal, Florida; Kenny Neal (Donna), Powell County; and Darrell Neal, Florida.
    She was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Neal.
    Memorial services will be held at a later date.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Thursday, March 11, 2021

    Roy Mills, age 97, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Sayre Christian Village in Lexington, Kentucky.
    He was born in Barbourville, Kentucky, on January 24, 1924, to the late Ben and Martha Jones Mills, also of Barbourville. He was a retired independent contractor as well as a foreman for Melco Construction Company.
    Survivors include two granddaughters, Susann Curtis Hardin (Doug) and Tammy Curtis Marsh (Rick), both of Georgetown; a grandson, Harold G. Jones II (Stephanie) of Winchester; and six great grandchildren, Kaitlyn Marsh, Lauren Jones, Kyle Keefe, Nathan Keefe, Paxten Shell, and Taytum Hardin.
    He was preceded in death by spouses, Mary Patrick Mills and Carrie Mills; two daughters, Virgie Curtis and Wanda White, and a grandson, Ronnie W. Jones.
    Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Winchester Cemetery White Shelter by Pastor Allan Hutchinson.
    Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester is in charge of arrangements.

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  Tuesday, March 9, 2021

    Henrietta Abney Cain, 88, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the Hospice Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky. She was the widow of Troy Cain.
    She was born on May 24, 1932 in Madison County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of Cecil and Ella Tackett Abney, both of whom preceded her in death. Mrs. Cain was retired from Brown and Williams Tobacco Company and was of the Holiness faith. She enjoyed crocheting, bingo, doing puzzles, and coloring. Most of all she loved spending time with her family.
    In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three sons, James Harold Cain, William “Bill” Cain, and Edgar Reed Cain; three brothers, James Abney, Cecil Abney Jr., and Roscoe Abney; and four sisters, Ellen Bowen, Effie Mason, Margaret Rose, and Judy Morgan.
    Survivors include: three sons, Earnest Lee Cain (Deanie), Danny Glenn Cain (Debbie), both of Richmond, and Donald Wayne Cain (Paula) of Nicholasville; four daughters, Frances Ann Hall (Voyd Rose) of Richmond, Nerva Jean Powell (Ronnie) of Irvine, Dora Mae Thomas (Randy) and Mary Betty Kirby (Phillip), both of Richmond; one daughter-in-law, Pat Cain; one brother, Wayne Abney (Louise); three sisters, Lottie Stocker (Carlton), Elizabeth Adams (Delbert), and Aleen Keesley (Jo); several grandchildren; many great grandchildren; great, great, grandchildren; and many nieces & nephews.
    A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Bowen officiating. Burial will follow at Flatwoods Cemetery.
    Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Sunday at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Troy Lee Cain, Howard Farthing Jr., John Powell, Earl Powell, Jason Parker, Josh Cain, James Rose, Michael Cain, Branden Cain, Billy Cain, and Josh Kirby. Billy Riddell will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

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