Thursday, April 15, 2021

    Etta Jennel Tipton, age 53, of South Irvine Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021.
    She was born November 3, 1967 in Madison County and was the daughter of the late Jerry “Stack” and Phyllis Abshear Tipton. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Etta Jennel is survived by her step-mother, Linda Isaacs, Irvine; three daughters: Theresa Parsons (Nick), Mt. Vernon; Jeri Sneed, and Brandy Crim (Brian), both of Estill County; two sisters, Debra Dunaway, Clay City; and Jasmine Tipton, Irvine; one brother, Jerry Sparks, Florida; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by one brother, Brian Keith Tipton; and one grandchild, James Sneed.
    Visitation for the public will be held Wednesday, April 21, 2021, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services will be conducted by Bro. Chad Burdette.

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  Tuesday, April 13, 2021

    Tommie DeWayne Conrad, age 36, of Eli Sparks Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, following a long illness.
    He was born June 9, 1984 in Madison County and was the son of Gary DeWayne and Leasa Chrisman Conrad. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Library Science Management from the University of Kentucky and was a published author and former employee of the University of Kentucky Medical Library. He was of the Christian faith and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Survivors, in addition to his father and mother, include his grandfather, Charles Chrisman, Estill County; special grandparents, Van and Sharon Johnson, Tennessee; aunts and uncles: Nathan & Shelia McIntosh; Verlin, Jenny Conrad; Orvin & Judy Conrad, Calvin Conrad, Mickie Conrad and Elaine Angel; cousins: Jolene & Ricky Fox, Sonya Sutton, Showna Angel, Jody Conrad, Michele Riddell, Traci Conrad, Melessa Fields, Autumn Fox, Jalia McIntosh, Bonnie Spottek and Tina Turner; special aunt & uncle, Johnny & Susan Johnson; and several other cousins.
    Visitation for the public will be held Friday, April 16, 2021, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services will be conducted by Bro. Randall Calico with burial at the Conrad Cemetery.

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  Wednesday, March 30, 2021

    Opal Gavin, age 79, of Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2021 at her residence.
    She was born March 2, 1942 in Big Rock, Virginia to Harless "Harv" and Eva Lester Dotson. She was a homemaker.
    Mrs. Gavin is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Teresa Lietzke (Milton) of Bristol, Tennessee; eleven grandchildren, and a special nephew and niece, Randy and Mary Arthur.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Rev. George Gavin; a daughter, Elizabeth Johnson; two brothers: Roy Dotson and Hassell Dotson; and a sister, Christine Bullock.
    She will be missed by her many friends and family.
    No services are planned at this time.
    Grayson Funeral Home of Irvine is in charge.

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  Monday, April 12, 2021

    Angelina Raad, age 38, formerly of Estill County, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 due to a traffic accident in Lexington.
    She was born December 12, 1982 in Wayne, Michigan.
    Angelina owned and operated Mom's Cleaning Service.
    She is survived by her mother, Annette Marie Raad; a daughter, Arealynne Brooks; four sons: Shane, Kalib, and Ethon Haskins, and Arthur Haskins III; and a brother, Charles Raad.
    Visitation will be held Sunday, April 18, 2021, from 2-5 p.m. at Rolan G.Taylor Funeral Home, 289 South Main Street in Winchester. There will be no memorial service.

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  Tuesday, April 13, 2021

    Sylvia Ann Mullins, age 69, of Bertha Wallace Drive in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at the Baptist Health Lexington Hospital.
    She was born December 30, 1951 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Alphus Rogers and Eldena Hall Martin. She was a retired Carhartt, Inc. employee and was a member of the New Vision Full Gospel Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Mullins is survived by her husband, Elmer Dale Mullins; two daughters: Veronica Lay (Ronald) and Cassie Roberts (Steven), both of Irvine; three stepchildren: Melinda Crawford (Bill), Tommy Mullins (Robin), both of Northern Kentucky; and Darrin Mullins - Clay City; three sisters: Geneva Townsend, Beattyville; Imogene Shepherd, Northern Kentucky; and Judy Lovely, Mt. Sterling; two brothers: Gerald Rogers, Clay City; and Lonnie Rogers, Mt. Sterling; three grandchildren: Nicholas Lay, Jacob Roberts and Nathan Lay; three step-grandchildren: Tommy Dale Mullins, Nicole Hudson and Jeremy Crawford; four honorary children: Julie Estes Vires, Rebecca Turner, Betsy Moreland and Mike Estes; seven honorary grandchildren: Lilyann “Gracie” Estes, Ethan Estes, Isaiah Estes, Blake Turner, Austin Lay, Austin McIntosh and Cameron Combs; and many nieces and nephews.
    A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the building fund at the New Vision Full Gospel Church, 300 5th Street, Ravenna, KY 40472.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Tuesday, April 13, 2021

    Burchnel Rose Jr., age 54, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the Norton Hospital in Louisville.
    He was born in McKee January 16, 1967 to Burchnel Sr. and Bessie McKinney Rose. He was a member of the Full Gospel Evangelistic Ministries Church.
    Mr. Rose is survived by his father, Burchnel Rose Sr. of McKee; his wife, Debbie Logsdon Rose of Irvine; two sons: Snowden Rose (Morgan) and Travis Rose (Trisha), both of Irvine; a daughter, Tina Rose of Corbin; nine grandchildren, two brothers: L. D. Harrison of Irvine, and C. V. Rose of McKee; and three sisters: Jean Licklighter of Lawrenceburg, Judy Rose of Richmond, and Linda Crabtree of McKee.
    He was preceded in death by his mother, Bessie McKinney Rose.
    Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the Full Gospel Evangelistic Ministries Church, 1972 Winchester Road in Irvine with Bro. Orval Hisle officiating. Friends may visit Thursday at the church from 10:00 a.m. 'till time of the service. Burial will be in the Logsdon Cemetery.
    Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine is in charge of the services.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Sunday, April 11, 2021

    Linda Beth Crowe Meers, 89, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at The Willows at Fritz Farm in Lexington, Kentucky.
    She was born in Estill County, on December 7, 1931, to the late Claude "Buddy" And Lena Clem Crowe.
    After moving with her family to their farm in Trapp, Linda excelled in school and became the senior class treasurer of Clark County High School. She moved to Winchester immediately after graduation to begin what became her 54-year long career of administrative work, bookkeeping and office management, 25 of which she worked at Pearce Phelps Roofing. She was known for being a diligent worker, avid volunteer, generous cook, enthusiastic Nana, and a wicked croquet opponent. She was a lifelong member of Dunaway Methodist Church.
    The widow of Stanley Meers, Jr., Linda is survived by her children, Debra Harris (Mark) of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Stanley Meers III (Donna) of Lexington; three grandchildren, Seth, Allyson, and Abigail; and a great granddaughter, Chloe; a brother, Alva (Jack) Crowe, two sisters, Odean McKenzie and Mary Evelyn Morguson; and lots of much-loved nieces and nephews.
    In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Thomas Crowe, Woodrow Crowe, Harvie "Marvie" Crowe, L. C. Crowe, and Shelby Crowe; and sisters, Alta Elkin, Ora Palmer, and Emma Spry.
    Though Linda moved away from Winchester well over 60 years ago, she frequently returned to Clark County, often with a car full of casseroles, ham biscuits and butterscotch pies, and remained very close to her beloved family and lifelong friends. She has returned home one more time to Clark County and will be buried beside her husband in The Winchester Cemetery.
    Visitation will be from 1:00-1:45 p.m., Friday, April 16, 2021 at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 16, 2021 at Winchester Cemetery White Shelter.
    In honor of nurses, first responders, and essential personnel, Linda's family kindly requests masks be worn during visitation. Also, please consider donating to Shriners Hospitals for Children or the Alzheimer's Association in lieu of flowers. The family appreciates all the love and support Linda's many relatives and dear friends generously gave to her throughout her well-lived life.

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  Sunday, April 11, 2021

    Lena G. Wilson, age 94, widow of Jesse C. Wilson, of Irvine, Kentucky went to be with her Lord on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Baptist Health, Richmond, Kentucky.
    She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Goldie Carroll.
    In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a great grandchild, Whitney, and a son-in-law, Mike Willis.
    Mrs. Wilson is survived by two daughters, Irene Bell (Garland) and Karen Willis, both of Irvine; one son, James Michael Wilson; six grandchildren, Jeffery, Jamey, Amy, Stacy, David and Tony; 19 great grandchildren, three great, great grandchildren, and one extremely special niece, Jeannie Carroll-Elkins.
    Lena was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a very devoted member of Irvine First Church of the Nazarene for 65 years where she played the organ and was very involved in the church -- church was her life. If she wasn't caring for her family you could find her sewing, she loved to sew, she was a lady of a thousand and thousands of stitches. She was a woman of many talents.
    Funeral services officiated by Bro. Curt Napier will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Irvine First Church of the Nazarene. Visitation begins at 12:00 Noon until time of service at the church. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens with Jeff, Jamie, David Shannon, Tony, Matt and Bryan serving as active pallbearers.
    The family asks in lieu of flowers a donation to the church in Lena Wilson's name be made.
    Arrangements by Lewis-Abner Funeral Home.

Lewis-Abner Funeral Home

  Sunday, April 11, 2021

    Robert Cecil Burns, age 80, of Wagersville Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born June 8, 1940 in Estill County and was the son of the late Robert Leo and Madoline Hall Burns. He was a lifelong farmer and a member of the Estill County Agriculture Hall of Fame. He was also a retired police officer with the Irvine Police Department, a former deputy sheriff, served two terms as an Estill County Magistrate and worked as a crossing guard for the Estill County School System. He was a member of the Emanuel Baptist Church and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Burns is survived by his wife, Beverly Ann Lansaw Burns; two daughters: Tammy Andrews (Dan), Fayette County; and Etta Bush (Anthony), Estill County; two sons: David Burns (Peggy Lynn), Estill County; and Dennis Burns (Cathy), Madison County; three sisters: Shelia Sparks, Peggy Chaney, both of Estill County; and Flona Linderhoff, Madison County; eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Fowler.
    Visitation for the public will be held Tuesday, April 13, 2021, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services will be conducted by Bro. Sherl Thomas with burial at the Sparks Cemetery.
    Pallbearers are Greg Arvin, Stuart Arvin, Brent Arvin, Gerald Flynn, Charles Lancaster and Dennis Burns, Jr.

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  Friday, April 9, 2021

    Jon Russell Potts, age 43 of Winchester, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 in Benton, Kentucky of natural causes.
    He was born on May 21, 1977 in Gastonia, North Carolina the son of Terry and Julie Pressley Potts. He was a member and deacon of Central Baptist Church in Winchester, where he loved working with the youth group. He was a teacher of art at Estill County High School. He loved his family, his job, playing board games and woodworking.
    Mr. Potts is survived by his wife, Carol Potts of Winchester; his parents, Terry and Julie Potts of North Carolina; his paternal grandmother, Eloise Potts of North Carolina; two sons, Eric Mack and Ben Brian Potts, both of Winchester; a daughter, Ella Marie Potts of Winchester; and three brothers, James, Lee and Jordan Potts all of Gastonia, North Carolina.
    Visitation will be on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until memorial service time at 12:00 Noon at the Central Baptist Church, 101 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, Kentucky with Michael Houchens officiating.
    In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the Central Baptist Church of Winchester Youth Group or to Nightlight Christian Adoptions.

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  Friday, April 9, 2021

    Helen Kathryn Miller, age 69, wife of Lindsay Wayne Miller, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, Kentucky.
    She was born December 18, 1951 in Pond Gap, West Virginia to the late Cyril Waltes Huddleston and the late Birtie Belle Elswick.
    Survivors include, husband Lindsay Wayne Miller; children, Bobby Lee (Sandy), Irvine; Waltes Lee (Melinda), Clay City; Franklin Means (April), Flemingsburg; Joshua Means (Vinessa), Angel Clary, and Lenox Wayne Miller, all of Morehead; a brother, Steve Huddleston, Indianapolis, Indiana; sisters, Shirley Brown, Campton; Lois Madden, Slade; Jean Kirk, Clay City; Lynn Adkins, and Missy Huddleston, both of West Virginia; 13 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Jane Elswick; a brother, Frankie Elswick, and a granddaughter, Rebecca Means.
    Services Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, by Bro. Waltes Lee. Visitation Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Burial in the Miller Cemetery with Bobby Lee, Brandon Lee, Justin Lee, Dakota McCoy, Lenox Wayne Miller, Lindsay Means, Fraklin Means, and Josh Means.
    Honorary pallbearer serving, Ariel Means.

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  Friday, April 9, 2021

    David Ralph Howe, age 54, of Red Lick Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021.
    He was born September 7, 1966 in Madison County, Kentucky, and was the son of Ernest Ralph and Cecilia Wolfinbarger Howe. He worked as a butcher and manager of several grocery stores and had lived in Estill County all his life. He attended the Cedar Grove Methodist Church and was a member of the Estill County Golf Club.
    Survivors, in addition to his father and mother, include his sons: Matthew David Howe, Charleston, West Virginia; and Ethan Chase Howe, Irvine; and two sisters: Elizabeth Ann Wilson (Bucky), Irvine; and Jennifer Roscetti (Chris), Bethesda, Maryland.
    Private funeral services were conducted by Bro. Greg McClellan with burial at the West Irvine Cemetery
    Pallbearers were Bucky Wilson, Paul Wolfinbarger, Matthew Howe, Brian Crowe, Blake Crowe and Tanner Crowe.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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  Tuesday, April 6, 2021

    Doris Clark, age 62, of McKee, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
    She was born in Richmond, Kentucky, October 14, 1958 to Harold and Mildred Kelly Short.
    Mrs. Clark is survived by her husband, Ronnie Clark; a son, Donnie Meece; a daughter, Cylina Johnson; five grandchildren, three brothers: Tubby Short, Larry Short, and Hershel Short; and five Sisters: Letha Smith, Kathy Fredrick, Margret Walters, Karen Arnold and Faye Creech.
    Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Russell Flats Cemetery in McKee.
    Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine was in charge of services.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Monday, April 5, 2021

    Larry Edward Shoemaker, 70, husband of Mary Ellen Baker Shoemaker, passed away at his home in Clay City, Kentucky, on Monday, April 5, 2021.
    He was born January 19, 1951 in Powell County to the late Earnie Shoemaker and to Minnie Patrick Shoemaker. A veteran of the United States Coast Guard, he was later a machinist and welder employed by Alliance Machine Shop.
    Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen Shoemaker; his mother, Minnie Patrick Shoemaker; a daughter, Jennifer Montenegro (Andres); and sisters, Judy Brewer (Richard), Joan Beswitheric (Tim), Janet Edwards (David), and Lori Patrick (Mitchell).
    Graveside services will be Friday, April 9, 2021, 1:00 p.m., Resthaven Cemetery by Rev. John Combs.
    Pallbearers serving, Brandon Patrick, Perry Lee Baker, Andres Montenegro, David Edwards, and Shannon Ritchie.
    Davis and Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Davis and Davis Funeral Home

  Saturday, April 3, 2021

    George Lewis Bowling, age 78, of Grass Lake, Michigan, formerly of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at his daughter’s home, under the care of Elara Hospice.
    He was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on June 9, 1942, the son of Joe Jack and Mildred Hensley Bowling. He married Nancy Perry Bowling on November 23, 1961 in Wayne County, Michigan, and she preceded him in death.
    George was a General Motors security guard, retiring after 32 years of service, a church bus driver, and a school bus driver for Estill County Schools of Irvine, Kentucky. He was known for being very personable, and as one who brought many to the Lord. George made a difference in the world; he loved humanity and helping people, and always saw the good in everyone. He never met a stranger, as all were friends, no matter what. Family, faith, and friends were his focus, and the love of his life was Nancy Perry Bowling, his wife.
    He is survived by his children, Judy Siebeneicher (Kevin), Donna Jean Whitaker, Daniel Perry Bowling, Amy Joe Bowling-Higgins (Arron), and Jackie Lynn Patrick (Johnnie); 13 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, plus one on the way; his stepmother, Lucille Bowling; and a sister-in-law, Michelle Bowling.
    In addition to his wife, Nancy, George was predeceased by grandchildren, Brandon Higgins and Jackson Lee Patrick; a brother, Junior Bowling; and a son-in-law, Shayne Whitaker.
    Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., as well as 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, Michigan.
    Kentucky visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 9, 2021 until time of service at the Williams Memorial Baptist Church in Ravenna. Funeral services officiated by Bro. Chris Winkler will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the church with burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
    Kentucky arrangements by Lewis-Abner Funeral Home.
    Expressions of sympathy may be made directly to the family.

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