Wednesday, April 28, 2021

    Jimmy Bernard Watson, age 75, of Sandhill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at his home following a short illness.
    He was born September 9, 1945 in Powell County and was the son of the late Jess and Bessie McCoy Watson. He was a retired farmer and attended the Ivory Hill Baptist Church. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Watson was preceded in death by his wife, Mona Abney Watson; and is survived by his daughter, Ginny Watson, Estill County; his son, Jimmy Watson, Jr., Estill County; two sisters: Barbara Cole and Patsy Powell, both of Powell County; one brother, Jesse Duwain Watson, Clark County; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by four siblings, Jonell Barnes, Gaylord Watson, Benny Watson and Eddie Watson.
    No services are scheduled at this time.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, April 28, 2021

    Patricia Gail Hurley, age 62, of Wisemantown Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
    She was born March 20, 1959, in Estill County, a daughter of the late Howard and Geraldine Lutes Wilson. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County all her life. She was a member of the Pine Grove Pentecostal Church of God.
    Patricia is survived by one son, Jeremiah Vaught, Estill County; three sisters: JoAnn Harrison, Darlene Ballard, both of Estill County; and Loretta Mackey, West Virginia; and three grandchildren: Emerald Vaught, Payton Hall and Jaxon Hall.
    She was preceded in death by two brothers, Lonnie and Willie Wilson.
    Visitation for the public was held Saturday, May 1st, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services were conducted by Bro. Sidney Sparks with burial at the West Irvine Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Mitchell Hurley, Rondall Booth, Jerry Mackey, Willie Hurley, Jesse Chaney and Buel Gilbert.

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  Tuesday, April 27, 2021

    Robert Glen Calder, age 94, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at the Irvine Health and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
    He was born March 10, 1927, in Corbin, Kentucky, a son of the late Dallas Graham and Katherine Gregory Calder. He retired from CSX Railroad where he was a Train Master and had lived in Estill County most his life. He was a member of the Cedar Grove Methodist Church where he sang with the Cedar Grove Quartet. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during World War II. He was a member of the Gideons, the Masonic Lodge No. 137 F. & A.M., and a former member of Kiwanis. He was a past Director of the Estill County EMS, and he loved gardening.
    In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Noland Calder.
    Mr. Calder is survived by two daughters: Corinne Evelyn Calder, Estill County; and Carol Ann Calder, Georgia; and a brother, Burlyn Graham Calder (Nina), Corbin.
    He was preceded in death by two sisters: Burlean Calder and Corrine Dale; and five brothers: Denver, Dallas, Bruce Alexander, Roy Deaton, and Herbert Wayne Calder.
    Visitation for the public was held Friday, April 30, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Private funeral services were conducted by Bro. Joseph White with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
    Pallbearers were Walsa Blanton, Charlie Park, Jeff Tate, Anthony Newton, David Newton and Steve Garrett.
    Honorary pallbearers were Jerry Rose, Tom Bonny, Larry Calder, Michael Dale, Brent Calder, and Ronnie Calder.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Tuesday, April 27, 2021

    Bonnie Jean Duke, age 87, of Clay City, Kentucky, widow of William Hayden Duke, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky.
    Born December 11, 1933, in Estill County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Sarah Ann Williams Means. Bonnie worked in the cafeteria at Bryan Station High School in Fayette County for over 20 years.
    In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Earl Duke.
    She is survived by four sons, Michael Duke (Donna) of Oklahoma, Randy Duke of Frankfort, Joe Duke of Clay City, and William Duke Jr. (Emily) of Danville; two daughters, Elizabeth Cole of Clay City, and Elise Marie Sowder of Georgetown; two brothers, Merrill Means (Phyllis) of Paris, Kentucky; and Douglas Means (Kathy) of Winchester; one sister, Fay Purcell of Richmond; seven grandchildren, Sarah Poley, Brandon Duke, Will Cole, Bonnie Smith, Elaina Kinser, Logan Duke, and Ryan Duke; and ten great grandchildren, Mackenzie Poley, Morgan Poley, Mavrick Poley, Miles Poley, Jonathan Smith, Jessa Smith, Kye Kinser, Jordy Kinser, Aidan Kinney and Cameron Duke.
    Funeral services with an eulogy given by Elizabeth Cole will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 30, 2021 at Lewis-Abner Funeral Home. Visitation begins at 11:00 a.m. until time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sally Poore Cemetery in Irvine with Daniel Kinser, William Cole, Gary Smith, Jonathan Smith, Logan Duke and Ryan Duke serving as active pallbearers.

Lewis-Abner Funeral Home

  Wednesday, April 21, 2021

    Tommy Larrison, husband of Lora Faye Spencer Larrison and the son of the late Farris and Marie Thompson Hayes was born in Lee County, Kentucky, April 23, 1950 and departed this life in Hazard, Kentucky on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at the age of 70 years, 11 months, and 29 days.
    He was a former foreman and factory worker for Leggett & Platt, a member of the Heidelberg Pentecostal Church of God, as well as a member of several biker clubs: Hell’s Angels, Southern Brothers, Rolling Thunder, and Eastern Kentucky Ridge Riders. He was also a musician and an avid pool player.
    In addition to his wife, Lora of Beattyville, Tommy is survived by one daughter, Ann Rose, also of Beattyville; three sons, Austin Spencer (Mayleesa) of Irvine; Charles Reed and Carl Reed Jr., both of Ashtabula, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Jazmyne and Serenity Rose of Beattyville; Arianna, Caitlyn, Chelsea, and Austin Reed of Ashtabula, Ohio; and Jackson and Bentley Spencer of Irvine; an expected granddaughter, Maylee Spencer; a son-in-law, Danny Rose, Jr. of Beattyville; his mother-in-law, Ruth Spencer of Beattyville; and a host of other relatives and friends.
    In addition to his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by one son, Matthew Larrison; and one granddaughter, Ashlynn Reed.
    Private funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. by Rev. Chuck Calvert at Smyth Cemetery (Big Andy), Fincastle Road, Beattyville. Burial will follow.
    Newnam Funeral Home of Beattyville is in charge of arrangements.

Newnam Funeral Home

  Friday, April 23, 2021

    Elmer George Lane, age 89, of Irvine Road in Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
    He was born June 25, 1931 in Powell County and was the son of the late Mitchell Crittendon Lane and Minnie Bellamy Lane. He was a retired construction worker and member of the Carpenter’s Union. He was also a Kentucky Colonel and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Lane was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Gould Lane, and is survived by two daughters: Wanda Sue Barnett (Bud), Estill County; and Donna Jean Estes (Ricky), Clark County; two sons: Larry Dale Lane and Tommy Glenn Lane (Bernita), both of Estill County; 14 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters.
    Visitation for the public was held Wednesday, April 28, 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. Ricky Kirby with burial at the Sunset Memorial Gardens.
    Pallbearers were his grandsons and great grandsons.

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  Friday, April 23, 2021

    Sylvia Joan Riddell, age 74, of Bertha Wallace Drive in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021, at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
    She was born July 24, 1946 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late William Price and Victoria Horn Riddell. She was a retired Nextel employee, a Kentucky Colonel and attended the Church of God.
    Sylvia Joan is survived by her son, Barry Joseph Riddell (Renee), Herndon, Virginia; one brother, Sidney Jackson Riddell, Irvine; and two grandchildren, Luke and Harper Riddell.
    She was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy O. and Richard Wayne Riddell.
    Memorial services will be held at a later date.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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  Thursday, April 22, 2021

    Debra Ann Johnson, age 80, of Nolan Road in Stanton, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021, at her home following a long illness.
    She was born July 8, 1940 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Floyd and Mabel Watson Rogers. She was a homemaker and attended the Cobb Hill Church of Christ. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, James Avery Johnson.
    She is survived by two daughters: Tammy Sue Congleton - Powell County; and Marilyn Kay Johnson, Estill County; one son, Michael Scott Johnson, Estill County; one brother, John “Sonny” Rogers, Estill County; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
    Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by five siblings, Margie Schaffer, Betty Jean Jones, Sherry McIntosh, Jerald Arthur; and her twin, Wayne Rogers.
    Graveside services were conducted Monday, April 26, 2021, 12 Noon, at the Mountain Springs Cemetery by Bro. Kenny Wasson.
    Pallbearers were Zachary Schoolar, Joshua Congleton, Michael Johnson, Doug Rogers, Greg Johnson and Bobby Johnson.
    Honorary pallbearers were Stephanie Townsend, Seth Schoolar, Chris Moore and her nieces and nephews.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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  Thursday, April 22, 2021

    Buell Howard Stamper, age 92, of South Lebanon, Ohio, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at his home under the care of Compassus Hospice.
    He was born at Millers Creek in Irvine, Kentucky on December 16, 1928 to Leonard and Fannie Johnson Stamper. He was a veteran of the United States Army and worked for Edgecomb Metals, where he retired after 30 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman. Hunting, fishing, trapping and gardening were his life.
    Mr. Stamper was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Leona and Cassie; and two brothers, Dowd and Eldon.
    He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Dorothy Sparks Stamper; three daughters: Nancy Helen Bee of Lebanon, Ohio; Jennifer Colwell (Tim) of Morrow, Ohio; and Sherry Center (Jason) of South Lebanon, Ohio; five grandchildren, Sarah, Adam, Lauren, Audrey, and Jared; ten great grandchildren, Lyla, Greyson, Madison, Vivienne, Evelyn, Brynna, Chase, Haylee, Chloe, and Mia, plus one on the way; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
    The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 27, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at 12:00 Noon, all at the First Baptist Church of South Lebanon, with Pastor Dave Frasure officiating. Interment will immediately follow in Deerfield Cemetery in South Lebanon, Ohio.
    Stine Funeral Home of Lebanon is in charge of arrangements.

Stine Funeral Home

  Tuesday, April 20, 2021

    Willard J. Baker, 94, the husband of Margie Ann Gentry Baker, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his home.
    Willard was born on January 16, 1927 in Madison County, Kentucky. He was the son of the late George W. and China Rose Baker. He was a retired employee of Westinghouse as well as a retired farmer. Willard was a United States Army veteran and was a member of Viney Fork Baptist Church.
    Survivors include his wife of over 69 years, Margie; four sons: Wendell Dean Baker (Linda Sue), David Ashley Baker (Janet), Willard Brent Baker (Angela) and Eric Lyn Baker (Karen); nine grandchildren: Marlena Baker, Jason Baker, Ashton Isaacs (Aaron), Tonya Baker, Megan Baker, Allen Baker, Gentry Baker, Ethan Baker and Riley Baker; two great grandchildren, Hayden and Hayley Isaacs; one brother, Ellis Eugene Baker (Faye); one sister, Naomi Brandenburg; and several nieces and nephews.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Lester Baker, Nelson Baker and Arlus Baker; and three sisters: Beulah Moberly, Nora Johnson and Nancy Bradley.
    Funeral Services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 23, 2021 at the Combs, Parsons and Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Richmond, with Rev. Jason Eades and Rev. Ralph Shepperson officiating. Burial followed in the Gentry Family Cemetery. Visitation began at 11:00 a.m., Friday morning at the funeral home.
    Family members served as pallbearers.

Combs, Parsons and Collins Funeral Home

  Tuesday, April 20, 2021

    Brandon Tommy Ellis Woolery, age 38, of Lee Acres Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
    He was born May 1, 1982, in Madison County, the son of William Ellis Woolery and the late Earlene Gross Woolery. He was a former Pieratt’s employee and had lived in Estill County all his life. He was of the Baptist faith.
    Mr. Woolery is survived by his parents, William Ellis and Linda Woolery; a sister, Billie Melissa Foster (Billy), Madison County; and three nieces and nephews: Jamie Catelyn Sparks, Skye Meadow Foster, and Gabriel Ray Foster.
    Visitation for the public was held Friday, April 23, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church Home. Private funeral services will be conducted by Bro. Lloyd Woolery with burial in the Alexander Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Sam Woolery, Jason Woolery, Joe Woolery, Tommy Gross, Howard Gross, and Chris Davidson.
    Honorary pallbearers were Fairley Dixon and Eric Goosey.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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  Monday, April 19, 2021

    Hubert Earlie Watkins, age 74, of Sable Avenue in Versailles, Kentucky, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021, at the Bluegrass Hospice Care Center following a short illness.
    He was born November 18, 1946 in Estill County and was the son of the late Chestel and Mary Hensley Watkins. He was a retired horse groomer and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Watkins was preceded in death by his wife, Vickie Stanfield Watkins.
    He is survived by two daughters: Lorene Mulder (Rick Gentry), Corbin; and Tonya Hurt (Kenneth Black), Versailles; one son, Robert Watkins (Crissy Pollitt), Fayette County; a son-in-law, Calvin Beatty, Versailles; two sisters: Ines Lindsey, Tennessee; and Sadie Watkins, Richmond; ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his daughter, Catherine Beatty; and three siblings, Stella Watkins, Jean Jones and Daniel Damer Watkins.
    Visitation for the public was held Thursday, April 22, 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, Robert Watkins, Jr., Kenneth Black, Calvin Beatty, Sr., Charles Davis and Glenn Pearson.
    Honorary pallbearers were Jaden Hurt and Jayce Black.

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  Thursday, April 15, 2021

    Tina Marie Marcum Neal, age 46, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021.
    She was born in Winchester, Kentucky, on February 16, 1975, to the late Onley Earl and Alweena Ratliff Marcum.
    Survivors include siblings, Eddie Marcum, Phyllis Jean Marcum, Patricia Guth, Helen Perkins, David Marcum, Roger Marcum, Donna Clasen, Loretta Marcum, Chris Marcum, and Johnny Marcum.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Steve, Lisa, Tonya, and Rachel Marcum.
    Memorial services will be from 3:00-5:00 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 2021 at Eastside Baptist Church, 148 East Broadway, Winchester, Kentucky 40391 by Pastor Joe Price.
    Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester is in charge of arrangements.

Scobee Funeral Home