Saturday, June 19, 2021

    Faye Meek, age 91, of Main Street in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
    She was born June 6, 1930 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Leonard and Anna McIntosh Spicer. She was retired from Carhartt, Inc. and was a member of the Ravenna Church of God. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Meek was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Clay Meek; and is survived by two daughters: Debby Tillery, Estill County; and Karen Cochran (James), Madison County; two sons: Randall Meek (Jill), Fayette County; and Scotty Meek (Kaye), Estill County; six grandchildren: Selena Neal (Anthony), Chris Miller, Jade Hale (Adam), Tyler Meek (Cagney), Brooklyn Moreland (Algin) and McKinley Meek (Kordel); and seven great grandchildren: Stevi Neal, Halee Neal, Lily Kate Hall, Josiah Meek, Jordyn Meek, Addyson Moreland and Reed Moreland.
    She was preceded in death by five sisters, Bertha Spicer, Flossie “Dot” Newton, Gladys Isaacs, Oneida Combs, and Opal Longo; and six brothers, Buell, Dwight, Earl, Cecil, Leonard Jr. and Leslie Spicer.
    Visitation will be held Monday, June 21, 2021, between 6 and 9 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home followed by cremation.

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  Thursday, June 17, 2021

    James William Dixon, 79, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Fountain Circle Care and Rehabilitation. He was a former Pepsi delivery driver in Estill and Clark Counties.
    He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on April 12, 1942, to the late Andrew and Ellis Witson Dixon. Mr. Dixon was a truck driver for many years for Pepsi and also for Coca-Cola. He was a veteran of the United States Army.
    Survivors include two daughters, Ramona Klingenberg (John) and Sherry Dixon; three sisters, Kathy Jones, Alice New, and Anna Faye Dixon; and several grandchildren, extended family members and friends.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three children, Pamela Hammond, James W. Dixon, Jr., and Timothy Dwayne Dixon.
    Services will be held at a later date.

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  Thursday, June 17, 2021

    Robert Micheal Greene, age 66, husband of Bonnie Greene of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
    Born in London, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Robert Greene Sr. and Pansy Greene. He was a former construction worker.
    In addition to his father he is preceded in death by one brother, Russ Greene.
    He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Greene; his mother, Pansy Greene; one daughter, Lisa Greene; three sons, Seth Courtney (Brittany Ottmer), Robert Greene(Suzanne Ritzmen), and Greg Courtney; one grandchild, Taylor Courtney; four brothers, Steve Greene, Kenneth Greene, Doug Greene, and David Greene; and two sisters, Nancy McCravey and Debbie King.
    Graveside services officiated by Bro. Steve Greene will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 28, 2021 with burial in West Irvine Cemetery with Seth Courtney, Robert Greene, Doug Greene, Greg Courtney, Timothy Greene, and Joseph Greene serving as active pallbearers.
    Arrangements made by Lewis-Abner Funeral Home.

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  Wednesday, June 16, 2021

    Marie Murphy Dixon, age 94, of Red Lick Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at her home following a short illness.
    She was born September 24, 1926, in Estill County, the daughter of the late Hubert and Myrtle Bishop Murphy. She worked for Carhartt for 50 years before she retired. She was a member of the Rice Station Christian Church and had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Dixon was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Dixon.
    She is survived by two daughters: Pamela Dixon Whitesides (Richard), Madison County; and Sheila Dixon, Estill County; a son, Jerry Dixon (Sheri), Estill County; two sisters: Laura Stone, Madison County; and Patricia Edmonson, Estill County; two brothers: Scotty Murphy and Kenneth Murphy, both of Estill County; nine grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and two great, great grandchildren.
    In addition to her husband and parents, she is also preceded in death by three sisters: Earsle Kerby, Jewel Dean Mansfield, and Mary Noremeyer; and two brothers: Earl Murphy and Cecil Justin Murphy.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Joe Hall with burial to follow in the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be held between 6 and 9 p.m., on Friday, June 18th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers are Dwight Marcum, John Maloch, Brandon Scott Long, Jeremy F. K. Dixon, Clinton Dixon, and Dyllon Scott Long.

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  Sunday, June 6, 2021

    After a courageous 13-year battle with cancer, Peggy Lou Chaney, 71, of Alumbaugh, Kentucky, has claimed her victory in eternity, June 15 2021.
    She was born April 6, 1950 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Robert Leo Burns and the late Madolin Hall Burns. Peggy was best known for her love of nature and animals, especially dogs, and kept busy feeding the hummingbirds in the summer and feeding the birds in the winter. She loved fishing and gardening and living out in the country. She was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith, a former Sunday school teacher, and loved attending church as her health allowed.
    Peggy is survived by John Chaney, her husband of 48 years, one son, Jonathan Darin Chaney of Alumbaugh; one beloved house pet, Tiny; two special nieces, Dreama and Tassie; one very special little girl, Alayna; two sisters: Flona Linderhof of Madison County and Shelia Sparks of Estill County; one uncle, James "Jimmy" Burns of Tennessee; one aunt, Donna Burns Williams of Tennessee; and many nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Robert C "Bobby" Burns; and one sister, Betty Burns.
    A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 18, 2021 at Hoover Cemetery in Alumbaugh, Kentucky.
    In lieu of flowers or planters, Peggy requested small wind chimes and small solar lights.
    Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge of services.

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  Tuesday, June 15, 2021

    Charlie Reed, age 71, husband of Marie Reed of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.
    He was born November 22, 1949 in Bowen, Kentucky, to James and Edna Reed. He was a veteran of the United States Army, a factory laborer and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church.
    Mr. Reed is survived by his wife, Marie Reed of Stanton; three sons: Brad Reed (Kim), Jason Reed (Missy), both of Mt. Sterling, and Barry Reed (Amy) of Salt Lick; ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren; two brothers: Jay Townsend of Georgia and Buck Morton of Irvine; and three sisters: Rosemary Page of Winchester, Helena White of Indiana and Fay Jones of Indiana.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Edna Reed; three brothers: JR Townsend, Bob Townsend, George Townsend and a sister, Thelma Hiers.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 201 7th Avenue in Clay City with Bro. David Campbell and Bro. Johnny Hurt officiating. Friends may visit Saturday from 11:00 a.m. 'till time of the service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow in the Lovely Cemetery in Jeffersonville.

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  Monday, June 14, 2021

    Lillian Crowe Sparks, age 93, of Allen Douglas Drive in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021, at her home following a short illness.
    She was born April 28, 1928, in Powell County, and was the daughter of the late Sam and Sally Belcher Crowe. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Sparks was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Sparks.
    She is survived by two daughters: Janice Sparks, Madison County; and Pamela Young (Stephen), Clark County; two sons: Roger Sparks, Madison County; and Bradley Sparks (Shonda), Estill County; six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, five great, great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
    In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Gina Young; a grandson, Daniel Willis; and several brothers and sisters.
    Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 17, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Estes Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon until service time at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday.
    Pallbearers are Bradley Sparks, Roger Sparks, Steve Young, Sam Crowe, James Gordon Crowe, and David Martin Savage.
    In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating to the Compassionate Care Center 208 Kidd Drive, Berea, KY 40403.

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  Saturday, June 12, 2021

    Richard Charles Kirby, age 72, of Dug Hill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the Harrison Pavilion in Cincinnati, following a long illness.
    He was born October 24, 1948, in Estill County, the son of the late Stacy and Mamie Walton Kirby. He had lived in Estill County all his life and attended the Holiness Church. He retired from Carhartt. He was a Past Master of the O.D. Henderson #437 F&AM Masonic Lodge where he was also a 50-year Member.
    Mr. Kirby is survived by his wife, Elsie Estes Kirby; a daughter, Charlotte Kirby, Laurel County; two sons: Charles S. Kirby (Mary), Madison County; and Anthony W. Kirby (Hope), Estill County; four grandchildren: Kaytlynn F. Kirby, Kendall R. Kirby, Elizabeth A. Raglin, and Hannah M. Raglin; a son-in-law, Darin Raglin, Woodford County; several nieces and nephews; and Skitty Cat.
    He was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa G. Raglin; two sisters: Mattie Sloan and Letha Kirby; and four brothers: Homer, Owen, J.W. “Brud”, and Carlin Kirby.
    Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 18, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jerry Rose with burial to follow in the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday between 6 and 9 p.m.
    Pallbearers are Kevin Adkins, Paul Wiseman, Tommy Kirby, Freddy Townsend, Bobby Wayne Willis, and Larry Phoenix.

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  Memorial Service on Saturday, June 26, 2021

    A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 26, 11:00 a.m. at the River Drive Christian Church for Anita Faye Jones, age 92, a resident of the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center who 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.

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  Saturday, June 12, 2021

    Opal Riddell, age 81, of Pea Ridge Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at her home following a short illness.
    She was born August 20, 1939 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Willy and Eva Lamb Scenters. She was a retired employee of the F.W. Rickard Seed Company and was a member of the Pea Ridge Holiness Church.
    Mrs. Riddell was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Riddell.
    She is survived by one daughter, Shellie Grace Yarber (James), Madison County; two sons: Billy Dwayne Riddell (Patty) and Christopher Odell Riddell (Lisa), both of Estill County; 14 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.
    Mrs. Riddell was preceded in death by one son, Mark Edward Riddell; and seven siblings, Gracie Estes, Emily Hymer, Naomi Walling, Bertha Riddell, Gladys Steel, Chester Scenters and Wesley Scenters.
    Visitation was held Tuesday, June 15, 2021, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, June 16th at 11:00 a.m. by Bro. Hargus Gordon at the funeral home. Burial was at the Riddell Family Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Tim Clapper, Zach Clapper, Brad Smith, Chad Smith, Jacob Smith and Scott Smith.

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  Friday, June 11, 2021

    Ralph King, age 81, of Mockingbird Lane in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born February 8, 1940 in Breathitt County, Kentucky, and was the son of the late Frank and Josephine Moore King. He was a farmer and a retired Sylvania employee. He attended the Irvine First Church of God and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. King is survived by his wife, Mary Jane “Carlene” Wolfinbarger King; two daughters: Donna Hinds, Somerset; and Kimberley Moore, Estill County; two sons: Tommy King and David King, both of Estill County; one sister, Frieda Deaton, Wolfe County; 16 grandchildren, and 28 great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by two sons, Ralph King, Jr. and Randy King; and four siblings, Faye White, Mae Crowe, Ernest King and Ray King.
    Visitation will be held Monday, June 14, 2021, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., by Bro. Eric Patrick at the funeral home. Burial will be at the King Family Cemetery.
    Pallbearers are Mathew King, Jonathon King, Randy King, Steven King, David Allen King, Dustin Moore, Derrick Moore, Phillip King and Chris Hinds.

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  Thursday, June 10, 2021

    Richard Allen Fox, age 80, of Waco, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at his home.
    Richard was born on February 23, 1941 in Richmond, Kentucky, and was the son of Cyrus Allen Fox and Eva McBee Fox, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a member of Flatwoods Christian Church, served in the Army National Guard, and was a retired quality control inspector with Continental Metal Specialty (C.M.S.). He enjoyed woodworking, farming, and restoring & showing antique tractors.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Faye Sams Fox.
    Survivors include one daughter, Kimberly Ann Henderson (David) of Richmond; one son, Timothy Craig Fox (Kelly) of Waco; three grandsons, Joshua Henderson, Caleb Henderson, and Tyler Fox; and two brothers, Marion Fox and Tom Fox.
    Funeral services for Richard Fox will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond, with Bro. John McCord officiating. Burial will follow in the Richmond Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers are Tony Fox, Wade Fox, Joshua Henderson, Caleb Henderson, Tyler Fox, and Don Brandenburg.
    Honorary bearers are Johnny Edwards, Ralph Childers, Jimmy Shanks, and Roger Dale Rhodus.

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  Sunday, June 6, 2021

    Anastasia Watson Harris, age 57, widow of Dennis Ray Harris Jr., of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Saint Joseph Hospital.
    Born in Maryland, she was the daughter of Susan Lane and the late Robert Watson.
    In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by one son, Israel Carey; one sister, Deana Goforth; and one nephew, Brooks Mullinx.
    She is survived by her mother, Susan Lane; two daughters, Alexis Carey of Clay City, Kentucky and Cassandra Patrick (Manuel Nolasco) of Lexington; four sons, Jessie Patrick, Josh Patrick, Larry Patrick and Caleb Carey; one brother, Kenny Watson; one nephew, Dylan Wetmoore; two nieces, Heather Watson and Susan Wetmoore; and ten grandchildren.
    Graveside services will be held Monday, June 14, 2021 at Mountain Springs Cemetery at 10:00 a.m.
    Arrangements by Lewis-Abner Funeral Home.

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  Saturday, June 5, 2021

    Jerry Fields, age 66, of Red Lick Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at his residence.
    He was born in Independence, Missouri, June 13, 1954 to Gerald and Wanda Fields. He was a carpenter.
    Mr. Fields is survived by his wife, Ann Fields of Irvine; a son, Rusty Price (Tina) of Berea; a daughter, Michelle Price of Irvine; eight grandchildren, three great -grandchildren; two brothers, Mark and Johnny Fields, both of Independence, Missouri; and three sisters, Jeanie Forkcum, Candy Fields and Tammy Fields, all of Independence, Missouri.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Wanda Fields; and a son, Jerry Don “JD” Fields.
    Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Friends may visit Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until time of the service.

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