Thursday, July 1, 2021

    Lola Faye Combs Chowning, age 80, of Cold Spring, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Saint Elizabeth Hospital, Fort Thomas.
    Lola was born November 30, 1940, at Cow Creek, Owsley County, Kentucky, to her late parents, Ruford and Hazel Frost Combs. During her life Lola worked at Saint Luke Hospital and Northern Kentucky University.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Chowning Sr.; and two sons, Donald Chowning Jr. and Bill Poston.
    Lola is survived by three children, Steven Chowning (Lori), Michael Chowning (Angela) and Teri Chowning; three sisters, Lula Belle Lutes, Mary Ann Fields, and Donna Ruth Flynn; 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
    Visitation will be Monday, July 5, 2021, at the Alexandria Funeral Home, 325 Washington Street Alexandria, Kentucky, from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12:00 Noon. Entombment will be in the Saint Stephen Mausoleum.
    In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Southwest Ohio/Kentucky Chapter, 2368 Victory Pkwy, Suite 240, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Alexandria Funeral Home

  Friday, July 2, 2021

    Marjorie Deaton Chrisman, 85, of Knob Lick Road, Irvine, Kentucky, died Friday, July 2, 2021 in Frankfort.
    She was a Crockettsville (Breathitt County), Kentucky native, born May 1, 1936, daughter of the late Matt and Georgia Deaton; a retired North American Phillips inspector, land owner, farmer, member of Knob Lick Baptist Church and resident of the Berea area most of her life.
    She was a member of the Estill County Cattlemen’s Association, enjoyed clogging, quilting, gardening, ceramics, and her all time favorite hobby was any activity with her grandchildren.
    Survivors include two children: Karen Blanford (Steve) and Bruce Chrisman (Kaye); a sister, Norma Rose; fouir grandchildren: Taylor Blanford, Cole Blanford, Kourtney Roe (Andrew), Kelleigh Johnson (Mike); and three great grandchildren: Landon Chrisman, Henlee Roe, Berkley Roe.
    Funeral Service will be at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Reppert Funeral Home, 110 North Broadway, Berea, with Randy Chrisman officiating. Visitation, 12:00 Noon until service time. Burial 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Berea Cemetery.
    In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions suggested to Knob Lick Baptist Church, 3225 Knob Lick Rd, Irvine, KY 40336 or Hospice of the Bluegrass, 663 Teton Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601.

Reppert Funeral Home

  Friday, July 2, 2021

    Defort Bailey, age 85, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side.
    He was born October 10, 1935 in Cobb Hill to Burton and Lillie Bailey. He a veteran of the United States Navy, a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, The Military Officers Association of America, A Kentucky Colonel and a member of the Cobb Hill Cross Roads Church.
    Mr. Bailey is survived by his wife of 68 Years, Beverley Bailey of Irvine; a son, Hank Bailey (Carolyn) of Cobb Hill; a daughter, Dawn Gras of Cobb Hill; seven grandchildren: Burton Bailey, Amanda Williams, Jareth Bailey, Floyd Bailey, Katlin Cunningham, Phoebe Bryant and Hank Beaver Gras; eleven great grandchildren, one great, great grandchild; two brothers: George Bailey of Ravenna, and Columbus Bailey (Nancy) of Georgetown; four sisters: Betty Ann Turner (Mackie) of Covington, Nancy Eversole of Waco, Edna Deaton of Erlanger, and Brenda Huff of Warsaw.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Burton and Lillie Bailey; and a sister, Delilah Abney.
    Funeral services and Military Rites will be held at 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Elwood Patrick and Bro. Eric Patrick officiating. Friends may visit Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. 'till time of the service. Burial will follow in the Cobb Hill Cemetery.
    Pallbearers are Jareth Bailey, Floyd Bailey, Hank Clifford Gras, Mathew Bryant, Patrick Cunningham and Patrick Bailey.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Monday, June 28, 2021

    Donna Annette Kearns, age 48, of Manna Drive in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, at the Compassionate Care Center following a long illness.
    She was born August 10, 1972 in Fayette County and was the daughter of Donnie Kearns and the late Ruth Ann VanCleve Kearns. She was a registered nurse and had formerly worked at the Kid’s Club in Lexington and the St. Joseph East Hospital. She loved giving a helping hand to others.
    Donna is survived by her father, Donnie Kearns (Mary Lois), Richmond; three sons: Devan Doty (Erienne), Maysville; Andrew Doty and Lane Doty, both of Richmond; one grandchild, James Doty; two sisters: Cheryl Welch (Bobby), Irvine; and Karen Fritts (Don), Florida; and one brother, Chris Kearns (Rachel), Ohio.
    Visitation will be held Monday, July 5, 2021, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home with the Memorial Service beginning at 6 p.m.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, June 26, 2021

    Randall Clay Wallace, 44, of Oakfield, New York passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021 in Dayton, Ohio.
    He was born July 4, 1976 in Irvine, Kentucky to Randall “Butch” and Lena Conner Wallace. He was an auto salesman.
    Mr. Wallace is survived by his father, Randall “Butch” Wallace and his wife, Pauline, of Irvine; his mother, Lena Connor of Mt. Sterling; three sons: Randy Jones of Manchester, Clay Wallace of New York, and Will Wallace of Las Vegas; a stepson, Ian Stoll of Las Vegas; a daughter, Emily Wallace of Corbin; a stepdaughter, Gigi Stoll of Las Vegas; one grandchild; three brothers: Emil Wallace of Maysville, Mathew Wallace of Bud, West Virginia; and Michael Sparks of Irvine; three sisters: Alyssa Woolery, Sharon Neidig, both of Irvine; and Melissa Mingey of Knoxville, Tennessee.
    He was preceded in death by a brother, Will Wallace.
    Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Friday, July 2, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Jason Woolery speaking. Friends may visit Friday from 11:00 a.m. 'till time of the service.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Monday, June 28, 2021

    Barry Keith Witt, age 57, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 at his residence.
    He was born August 25, 1963 in Winchester to Robert and Gelena Mays Witt. He was a mechanic and a member of the Providence Baptist Church.
    Mr. Witt is survived by his wife, Tammy Witt of Irvine; three sons: Tommy Witt, Bradly Raider and Trenton Durham, all of Irvine; two daughters: Latoya Rupard of Beattyville and Tanara Witt of Irvine; two grandchildren, and a sister, Shawna Witt of Irvine.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Gelena Witt; and a brother, Kim Witt.
    Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 1, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Jason Lykins officiating. Friends may visit Thursday from 11:00 a.m. 'till time of the service at the funeral home.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Monday, June 28, 2021

    Shirley May Warner, age 85, of Berea, Kentucky, widow of Charles William Warner, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her loving family.
    She was born July 31, 1935 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Arthur and Gladys May Needom Erkenbrecher. Shirley was a homemaker, a devout Christian, and a member of the Bethel Christian Church on New Fox Road in Irvine. She lived in Irvine most of her life. She loved watching old movies and cooking for her family that she was especially proud of.
    Shirley is survived by her daughter, Sue Tompkins (Ray) of Berea; one granddaughter, Denise Ballard (Mike) of Richmond; three grandsons, Ronnie Rice, Jr. (Lisa) of Berea, Ramey Tompkins of Berea, and John Warner, Jr. of McKee; six great grandchildren, Ramah and Larah Ballard, Mikayla Ayala (Noe), Tanner, Tailor, and Bailee Rice; one great, great grandchild, Ava Ayala; and four sisters, Mary Sosnowski, Genny Chapman, Billie Mitchell, and Jo Vickery.
    In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Charles William Warner; one son, John Leroy Warner; three brothers, Sonny, Wendell, and Donnie Erkenbrecher; and one special nephew, Rickey Erkenbrecher.
    Visitation will be held Friday, July 2, 2021 between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 3rd at 12:00 Noon at the funeral home with granddaughter Ramah Ballard to give the eulogy. Graveside services will follow in the Pilot Knob Cemetery, 1147 Pilot Knob Cemetery Road, Berea.
    Pallbearers will be Noe Ayala, Mike Ballard, Ronnie Rice, Jr., Tanner Rice, Eric Shoopman, and Ramey Tompkins.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Donnie Erkenbrecher, Jr., Jimmy Erkenbrecher, Larry Freeman, Jason Mitchell, Ray Tompkins, Charles Warner, and Wayne Warner.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, June 29, 2021

    Roger Clay Estes, age 38, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at the University of Kentucky Hospice Center in Lexington.
    A native of Winchester, Kentucky, he was born on December 18, 1982, to Hubert and Judy Woosley Estes. He was a factory worker.
    In addition to his parents, he is survived by three children, Gracelyn Nichole Wagers Estes, Ayden Clay Estes, and Hunter Exum; a sister, Lashanda C. Franklin; a niece, Tori Michelle Stamper; a nephew, David Aaron Stamper; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
    He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Nelson and Hazel Woosley; and paternal grandfather, Dewey Estes.
    A memorial service will be held at a later date.
    Arrangements by Scobee Funeral Home.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Monday, June 28, 2021

    Jackie Goosey, age 53, of Irvine, Kentucky, son of Imogene Goosey and the late Bobby Goosey, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 at his home following a long illness.
    Jackie is survived by his son, Eric Goosey (Rebecca); a brother, Darrell Goosey (Beth); two nieces, Sarah and Megan; his son’s mother, Olivia Edmonson; aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends.
    He is preceded in death by his father, Bobby Goosey; his maternal grandparents, Horace and Rachel Woolery; and his paternal grandparents, Gobel and Hallie Goosey.
    Jackie enjoyed his wood working, bird watching and photography. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and attended the Restoration Church. He was a retired welder and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 1, 2021, 11:00 a.m., at the Calvary Baptist Church with Bro. Jimmy Bonny officiating. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 30th from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church.
    Pallbearers are Joe Woolery, Jason Woolery, Sam Woolery, Leon Goosey, Rick Prewitt and Landon Woolery
    Honorary pallbearers are Lloyd Woolery, James Woolery and William Woolery.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday June 23, 2021

    William "Big John" Perkins, age 63, passed away on Wednesday June 23, 2021 at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky.
    Born in Germany, he was the son of the late Earl Jr. Perkins and HildeGuard Perkins. He was a barn painter, and loved fishing and hunting. He was a great friend and an absolute gentlemen. He loved saving old barns and fences on all farms.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Sue Tuttle Perkins.
    William is survived by two daughters, Jessica Messer and Mellisa Shewmake; two sons, Anthony Messer and Jessie Gibson; one sister, Elizabeth Rainey; and seven grandchildren.
    A memorial service will be held at a later date.
    Arrangements by Lewis-Abner Funeral Home.

Lewis-Abner Funeral Home

  Sunday, June 27, 2021

    Wilton Jefferson Flynn, age 73, of Irvine, Kentucky, the husband of Shanetta Flynn, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at his home in Richmond.
    Wilton was born in Estill County on August 8, 1947 and was the son of the late Windle Flynn & Louise Johnson Flynn. He was a loving father and grandfather who always supported his family. Wilton retired from IBM and then began his dream job with the opening of A&W Sports in Irvine, for 29 years. He had a passion for his business and had a customer base that reached many other states. He was a staple in his community and loved by everyone. Wilton had a love for farming, Tennessee Walking Horses and raising cattle. His favorite past times were fishing, hunting, UK Basketball, trading guns and being with his family.
    Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Shanetta Flynn; his son, Jeff Flynn (Tamara); his grandchildren: Danistan Flynn and Rylan Flynn; his sister, Doris Honeycutt; his brothers: Wayne Flynn and Gerald Flynn (Angie); as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. All of these family members were special to him.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 2, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home with Bro. Sam Miller officiating. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family received relatives and friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 1st at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers are Jerry Flynn, Mark Noland, Danny Stacy, David Tipton, Jason Whitaker, and Carl Wayne Young.
    Honorary pallbearers are Robert Flynn, Roger Kissick, James Morris, Terry Taylor, Ricky Tipton and Chad Flynn.
    In memory of Wilton Flynn, donations can be made to Hospice Care Plus at the following address: 308 Kidd Drive, Berea, KY 40403.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, June 27, 2021

    Beverly Wayne Barnes, age 74, of Church Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, following a long illness.
    He was born March 27, 1947 in Estill County and was the son of the late Samuel C. and Stanley G. Reed Barnes. She was a retired truck driver and attended the True Vine Ministries. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Barnes is survived by one daughter, Courtney McPherson (Jordan), Iowa; one son, Brian Barnes (Becky), Irvine; two sisters: Lou Ellen Gray, Estill County; and Charlene O'Shea, Dayton, Ohio; one brother, Raymond Barnes, Estill County; and three grandchildren: Kaylee Belle Barnes, Hendrix Cooper McPherson and Arlo Crew McPherson.
    He was preceded in death four sisters, Ruby Lynch, Ona Chaney, Dorothy Chaney, and Mildred McCoy; and five brothers, Clyde, Alvin, Boyd, Roy and Allen Barnes.
    Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home followed by cremation.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, June 26, 2021

    Wilgus Horn, Jr., age 72, of Vescio Drive in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the Baptist Health in Lexington following a sudden illness.
    He was born November 1, 1948 in Estill County and was the son of Mattie Stamper Horn and the late Wilgus Horn. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era and was a retired Captain with the Valley View Ferry. He had lived in Madison County most of his life.
    Mr. Horn was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Billingsley Horn.
    Survivors in addition to his mother, include one son, Travis W. Horn (Teresa), Estill County; two sisters: Rhonda Gould, Estill County; and Faye Bloyd, Jefferson County; one brother, Jackie Horn, Estill County; and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his sister, Janet Parrett; and his brother, Bobby Horn.
    Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 1, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Mike Davis. Burial will be at the Madison Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers are Micah Rose, Jackie Horn, Jr., Jeremy Parrett, Jared Kiser, Jason Abney and Phillip Riddell.
    Honorary pallbearers are Jack Chaney and Truman Chaney.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, June 25, 2021

    Christie Crowe, age 43, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at the Marcum and Wallace Hospital in Irvine.
    She was born January 23, 1978 in Winchester to Gary Stone and Georgia Barnes.
    Christie is survived by her mother, Georgia Barnes of Irvine; a daughter, Brooklyn Crowe of Bryant, Texas; a grandson Jeqentin Breedlove of Texas; a brother, Donald Stone of Irvine; two sisters: Donna Stone of Irvine, and Shelena Stone.
    She was preceded in death by her father, Gary Stone; and her husband, Steve Crowe.
    Funeral services were held 12:00 Noon, Monday, June 28, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Buford Powell and Bro. Marvin Neal officiating. Friends visited Monday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 12:00 Noon. Burial followed in the Abner Cemetery.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Friday, June 25, 2021

    Aelline Crowe Richardson, age 72, died peacefully on Friday, June 25, 2021, in her home after a long illness.
    Born May 10, 1949 in Estill County, she was the daughter of the late William "Buck" Crowe and Lona Belle McKinney Crowe. She was a homemaker most of her life but also cleaned houses and volunteered in Estill County to help domestic violence victims. She was a member of Providence Baptist at Winston. Aelline lived in Estill county all her life.
    She is preceded in death by her parents, Buck and Lona Crowe; her youngest son, Charley Webb; and her special companion, her dog Lucy.
    Aelline is survived by two brothers, James and Samuel Crowe; four children, Sharon Hardy (Tom), Brenda Webb, Robert Webb (Amanda), and Tammy Riddell (Jessie); a daughter-in-law, Sharon Webb (widow to Charley), twelve grandchildren, Clayton Hardy, Krista Caudill (Geoff), Kelly Yockey, Whitney Tudor (Brad), Michael Yockey (Suzanne), Patience Kees (Evan), Autumn Webb (Adam McManus), Cody Webb (Alysha Cornett), Emily Wright (Chris), Dakota Harvey, Angel Barrett (John) and Levi Riddell.
    Aelline had 25 great grandchildren that she loved more than anything. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, several dear and devoted friends, and her best friend, her dog, Benji.
    Funeral services officiated by Sandy Broadbent will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Lewis-Abner Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. until time of the service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Her final wishes were to be cremated.

Lewis-Abner Funeral Home

  Wednesday, June 23, 2021

    Kenneth Conrad, age 76, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.
    Kenneth was born on March 25, 1945 in Jeffersonville, Indiana, and was the son of Nelson and Georgia Young Conrad, both of whom preceded him in death. Kenneth was retired from Hitachi as Operations Manager and was a member of Madison Hills Christian Church.
    Survivors include his wife, Janice Bledsoe Conrad; six children, Brandon Conrad (Tiffany) of Lexington, Nathan Conrad (Allison) of Georgetown, Alison Fraley (Ricky) of Richmond, Tyler Short (Erin) of Lexington, Erin Leach (William) of Irvine, and Ashley Sawyer (Patrick) of Richmond; one sister, Joyce Wilson (Gary); and twelve grandchildren with one on the way.
    A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Madison Hills Christian Church, 960 Red House Road, Richmond, with Ben Stroup and Marty Frazer officiating. Burial will follow at Madison County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at the church.
    Pallbearers will be: Ed Wilson, Ron Chapman, Wendell Daniel, Shannon Durett, James Burks, and Kelly Chapman. Honorary bearers will be: Steve Combs, Bill Ashley, Brian Elam, Randy Ash, Curt Eiden, Craig Halstead, Shane VanWinkle, Dave Lehman, David Compton, Mike Ashley, David Underwood, Shane Broadous, Al Taylor, Kevin Dalton, Nehri Quazimi, Gary Wilson, Angie Tillery, Caroline Eades, Jackie Anglin, Jackie Roberts, Gavin Durett, Mason Durett, and Mike Cooper.
    Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home is serving the family.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home

  Wednesday, June 23, 2021

    Wilma Dean Rogers of Leeco, Kentucky was born on May 13th, 1937 at her family home on South Fork, in Powell County, to the late Alby and Beulah Vaye Boyd Hall, and died on Wednesday, June 23rd 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky, at the age of 84.
    She is survived by her daughter, Kendra Lois Rogers, of Lexington; brothers, Ronnie Hall (Anita) of Stanton, Jerry Hall (Pat) of Stanton, and Gary Hall of Clay City; sisters, Faye Rogers (Clayton) of Stanton, and Pam Puckett (Kenny) of Spout Springs; nieces and nephews, Barthamuel Scott Hall, Edward Dale Hall II, James Hall, Tammy Jo Burns, Stephen Allen Rogers, Brian Douglas Rogers, Jeffrey Hall, Scotty Ray Hall, Melissa DeAnn Hall, Gary Keith Hall II, Lena Dale Hall, Veronica Lynn Rose, and Robbie Wayne Puckett; 13 grandnieces and grandnephews.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, Alby and Beulah Hall; her husband of 28 years, Kenneth Edward Rogers; a brother, Edward Dale Hall; and sisters-in-law, Ida Grace Hall, Patty Hall, and Joyce Hall.
    Services will be held Sunday, June 27, 2:00 p.m., at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton by Bro. Marvin Hobbs and Bro. Brad Epperson. Visitation will be Saturday 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Tin Town Cemetery with Ronnie Hall, Jerry Hall, Gary Hall, Jamie Hall, Robbie Puckett, Steve Rogers, Faye Rogers, and Pam Puckett serving as pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers serving, members of the Torrent First Church of God and members of the Clay City First Church of God.
    In lieu of flowers, donations in Dean’s memory can be made payable and sent to: Torrent Church of God, P.O. Box 1299, Campton, KY 41301 with a memo indicating “In Memory of Dean Rogers for New Beginnings” or “In Memory of Dean Rogers for The Galilean Children’s Home.”

Davis & Davis Funeral Home

  Tuesday, June 22, 2021

    Shannon Rae Hobbs Cox Kincaid of Beattyville, Kentucky, departed this life Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at the age of 93.
    She was born in Lee County, Kentucky on May 20, 1928 to the late Henry B. and Elizabeth Barker Hobbs. Shannon was a homemaker, but had a variety of occupations throughout her life. She was most known for her volunteer work for WLJC.
    Mrs. Kincaid is survived by her two daughters, Joann Combs (Bruce) and Esther Sue Hamilton (Andrew), both of Lexington; a daughter-in-law, Rosemary Cox of Indianapolis, Indiana; grandchildren, Stacy Neace (Jeff), Doug Combs (Sandra), Monica Robertson (Roger), Shanda DeLong (Aaron), Kyle Q. Cox (Kaylin); nine great grandchildren; two great, great grandchildren; and three sisters, Jo Combs of Indianapolis, Indiana; Eileen Cable of Carlisle, Ohio; and Margaret Drake of Beattyville.
    She was preceded in death by her first husband, Chester Cox; and her second husband, Bill Kincaid; a son, Donald Ray Cox; two grandchildren, Mary Shannon Combs and Derek Cox; her parents, Henry B. and Elizabeth Hobbs; four brothers, Marvin Hobbs, Finley Hobbs, John Hobbs, and Lyle Hobbs; and two sisters, Reno Shoemaker and Mable Miller.
    She leaves behind a host of other family and friends who will mourn her loss.
    Visitation will be held Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Porter and Son Funeral Home, Campton, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor Aaron DeLong. Burial will be in the Cox Cemetery on Big Andy Ridge.
    In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to WLJC.

Porter and Son Funeral Home

  Wednesday, June 23, 2021

    Lodena Mae “Dena” Muncy, age 82, of Maple Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at her home following a long illness.
    She was born January 8, 1939 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Jesse and Della Mae Walters Bailey. She was Valedictorian of the Estill County High School Class of 1957. She was a homemaker and a member of the Williams Memorial Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher for 40 years. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Muncy is survived by her husband, Charles P. “Doots” Muncy; her son, Roger M. Muncy, Estill County; two sisters: Mary South and Betty Witt (Larry), both of Estill County; one brother, Jesse “Itzie” Bailey, Estill County; and two grandchildren: Steven Charles Muncy and Bailey A. Muncy, both of Estill County.
    She was preceded in death by a sister, Vivian Griggs; and a special nephew, Donnie Witt.
    Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 25, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. James Ashcraft with burial following at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Friday from 11:00 a.m. to service time at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Paul “Sonny” Muncie, Charlie Bill Muncy, Charles Bryson Muncy, Billy Darrell Muncy, Todd Griggs and Emery Griggs.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, June 19, 2021

    Larry Eugene Henry, age 78, of 4th Street in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington following a long illness.
    He was born October 2, 1942 in Estill County and was the son of the late Johnny and Geneva Turner Henry. He was a member of the United States Army 101st Airborne Division and served two tours in Germany and two tours in Vietnam. He retired from the Bluegrass Army Depot. He was a member of the American Legion, a former member of the Fitchburg Masonic Lodge and was an avid fisherman. He was of the Baptist faith and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Henry is survived by his wife, Harriett Tipton Henry; two sons: James Owen Henry, Estill County; and John Eugene Henry, Rowan County; one sister, Linda Murphy, Madison County; one half-sister, Lounette Nielsen, Nebraska; two half-brothers: John Smith, Utah; and Ronnie Henry, Estill County; three grandchildren: Jonathan Larry Henry (Bethanie), Joshua Aaron Henry, and Tiffany Renee Hawkins (Jeremy), four great grandchildren: Danielle Aubrey Blackburn, Ruby Mae Hawkins, Zeke Henry and Emma Henry; and two adopted daughters: Leana Robinson and Linda Muncy.
    He was preceded in death by his sister, Sue Henry; and his step-mother, Clara Henry.
    Memorial services will be held at a later date.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Estill County Toys for Tots.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, June 21, 2021

    Doris Ann Edmonson, age 64, of North Stacy Lane in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
    She was born November 25, 1956 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Wayne and Alma Gross Wiseman. She was a retired day care worker and a member of the New Life Apostolic Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Edmonson is survived by her husband, Larry Wayne Edmonson, two daughters: Jeannie Marie Pell (Greg) and Melissa Ann Edmonson, both of Estill County; four sisters: Orpha Jo Oliver, Estill County; Mary Kay Agee, Madison County; Reva Darlene Robinson, Greenup County; and Sandra Sue Chaney, Estill County; four grandchildren: Kristy Ann McKinney, Katlyn Jamie Pell, Gregory David Pell, and Randall Cameron Jones; three great grandchildren: Levi Jordan McKinney, Georgia Faith McKinney and Jesse Lewis McKinney; and several nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 24, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Mike Creech and Bro. Adrian McKinney. Burial will be at the Crowe Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 23rd from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers are Jeff Oliver, Gregory Pell, John McKinney, Patrick Glenn Johnson, Donald Sparks, and Brandon Sparks.
    Honorary pallbearers is Randall Jones.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, June 19, 2021

    Eileene Jewell, widow of Cluster Jewell and daughter of the late Joseph and Ollie Coomer Caudill, was born in Lee County, Kentucky on March 13, 1940 and departed this life in Irvine, Kentucky on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the age of 81 years, 3 months and 6 days. She was a former healthcare worker and a member of the Booneville Baptist Church.
    Eileene leaves behind two granddaughters, Amber Stout of Oceanside, California; and Ashley Brocco (Chris) of Goleta, California; three great grandsons, Ethan Fils and Mason Swanger of Oceanside, California; and Chase Clevenger of Irvine; one sister, Shirley Evans of Beattyville; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
    In addition to her husband and parents, Eileene was preceded in death by her two daughters, Tammy Clevenger and Millie Swanger; one grandson, Chase Clevenger; and three siblings, Virgil Lee Caudill, Chuck Caudill, and Lucille Isaacs.
    Visitation will be held 1-3 p.m., Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Newnam Funeral Home Chapel, 108 Center Street in Beattyville, followed by the funeral service at 3:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery, Long Branch Road in Beattyville.

Newnam Funeral Home

  Saturday, June 19, 2021

    Otis Wayne Cox, age 56, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Saint Joseph hospital in Lexington.
    He was born in Estill County on April 8, 1965, the son of the late Clyde Cox and Layhoma Dean Henry Raider.
    Otis is survived by two sons, Jeff Cockrell and Dustin Cox; and one brother, Frank Cox.
    A memorial service will be held at a later date.
    Arrangements by Lewis-Abner Funeral Home.

Lewis-Abner Funeral Home

  Saturday, May 22, 2021

    Daniel Lee "Danny" Centers, age 67, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021.
    Danny was a native of Powell County, Kentucky and lived for many years in Irvine.
    He is survived by his loving wife, Vicki Farmer Centers; and three sons: Barry Lee Centers of Sheperdsville, Aaron Christopher Centers of Pavo, Georgia; and Noble A Payne of Colonial Heights, Virginia.
    Danny also leaves behind two sisters: Darlene Hornsby of Crescent Springs, and Diane Mid-get of Lexington; four brothers: William Steve Centers of Brooksville, Jerry Wayne Centers of Symsonia, Johnny Dean Centers of Cleveland, Tennessee; and Timmy Hicks of Clay City; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
    He is preceded in death by first wife, Julia K Mullins, a son, Daniel Lee Centers; and parents, William Taylor Centers and Della LaFern Hicks.
    A celebration of his life will be private for the family.