Volume 40 - Number 10 - Wednesday, September 8, 2021  Irvine, Ravenna, Estill County, Kentucky   


Current Obituaries

Wednesday, September 15th Edition

  Sunday, September 12, 2021

Shirley Kirby, 73


Shirley Kirby

    Shirley Kirby, age 73, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the Fountain Circle Nursing Home in Winchester.
    She was born July 24, 1948 in Hamilton, Ohio to Rod and Lola Miller.
    Shirley is survived by three sons: Marcus Kirby (Renaye Merrill), Rodney Kirby, and Anthony Kirby; six grandchildren, four great grandchildren; four brothers: Carl Miller, Frankie Miller, David Miller, and Gary Miller; and two sisters: Joyce Tinsley and Sarah Tinsley.
    She was preceded in death by her parents.
    Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Friends may visit Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until time of the service. Burial will be in the West Irvine Cemetery.
    Pallbearers are Kourtney Kirby, Leighandra Kirby, Christy Nieves, E. J. Nieves and Michael Kirby.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Friday, September 10, 2021

Charles Surfreenious “Freen” Warner, 62


Charles Surfreenious “Freen” Warner

    Charles Surfreenious “Freen” Warner, age 62, of Oak Valley Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, at the St. Joseph East Hospital in Lexington, following a long illness.
    He was born March 29, 1959 in Madison County and was the son of Robert “Bobby” Warner and the late Mattie Jones Warner. He had lived in Estill County most of his life. He was an organ and tissue donor.
    Survivors in addition to his father include two sons, four siblings, five grandsons, one granddaughter, and a host of family and friends.
    He was preceded in death by a granddaughter.
    Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, September 15, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the Warner Cemetery.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, September 10, 2021

Bessie Ann “Boots” Reed, 89


Bessie Ann “Boots” Reed

    Bessie Ann “Boots” Reed, age 89, the wife of Ira Eugene Reed, passed away at her home on Friday, September 10, 2021.
    Boots was born on May 23, 1932 in Estill County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late John Reed Bicknell and Clella Kindred Bicknell. She was a homemaker, a former pediatric nurse for Dr. Robert Rice and a retired associate of Gem-Ray Jewelers. Boots was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved antiques and loved to cook, not only for her family but for friends and neighbors as well. She was a member of the Panola Baptist Church and the Country Square Homemakers.
    Survivors include her husband, Gene; one daughter, Kella Reed Miller (Doug); one grandson, Dawson Reed Miller; and one nephew and two nieces: Johnny Mays, Melissa Day and Elizabeth Day and their families.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, LaVern Mays and Janis Day.
    Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home with Rev. Phillip Ronk officiating. Burial will follow in the Richmond Cemetery. Visitation will be after 12:00 Noon on Tuesday at the funeral home.
    The family requests that visitors wear a face mask at the visitation and funeral.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Saturday, September 11, 2021

Freida Mae McDowell, 77


Freida Mae McDowell

    Freida Mae McDowell, age 77, of Brittany Lane in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021, at her home following a long illness.
    She was born September 11, 1944 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Luther Fields and Opal Eve Fields. She was a retired employee of the Lonza Chemical Plant and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Freida is survived by her daughter, Samantha McDowell; one brother, James Doyle Fields; and one grandchild, Davey Smith.
    She was preceded in death by one sister, Faye Rose; three brothers, Dennis Fields, Dwayne Fields, and Lloyd Fields; and one grandchild, Cody Smith.
    Memorial services will be conducted Wednesday, September 15, 2021, 12:00 Noon at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, September 10, 2021

Rita Mae Isaacs, 60


Rita Mae Isaacs

    Rita Mae Isaacs, age 60, of Main Street in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, at Mercy Health in Fairfield, Ohio, following a short illness.
    She was born October 25, 1960 in Estill County and was the daughter Eva Anglin Isaacs and the late Graydon Isaacs. She was an employee of the Estill County Circuit Clerks Office and had lived in Estill County all her life. She was a member of the Crooked Creek Christian Church.
    In addition to her mother, she is survived by her companion, Kevin Chaney, Estill County; two daughters: Krista Collett and Jessica Cox, both of Estill County; two sons: Robbie Cox and Stevie Cox, both of Estill County; three sisters: Minnie Cruse, Madison County; Charlene Abney, Estill County; and Trena Carrier, Stanford; two brothers: Randall Isaacs and Greg Isaacs, both of Estill County; eleven grandchildren: Kylee Canter, Mason Canter, Sofia Collett, Jacob Smith, Scott Smith, Amber Smith, Megan Sitter, Shae Cox, Joshlyn Cox, Tara Coffey, and Devin Coffey; and four great grandchildren: Krislyn Forjone, Kenzie Coffey, Mckenna Coffey, and Sophia Coffey.
    Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the Walton Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, September 13th from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, September 9, 2021

Peggy Sue Shepherd, 54


Peggy Sue Shepherd

    Peggy Sue Shepherd, age 54, wife of Alan Shepherd, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky.
    A native of Winchester, she was born on September 17, 1966, to the late Otis and Maudie Tipton Crawford. She is the niece of Ray Boy Tipton of Irvine.
    Survivors include four children, Shannon Wasson, Latasha Shepherd, Alan Shepherd, and Aaron Shepherd; two siblings, Leighann Harrison and Danny Crawford; several extended family members, friends, and her beloved fur grandbabies.
    She was preceded in death by her sister, Lisa Marie Crawford Roland on May 29, 2021.
    Peggy’s wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
    Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester is in charge of arrangements.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Thursday, September 9, 2021

William Henry “Bill” Gilbert, 84


William Henry “Bill” Gilbert

    William Henry “W. H." or "Bill” Gilbert, age 84, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.
    Born on August 29, 1937 on Furnace Mountain in Estill County, he was the son of the late Cebert and Fannie L. Crowe Gilbert.
    W. H. “Bill” was a man with many careers, from the age of 16 as a dishwasher for Frisch’s Big Boy Restaurant he moved up to manager for over 25 years with the restaurants. He later managed Jerry’s Restaurants. He owned and operated the Stanton Dry Cleaners and he also served as a supervisor of a fencing company doing horse farms in several states. Bill also owned and operated the Powell County Feed Store in Clay City for several years before working over twenty years as a janitor at Stanton Elementary School where he was affectionately known as “Mr. Bill”. Bill also worked part time for the Bluegrass Stock Yards and worked until his illness at age 83 part time at the Stanton Post Office. Bill was a hard worker who loved his family and his farm on Hardwicks Creek.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Buckler Gilbert.
    W. H. Gilbert is survived by his son, Dale Gilbert (Nancy) of Clay City; and stepson, Timothy Pergram (Susan) of Lexington; two grandchildren, Amanda Gilbert and Cory Gilbert; three step grandchildren, Clay Thomas Pergram (Sarah), Cameron McCall Pergram (Lauren) and Zach Hein; three great grandchildren, McKaila Johnson, Ava Johnson and Reese Johnson; two step great grandchildren, Seeley Grace Pergram and Grey Thomas Pergram; one sister, Phyllis Noland (W. J.) of Irvine; three brothers: Earl Gilbert (Doris) of Lexington, Morris Gilbert and Cebert Jr. Gilbert (Karen), both of Stanton; along with several nieces and nephews whom he adored.
    Funeral services officiated by Pastor Greg Webb will be conducted at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation begins at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Stanton Cemetery on Main Street.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Louise Tipton McIntosh, 86


Louise Tipton McIntosh

    Louise Tipton McIntosh, 86, of Ravenna, Kentucky, widow of Virgil McIntosh, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at her residence.
    She was born in Ravenna, December 13, 1934 to Pearl and Biddie Barnes Tipton. She was a retired factory worker.
    Louise is survived by a son, Garry McIntosh of Clay City; a daughter, Kathy McIntosh of Ravenna; two grandchildren, Heather and Tara McIntosh; two great grandchildren, one great, great grandchild; and two brothers: Bradley Tipton (Sheila) of Ravenna, and Paul Tipton of Berea.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearl and Biddie Barnes Tipton; her husband, Virgil McIntosh; three brothers, Neal, Manuel and Melvin Tipton; and six sisters: Golden Mae Johnson, Armilda Frances "Mickie" McKie, Emma Lee Watson, Donna Pack, Dorothy Jean Ballard and Virginia Carol Tipton.
    A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 10, 2021 at the Gray Cemetery on Tipton Ridge with Bro. Larry Frymyer officiating.
    Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge of services.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Monday, September 6, 2021

Lonnie Denziel Muncie, 65


Lonnie Denziel Muncie

    Lonnie Denziel Muncie, age 65, of Hood Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, at his home following a short illness.
    He was born May 20, 1956 in Richmond, Kentucky, and was the son of the late Ernest “Chock” Muncy and Amanda Francis Estes Muncy. He was a member of the VFW and the Peacemakers and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Muncie is survived by his wife, Betty Adams Muncie; three stepdaughters: Crystal Muncy (Vondal Feltner), Stanton; Amanda Childers (Kenneth), Rogers; and April Hull (Kenneth), Tompkinsville; four grandchildren: Ashley Muncy, James Puckett, Melissa Childers, and Brittany Chaney; one niece, Misty Muncy; and one great nephew, Chandler Raker.
    He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Ray Muncy and Larry Douglas Daniels; and one grandchild, Kenneth Marshall Childers, Jr.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, September 10, 2021, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Skip Johnson officiating. Burial was at the Crowe Cemetery. Visitation was held Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Gary Carroll, Skip Johnson, Robbie Johnson, Larry Dale “Twitti” Smyth, Frank Cox, Sam Scott, Alan Maynard Maras, Donnie “Dick” Dixon and Budd Tucker.

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  Friday, September 3, 2021

Mary Frances Halphen, 79


Mary Frances Halphen

    Mary Frances Halphen, age 79, of White Oak Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky, following a long illness.
    She was born October 1, 1941 in West Virginia and was the daughter of the late William and Maggie Hall McDaniels. She was a homemaker and was of the Church of God faith. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    She is survived by one daughter, Michelle Means, Irvine; three sons: Mike Jones (April), Stanton; Shawn Jones (Pam) and Kevin Jones (Angela), both of Irvine; one sister, Rosa Burris, Ohio; 18 grandchildren: Tory Jones (Tara), Tavia Richardson (Trent), Trevor Jones, Branson Jones, Alli Collins, Sarah Jones, Sydney Jones, Aubrey Jones, Adylin Jones, Noah Isaacs, Marlee Isaacs, Tyler Jones (Brittany), Katlyn Jones, Taylor Jones, Zachary Jones, James Means, Wesley Means (Shera) and Caria Means; and 17 great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by several siblings.
    Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, September 7, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Steve Acord officiating. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers are Tory Jones, Trevor Jones, Branson Jones, Zachary Jones, Tyler Jones, James Means and Wesley Jones.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, September 3, 2021

Betty Ruth Turner, age 87


Betty Ruth Turner

    Betty Ruth Turner, age 87, of Hood Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, at her home following a short illness.
    She was born February 19, 1934 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Dillard and Flora Dunn Horn. She was a homemaker and attended the Barnes Mountain Nazarene Church and later attended the Irvine Nazarene Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by her husband, Willy Drennan Turner and is survived by her son, David Wayne Turner, Irvine; one sister, Wilma Hoover, Irvine; two brothers: Dillard Horn, Jr. and Jeff Horn, both of Irvine; seven grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by four children: Lisa Carol Jenkins, Franklin Lee Turner, Kenneth Ray Turner and Johnny Ray Turner; two grandchildren; and five siblings: Ethel Denny, Lucy Dudney, Hester Hoover, Grace Cox and Garret Horn.
    A memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 6:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, August 30, 2021

Glenna Marie Crowe, 52


Glenna Marie Crowe

    Glenna Marie Crowe, age 52, of Red River Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, following a short illness.
    She was born June 21, 1969 in Fayette County and was the daughter of Mary Helen Waldridge Webb and the late Russell Glenn Webb. She was the Salutatorian of her graduating Class of 1987. She was a retired employee of the Estill County Board of Education and attended the Big Hill Avenue Christian Church and the Ivory Hill Baptist Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Survivors in addition to her mother include two daughters: Kacey Renee Richardson (Shawn) and Kortney LeAnne Estes (Adam), both of Estill County; one son, Joshua Lee Crowe, Estill County; one sister, Kimberly Renee Wolpert, Estill County; and one brother, Jonathan Wilbert Webb (Amanda), Estill County; seven grandchildren: Kylee Rae Crowe, Jessy Lee Crowe, Aliyah Marie Estes, Karleigh Laraine Estes, Ava Grace Estes, Macey Rene Estes and one on the way; and several nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services will be conducted Monday, September 6, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mark Pearson and Bro. Marvin Neal officiating. Burial will be at the Webbs' Silver Mill Farms Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, September 5th from 6 to 9 p.m.
    Pallbearers are Brian McGuire, Ethan Webb, Joshua Crowe, Adam Holmes, O.B. Charlton, Adam Estes, Jonathan Webb and Carl Ray Brooks.
    Honorary pallbearers are Shane Sparks and Timothy Charlton.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, August 30, 2021

Aurora Lynn Marie Barnes, 4 months


Aurora Lynn Marie Barnes

    Aurora Lynn Marie Barnes, 4 month old infant daughter of Brittany Henry and Jeremy Barnes passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born April 13, 2021.
    Survivors in addition to her mother and father include two sisters: Alexandria Barnes and Addilynn Barnes; her grandparents: Michael Henry, Amy Henry, Jessica Richmond and Linda Rader; and her great grandparents: Evelyn Henry, Jeff Henry and Marilyn Richmond.
    She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Thomas Rader.
    Private funeral services were conducted for the family on Friday, September 3, 2021, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Burial was at the Hardy Cemetery.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, August 22, 2020

Opal Wiseman West, 91


Opal Wiseman West

    Opal Wiseman West, age 91, of the Pendleton Community near New Castle in Henry County, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021. She was a Homemaker.
    Preceding her in death were her husband, J.C. West; and two sisters, Linda Abney and Arine Henry.
    Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth Satterly (Larry); grandchildren, Tabitha Welborn (Barry) and Todd Satterly (Michelle); great grandchildren, Aidan and Ellie Kate Welborn; step-great grandchildren, Michael Stewart (Hailey) and Ryan Stewart (Caroline); siblings, Aleen Muncie, Phillip Wiseman (Margaret), Lois Long (Mike), Polly Hall (Wayne) and Wilma Chaney (Larry).
    A Celebration of Life was conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home in LaGrange with burial following in Valley of Rest Cemetery. Visitation was from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 PM on Tuesday.
    Memorial gifts may be made to Hosparus of Louisville.

Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home

  Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Christine Murphy, 86

Christine Murphy

    The world lost a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Christine Murphy, on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.
    She was born March 9, 1935. Christine battled a chronic illness, but it never stopped her from showing her love for her husband of 68 years and her family. Christine passed peacefully at Mercy Health-Marcum & Wallace Hospital with her husband and two daughters at her side.
    Christine’s family includes her loving husband, Scotty Murphy, her two daughters, Sharon Whitaker (Tom) and Leshia Rhodes (Tammy); and her grandchildren, Courtney Harrison (Greg), Phillip Rhodes, and Casaundra Mink (Robby); and her precious great grandchildren which would always put a sparkle in her eyes: Dalton Riddle, Daxton Harrison, Emmalynn Mink, Everleigh Mink, Aubrey Rhodes, Addison Rhodes, Cooper Rhodes and Calyee Rhodes.
    Christine was preceded in death by her parents, Clay and Nona Coffey Isaacs.
    She was a former Carhartt employee of 26 years and retired from Mercy Health-Marcum & Wallace Hospital after 13 years of service.
    Friends and family are invited to offer their condolences at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home on Friday evening, September 3, 2021, 6-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 4that at 11:00 a.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating the ceremony.
    Pallbearers are Tom Whitaker, Greg Harrison, Phillip Rhodes, Dalton Riddle, Randy Lainhart, and Jerry Dixon.
    Honorary pallbearers are Robby Mink, Daxton Harrison and Cooper Rhodes.
    Christine will be laid to rest at West Irvine Cemetery beside her loving parents.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Memorial Service - Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021

  Monday, November 9, 2020

Jay “Ted” Mansfield, Jr., 89


Jay “Ted” Mansfield, Jr.

    Jay “Ted” Mansfield, Jr., age 89, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at Baptist Health – Richmond.
    Mr. Mansfield, the son of the late Jay and Martha Lou Patrick Mansfield, Sr., was born in Estill County on January 6, 1931. He retired from IBM and was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War. He attended Mt. Pleasant Christian Church and enjoyed studying with Shepherd’s Chapel.
    Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Connie Freeman of Richmond; his brother and sister-in-law, Brutus and Rose Mansfield; two grandchildren: Valerie Jo Drake and Jason Freeman (& Amy) and his great granddaughter: Alaina Drake.
    A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church, 3085 Lexington Road, Richmond. Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m., Saturday.
    Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Carolyn Romans, 73

Carolyn Romans

    Carolyn Romans, age 73, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away at her residence Tuesday, August 31, 2021.
    She was born May 6, 1948 in Grayson, Kentucky, to William and Carma Romans. She was a member of the Easter Valley Baptist Church.
    Carolyn is survived by a son, Samuel Gollihue of Irvine; two daughters: Lynn Gollihue of Stanton, and Terri Tipton of Irvine; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; two brothers: Ricky Lutes of Winchester, and Donnie Romans of Morehead; and a sister, Sonya Gail Hobbs of Clay City.
    Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 3, 2021 at the Easter Valley Baptist Church in Irvine with Bro. Mike Davis officiating. Friends may visit Friday from 5:00 p.m. till time of the service at the church.
    Grayson Funeral Home of Irvine is in charge of services.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Donald Ray Willis, 82

Donald Ray Willis

    Donald Ray Willis, age 82, of Blackburn Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
    He was born January 4, 1939 in Madison County and was the son of the late Joe Merrill Willis and Virginia Hardy Willis. He was retired from the American Tobacco Company and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Willis was preceded in death by his wife, Betty June Riddell Willis; and is survived by two daughters: Deborah Kelley and Lisa Willis, both of Estill County; two sisters: Lilla Neal, Ohio; and Linda Hall, Fayette County; two brothers: Bobby Willis and Joe Willis, Jr., both of Estill County; five grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and five great, great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by two great grandchildren.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, September 3, 2021, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation was held Thursday, September 2nd from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Jeremy Willis, Joseph Willis, Joel Ruble, Daniel Shuler, Lane Neal and Bobby Willis.
    Honorary pallbearer was Eric Neal.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, August 29, 2021

Tami Kathleen Rhodus Cain, 46

Tami Kathleen Rhodus Cain

    Tami Kathleen Rhodus Cain, age 46, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021.
    Tami, the daughter of Richard Rhodus and Rose Johnson Morris, was born in Madison County on March 3, 1975. She loved the family farm and had enjoyed working in tobacco. She grew up attending Kirksville Baptist Church.
    In addition to her parents, Tami is survived by three sons: Timothy Duerson of Mt. Vernon, Daniel Rhodus of Irvine, and Jacob Cain of Berea; three daughters: Anna Duerson of Richmond, Amber Duerson of Irvine, and Katie Cain of Berea; her paternal grandmother, Catherine Rhodus; two brothers: B.J. Rhodus (Lindsay) and Richard Rhodus; five grandchildren: Aaliyah, Camden, Riley, Bailey and Landon; and several nieces and nephews.
    Tami was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Edgar “Bug” Rhodus; and her maternal grandparents: Kenneth L. and Alberta Powell Johnson.
    The family has chosen private services with burial in the Manse Cemetery in Paint Lick.
    Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home of Richmond is in charge of arrangements.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Monday, August 30, 2021

Cordelia Sparks, 85

Cordelia Sparks

    Cordelia Sparks, age 85, of Oak Valley Drive in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at the Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
    She was born June 5, 1936, in Estill County, a daughter of the late Rufford B. and Emmer Ree Morris McKinney. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County all her life. She was a member of the New Bethel Baptist Church.
    Mrs. Sparks was preceded in death by her husband, John Wesley Sparks.
    She is survived by one daughter, Wilma L. Kelley, Estill County; one son, Gary D. Sparks (Elizabeth), Versailles; two grandchildren: April Harrison and Clarissa Harrison; and three great grandchildren: Brooklyn Crowe, Charlee Crowe, and Taylor Williams.
    She was preceded in death by eight siblings: Adath Fox, Ineth Sparks, Mafrey Lamb, Reva Gordon, Ancil McKinney, Milford McKinney, Hurley McKinney, and Hogan McKinney.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, September 4, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the Estes Cemetery. Visitation was held between 11:00 a.m. and service time at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Chris Stepp, Bill Kelley, Tony Kendrick, Ronnie Webb, Danny Estes and Aaron Morrison.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

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