Sunday, September 26, 2021

    Denny Lee Farley, age 43, of Laurel Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, following a long illness.
    He was born August 14, 1978, in Butler County, Ohio, the son of Carolyn Sue Neal Farley and the late David George Farley. He was a retired maintenance worker and had lived in Estill County most his life.
    In addition to his mother, he is also survived by one daughter, Rachael Nicole Farley, Estill County; a son, Jesse Daniel Farley, Richmond; a step-sister, Mandy Townsend; a grandchild, Rylan Blake Adkins; and his companion, Dawn Noland.
    No funeral services are scheduled at this time.

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  Tuesday, September 21, 2021

    Diane Edwards, age 71, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond.
    She was born June 19, 1950 in Irvine to Barry and Jean Tipton. She was a homemaker and a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Irvine.
    Mrs. Edwards is survived by her husband, James Edwards of Irvine; three sons: James Edwards Jr. (Jennifer), Virgil Edwards (Rebecca), and Paul Edwards (Jesse), all of Richmond; a daughter, Diana Kerr (Michael) of Arizona; five grandchildren, three great grandchildren; three brothers: Elihu Tipton (Katrina) of Winchester, Harold Tipton (Bertha) of London, and James Tipton (Diane) of Winchester; four sisters: Patty Watson (Howard), Linda Means, both of Richmond; Norma Nixon of Winchester, and Nina Cooper of Irvine.
    She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Neal Pearson and Joann Frost.
    Funeral services will be held 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Irvine with Bro. Sherl Thomas officiating. Friends may visit Tuesday from 10 a.m. till time of the service. Burial will be in the Edwards Cemetery in Irvine.
    Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

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  Saturday, September 25, 2021

    Janice Sue Cornett, age 71, of Crabtree Lane in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Baptist Health in Richmond following a long illness.
    She was born November 30, 1949 in Beattyville and was the daughter of the late Bonnie and Earsie Halloway Keith. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Cornett was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Wayne Cornett; and is survived by two daughters: Angela Sue Harrison, Irvine; and Allison Faye Means, Madison County; two sons: Wayne Scott Cornett and Isaac Lee Cornett, Irvine; two sisters: Katherine Hughes, Dayton, Ohio; and Peggy Gross, Irvine; ten grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by two sisters, Myrtle Sue Wilson and Stella Spicer.
    Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. There will be no services.

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  Friday, September 24, 2021

    Daisy Winkler Tuttle, 99, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at 1:20 a.m. at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital in Irvine, Kentucky, after a short illness. She was the wife of the late John Paul Tuttle Sr. They were married on January 15th, 1944.
    Daisy was a native of Estill County and a daughter of the late Anse Winkler and Ninna Arvin Winkler. She was born on July 4, 1922 and lived in Estill County all of her life. She attended Eastern Kentucky University and started her teaching career at Thomas School in 1942 and also taught at several two-room schools in the county. She changed from her teaching career to becoming a full-time agent for Kentucky Farm Bureau with her husband John Paul Tuttle Sr., being the Farm Bureau Agent Manager in Estill County. She also continued substitute teaching until the early 60’s. She was an agent for the Kentucky Farm Bureau for 67 years.
    Daisy was a person who enjoyed life and family. Her hobbies were antiquing, shopping, traveling; especially to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and so much more. Daisy was a bridge of memories through many generations. She was a friend to everyone whom she met.
    She was a member of Crooked Creek Christian Church for 85 years. For the last nine years, she was adopted by Station Camp Christian Church and Sandhill Christian Church.
    Daisy was preceded in death by her husband John Paul Tuttle Sr., her parents; and two sisters, Christine Winkler Thomas and Martha Helen Winkler.
    She is survived by two sons, John Paul Tuttle Jr. (Hope) of Lexington, and Michael A. Tuttle (Joymie) of Irvine; two grandchildren, Jeffrey Tuttle (Jill) and Sarah Tyler (John); three great grandchildren, Kailynn Tyler, Keldon Tyler and Kherington Tyler; three step grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
    Appreciation to caretakers Sue Johnson and Michelle Jenkins and to the staff of Marcum Wallace Memorial Hospital.
    Funeral Services for Daisy Tuttle will be conducted in the chapel of Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Scott Beauchamp and Reverend Matt Vaught officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday September 28th, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the West Irvine Cemetery.
    Pallbearers will be EB Stacy, Anthony Newton, George Oliver, David Newton, Ricky Jenkins and Jamie Hamm.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry and Jesse Rose, Michael Stacy, Norma Stacy, Gene Arvin, Roy Gene Arvin, Doug Arvin, Woody Arvin, Billy Coffey, Bunt Gross, Floyd Moreland, Kenneth Rice, Larry Combs, Lynn Parsons, Gary Newton, William Morgan, Mike Winkler, Wendell Winkler, Gary Winkler, Ray Harold Hardy, Shirley Adams, David Holland, Leon Dennis, Tom Bonny, Monty Pennington, Tom Davis, Harold Oliver, Sidney Oliver, Walsa Blanton, Sidney Sparks, Wade Richardson, Jonathan Bicknell, Steve Darbyshire, Richard Scott Riddell and Victor Riddell.

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  Tuesday, September 21, 2021

    Rhoda Townsend Gabbard, age 78, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington.
    She was born April 11, 1943 in Irvine to Cashus and Melinda Frances Pitts Townsend.
    Rhoda is survived by two sons: Keith Perdue and Timothy Perdue; two daughters: Rethia Collins and Ellar Burns; twelve grandchildren, three brothers: Creed Townsend, Paul Townsend, and Cashus Townsend; and five sisters: Bernice Willis, Wanda Willis, Sandra Hardy, Mary Kirby and Rethia Crouch.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Mary Noland; a grandson, Keith Perdue; and three brothers, James Townsend, George Townsend and Buck Crowe.
    Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Rick Powell officiating. Friends may visit Friday, September 24th from 5 till 7 p.m. Burial will be in the Crowe Cemetery.

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  Tuesday, September 21, 2021

    Fred M. Johnson, age 92, of Covington, Kentucky, formerly of Estill County, departed this life on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the Rosedale Green Nursing Home in Covington.
    He was born on January 29, 1929 to the late Fred Morton Johnson and Sarah Elizabeth Marcum Johnson. Fred was a member of Masonic Lodge #757 F&AM in Hebron, Ohio. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of Chapter #35 Royal Arch Masons.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ethel Lee Watson Johnson; two sons: Harold Eugene Johnson and Johnathon Wayne Johnson; seven brothers: Rev. Walker Johnson, Glenn Johnson, Claude Johnson, Rev. Henry Johnson, Gaylon Johnson, Rodney Morton Johnson, and Roy C. Johnson; and two sisters: Ethel May Easter and Mabel E. Rogers.
    Survivors include four sons: Randall Johnson (Cheryl) of Florence; David Johnson (Linda), Harrison, Ohio; Tim Johnson (Sue), Burlington; and Gary Johnson, Hebron; a daughter, Sandy Stockdill (Kenneth) of Walton; one sister, Zania Clayton of Alexandria; 19 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren; three great, great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends to miss him and mourn his passing.
    Funeral services for Fred M. Johnson will be conducted on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis-Abner Homer for Funerals with Bro. Jim Hall officiating. Interment will follow in the Cobb Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until time of services at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be his grandchildren.

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  Sunday, September 19, 2021

    Ella Bee Lynch, age 72, departed this life on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky. Born on May 7, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Melinda Alice Arvin Lynch.
    Ella's love of family and friends was a very special thing. She thought of everyone else before she thought of herself. She made the room light up with her laughter and her smile; she was a very forgiving person.
    Ella was a very hard worker that wanted to support her family and give them the best in life. She always gave her family the best part of her and that was her love, kindness and gentle heart. Ella was a great caregiver; she went above and beyond what was expected of her, and she never asked anything in return.
    In addition to her parents, Miss Lynch is preceded in death by a son, Stevie Wayne Adams; eleven siblings, Harold Lynch, William Lynch, Wayne Lynch, Marvin Lynch, Dorothy Lynch, Diana Lynch, Maydeen Cobb, Lela Joyce Dickerson, Donnie Arvin and Danny Arvin.
    Survivors include a daughter, Billie Jean Roy (Roger); seven siblings: Charles Lynch, Melvin Lynch (Marjorie), Douglas Lynch (Regina), Mary Jones (Garrett), Darlene Hopper (Danny), Dennis Arvin, and Dennie Arvin; five grandchildren: Dalton Sherman, Alexis Adams, Brandon Adams, Shawn Roy (Cassie), and Tim Snowden; and 14 great grandchildren: Sylas Adams, Steven M. Adams, Madison Adams, McKenzie Adams, Allison Adams, Maddox Roy, Kaylin Roy, Blake Snowden, Bentley Snowden, Jayce Snowden, Kyra Snowden, Evan Snowden, Maleki Riddle, and Carter Barnes.
    Visitation for Miss Ella Lynch will be held Friday, September 24, 2021, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals. Services will be conducted Saturday, September 25th at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the funeral home with Pastor David Johnson officiating, with burial to follow at the Arvin Cemetery in the Barnes Mountain Community.
    Pallbearers will be Shawn Roy, Brandon Adams, Timmy Snowden, Doodle Adams, John Dee Wilcox and Steven Stamper.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Nathan Lynch, Jefferey Lynch, George Jones, Melvin Darrel Lynch, Douglas Nilhas, and Ricky Nilhas.

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  Tuesday, September 21, 2021

    Tammy Lynn Grace, age 60, of Turpin Drive in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at her home.
    She was born June 18, 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio and was the daughter of Mattie Stepp McGee and the late Joseph Eugene McGee. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Survivors in addition to her mother include two daughters: Misty Dawes, Richmond; and Meca Harvey, Irvine; one son, Billy McGee, Louisville; one brother, Robert McGee, California; seven grandchildren: Isaiah Harvey, Thomas Dawes, Janet Harvey, Alex Dawes, Jose Dawes, Daniel Bledsoe and Marissa Perez; one great grandchild, Jocelyn Sue Harvey; two nieces: Tammy Baker and Ellie McGee; and three nephews: Larry Smith, Michael Baker and Aaron Baker.
    She was preceded in death by her birth parents, Charles and Patricia Dial Smith; and three siblings, Darlene Baker, Christopher McGee and Patrick Smith.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, September 25, 2021, 1:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Jack Blankenship officiating. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation was held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Lee Riley, Shawn Varney, Johnny Branham and Mike Wilson.

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  Monday, September 20, 2021

    Agnes Faye “Aggie” Luster, age 70, of Battlefield Memorial Highway in Berea, Kentucky, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021, at Baptist Health Richmond.
    She was born January 10, 1951 in Madison County and was the daughter of the late George and Ovie Richardson White. She was the former owner & operator of Blue Banks Grocery. She was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church and the Eastern Star.
    Mrs. Luster is survived by her husband of 53 years, Lawrence Douglas Luster; one daughter, Lisa Luster Young (Allan), Berea; one son, George Douglas Luster (Pam), Richmond; one brother, Verlon “Bud” White, Nicholasville; and four grandchildren: Kirsten Luster Collins, Jacob Young, Karalee Luster and Cricket Luster.
    She was preceded in death by her brother, Lowell Dean “Shorty” White.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, September 24, 2021, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Chris Cobb and Bro. Kevin Bullock officiating. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation was held Thursday, September 23rd from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Jacob Young, Pete Hardy, Phil Hardy, Tom Hardy, Matt Collins and Junior Price.
    Honorary pallbearer was Charles Luster.

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  Monday, September 20, 2021

    Thomas D. Walling, age 77, of Winchester Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021, at Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah.
    He was born December 3, 1943 in Estill County and was the son of the late Zacky and Lillian Walters Walling. He was a mechanic and a member of the Hargett Church of God. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Walling is survived by his wife, Mary Tipton Walling; one daughter, Crystal Walling Lambert; two grandchildren: Alexandria Lambert and Angel Spicer; five sisters: Mary McIntosh (Jim), Lou Johnson (Harold), Norma Jones (Teddy), Ida B. Cassey (Lee), and Dorothy Lutes (Forest); and five brothers: Ray Walling (Joyce), Randy Walling, Roy Walling (Wanda), Jacky Walling, and Zack Walling, Jr.
    He was preceded in death by his grandson, Thomas Lambert; and five siblings, Clara Walling, Marilyn Walling, Sophia Rawlins, Frances Horn and Donald Walling.
    Funeral services were conducted Thursday, September 23, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation was held Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were David West, Michael Ferguson, Terry Sexton, Steven Sexton, Wayne Walling and Dustin Neal.

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  Saturday, September 18, 2021

    Michael Shane Crim, age 32, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond.
    He was born May 31, 1989 in Mt. Sterling to Keith and Evelyn Brooks Crim. He was self-employed and a member of the Ravenna Church of God.
    Mr. Crim is survived by his mother, Evelyn Brooks; a son, Landon Crim; a daughter, Jesslyn Crim; three brothers: Billy Brooks, Brian Crim, and Jason Jones; and a sister, Keisha Crim.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Keith Crim.
    Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Friends may visit Wednesday from 11 a.m. till time of the service. Burial will be in the Brooks Means Cemetery.

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  Monday, September 20, 2021

    Eric Lyn Baker, age 53, of Waco, Kentucky, died Monday, September 20, 2021 at Baptist Health Richmond. He was a life-long resident of Madison County born April 26, 1968; Estill County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, and a member of Hays Fork Baptist Church where he served as song leader.
    Eric was a member of KACAA, NACAA, a fruit tree grafting authority, an avid gardener and enjoyed anything outdoors. He was a devoted family man and loved spending time with his family.
    Survivors include his loving wife Karen Moore Baker; four children: Allen Eric Baker, Gentry Elizabeth Baker, Ethan Andrew Baker, and Riley Anne Baker; his mother, Margie Gentry Baker; three siblings: Wendell Baker (Sue), David Baker (Janet), and Brent Baker (Angela); his mother-in-law, Dainna Ball Moore; as well as numerous friends, relatives, work associates and church family.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Willard Baker; and his father-in-law, Don Moore.
    Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 24, 2021 at Hays Fork Baptist Church with Pastor Samuel Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Gentry Family Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Thursday, at the church.
    Friends and relatives will serve as Pallbearers.
    In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may take the form of donations to Hays Fork Baptist Church Building Fund or Gideon’s International.
    Reppert Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Berea has been entrusted with arrangements.

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  Thursday, September 16, 2021

    David Winburn, age 65, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Hospital- Lexington.
    David was born on October 1, 1955 in Hackensack, New Jersey. He was a retired firefighter at the Bluegrass Army Depot and was of the Baptist faith. He was the owner of Winburn Collectables and enjoyed dirt track racing.
    Survivors include three nieces, Sheri Winburn, Bande Gilbert and DeAnna Winburn; best friend, Anthony Wiseman; and great nieces and nephews, Courtney, Jaden, Isabella, Matthew, Marlon, Luke and Ethan.
    He was preceded in death by both parents, Oliver Cecil Winburn and Virginia Pascale Winburn; and a brother, Daniel Winburn.
    A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home with Kevin Turpin and Darrell Cain officiating. Burial will follow at Flatwoods Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon until the time of service.

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  Friday, September 17, 2021

    Gary Ray Shelton, age 50, husband of Cindy Shelton, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at Bourbon Community Hospital, Paris, Kentucky.
    He was born May 12, 1971 in Irvine, Kentucky to Cecil Shelton and Judy Farthing Spicer. He was a member of Church on the Rock and a supervisor at Kendall.
    Survivors include his father, Cecil Shelton; his mother, Judy Spicer; his wife, Cindy Shelton; a son, Justin "Knothead" Shelton (Alissa); two daughters, Nicky Rowe (Matthew) and Lillian "Pudden" Shelton (Keely); a step-son, Ethan Sword; two step-daughters, Erika Davis and Sierra Perez; two brothers, Ernie Shelton and Brandon Shelton; and eight grandchildren, Kaylynn Rowe, Allison Rowe, Kristyn Rowe, Adalynn Rowe, Easton Flinchum, Jace Perez, Alivia Ball, and Elliott Felter.
    He was preceded in death by his brother, Sammy Shelton.
    Funeral services will be held Monday, September 20, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton by Diane Harrison and Amy Gullet. Visitation will be Sunday, September 19th, 7-9 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Shelton Family Cemetery with Justin Shelton, Lillian Shelton, Brandon Shelton, Davis Allen, Ethan Sward, and Matthew Rowe.
    Honorary pallbearers serving are James Rowe, Raymond Goodwin, and Cindy Goodwin.

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  Tuesday, September 14, 2021

    Joanne Tiller Elliott, age 87, of Southaven, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at the Methodist Hospice Residence in Memphis, Tennessee, following an extended illness.
    She was born November 18, 1933 in Berwind, West Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Sherman Grant Tiller and Annie Thurman Davidson Tiller. She had worked as a secretary for the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society.
    Joanne is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Elliott Horowitz (Robert), Southaven, Mississippi; one sister, Elizabeth C. Gibbs, Lynchburg, Virginia; five grandchildren: Olivia Purifoy (Jake), Abby Tubman, Katie Bazemore (Andrew), Jay Elliott and Emily Horowitz; two great grandchildren: Jade Marie Elliott and Dawson Carter; and countless nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, James Darrell Elliott; her son, Alan Keith Elliott; an infant son, James Christopher Elliott; and ten siblings: Charles B. Tiller, Walter R. Tiller, William Tiller, Howard R. Tiller, Claude E. Tiller, Katherine Hay, James S. Tiller, Hazel D. Snyder, Marvin E. Tiller and Alvis L. Tiller.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, September 18, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Sisk officiating. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation was held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers are Darrell Elliott, Kyle Elliott, Chris Stone, Brandon Elliott, Jake Purifoy and Tim Scobie.

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  Thursday, September 16, 2021

    Phyllis Ann Johnson, age 73, of Cobb Hill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, following a short illness.
    She was born July 6, 1948 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late John Leonard and Hazel Hall Patrick. She was a retired Carhartt, Inc. employee and a member of the Cobb Hill Crossroads Community Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Johnson; and is survived by four sisters: Opal Covey (Tony), Leona Abney (Gene), Glenda Abney (Ernie), all of Estill County; and Ruth Fox (Tom), Madison County; five brothers: Bob Oaks (Doris), Indiana; Walter Patrick, Michigan; Elwood Patrick (Debbie), Henry Patrick, and Mark Patrick (Sandy), all of Estill County; and several nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by three siblings, Maxine Abney, Leora Rogers and Bill Patrick.
    Funeral services were conducted Sunday, September 19, 2021, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Elwood Patrick officiating. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m. at funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Woody Patrick, James Abney, Justin Patrick, Tyler Fox, Zach Dennis and Billy Bryant.

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  Thursday, September 16, 2021

    Kenova Delbert “K.D.” Miller, age 80, of West Cedar Grove Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, following a long illness.
    He was born May 9, 1941 in Estill County and was the son of the late Ivan and Opal Cox Miller. He was a retired employee of Gulf State and a member of the Irvine Nazarene Church. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Miller is survived by one sister, Shelby Jean Hardy, Clark County; one brother, Lewis Miller, Estill County; and nieces and nephew, Teresa Miller-Ruiz, Robyn Jones and Shannon D. Miller.
    No services are planned at this time.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Wednesday, September 15, 2021

    Owen Woolery, age 60, of Woolery Lane in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at his home following a short illness.
    He was born January 19, 1961 in Madison County and was the son of the late Owen and Ruby Catherine Griffin Woolery. He was a mechanic and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Woolery is survived by one brother, Alvin Woolery (Virginia), Estill County; one nephew, Jeremy Woolery (Andrea); two great nephews, Hayden and Chase Woolery; and one great niece, Maddi Woolery.
    He was preceded in death by his nephew, Jamey Woolery.
    Graveside services were conducted Friday, September 17, 2021, 3:00 p.m., at the Woolery Cemetery with Bro. Mark Pearson officiating.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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  Tuesday, September 14, 2021

    Jimmie Cecil Johnson, age 69, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at VA Hospital, Cooper Drive, Lexington, Kentucky, after a long illness.
    Jimmie, the son of the late Virgil and Effie Willis Johnson, was born in Estill County on October 31, 1951. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trading. He was a member of Union City Baptist Church.
    Survivors include his sister, Betty Brandenburg (David) of Richmond; one brother, Virgil Johnson (Christine) of Versailles; two nephews: Todd Brandenburg (Kelly) and Alan Brandenburg (Kindra); two nieces: Paige Greer (Travis) and Andrea Johnson and two great nieces: Samantha Brandenburg and Addison Brandenburg.
    Jimmie is also preceded in death by one brother, Bennie Johnson; and his sister, Margaret Johnson.
    A family graveside service will be conducted at the Johnson Cemetery on McSwain Branch Road in Estill County with Rev. Rob Taylor officiating.
    Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Wednesday, September 15, 2021

    Chad Arthur Williams, age 46, of Edgewood Drive in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at his home.
    He was born August 25, 1975 in Estill County and was the son of W. T. “Tom” and Nelle Bonny Williams. He was a painter and a member of the Ravenna Nazarene Church. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Survivors in addition to his father and mother include his sister, C-Ann Williams Forehand (Rob); his brother, Kevin T. Williams; and his nephew, Robert Thomas Forehand.
    Private graveside services will be conducted at a later date.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation, 499 Kirkland Avenue Irvine, KY 40336 www.kentuckysteam.org.

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  Tuesday, September 14, 2021

    Mary Louise Puckett, age 58, of Furnace Junction Road in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at her home following a short illness.
    She was born March 13, 1963 in Montgomery County and was the daughter of the late Irvin and Myrtle Snowden Strange. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Puckett is survived by her husband, David Glenn Puckett; one daughter, April Lynn Young, Madison County; one son, Joshua Lewis, Estill County; three sisters: Nancy Puckett, Estill County; Minnie Jordan, Powell County; and Helen Townsend, Clark County; five brothers: James Strange, Fayette County; Charlie Strange, Jerry Strange, and Billy Strange, all of Powell County; and Eugene Strange, Estill County; and multiple furry grandbabies.
    She was preceded in death by four siblings: Ethel Tipton, Bethel Barnes, David Strange and Roy Strange.
    Funeral services will be conducted Friday, September 17, 2021, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the Puckett Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 16th from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers are Rob Young, Joshua Lewis, John Strange, James Strange, Jerry Strange, David Strange and Eugene Strange.

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  Monday, September 13, 2021

    Hazel Jean Floyd, age 92, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021.
    Born to Glyndon and Elizabeth Warner Webb in Madison County June 11, 1929, she was the oldest daughter of 12 children. She was a devoted homemaker all her life, truly a blessing to her family and friends. She was always working with her vegetable and flower gardens, sewing and quilting with great joy and thankfulness.
    Hazel Jean was preceded in death by her husband, James T. Floyd; two sons, Sherman and Larry Floyd; two sons-in-law, Sheryl Griffin and Billy Kelley; five brothers, Robert, Homer, Edward, Glyndon Jr., and James Roy Webb; and three sisters, Daisy Webb, Myrtle Cowan and Wanda Webb.
    She is survived by five daughters: Faye Renfro (Joe), Mt. Sterling; Linda Kelley, Richmond; Brenda Fauste (Bob), Clay City; Martha “Jenny” Griffin, Irvine; and Frances Spader (Glenn), Lexington; one daughter-in-law, Sue Floyd, Irvine; two sisters: Catherine Elliott, Connersville, Indiana; and Betty Brookshire (James), Irvine; one brother, Paul Webb (Kathleen), Richmond; 17 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, 12 great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
    The family would like to extend a special thanks to Betty Brookshire and the Hospice Care Center.
    Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, September 16, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Eric Patrick and Bro. Glennis Sizemore officiating. Burial will be at the Johnny Richardson Cemetery in the Sandhill community. Visitation will be held Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be grandsons and great grandsons: Larry Dean Floyd, Bobby James Fauste, Jeremy Moreland, Derek Kelley, Don Brewer and Marcum Brown.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Betty Brookshire, Eric Webb, Michael Brookshire, Tristan Arvin, Nicholas Brewer and Cody Floyd.

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  Tuesday, September 7, 2021

    Russell Lyle Burgess, age 78, widower of Frances Burgess, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
    He was born on October 10, 1942, in Clark County to the late Harrison and Mary Davis Burgess. He was a lifelong farmer and owner of Clark County Coins and Antiques. He was veteran of the United States Army.
    Mr. Burgess is survived three children, Tina Marie Burton (Mike), Lora Lyle Fugate, Tami Gentry; seven grandchildren, James Kendell Barnes (Dana), David Lee Burton (Nora), Lyle Andrew Burton (Lacy), Zachary Lyle Fugate (Megan), Hunter Jolie Robinson, Teresa Crum, Lorraine Gentry and Russell Gentry (Jamie); ten great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and one son, Russell Kelly Burgess.
    Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Clarmont Memorial Gardens.

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