Tuesday, September 28, 2021

    Elliot Karsten Muncy, age 31, of Richmond Green in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Baptist Health in Richmond.
    He was born June 14, 1990 in Carmel, Indiana and was the son of Karen Kaye Mayle Smith. He was an employee of Bluegrass Plating and had lived in Estill County most of his life. He loved music, rock hunting, fishing, animals, golfing and spending time with family and friends.
    Survivors in addition to his mother, include his grandparents, Roger and Pearl Smith, West Virginia; one sister, Taylor “Owen” Smith, Richmond; two brothers: Hobert Bryce Smith, Richmond; and Michael Smith, London, Kentucky; one stepbrother, Josh Muncy, Ohio; aunts and uncles: Allen & Frances Kniceley, North Carolina; and Mike & Michelle Posey, West Virginia; three cousins and five great cousins.
    He was preceded in death by his step-father, Hobert Ben Smith.
    There are no services scheduled.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Friday, October 1, 2021

    Wanda Lee Cole Cornett-Ingram, age 87, wife of the late Isaac Cornett, passed away, Sunday, October 3, 2021 in Frankfort, Kentucky.
    She was born October 12, 1933 in Estill County, to the late Burton Cole and Alice Raider Cole.
    Including her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by a son, Danny Wayne Cornett; a daughter, Sharon Lynn Morris; three sisters, Ruby Reagan, Nettie Jo Stevens and Jewell Sons; two brothers, Burton Cole, Jr. and Jimmy Wayne Cole; and a son-in-law, Amos Glen Rogers.
    Wanda was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and being with family.
    She is survived by a daughter, Brenda J. Rogers of Lawrenceburg; a son, Michael Cornett (Teresa) of Richmond; a sister, Sue Manious of Irvine; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.
    No services are scheduled. Wanda chose cremation.
    Arrangements by Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home of Lawrenceburg.

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  Friday, October 1, 2021

    Marilyn Gail Sparks Williams, age 68, of Richmond, Kentucky, went to be with the LORD on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Baptist Health – Lexington.
    She was born in Estill County, Kentucky on October 15, 1952, the daughter of the late Earl and Edith Neal Sparks. She was a retired employee of the Estill County Board of Education where she worked as a teachers aide, as well as a retired employee of the Lee County Government where she had worked as the manager of the 911 Center and later with the Lee County Sheriff Department.
    Marilyn loved children and was very active in the children’s ministry at her church, Victory World Outreach. In her free time she enjoyed fishing, tending to her flower garden, and just spending time with her family.
    Survivors include her three sisters, Karen Sparks Steinhauser-Brinegar (Anthony), Audrey Sue Lewis (Paul), and Ramona Earlene “Bones” Kane; one step-daughter, Heather Tipton (James); and four step-grandchildren, Jacob, Alayna, Neveah and Harper Tipton; as well as a host of other extended family and friends.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Gary L. Lutes and James Shelby Williams.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at the Victory World Outreach Center, 206 Victory Drive, Richmond, with Rev. Chris Holman officiating. Burial will follow in the Cole Hounshell Cemetery, Country Club Road in Lee County. Visitation will be after 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, at the church.
    Pallbearers will be Anthony Brinegar, Karen Sparks Steinhauser-Brinegar, Jessica Akers, Garry Sparks, James Tipton, John Williams, Jason Sparks, and Ben Carr.
    The Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Richmond, is in charge of the arrangements.

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  Friday, October 1, 2021

    Ruth Ann Thomas, age 78, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at St. Joseph Main Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, after a short illness.
    Ruth was the daughter of Christine Winkler Thomas and Everett Thomas, born on December 30, 1942, in Estill County and lived there all of her life. She was a graduate of Estill County High School.
    Ruth Ann enjoyed her Mama Winkler's, Aunt Daisy's and her mother's cooking; especially fried chicken, home cooked dumplings and yeast rolls. She enjoyed collecting books and dolls. she also enjoyed going to the Tuttle Reunion each year.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Her special aunt, Daisy Tuttle who passed away one week ago and was a second mother to her. Ruth Ann was a member of the Christian Church.
    Appreciation is given to her caregiver, Wanda Brinegar; and to the staff of St. Joseph Main Hospital for their care.
    Funeral services will be conducted at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. with Brother Scott Beauchamp officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 5th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at the West Irvine Cemetery.
    Pallbearers will be David Newton, Anthony Newton, Jamie Hamm, Billy Coffey, George Oliver and Ricky Jenkins.
    Honorary pallbearers will be E.B. Stacy, Jerry Rose and Jessie Rose, Kenneth Rice, Gary Winkler, Mike Winkler and Gary Newton.

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  Friday, October 1, 2021

    Lamon D. Flynn, age 73, of Winston Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
    He was born October 31, 1947 in Estill County and was the son of the late Wesley and Dessa King Flynn. He was retired from Rockwell International and was formerly a member of the National Guard. He was a member of the Providence Baptist Church, the Bluegrass Gem and Mineral Club and the Southeast KY Gem, Mineral and Fossil Club.
    He had lived in Estill County all his life and is survived by his wife, Rebecca Abney Flynn; two daughters: Kimberly D. Flynn-Brewer, Madison County; and Kristen Foxx, Florida; three sisters: Arlene Chaney, Verneda Miller, and Edonnus Patrick; six brothers: Dewell Clay Flynn, Ernest Edward Flynn, Earl Dale Flynn, Franklin Flynn, Glendle Flynn and Jerry Flynn; and four grandchildren: Jacob Palo, Daniel Foxx, Sean Brewer and Emma Brewer.
    Lamon D. Flynn was preceded in death by one brother, Ferris Flynn.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the Turpin Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

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  Sunday, September 26, 2021

    Paul Thomas Bloyd, age 58, of Woodmont Park Lane in Louisville, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, at the Norton Brownsboro Hospital following a long illness.
    He was born February 11, 1963 in Louisville and was the son of the late William R. and Ann C. Brunswick Bloyd. He was a property manager and a member of the Southeast Christian Church. He had lived in Louisville all his life.
    Mr. Bloyd is survived by his wife, Wanda Fay Horn Bloyd; one daughter, Sarah Grace Bloyd and fiancé, Nixon Deutsch, Louisville; two sisters: Dee Hennig (Chris) and Terri Carlton, both of Louisville; and one brother, Craig Carlton, Louisville.
    He was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Carlton.
    Funeral services weree conducted Monday, October 4, 2021, 1:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Steve Smith officiating. Burial was at the Campbell Cemetery. Visitation was held Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Travis Horn, Jackie Horn, Jr., Mark Kordenat, Joe Deavers, Todd Greenert, Kris Griffee and Kevin Woosley

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  Thursday, September 30, 2021

    Ronald "Ozzie" Rogers Sr., 72, widow of Joyce Rogers, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at his home.
    He was born December 17, 1948 in Clay City, Kentucky to the late Hezzie and Ila McCoy Rogers.
    Survivors include three sons, Lynn West (Stephanie), O J Rogers (Sarah), and Kevin Joe Rogers (Samantha); grandchildren, Whitney Rogers, Neesa West, Emma Rogers, Aaliyah Rogers, Hannah Crabtree, Emily Lawson, Blake Warner (Jamie), Dustin Warner, and Carl Warner; two brothers, John Rogers and Ted Rogers; four sisters, Judy Goodwin, Nancy Rogers, Shirley Gordon (Jim), and Vickie Rogers; and many nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, five sisters, Eva Curtis, Marcia Gerstenfield, Betty Jo Carrier, Gathel Rogers, and Helen VanPoortfliet; and two brothers, Fred Hensley and Otis Rogers.
    Services Monday, October 4, 2021, 2:00 p.m. at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation Monday 12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in the Patrick Cemetery with Lynn West, OJ Rogers, HK Goodwin, Blake Warner, Dustin Warner, and Carl Warner serving as pallbearers.

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  Wednesday, September 29, 2021

    Emanuel Blackwell, age 94, known as Junior, of Irvine, Kentucky, died Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation in Richmond, following a short illness.
    Born May 1, 1927, he was the son of the late Emanuel Blackwell, Sr, and Ethel Allen Blackwell. He was a member of the Irvine United Methodist Church, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent, a long-time member of the choir, and served on many boards.
    He was a veteran of World War II, serving from 1945-1948. He was stationed in Shanghai, China. He was a part of the Air Force Army and was an international radio operator of the Morse code. He was aboard the Honor Flight in 2015.
    Emanuel married Juelma Marlowe in 1953 after returning from the service. They had three children, Rosemary Barnes, Rebecca Carr, and Jim Blackwell.
    He was a heavy equipment operator, starting his career with Codell Construction Company. He also worked at Bluegrass Army Depot and retired from Southeast Coal Company.
    Junior was a member of Irvine Lodge #137 F&AM, serving as Master in 1972 and 1998. He was a member of the York Rite Irvine Chapter #92 Royal and Select Masons.
    He served as secretary of the City of Irvine Utilities Commission from January 1, 1990, through December 31, 2014.
    Emanuel loved singing and was a part of the Irvine Community Choir. He was an avid golfer, and enjoyed teaching his grandchildren how to play. He loved family trips to Hilton Head Island. He was a skilled basket-weaver, and his baskets live on through his family. He also enjoyed playing cards with his buddies as well as fishing and being on the water.
    Survivors include two daughters, Rosemary Barnes (Roger), Mt. Sterling; and Rebecca Carr (Jim), Richmond; a daughter-in-law, Kim Blackwell, Irvine; eleven grandchildren, Mary Lynn Richardson, June Allison McCreary, Marlowe Steger, Maria Pennington, Gina Rose, Christopher Carr, Lesley Oswald, Lance Blackwell, Chase Blackwell, Jerry Von Chaney, Niki Lainhart; 26 great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; two sisters, Katsy Witt and Barbara Shoemaker, both of Tennessee; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Juelma Marlowe Blackwell; his son, James "Jim" Blackwell; a sister, Jeweldine Welch, and a brother, Gene Allen Blackwell.
    Services will take place graveside at West Irvine Cemetery, Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. with Masonic rites. All are welcome.
    Pallbearers will be Christopher Carr, Chase Blackwell, Lance Blackwell, Parker McCreary, Evan Richardson, Seth Richardson, Jerry Von Chaney, and Will Richardson.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Irvine United Methodist Church, PO Box 810, Irvine, Ky 40336.

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  Sunday, September 26, 2021

    Donna Kaye Waddell, age 66, of Taylor Ridge Road in Nicholasville, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, at the St. Joseph Jessamine Hospital after a short illness.
    She was born January 13, 1955 in Fayette County and was the daughter of the late William Curtis Dulin and Geneva Lawson. She worked as a nurse with the Veterans Administration Hospital.
    Donna Kaye is survived by three sons: Michael Dennis Dulin, Paul Wayne Abner, and Christopher Allen Abner, all of Nicholasville; one sister, Sandra Faye Reeves, Berea; two brothers: Michael Wallace Dulin, Nicholasville; and Timothy Wayne Collier, North Carolina; and four grandchildren: Paul Abner, Jr., Ashton Abner, Charles Hill and Justin Baker.
    She was preceded in death by her sister, Terry Lynn Holbert; and a brother, William Allen Dulin.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, October 1, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jason Riddell officiating. Burial was at the Madison Memorial Gardens. Visitation was held Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Kyle Dulin, Randall Smith, Matt Holbert, Daniel Cobb, Josh Cobb and Taylor Cobb.

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  Saturday, September 25, 2021

    Robert Byron "Robbie" McIntosh, age 60, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, following a long illness.
    He was born December 30, 1960 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Arthur McIntosh and Emma Tipton McIntosh. He was a former iron worker and welder. He lived in Estill County most of life.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Doris Fox, Mary Bowlin, and Margaret Cumpton; and one brother, Eddie McIntosh.
    Mr. McIntosh is survived by two daughters, Cayla LeAnn McIntosh of Lexington, and Catie Lynna McIntosh of Chicago, Illinois; two granddaughters, Carlie Grace Sons and Emilee Caroline Embs; one sister, Janet Walters (Bill) of Estill County; and a host of nieces and nephews.
    While our father's death was unexpected, he passed away due to complications from colon cancer with his daughter by his side. Cancer was not the only disease to consume him. Our dad struggled our entire lives from drug addiction. We feared his addiction would claim his life, and during the past five years, his disease brought him to a place of incredible darkness.
    Each horrible thing he did in the name of his disease increased his pain and shame. His addiction stalked him for so long, but now he can finally rest.
    If you yourself are struggling from addiction, know every breath is a fresh start. Know that hundreds of thousands of people are rooting for you, as they have lost someone too. It's never too late.
    If you are reading this with judgement, please educate yourself about addiction. It's not a choice or weakness, and chances are, someone you know is struggling and needs and deserves your support.
    Visitation will be Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals for family from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Visitation for the public will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Memorial Services will be held privately. The family is requesting masks to be worn while attending the visitation.
    In lieu of Flowers, his daughters are requesting donations for funeral expenses. Donations can be made at any Fifth Third Bank, c/o Cayla McIntosh.
    If you would like to donate in his memory to the Colon Cancer Foundation, please visit coloncancerfoundation.org
    If you would like to donate in his memory to help others battling addiction, please visit achievingrecoverytogether.org/donate

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  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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  Friday, September 24, 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.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  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.

Reppert Funeral Home

  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.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home