Saturday, October 9, 2021

    Michael Shelly Helton, age 59, widower of Pamela Sue Helton of Stanton, Kentucky died Saturday, October 9, 2021 from injuries received in an accident on Highway 82 in Estill County, Kentucky.
    Born January 7, 1962 in Barbourville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Shelly Coy Helton and the late Alpha “Jean” Marshall Burgess and was an United States Army veteran. Mike Helton was the operator of Bruen’s Restaurant in Stanton.
    He was a member of Southern Brothers Motorcycle Club, Task Force Omega, Amvets Post 67 and Owingsville VFW.
    Mike was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son, Austin Dean Helton; and abrother, Richard Eugene Helton.
    He is survived by his sons, Michael Coy Helton of Bowen and Trinity Joseph Michael Crump of Owingsville; a daughter, Kayla Ledford (Ryland) of Bowen; four sisters: Matilda Purvis of Mt. Sterling, Katherine Skaggs (Robert) of Jeffersonville, Janice Banks of Mt. Sterling, and Melissa Helton of Mt. Sterling; and four grandchildren, Noah Ledford, Corbin Crump, Harley Ledford and Daniel Willoughby.
    Funeral services officiated by Danny Belcher and Rev. Lowell Rice will be held at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Southern Brothers Motorcycle Club, 560 Reffitt Road, Jeffersonville, Kentucky. Visitation is 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, October 13th at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Burial will be in Stonegate Cemetery, 27 Stonegate Drive, Stanton, with Kyle Pence, Danny Belcher, Robert Skaggs, Robbie Skaggs, David Welch, Mark Shaffer, Bobby Edmondson and Jeremy Banks serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers are Johnny Hall, Robert Bailey, Millard Boswell, C. B. Martin, Raymond Gilley, Larry Powell, Tony Napier, Adam King and Ryland Ledford.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Sunday, October 10, 2021

    Roy Elgan Cox, age 57, of Cherry Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021, at his home, following a short battle with cancer.
    He was born July 29, 1964 in Fayette County and was the son of Rita Yvonne Richardson Cox and the late Marvin Cox. He worked in auto body repair and was a member of the First Christian Church. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Survivors in addition to his mother include one sister: Earline Arvin, Estill County; one brother, Glenn Cox (Lisa), Estill County; and his dear companion, Susan Pendleton.
    Private services will be held at a later date.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, October 10, 2021

    Virginia Faye Stevens, age 61, of Leighton Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021, at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, following a short illness.
    She was born January 4, 1960 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Joyce Puckett Stevens. She was a homemaker and a member of the Barnes Mountain Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Virginia Faye is survived by one sister, Wilma Jean Stevens, Estill County; two brothers: Lander Stevens and Darrell Lee Stevens, both of Estill County; and several nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by four siblings, Glenna Dean Stevens, Carol McKinney, Charles Stevens, Jr. and Dale Stevens.
    Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 14, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Adrian McKinney officiating. Burial will be at the Stevens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers are Braiden Stevens, Phillip Stevens, Jaccob Stevens, Roy Lee Stevens.

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  Sunday, October 3, 2021

    Thelma June Hensley, age 49, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond.
    She was born in Irvine, January 3, 1972 to Franklin and Yvonne Neal Draggoo. She was a homemaker.
    Thelma is survived by a son, Lloyd Hensley (Robin); two daughters, Destiny Hensley and Brooklyn Spicer; four grandchildren; three brothers: Frank Draggoo, Jimmy Draggoo, and Charles Draggoo; and four sisters: Ethel Lynch (Danny), Nancy Ballard, Minnie Sowers (Robbie) and Lucy Walters (Roger).
    Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 11, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Friends may visit Monday from 11:00 a.m. till time of the service. Burial will be in the Draggoo Cemetery in Irvine.
    In lieu of flowers, family ask that donations be made to Grayson Funeral Home to help with funeral cost.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Sunday, October 3, 2021

    Russell James Hunt, age 83, of Watson Ridge Road in Ravenna, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021, at the University of Kentucky Hospice Care Center in Lexington.
    He was born April 28, 1938 in Estill County and was the son of the late Harlan and Rachel Arnold Hunt. He moved to Ohio at the age of three and came back to Estill County 18 years ago. He lived most of his married life in Monroe, Ohio. He was a charter member of the Monroe Church of the Nazarene. He worked in drafting and tool design and retired from GE in Cincinnati.
    Russell was a lifelong artist painting mostly landscapes and places of local history. His painting of the Fitchburg Furnace is at the Estill County Historical and Genealogy Society. Clay City’s Red River Historical Society and Museum also has two of his paintings. Glady Visitor Center in Red River Gorge has had several of his paintings on display since 2008.
    He married his wife, Patti Downing Hunt, on October 5, 1963.
    Survivors in addition to his wife include: his daughter, Debbie Hafley (Matthew), Union, Kentucky; his son, Jon Hunt (Ginger), Grand Rapids, Ohio; five grandchildren: Jessie Hunt, Adrienne Hafley, Cassie Hafley, James Hunt and Lily Hafley; one sister, Lavada Hunt Hursell, Fairfield, Ohio; three sisters-in-law: Inez Williams Hunt, Hamilton, Ohio; Dee Downing Birkholz and June Downing Deaton, Miamisburg, Ohio; hisis lifelong friends, David and Carolyn Lee, Irvine; and many nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ernest Hunt, Harlan Hunt, Jr. and Lee Hunt.
    A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 16, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Barnes and Bro. John Anderson officiating. Visitation will be held from 12 Noon until 1:00 p.m. on the same Saturday at the funeral home.
    In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local food bank.

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  Tuesday, October 5, 2021

    Stella Clay Cox Hall Crowe, 84, of Lancaster, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at her home.
    She was born in Estill County on August 6, 1937, the daughter of the late Reubin and Ila Mae Durbin Cox. Stella was a former employee of Certified Breaks and loved to read, work on search puzzles and color. She also enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.
    Survivors include one daughter, Pamela Leber; one step-daughter, Sheryl Moody; one brother, Johnny Cox (Lois); five sisters, Alverta White, Etta Carpenter, Jewell Jones (Lewis), Brenda Cadman (Richard), and Linda Bloss (Ronnie Colbenson); five grandchildren, Shawn Sinkhorn (Karen), Roger Sinkhorn, Tara Leber (Phillip), Lindsey Leber, and Matt Kelly; three step-grandchildren, Amy Webb (Mark), Chris Crowe, and Melody Stanelle (Tim); one great grandchild, Brooklyn Sinkhorn; and a special friend, Dianne Wall; as well as a host of extended family and friends.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Crowe; three brothers, Perry Cox, Paul Cox, and Jimmy Cox; and two sisters, Mable Lewis and Isabelle Roberts.
    Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at the Kings Tabernacle Church, 3605 Lancaster Road, Richmond, with Bro. Owen Moody officiating. Burial will follow in the Madison County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be after 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the church.
    Pallbearers will be Mark Webb, Tim Stanelle, Chris Crowe, Jackson Webb, Matthew Kelly, and Frank Agee.
    Honorary pallbearer will be Ronnie Colbenson.
    The Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home of Richmond is in charge of the arrangements.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Tuesday, October 5, 2021

    Carrie Genean Ramey Blanton White, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at her home in Lancaster, Kentucky.
    Carrie was born on April 1, 1959 in in Johnson County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of Green and Carrie Osborne Ramey, both of whom preceded her in death. She was of the Baptist faith, a full time Granny and had worked for Holiday Inn Express as the assistant head housekeeper. She was a member of Old Time Southern Baptist who loved her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed fishing, UK Basketball, was a "True Blue" fan and a Pioneer Woman enthusiast.
    Survivors include her partner, Ricky LaVaughn White; two sons, Hubert White (Stefanie) of Irvine, and Bryan Blanton of Paintsville,; one daughter, Sabrina Blanton of Radcliff; one brother, Dolphis Ramey; and five sisters, Nora Curtis, Ruby Blanton, Mary Ramey, Roberta Ramey and Ines Boggs. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Ethan Blanton, Gabriel Blanton, Zackery Ray, Jerimah Ray, Sophia White, Blaze Blanton, Danika Baker and Westley Baker; along with several nieces and nephews.
    In addition to her parents, Carrie was preceded in death by a daughter, Samantha Blanton; and five brothers, James Ramey, Willard Ramey, Johnny Ramey, Roy Ramey and Procter Ramey.
    A funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home in Richmond, with Josh Ramey and Harold Pruitt officiating. Burial will follow in the Gill Cemetery on Long Branch Road. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until service time at Noon the funeral home.

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  Friday, October 1, 2021

    Garry Lee Holton, age 69, of Rice Station Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 after a long illness.
    He was born December 8, 1951 in Hamlin, West Virginia to Dewey Ray and Norma Lee Lawson Holton. He was retired from CSX Railroad and was an avid fisherman. He was known to most as "The Muskee Man" and in his home town as "Tiger."
    Mr. Holton is survived by four sons, David Allen Holton, Travis Aaron Holton (Jessica), Matthew Perry Holton, and Robert Joe Grigsby (Angela); one grandson, Jacob Danial Holton; eight granddaughters: Brittany Paige Holton, Sydney Faith Riddle, MaKenna Raye Plowman (Ben), Bethany Loren Holton, Lilli Ann Holton, Evy Jane Holton, Kelsey NiKole Grigsby, Morgan Christine Grigsby; nieces and nephews; and four great grandsons, Oakland Ray Plowman, Kaison Lohren Holton, Julain Pagen, and Aiden Pagen.
    He was preceded in death by one son, Michael Lee Holton; one grandson, Lucas Aaron Holton; a sister, Kathy Holton Reynolds; and a brother, Dewey Ray Holton Jr.
    A private graveside service was held.
    Arrangements by Grayson Funeral Home of Irvine.
    Obituary submitted by family.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Tuesday, September 28, 2021

    Danny Wayne Webb, age 69, of Waco, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Baptist Health – Richmond.
    He was born in Richmond, Kentucky on August 24, 1952, the son of Janet Alcorn Webb, and the late James Wayne Webb. Danny was a 1970 graduate of Madison Central and shortly after went to work for Uncle Charlie’s Meats where he was still working in the sales & delivery department. He liked fishing, hunting, attending Gospel singings, but his greatest “job” was his family, especially his grandson, whom he enjoyed pushing on the swing and taking rides on the riding mower. Danny was a faithful member of the Pine Grove Pentecostal Holiness Assembly.
    Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Pauline Oliver Webb; his son, Daniel Matthew Webb (Jessica); his grandson, Grayson Matthew Webb; his mother, Janet Webb; his brothers, John Clayton Webb (Judy), Jimmy Douglas Webb (Elleen), and Darrel Keith Webb (Teresa); one sister, Patricia Gail Roberts (William); two nephews, Brian Clay Webb (Kristy), and Clayton Enoch Webb; and one niece, NancyAnna Webb; as well as a host of extended family and friends.
    Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 8, 2021, at the Pine Grove Pentecostal Holiness Assembly, 105 Pine Grove Road, Richmond, with Rev. Sidney Sparks and Rev. Mitchell Sparks officiating. Burial will follow in the Flatwoods Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m., Thursday, October 7th at the church.
    Pallbearers will be Brian Webb, Clayton Webb, NancyAnna Webb, John Webb, Jimmy Webb, and Harold Oliver.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Walsa Blanton, Mason Woolery, Sidney Oliver, Jr., George Oliver and Tim Marshall.
    The Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home of Richmond is in charge of the arrangements.

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  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.

Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home

  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.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  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.

Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals

  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 were conducted Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the Turpin Cemetery. Visitation was held Wednesday from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Tony Flynn, Nathan Arvin, Mike Flynn, Earl Fynn, Aubrey Miller, Stewart Flynn and Joey Arvin.
    Honorary pallbearers were Greg Flynn and James Chaney.

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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.

Davis & Davis Funeral Home

  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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