Sunday, October 24, 2021

    Kenneth J. Rice, age 75, of Reese Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Baptist Health in Lexington, following a short illness.
    He was born December 4, 1945 in Estill County and was the son of the late Otis J. and Rosa Nell Kelly Rice. He was a retired Carhartt, Inc. employee and a member of the Rice Station Christian Church. He was president of the Estill County Farm Bureau Federation, a member of the Estill County Cattlemen’s Association, the Estill County 4H Council and was a past president of the Estill County Fair Board. He was a member of the O.D. Henderson Masonic Lodge and a member of Irvine Chapter 357 Order of the Eastern Star.
    Mr. Rice is survived by his wife, Marcia Smith Rice; his daughter, Tamara Rose (Dellas), Estill County; one brother, Ralph Edward Rice, Estill County; and one grandchild, Kenny Dell Rose.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Kenneth J. Rice, II.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 27, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joe Hall officiating. Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers will be Pepper Hardy, Butch Hardy, Aubrey Miller, Chris Hunt, Teddy Hunt and Fred Brown, Jr.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Tuttle, Jerry Rose, Larry Combs and E.B. Stacy.

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  Friday, October 22, 2021

    Jewell D. Hale, age 77, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
    She was born in Irvine, November 9, 1943 to William and Nannie Belle Edmonson Dixon.
    She is survived by a daughter, Donna Brinegar (Glenn); a granddaughter, Jessica Abell (Jeremy); two step-grandchildren, Cheyenne Brinegar and Russell Brineger; a brother, Lester Dixon (Agnes); and a sister, Edith Turpin.
    Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the New Vision Full Gospel Church with Bro. Buford Powell and Bro. Sidney Sparks officiating. Friends may visit Monday, October 25th from 6 p.m. till 9 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in the West Irvine Cemetery.
    Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

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  Saturday, October 23, 2021

    Ralph Anthony Holbrook, age 74, of Dry Branch Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the VA Hospital in Lexington.
    He was born March 16, 1947 in Covington, Kentucky, and was the son of the late Ralph T. and Eileen Adams Holbrook. He was a retired electrician and a member of the VFW, Masonic Lodge, and Estill County Golf Club. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and had lived in Estill County for the last 25 years.
    Mr. Holbrook is survived by his wife, Mary Cole Holbrook; one daughter, Jennifer Bond, Clark County; three sisters: Judy Bray, Joan Ruth, both of Arizona; and Barbara Gerrard, Idaho; and one brother, Steve Holbrook, Arizona.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Carroll.
    There are no services scheduled at this time.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Friday, October 22, 2021

    Marion “Ron” Cox, age 61, of Duncan Street in Louisville, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, at the Kindred Hospital in Louisville, following a short illness.
    He was born December 27, 1959 in Jackson County and was the son of the late Willie and Dora Smith Cox. He worked in computer repair and was a member of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Shawnee Branch. He had lived in Louisville most of his life.
    Mr. Cox is survived by his wife, Mary Lois Haley Cox; two daughters: Dora Cox and Lillie Wittmer (Ryan), both of Indiana; three sons: Willie Cox, Indiana; Larry Cox, Idaho; and Jerry Cox, Louisville; four grandchildren: Tyler Cox, Jacob Cox, Conner Stine and Rayne Stine; seven sisters: Maudie Richardson, Frances Feagins, both of Irvine; Dorothy Blackwood, Illinois; Ethel Richardson, Irvine; Helen Clark (Eugene), McKee; Alice Townsend (Creed Joe), and Nancy Fox (Hubbie), both of Irvine; one brother, Ivan Everett (Nancy), Richmond; and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mary Reva Cox; four brothers, Ledford, Oba, Daniel and George Cox; eight half-sisters, Lydia Cox, Lona Cox, Nellie Lynch, Nannie Brandenburg, Della Lynch, Dovie Oaks, Flora Clark, Ora Pearson; and two half-brothers, Leonard and Howard Cox.
    Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the Cox Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers are Willie Cox, Larry Cox, Jerry Cox, Ryan Wittmer, and Tyler Cox.

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  Thursday, October 21, 2021

    Brian Adam Estes, age 35, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond.
    He was born January 25, 1986 in Irvine to Lloyd and Nellie Thacker Estes.
    Mr. Estes is survived by his parents, Lloyd and Nellie Thacker Estes; and two brothers: Stephen Scott Estes and Lloyd Christopher Estes.
    Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Friends may visit Sunday from 12:00 Noon till time of the service. Burial will follow in the Beatty Place Cemetery in Lee County.
    Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

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  Thursday, October 21, 2021

    Karen Lynn Wilson, age 57, of Lincoln Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, at her home.
    She was born October 20, 1964 in Estill County and was the daughter of Glendon Cox and the late Joyce Ann Cox. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Survivors in addition to her father include her husband, James Wilson; one daughter, Alicia Riddell, Irvine; one son, Jimmy Mills (Meghan), Irvine; two sisters: Janet Whitley (Paul), Irvine; and Sheryl May (Kevin), Richmond; and six grandchildren: Dylan Henry, Grace Henry, Alivia Henry, Joseph Henry, Jace Mills and Rocky Mills.
    She was preceded in death by her mother and one sister, Glenda Cox.
    Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 23, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m at the funeral home.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Estill County Public Library.

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  Tuesday, October 19, 2021

    Steven Wayne Tipton, age 69, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at The Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.
    Steve was born on August 6, 1952, in Madison County to the late Bettie Shelton Case and G.T. Tipton.
    Mr. Tipton was an avid fisherman and started the Estill County High School Bass Fishing Team. He was a member of the Christian Church.
    Steve is survived by his loving wife of over 46 years, Susan Tipton; a son, Robert Tipton (Joni); a daughter, Elizabeth Renner (Jeff); a grandson, Colton Renner; and a brother, Billy Shelton (Susan).
    Memorial services for Steven Wayne Tipton will be conducted on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals chapel. Brother Scott Beauchamp and Brother Jim Riggs will be officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon until the time of services at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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  Tuesday, October 19, 2021

    Jeffrey Wade "Skeeter" Smith, age 57, of Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, in Richmond. Jeffrey “Skeeter” Wade Smith, age 57, of Ravenna, KY, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, in Richmond, KY.
    He was born January 20, 1964, in Wolfe County, a son of James Franklin Smith and the late Jean Spencer Smith. He worked in the business and banking industry, spanning multiple positions in Kentucky, Georgia, Oklahoma, Texas, and New Jersey. He was a former employee of Citizens Guaranty Bank.
    He resided in Estill County for the past 21 years and is survived by his father, James Franklin Smith of Estill County; his two daughters, Kristin Gilvin and Shelby Smith, both of Florida; and his brother, Jerry Smith (Dianne) of Estill County.
    Memorial services will be held at a later date.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Sunday, October 17, 2021

    Frances Louise Beckler, age 64, of Irvine, Kentucky departed this life on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Marcum Wallace Hospital in Irvine.
    Miss Beckler was born on December 14, 1956, in Richmond, Kentucky to the late Achilles Beckler and Mollie Robertson Beckler. She was a cashier at Save-A-Lot Foods is Irvine, and a former long-time employee of Dollar General Stores in Irvine.
    Along with her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her sister, Sondra Ella Beckler.
    She is survived by three brothers: Elmer Scott Beckler, David Beckler (Amanda), and Jeff Beckler (Elana); a special aunt, Marian Beckler; a niece, Mollee Beckler; three nephews, Levi, Alex, and Evan Beckler; along with a host of other relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Frances Louise Beckler will be conducted on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Brother Mike Chism officiating. Interment will follow in the Roberts Cemetery in the South Irvine community. Visitation will be Thursday, October 28th from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Levi, Alex, Logan, and Cody Beckler.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Mollee and Evan Beckler.

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  Sunday, October 17, 2021

    Melissa Renee Arvin Lovin, age 50, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington.
    She was born on January 13, 1971 in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Danny Berl Kidd and Alma “Cricket” Kidd. She was a patient care tech. for Baptist Health in Richmond.
    In addition to her father, Melissa was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Kidd; and her grandfather, Raleigh Arvin.
    Survivors include her husband, Randy Lovin; her mother, Alma “Cricket” Kidd; two daughters: Ciara Arvin and Haley McIntosh (Austin); one grandson, Mason McIntosh; a very special aunt, Lucy Arvin; and many other relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Melissa Renee Arvin Lovin will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Brother Todd Blevins officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 19th from 6 until 10 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Shellie Hays, Jeff Lamb, Mike Arvin, Roger Arvin, Cody Lovin and Steve Hardy.

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  Sunday, October 17, 2021

    Mildred “Doll” Snowden, age 83, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at the Marcum and Wallace Hospital in Irvine, Kentucky.
    She was born January 7, 1938 in Estill County to Holbert and Willie Mae Neal. She was a housewife and a member of the Irvine First Church of God.
    Mrs. Snowden is survived by a son, Chris Snowden; five grandchildren, one great grandchild, and three sisters: Debbie Clowers (Danny), Carolyn Stacy, and Corene Cole.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Elva Snowden; three sons, Ronnie Herald Neal, Randy Neal, and Timothy Snowden; a brother, Midleon Neal; and two sisters, Annita Faye Brinegar and Colleen Joyce Muncie.
    Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine with Bro. Eric Patrick officiating. Friends may visit Tuesday, October 19th from 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery in Irvine.

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  Saturday, October 16, 2021

    Douglas Wayne “Big Doug” Newman, age 58, of Moore Cemetery Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, in Beattyville.
    He was born May 7, 1963 in Madison County and was the son of the late Vernon and Dollie Patton Newman. He was a logger and he loved his family, his dogs, hunting and being in the woods.
    Mr. Newman is survived by his wife, Lori Fae Wilson Newman; four sons: D.J. Newman, Ethan Shane Newman, Shane Michael Davis, and Darryl Ray Davis; five daughters: Ashley Newman, Sarah Mohon, Dixie Hall, Glenna Davis, and Mollie Wilson; two sisters: Fonda Kelley (G.B.) and Wilma Kelley; 15 grandchildren; and special friends: Jason Young and Curt Young.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Kenneth Newman.
    Graveside services were conducted Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the Roberts Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were G.B. Kelley Jr., Bryon Roberts, Shannon Kelley, Jessie Hall, Keith Boykin and Tim McKinney.
    Honorary pallbearers were Raymond Gene Kelley, Clintwood Kelley, Rick Harris, Mike Lynch, Mike Stevens, Billy Jack Alcorn, Chuckie Oliver and Merle Horn.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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  Tuesday, October 12, 2021

    Carrie Lynn Richardson, age 52, wife of James Richardson of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away at Mercy Health Marcum and Wallace Hospital on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.
    Born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Robert William Demmons and the late Catherine Burd Demmons Watson, and she was a former factory employee of Winchester Coating.
    Mrs. Richardson was preceded in death by her parents; three children, Robert Richardson, Ashley Richardson and Jasmine Richardson; and a stepson, James Richardson, Jr.
    She is survived by her husband, James Richardson; two daughters, Gracie Richardson of Irvine and Cathy Richardson McCormick of Henderson; two stepsons, Robert Begley and Joshua Watkins; three sisters, Roberta Nolan (Preston) of Stanton, Kim Demmons of Bowen and Cheryl Stone (Tracy) of Winchester; and four grandchildren, Daniel James Willoughby, Levi Haydon Willoughby, Destiny Watkins and Christina Watkins.
    No services are scheduled at this time.
    Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

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  Sunday, October 17, 2021

Melissa Renee Arvin Lovin, 50

    Melissa Renee Arvin Lovin, age 50, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington.
    She was born on January 13, 1971 in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Danny Berl Kidd and Alma “Cricket” Kidd. She was a patient care tech. for Baptist Health in Richmond.
    In addition to her father, Melissa was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Kidd; and her grandfather, Raleigh Arvin.
    Survivors include her husband, Randy Lovin; her mother, Alma “Cricket” Kidd; two daughters: Ciara Arvin and Haley McIntosh (Austin); one grandson, Mason McIntosh; a very special aunt, Lucy Arvin; and many other relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Melissa Renee Arvin Lovin will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Brother Todd Blevins officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 19th from 6 until 10 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Shellie Hays, Jeff Lamb, Mike Arvin, Roger Arvin, Cody Lovin and Steve Hardy.

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  Friday, October 15, 2021

    Richard Neal, age 60, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond, Kentucky.
    He was born November 23, 1960, in Irvine to Hazel Mae Neal. He was a carpenter.
    Mr. Neal is survived by his mother, Hazel Mae Neal; two sons: Jeremy Neal (Emma) and Richie Neal; three grandchildren; four brothers: Joe Townsend, Tom Townsend, John Townsend (Amy), and David White; two sisters: Dorothy Knight (Henry) and Connie Estes (Jake); and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by a son, Richard Neal Jr., a daughter, Keira Neal; and a brother, James “Murdock” Townsend.
    Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Sister Sheila Neal officiating. Friends may visit Tuesday from 10 a.m. till time of the service. Burial will be in the Hunt Cemetery in Irvine.

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  Saturday, October 16, 2021

    Douglas Wayne “Big Doug” Newman, age 58, of Moore Cemetery Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, in Beattyville.
    He was born May 7, 1963 in Madison County and was the son of the late Vernon and Dollie Patton Newman. He was a logger and he loved his family, his dogs, hunting and being in the woods.
    Mr. Newman is survived by his wife, Lori Fae Wilson Newman; four sons: D.J. Newman, Ethan Shane Newman, Shane Michael Davis, and Darryl Ray Davis; five daughters: Ashley Newman, Sarah Mohon, Dixie Hall, Glenna Davis, and Mollie Wilson; two sisters: Fonda Kelley (G.B.) and Wilma Kelley; 15 grandchildren; and special friends: Jason Young and Curt Young.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Kenneth Newman.
    Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the Roberts Cemetery.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Saturday, October 17, 2021

    James M. Nunnelley, age 71, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2021 at the Marcum and Wallace Hospital in Irvine.
    He was born July 8, 1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio to James and Donna Nunnelley.
    Mr. Nunnelley is survived by his mother, Donna Nunnelley; two daughters: Jeanette Tiemeyer and Jessica Winchester; a granddaughter, Lynn Smith Cole; four great grandchildren; two brothers: Paul Nunnelley and Alan Nunnelley; and four sisters: Kathy Blankenship, Effie Halfpenny, Betty Kelley and Phyllis Eldridge.
    He is preceded in death by his father, James Nunnelley; and a brother, Kenny Nunnelley.
    A memorial service will be held 12 PM Monday, October 25, 2021 at the Restoration Community Church in Irvine with Bro. Jim Bonny officiating.
    Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge of services.

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  Thursday, October 14, 2021

    Sherry Jean Stamper, age 64, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Thursday, October 14, 2021, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones.
    Sherry was born on July 15, 1957, in Oxford, Ohio to the late Kenneth Ray Woosley and Barbara Jean Woosley. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church for 22 years and a retired home health care aid provider with MEPCO Home Health.
    In addition to her father, Mrs. Stamper is preceded in death by a daughter; Andrea Stamper.
    She is survived by her loving husband, Charles Thomas Stamper; one daughter, Tamara Flynn (Windle); a son, Steven Stamper; a stepdaughter, Renea McKinney (Thomas); and a step-son, Mardy Stamper; eight grandchildren: Breanna, Brooklynn, Bethany, Thomas Jr., Trevor, Noah, Corey, and Kaylee; three great grandchildren: Kenadee, Loraianna, and Jolean; one brother, Jeffrey Ray Woosley; two sisters, Judy Carol Anderson (Glen) and Angela Dawn Miller; and many other relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Sherry Jean Stamper will be conducted on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Brother Sherl Thomas officiating. Internment will follow in the Horn Cemetery in the Beattyville community. Mrs. Stamper will lie in state at the church from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be Saturday, October 16th from 6 until 8 p.m. at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals.
    Pallbearers will be Phillip Puckett, Shane Puckett, Windle Flynn, Jason Woosley, Steven Stamper, and Chris Rogers.

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  Tuesday, October 12, 2021

    Bobby Eugene Estes, 79, husband of Sharon Tipton Estes, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at his home in Stanton, Kentucky.
    He was born July 14, 1942 in Irvine, to the late James G. and Ora Rea McIntosh Estes. A lifelong resident of Powell County, he is remembered for his immeasurable contributions to his community as a retired educator who taught auto mechanics at Powell County High School, an accomplished real estate agent, and as the former owner of Estes Sunoco in Stanton. In addition to his professional achievements, he was a devout Christian, a devoted family man, and an honorable veteran of the United States Army, having served with great valor during the Vietnam War.
    In addition to his wife Sharon, Mr. Estes is survived by: son Dewayne Estes (Felicia); a daughter, Bridget Marcum (Brian); five grandchildren: Jacob Estes, Luke Marcum, Claire Estes, Noah Marcum, and Julia Estes; and a nephew, Richard White, Jr.
    Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, and will be officiated by Bro. Steven Donithan. Visitation will be held Friday, October 15th beginning at 5:00 p.m. for family and at 6:00 p.m. for friends. Burial will follow the funeral on Saturday in Stanton Cemetery with Jacob Estes, Luke Marcum, Noah Marcum, Rob Little, Richard Boone, Brian Marcum, Poss White, and Damon Hughes serving as pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers include Larry Tipton, C.B. Martin, Danny Martin, Mendel Tipton, Tony Ball, Bruce Reynolds, Ovie Hollon, Mike Briggs, Mike Crowe, and all Mr. Estes' previous students.

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  Wednesday, October 13, 2021

    Misty Spring Riddell Newby, age 40, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at her home.
    She was born on November 17, 1980, to Billy DeWayne Riddell and Patty Sue Richardson Riddell in Richmond, Kentucky.
    Misty is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Lloyd and Mandy Faye Richardson; and her paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Opal Riddell.
    In addition to her parents, Miss Newby is survived by three brothers: Kevin Riddell (Karen), Dustin Riddle (Leslie) and John Riddle; and two sisters, Savannah Riddle and Araya Riddle.
    Visitation will be at the Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals, Saturday October 16, 2021 from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m., with a private service to be held at a later date.

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  Tuesday, October 12, 2021

    Raymond J. Hale, age 78, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at the St Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
    He was born in Estill County January 9, 1943 to James and Mable Noland Hale. He was retired from the V R Wasson Factory.
    Mr. Hale is survived by his daughter, Donna Brinegar (Glenn) of Irvine; a granddaughter, Jessica Abell (Jeremy) of Berea; two step grandchildren: Cheyenne Brinegar and Russell Brinegar; and two sisters: Lorena Pearl Shofner and Carrie Mae Benson, both of Nicholasville.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mable Noland Hale; a brother, Lewis Hale; and a sister, Barbara Jean Hale.
    Funeral services were held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the New Vision Full Gospel Church in Ravenna with Bro. Buford Powell officiating. Friends visited Friday, October 8th from 5 p.m. till 7 p.m. at the church. Burial was in the West Irvine Cemetery.
    Grayson Funeral Home Irvine was in charge of services.

  Tuesday, October 12, 2021

    Amelia Generose Beard, age 93, of Suncrest Cove in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at her home following a long illness.
    She was born July 17, 1928 in Daviess County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Ellen Generose Sapp Armond. She was a homemaker and a member of the River Drive Christian Church.
    Mrs. Beard is survived by her husband, Arthur William Beard, Jr.; a daughter, Cheryl Truax (Tim), Louisville; three sons: Bill Beard (Shirley), Irvine; Gary Beard (Jackie), Charlestown, Indiana; and Tom Beard (Debbie), Fairdale; ten grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her parents and eight siblings.
    Graveside services will be conducted Friday, October 15, 2021, 10:00 a.m., at the Louisville Memorial Gardens West with Bro. Randy Beard officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. The family requests that everyone wear a mask.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org.

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  Tuesday, October 5, 2021

    Ronald Patrick, age 75, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, October 5, 2021.
    He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 6, 1946 to Leonard and Dorothy Scheidt Patrick. Ronald retired from Pease Company after more than thirty years of service.
    Ronald is survived by two sons, Scott Patrick (Melissa) and Tim Patrick (Kathy); his stepdaughter, Holly Burg (Bill); three siblings, Michael R. Patrick (Betty), Sherry Hammock (William), and Terry Patrick; numerous grandchildren, including Elijah Messer, and great grandchildren; devoted friend, Kenny; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Patrick; his mother, Dorothy Dees; and two children, Emily Rose Messer and Kevin Patrick.
    Visitation was held at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 330 Pershing Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 7:00 PM. Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 13th at Cobb Hill Cemetery, Irvine, Kentucky.

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  Monday, October 11, 2021

    Leatha Berger, age 60, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.
    She was born in Irvine, July 22, 1961 to Almassa and Florence Gray Covey. She was a housewife and a member of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ.
    Mrs. Berger is survived by her husband, James Berger; a son, Josh Adkins; two grandchildren, three brothers: Al Covey, Gary Covey, and Coleman Covey; four sisters: Diana Frymyer, Sherry Covey, Carolyn Covey, and Mickey Embs; and her faithful fur baby, Snowball.
    She is preceded in death by her parents, Almassa and Florence Gray Covey; two brothers: Leon Covey and Pete Covey; and a sister, Pam Brandenburg.
    Funeral services were held 12:00 Noon, Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine with Bro. Tim Stidham and Bro. George Stidham officiating. Friends visited Thursday from 10:00 a.m. till time of the service.
    In Lieu of flowers family asked that donations be made to Grayson Funeral Home to help with funeral cost.

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  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; his dear companion, Susan Pendleton; a nephew, Trent Arvin; two nieces: Loren Arvin Chaney (Steve), Kaitlyn Arvin Weekley (Mitchell); great nephews: Andrew Chaney, Kyser Chaney and Ian Weekley; and great nieces: Sophia Weekley and Kenslie Weekley.
    Private graveside services were held Wednesday, October 13, at the West Irvine Cemetery with Bro. Tim Floyd officiating.
    Pallbearers were Glenn Cox, Trent Arvin, Andrew Chaney, Kyser Chaney, Mitchell Weekley and Steve Walters.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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