Thursday, November 4, 2021

    Roger Leroy Johnson, age 59, of Winchester Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the Irvine Health and Rehabilitation Center, following a short illness.
    He was born July 18, 1962 in Dayton, Kentucky, a son of the late Roy C. and Hazel D. Hall Johnson. He had formerly worked in the farming industry had lived in Estill County most of his life. He was a Sons of The American Legion member.
    Mr. Johnson is survived by four sisters: Wave Vickers (Don), Alexandria; Sue Orme (JR), Cold Springs; Libby Watson (Ken) and Patty Riddell (Gary), both of Estill County.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Kathy Johnson; and three brothers: Lohris, Orval, and Lenville Johnson.
    Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Elwood Patrick with burial to follow at the Cobb Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Monday, November 8th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers are Denny Vickers, Tony Orme, Doug Watson, Ricky Abney Jr., Greg Johnson, and Henry Crouch. /p>

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  Thursday, November 4, 2021

    Lewis Byron “Bunk” Richardson, age 60, of Barnes Mountain Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at his home following a short illness.
    He was born June 6, 1961 in Estill County and was the son of the late Lewis and Gustava Estes Richardson. He was a logger and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Richardson was preceded in death by his wife, Eloise Kates Richardson, and is survived by his stepdaughter, Jennifer Dreaden, Estill County; one sister, Sharon Brinegar, Estill County; three brothers: Thomas Richardson, Glenn Richardson, and James Richardson, all of Estill County; three step-grandchildren: Dustin Street, Jessica Hall and Rodney Dreaden; two step-great grandchildren: Caleb Street and Madilynn Dreaden; three nieces: Katie Jacques, Rachel Richardson and Amber Ballard; and one nephew, Bobby Brinegar.
    Graveside services will be conducted Sunday, November 7, 2021, 1:30 p.m., at the Estes Cemetery.
    Pallbearers are Greenville Estes, Dustin Street, Bobby Brinegar, James Richardson, Wayne Estes and Rodney Dreaden.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. /p>

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  Thursday, November 4, 2021

    Sara Scott "Scottie" Minor Noland, age 101, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, after a short illness.
    She was born in Versailles, Kentucky, on August 17, 1920, the daughter of Cora Corrington Minor and Joseph Timothy Minor.
    Sara was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil P. Noland; a son, Joel Noland; and a great grandson, Blake Palmer.
    She is survived by her daughters: Susan Dick, Nancy Bidwell and Amy Noland-Hughes (Eddie); and seven grandchildren: Keith Wilson (Becky), Jay Wilson (Stephanie), Matthew Bidwell (Cassie), Luke Hughes, Beth Cocolas (Harry), Julie Noland and Catherine Noland (Dan). She was also blessed with 15 great grandchildren and four great, great grandchildren; also, her 91-year-old nephew, Dee Haun and family; her nieces, Carol Calder and Corinne Calder; and a brother-in-law, Wilbur Brewsaugh.
    Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Estill County Board of Education Central Office Gym. The family asks that everyone wear a mask and practice social distancing. There will be a private family/friend memorial service at a later date with Bro. Kevin Horn officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
    Pallbearers are Keith Wilson, Jay Wilson, Matthew Bidwell, Taylor Wilson, Chris Horn and Danny Conrad.
    Honorary pallbearers are her former principals, Danny Click, Steve Garrett, Robert Smith, Gary Taylor, Marcus Eades, and Bill Beard.
    In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Estill County Public Library, Estill County Community Food Bank, or Irvine United Methodist Church.
    Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Sara Minor Noland.

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  Thursday, October 28, 2021

    Ralph Eugene Brinegar, age 66, of Pioneer Drive in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021, in Okeechobee, Florida, following a long illness.
    He was born October 16, 1955 in Hamilton, Ohio and was the son of the late William H. and Lillie Plowman Brinegar. He was a retired electrician with Eastern Kentucky University and a member of the Kings Tabernacle Church in Richmond. He had lived in Madison County most of his life.
    Mr. Brinegar is survived by his wife, Martha Lynn Barker Brinegar; three daughters: Amy Rall, West Carrolton, Ohio; Bethany Cheeks, Paint Lick; and Ladonna King - Richmond; two sons: Daniel Lee Arnold, Greenwood, Indiana; and John Allen Brinegar, Richmond; one sister, Beulah Watkins, Clark County; three brothers: George Brinegar, Ohio; Shirley Brinegar, Richmond; and Ronnie Brinegar; Berea; 17 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 6, 2021, 10:00 a.m., at the Kings Tabernacle Church with Bro. Greg King officiating. Burial will be at the Madison Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Church.
    Pallbearers are Jamie Watkins, Anthony Brinegar, Dustin Brinegar, Jason Brinegar, John Brinegar and Jacob King
    Honorary pallbearers are Gregory King, Roger Embree, Glen McKinney, Kenny Brinegar and James Watkins. /p>

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  Tuesday, November 2, 2021

    Chester Ray Jones, age 73, of Ravenna, Kentucky, entered into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington following a short illness.
    Born October 9, 1948, he was a lifelong resident of the Estill County community and a member of the South Irvine Christian Church. He was also a proud Vietnam veteran. Chester loved his family and spent his life caring and providing for them. He enjoyed camping, car shows, hunting and fishing with his family and tending to his honey bee hives. Chester was a simple, humble man who was always known to be offering a helping hand to others, he frequented fundraisers and he was often seen delivering meals to the less fortunate during the holidays. He was a devoted husband, father, and Christian. Chester spoke of his faith in Jesus Christ to everyone he met, every chance he was given.
    Chester was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Alma Watkins Jones; his parents, Robert and Ora Barnes Jones; four brothers, Jerry Jones, Anthony Jones, Carl Jones, and Charlie Franklin; and one sister, Beatrice Rogers.
    He is survived by his beloved daughter, Geneva Jones and her significant other, Jeff Edwards; his brothers-in-law, John Watkins (Sara), Art Watkins (Sue), and Linville Watkins (Eve); his sisters-in-law, Beatrice Estes, Linda Grogan, and Joyce Murphy (Frances); brothers, Danny Jones and Travis Jones; sisters, Jesse Moore and Lisa Bailey; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and family who will greatly miss him. Chester left behind several fur friends that he dearly loved, Flippy, Midnight, Smokey, Widly, Blackjack, and Lucky.
    Visitation for family will be held 5-6 p.m., Friday, November 5, 2021, at Davis and Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton. Friends may visit afterwards, 6-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 6th at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Crowe Cemetery.
    Pallbearers who are entrusted to carry Chester's earthly body to his final resting place are John Watkins, Jeff Edwards, Johnny Watkins, Jeffrey Rowland, Allen Williams, Linville Watkins Jr., Jerry Watkins, and Burl Watkins.
    Honorary pallbearers serving, Art Watkins, Linville Watkins, Donnie B, Mark Barrett, Robert Sewell, Ken White, Gary Boykin, Mark Grogan Jr., Burl Grogan, Michael Caudill, Steven Ray T., and Chris Friend.

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  Tuesday, November 2, 2021

    Rose Lee Tipton Turner, age 91, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at the Irvine Health and Rehab Center in Irvine, Kentucky, following a long illness.
    She was born February 8, 1930 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Rice Tipton and Elizabeth McIntosh Tipton. She was a homemaker and was a member of the White Oak Church of God. She had lived in Lexington most of her life.
    Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Turner.
    She is survived by two sons: Gregory Lee Turner (Cindy) and Randall Charles Turner (Vickie), both of Lexington; and one grandchild, Sean Lee Turner.
    In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
    Memorial services will be conducted Monday, November 8, 2021, 12:00 Noon, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Glendon Woosley officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, November 8th from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 12:00 Noon at the funeral home.

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  Tuesday, November 2, 2021

    Victoria Burnette Adams, age 74, of Carriage Lane in Georgetown, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at her home following a long illness.
    She was born February 12, 1947, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Victor Otis Burnette and Elizabeth Marie Owen Burnette. She was a retired U.S. Bank employee and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Ross Adams.
    She is survived by her daughter, Tina Marie Rose (Matt), Scott County; two sons: Benjamin Keith Adams (Erika). Estill County; and Timothy Ross Adams (Tonya), Madison County; one sister, Millie Sue Horn, Estill County; and six grandchildren: Emily Rose, Will Rose, Taylor Adams, Hannah Adams, Kyle Adams, and Kayla Adams.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Venita Chaney; and two brothers, Benjamin David Burnette and Joe Burnette.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, November 5, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home with Bro. Tony White officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation was held Friday from 11:00 a.m. to service time at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Will Rose, Kyle Adams, Don Horn, Mark Horn, Greg Horn, and Rick Chaney.
    Honorary pallbearer was David Chaney.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Bluegrass Hospice Care Navigators at bgcarenav.org.

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  Monday, November 1, 2021

    Doris D. McGee, age 89, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, formerly of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, November 1, 2021, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
    Mrs. McGee was born on January 26, 1932, in Hamilton, Ohio to the late James Willie Daniel and Bessie Flynn Daniel. She was a Head Start teacher for the Kentucky Foothills Preschool System for many years.
    Along with her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband, James O. McGee; three brothers: Lee Daniels, Gerald Daniels, and Ted Daniels; and one sister, Nina Flynn.
    She is survived by one daughter, Janice McGee Horn (James); two grandchildren: Amy Horn Darnell (Jared) and James Darren Horn (Lyndse); along with five great grandchildren: Ellie Grace Darnell, James Travis "J.T" Horn, Keira Jo Horn, Lily Caroline Horn, and Caycee Jane Horn; one brother, Edsel Daniel (Wilma); two sisters: Madonna Clem and Faye Reece (Delvin); and many other relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Doris D. McGee will be conducted on Friday, November 5, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at New Beginning Fellowship Church with Reverend Delvin Reece and Reverend James Horn officiating. Interment will follow in South Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m. at the church.
    Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Doris D McGee.

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  Friday, October 29, 2021

    Brian Cecil Estes, age 57, of Palatka, Florida, passed from this life unexpectedly on Friday, October 29, 2021 at home from natural causes.
    A native of Irvine, Kentucky, he lived in Palatka since 1978, coming from Winchester, Kentucky. Brian attended school at the E.H. Miller School and had worked at the ARC workshop. Brian enjoyed watching sports and especially Palatka Panthers Football, the Florida Gators and the Atlanta Braves. He also enjoyed sitting on the porch and taking in the scenes of the St. Johns River.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Estes; and by his grandparents, Green B. and Ollie Mae Tipton Estes and Elsie Patrick Profitt.
    Brian is survived by his mother, Lucille Estes of Palatka; a brother, Jason Estes (Tracy) of Newark, Deleware; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins as well as numerous neighbors who also loved and enjoyed Brian.
    Services celebrating Brian’s life will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Johnson-Overturf Chapel in Palatka with Bro. Murry Moore officiating. Private burial will be at West View Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of services at 2:00 p.m.
    Flowers are gratefully accepted or memorial donations may be sent to ARC of Putnam County, 1209 Westover Dr., Palatka, FL 32177.

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  Sunday, October 31, 2021

    Kenneth N. Snowden, age 75, of Poplar Street in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021, at his home following a short illness.
    He was born October 7, 1946, in Estill County and was the son of the late Ralph Nelson Snowden and Alma Witt. He was a retired CSX employee and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Snowden is survived by his wife, Mary Sharon Damrel Snowden; two sons: Craig Snowden and Justin Snowden, both of Estill County; one step-daughter, April Mullins, Estill County; one step-son, Joshua Cartwright, Estill County; one sister, Wanda Rotarious, Michigan; and two grandchildren: Raelyn Snowden and Lane Snowden.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Alma Joyce Snowden.
    Graveside services were conducted Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the West Irvine Cemetery with military honors to be performed. Visitation was held Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were David Witt, Arthur Witt, Dale Witt, Bob Rotarius, Kenneth “Chalk Eye” Barker, and Stevie Woolery.
    Honorary pallbearer was Eric Wolfinbarger.

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  Saturday, October 30, 2021

    Wolfgang “Wolf” Born, age 73, husband of Donna DeFino Born, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021, at his home.
    He was born on August 22, 1948, in Stuttgart, Germany to the late Rudolph Schmid and Meta Beck Born. He was retired owner of the Stuffs Military Surplus. He enjoyed his hobbies of side-by-side riding, metal sculpting and growing sunflowers. He was active in the Lady Veterans Connect.
    In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by two daughters: Dawn Tanner (Steve) of Pinckneyville, Illinois; and Rhonda Smith of Alabama; a brother, Keith Born (Jean) of Fargo, North Dakota; three grandchildren: Dustin and Skye Tanner of Illinois; and Ashley Edwards (Brandon Farley) of Lexington; two great grandchildren, Joseph and Wolfgang Farley; several nieces and nephews and all his side-by-side riding buddies.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lydia Bisch; a brother, Craig Born; and a nephew, Joshua Born.
    No services are planned.
    In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lady Veterans Connect, 11400 Irvine Road, Winchester, KY 40391.
    Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester was in charge of arrangements.

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  Friday, October 29, 2021

    Clyde Dale Wiseman, age 63, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
    He was born on September 15, 1958, in Richmond, Kentucky, to the late Clyde Wiseman and Linda Holbrook Wiseman.
    Mr. Wiseman enjoyed spending time with friends. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed NASCAR racing. One of his favorite pastimes was pranking and spoiling his nieces and nephews.
    Survivors include his mother, Linda Holbrook Wiseman; one brother, Steven Charles Wiseman; two sisters, Kathy Lynn Durbin (Leon) and Hope Camfield (Phillip); numerous nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends to miss him and mourn his passing.
    Funeral services for Clyde Dale Wiseman will be conducted on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the White Oak Church of God with Brother Glyndon Woosley officiating. Interment will follow in the Dunaway Cemetery. Mr. Wiseman will lie in state from 11:00 a.m. until the service time of 1:00 P.M. at the church. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, November 1st at the Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals.
    Pallbearers will be Danny Wiseman, Kevin Powers, Ryan Wiseman, Phillip Camfield, Frank Cox, and Leon Durbin.

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  Thursday, October 28, 2021

    Betty Jean Roberts, age 81, of Ravenna, Kentucky, departed this life on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at her home.
    Betty was born on August 27, 1940 in McKee, Kentucky to the late Robert J. and Dovie Wolfe Murray.
    In addition to her parents, Mrs. Roberts was also preceded in death by four brothers, David, Darrell, Kenny and Ed Murray, and a grandson, Timothy Cobble.
    She is survived by her husband, Elmer Roberts; three daughters: Debra Cobble, Carol Wiegman (Carl), and Joni Boyd (Ike); one son, Randall Roberts (Marlena); five brothers: Doug Murray (Lou), Lonnie Murray (Linda), Paul Murray (Brenda), Philip Murray (Royetta), and Tom Murray (Dorthey); five sisters: Jennie Bare (Gary), Alice Howe (Bruce), Sharon Murray, Lisa Murray, and Sue Ball (Jack); 12 grandchildren: Ashley, Ike IV, Jessica, Heather, Aleisha, Joshua, Katherine, Benjamin, Mikel, Christopher, Daniel, and Timothy; 17 great grandchildren: Elijah, Charity, Dalton, Nevaeh,Jacob, Joshua Brice, Hunter, Kieran, Ladonna, Laura, Colton, James, Elisha, Caleb, Olivia, Elizabeth, and Ellie; also many other nieces and nephews and relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Betty Jean Roberts will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 31, 2021 in the chapel of Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Brother Billy Stamper officiating. Music will be provided by God's Family Connection. Interment will follow at the South Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday, October 30th from 6 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Ike Boyd III, Carl Wiegman, Steve Fox, Christopher Wiegman, Jason Willis and Albert Murray.

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  Wednesday, October 27, 2021

    Billy Joe Conner, age 56, husband of Amanda Hall Conner, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Marcum and Wallace Hospital in Irvine, Kentucky.
    A native of Winchester, Kentucky, he was born on May 5, 1965, to the late Grant and Joann Smith Conner. He was retired from Leggett and Platt and a former Boy Scout Leader.
    He is survived by his wife; five children: Crystal Hatton (Nate), Samantha Conner (Vincent Towe), Christopher Conner, Danyel Conner, and Mary Conner; six grandchildren: Sean Fitzgerald, Damian Conner, Gavin Clem, Amelia Hatton, Rayven Hatton, River Towe; two brothers, Randy Conner (Jennifer) and Tony Conner (Melissa); two sisters-in-law, Michelle Hall (Stevie Barnes) and Angel Flinchum; his nieces that he helped raise, Maggie Flinchum, Sara Flinchum, Christina Flinchum, and Nevaeh Hall; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
    He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, David Wayne Conner; and one brother-in-law, Nikita Flinchum.
    Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at the Leon Pace Memorial Chapel of Scobee Funeral Home, 219 Lexington Avenue, Winchester. Burial will follow in the Winchester Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Monday, November 1, 2021, at the Leon Pace Memorial Chapel.

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  Wednesday, October 27, 2021

    Donald Ray Hardy, age 68, of Broadway in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Baptist Health in Richmond following a short illness.
    He was born June 19, 1953 in Estill County and was the son of Pairelee Johnson Hardy Angel and the late Leon Hardy. He was a former store owner and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Carolyn Gail Hardy; his daughter, Charlena Hardy, Estill County; his son, Shannon Hardy, Estill County; one step-daughter, Marie Neal, Estill County; two step-sons, Tim Neal, and Rick Neal, both of Estill County; one sister, Maggie Oliver, Estill County; three brothers: Orville Hardy, James Bear Hardy, and Cecil Hardy, Estill County; two grandchildren: Jaxson Hardy and Kaden Hardy; eight step-grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Bobby Hardy and Gary Hardy.
    Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, November 2, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Scott Rogers officiating. Burial was at the Hardy Cemetery. Visitation was held Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Red McBride, Jackie Crowe, Austin Bowlin, Danny Friend, Roger Friend, Dustin Neal, Chad Neal and Rex Grace.
    Honorary pallbearers were Jaxson Hardy and Kaden Hardy.

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  Tuesday, October 26, 2021

    Brenda May Crump Vinson, age 67, of Little Doe Creek Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Baptist Health in Richmond, following a long illness.
    She was born October 20, 1954 in Jackson County and was the daughter of the late Virgil and Crecy Arvin Isaacs. She was a retired caregiver and attended the Providence Baptist Church.
    Mrs. Vinson was preceded in death by her husbands, William Crump and Thomas Vinson.
    She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Crump, Estill County; her son, James Crump (Tammy), Scott County; two sisters: Ruby Taylor and Teresa Marcum, both of Estill County; two brothers: Virgil Isaacs, Jr. and Nathan Isaacs, both of Estill County; four grandchildren: Megan Crump, Zachary Crump, Savanah Warner and Brandon Warner; and three great grandchildren: Emily Mae Rose, Logan James Rose and Levi Hays Coffee.
    Brenda Vinson was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Faye Kelley.
    Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 29, 2021, 12:00 Noon, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jason Brooks officiating. Burial will be at the Marcum Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were James Crump, Zachary Crump, Wayne Andrews, Brad Isaacs, Aaron Isaacs and Adam Isaacs.

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