Sunday, January 9, 2022

    Roger L. Muncie, age 71, husband of Wanda Embs Muncie, passed away, Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky.
    He was born on January 27, 1950 in Estill County to the late Lewis and Dessi Lee Witt Muncie. He was a retired maintenance supervisor and field engineer from L-3 Company. He was a member of the Pharris Hill Christian Church.
    In addition to his loving wife of 50 years, he is survived by a son, Thomas Sparks (Daniella); four grandchildren, Bridgette Sparks, Justin Sparks, Alara Sparks, and Kimberly Sparks; two sisters, Lucy Fredrick and Mayetta Stone; a brother, Brinston Muncie (Judy), and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Lewis Edward Muncie.
    No services are planned.
    Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester is in charge of arrangements.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Saturday, January 8, 2022

    Paul Everman “Hammer” Abbott, age 83, widower of Jewell Faye Rose Abbott, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at his residence.
    Born in Pilot View, Kentucky, he was the son of the late James William Abbott and the late Dora Everman Abbott, and he was a welder with Union American. He attended West Bend First Church of God and was a member of Powell County Livestock Producers. Hammer loved to ride horses with his friends and attend gospel music events.
    In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, James “Pete” Abbott; and his sister, Florence “Pepper” Pasley.
    He is survived by his daughter, Paula Watson (David) of Clay City; three grandchildren, Allison Clowers (Kyle), Emily Watson and Ben Watson; and one great grandchild, Kyndall Madison Clowers.
    Funeral services officiated by Bro. James Harold Combs will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 11th at the funeral home. Burial will be in West Bend Cemetery with Bruce Abbott, Don Pasley, Ben Pasley, Caleb Fraley, Jeffrey Wayne Curtis, David Watson, Ben Watson and Kyle Clowers serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers are members of West Bend First Church of God, Stanley Knox, Damon Knox, Randall Martin, Herbert Devary, Lee and Pam Watts.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Saturday, January 8, 2022

    Joel Stevenson, age 97, of Winston Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, at his home following a long illness.
     He was born January 29, 1924 in Madison County and was the son of the late James Stevenson Sr. and Eliza McGlothlin Stevenson. He was a United States Army veteran and served during World War II with the 101st Airborne Division. He was retired from Westinghouse and from farming and was a member of the Providence Baptist Church. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
     Mr. Stevenson was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Lois Richardson Stevenson.
     He is survived by his daughter, Charae Thomas (Edward) of Tennessee; his son, Paul Stevenson of Estill County; one brother, Thomas Wayne Stevenson of Estill County; three grandchildren: Chandra Bicknell (Jay), Paige Tipton (Mike), and Nicole Toner (Justin); six great grandchildren: Bailey Cochran (Korey), Jake Bicknell, Josh Bicknell, Brinley Bicknell, Beth Bicknell, Joel Bicknell, Carly Tipton, Gavin Tipton, Nadia Toner, Isaiah Toner and David Toner; and his dog, Betty.
     In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Agnes Pearson and Zula Ball; and two brothers, James Stevenson Jr. and Daniel Stevenson.
     Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 12, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Keith Weldon officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, January 6, 2022

    Melissa Ann Puckett, age 40, of Irvine, Kentukcy, departed this life on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at her home.
    She was born on November 30, 1981 at Irvine to the late Donald Sheeks Sr. and Judy Cockrell Sheeks. She was of the Baptist faith.
     In addition to her father, Melissa was preceded in death by a brother, Donald "Dinky" Sheeks Jr.; her paternal grandparents, James and Marilyn Marnhout Sheeks; and her maternal grandparents, Jack and Louise Cockrell.
    In addition to her mother, Melissa is survived by two daughters, Makayla Sheeks and Madison Puckett; a special cousin, Malachi Begley; and the father of her children, Jamie Puckett.
    Funeral services for Melissa Ann Puckett will be conducted on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., in the chapel of the Lewis Home for Funerals with Brother Marvin Neal officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The family has chosen cremation services after the funeral.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Tuesday, January 4, 2022

    Phyllis Jean Scott, age 78, wife of Henry Scott, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at her home.
    She was born May 28, 1943 in Lexington to the late Amos and Josephine Adams Campbell. Phyllis was a member of the Walnut Grove Church of God.
    Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Henry Scott; a son, Rocky Scott (Leslie); three daughters, Robin Kincaid (Tony), Rhonda Snapp (Robert), and Roxanne Coldiron (Lonnie); grandchildren, Jessica Martin (Clevie Rowe), Randy Martin (Lori), Zach Hall (Mercedes), Chelsea Hall (Justin Knoblett), Tonya Young (Aaron), Brian Scott, Brianna Hunt (John), and Dalen Coldiron; a sister, Nancy McCoy; and nine great grandchildren.
    Services Sunday, January 9, 2022, 2:00 p.m., Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, by Bro. Eddie Dawson. Visitation Sunday for 12:00 Noon until service time at 2:00 p.m. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery with Randy Martin, Zach Hall, Justin Knoblett, Dalen Coldiron, Brian Scott, and Benny Bishop serving as pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers are great grandchildren and the members of the Walnut Grove Church of God.
    The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff of Hospice East for their wonderful care.

Davis & Davis Funeral Home

  Friday, December 31, 2021

    Michael Lynn Smyth, age 74, of Richmond, Kentucky, the husband of Jane Richardson Smyth, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021.
    He was born in Madison County on March 2, 1947 and was the son of the late Russell and Ruby Roberts Smyth of Irvine. He was the Owner, Broker and Auctioneer of Keyway Realty and Auction, Inc. He was retired from International Business Machines, former Bus Driver with Madison County Schools, former Agent with Parsons Insurance Agency, and a retired Major from the United States Army. He was the former Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 254 where he enjoyed seeing young men succeed in life. Michael was a member of the Big Hill Christian Church and a former Deacon, Trustee and Treasurer of Westside Christian Church.
    Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Jane Richardson Smyth; a daughter, Jennifer Robinson (Barry) of Lexington; a son, Alan Smyth of Richmond; a brother, William Smyth (Brenda) of Monroe, Ohio; six grandchildren, Dylan Smyth of Lexington, Zachary Dickerson of Richmond, Brooklyn Smyth of Bloomington, Illinois, Katelyn Smyth of Berea, Jadelyn Smyth and Trey Smyth, both of Richmond; four great grandchildren, Oliver Baudendistel, Sylas Adams, Asher Short, and Willow Bee Schlosser.
    Funeral Services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home with Bro. John McCord and Bro. Jim Riggs officiating. Burial followed in Madison Memorial Gardens. Visitation was from 5–8 p.m., Tuesday, January 4th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Dylan Smyth, Zackary Dickerson, Trey Smyth, Shawn Short, Will Schlosser, Conner Sherman, and Barry Robinson.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Saturday, December 25, 2021

    Edward Lee Hudson, Jr., age 81, formerly of Evansville, Indiana, passed away at his home in Irvine, Kentucky, on Saturday, December 25, 2021.
    He was born in Huntingburg, Dubois, Indiana, on December 17, 1940 to Edward L. and Mildred Ogden Hudson. He served in the United States Marine Corps. Ed worked previously for Sears, Kuester's Hardware, Red Spot & Bethel Manor, before becoming a handyman. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
    Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Edward L. and Mildred Ogden Hudson; a sister, Sharon Louise Hudson; and his wife, Rita Joyce Hudson.
    He is survived by a son, Bob Hudson of Fishers, Indiana; a daughter, Jennifer S. Nance (Kraig) of Evansville, Indiana; two brothers, Terry (Janet) and Tim (Linda); three grandchildren, Hunter Nance (Simone), Chase Nance, and Stetson Nance; a great granddaughter, Layla; and several nieces and nephews.
    A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors or any Veterans Association.

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  Monday, January 3, 2022

    Billy Ray Hall, age 75, of Rose Ridge in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born April 3, 1946 in Clark County and was the son of the late Morris and Pauline Stone Hall. He was retired from Osram Sylvania and was a member of the Bethel Christian Church.
    Mr. Hall is survived by his wife, Arleen Tuttle Hall; two sons: Jeff Hall (Rhonda) and Randy Shumate (Becky); two sisters: Carol Kicklighter and Charlene Mitchell; one brother, Ronnie Hall; three grandchildren: Logan Hall, Robin Brooks and Chris Miller; and six great grandchildren: Timmy Miller, Cameron Miller, Trista Miller, Kiley Brooks, Madeline Brooks and Jasper Brooks.
    He was preceded in death by his son, Gary Hall and one brother, Bobby Hall.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, January 8, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bill Curtis officiating. Burial was at the Wood Cemetery. Visitation was held Friday, January 7th from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Randy Shumate, Raymond Brooks, Cameron Miller, Woody Patrick, Kenneth Hall and Billy Stepp.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, December 30, 2021

    Virginia Puckett Witt, age 82, of Winchester, Kentucky, widow of Harold Luther Witt, passed away peacefully at 9:35 p.m., Thursday, December 30, 2021 in her home.
    A native of Estill County, Kentucky, she was born on January 7, 1939, to the late Henry and Lula Ballard Puckett. She was a passionate floral designer for many years at Craft Nook and a member of Landmark Baptist Church.
    Survivors include two children, Pamela Witt Waltermire of Clark County and Gary Witt (Rhonda) of Jeffersonville, Kentucky; three grandchildren, Baesha Bridges (Zach), Makenzie Kinder (Ian) and Logan Witt; two great grandchildren, Weston Bridges and Sawyer Bridges; three brothers, Ray “Kenny” Puckett (Carol), Gilbert Puckett (Susie), and David Puckett (Bobbi); a sister, Margaret Louise Shouse (Tony); and one sister-in-law, Barbara Witt Crump (Aubrey); as well as, several nieces and nephews.
    In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by siblings, Wayne Puckett, Albert Puckett, and Ada Puckett Michael.
    Virginia will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her family was her main love, and she would be there for any of them with a smile on her face. She was a special lady who will be greatly missed by all. She brought so much beauty to this world in more ways than one.
    Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Brother Jimmy Muncie. Burial will follow in Clarmont Memorial Gardens. Visitation was held on Monday, January 3rd, 5-7 p.m., at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Larry Puckett, Mike Puckett, Scott Puckett, Ace Puckett, Steve Puckett, Dennis Brannock, and Mark Collier.
    Honorary pallbearers will be her Craft Nook Family.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Saturday, January 1, 2022

    Glendon Darrell Hurley, age 48, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 in Irvine, Kentucky.
    He was born August 27, 1973 in Mount Sterling, Kentucky to the late Norman and Wilma Sue Goodwin Hurley. Darrell lived in Powell County all of his life except the last six months he stayed with a very special aunt and uncle in Irvine.
    Survivors include, a daughter, Darla Sue Hurley, Stanton; a son, Glendon Darrell Hurley Jr, Stanton; a sister, Lisa Jo Barnes (Wayne Burton), Irvine; a niece, Savanna Faye Barnes, Irvine; five aunts, Mayfra Hurley, Irvine; Wanda McIntosh, Stanton; Louise Hall (Nelson), Clay City; Kitty Goodwin, Clay City; and Judy Goodwin, Stanton; three uncles, Chester Hurley, Irvine; Randy Goodwin, Clay City; and Billy Joe Goodwin, Stanton; special friends, Richard and Judy Brewer, Chad Rogers, and Jimmy Willoughby; and a host of cousins and friends.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Kenneth and Lois Faye Powell Goodwin, and James and Sue Ellen Marcum Hurley; aunts, Lucille Hurley and America Hurley; and uncles, Archie Hurley, Arnold Hurley, Anthony Goodwin, Johnny Goodwin, and Doug Goodwin.
    Services Thursday, January 6, 2022, 1:00 p.m., Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton. Visitation Wednesday, January 5th, 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Goodwin Cemetery with Glendon Hurley Jr., Richard Brewer, Chad Rogers, Randy Goodwin, Dale Goodwin, Wesley Fouch, JJ Goodwin, and EJ Goodwin serving as pallbearers.

Davis & Davis Funeral Home

  Friday, December 31, 2021

    Samuel Edward Tipton, age 73, of Mountain Crest in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at the Mercy Health Hospital in Cincinnati following a short illness.
    He was born September 4, 1948 in Estill County and was the son of the late Bernie and Mary Emma Tipton. He was retired from Benton Heating & Air and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Tipton was preceded in death by his wife, Irma Profitt Tipton; and is survived by one daughter, Pamela Jolley of Irvine; one son, Brandon Tipton of Irvine; two sisters: Amanda Witt and Julie Spicer, both of Ravenna; two brothers: Pearl “Jabe” Tipton of Ravenna and Bernie “Knocky” Tipton of Ohio; and two grandchildren: Donavan Satterfield and Zachariah Satterfield.
    He was preceded in death by one sister, Estine Tipton; and one brother, William Gentry “Codge” Tipton.
    Funeral services were conducted Sunday, January 2, 2022, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kenny Wasson officiating. Burial was at the Tipton Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday from 12:00 Noon to service time at 2:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Stormy Lykins, Donavan Satterfield, Thomas Wilkerson, Matthew Brinegar, Lorenzo Calderon, and Joseph Profitt.
    Honorary pallbearer was James Rogers.

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  Thursday, December 30, 2021

    Donald Wayne Hatton, age 78, of Brush Creek Road in Clay City, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, at his home following a short illness.
    He was born January 10, 1943, in Powell County and was the son of the late Homer and Hazel Profitt Hatton. He was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from the Kentucky Conference of The United Methodist Church. He attended the West Bend Methodist Church.
    Mr. Hatton is survived by his wife, Irene Lynn VanSciver Hatton; two sons: Dr. John Wesley Hatton (Julie) of Louisville and Michael Wayne Hatton of Erlanger; one sister, Mary Golden Huff of Powell County; one brother, Wallace Glenn Hatton of Jeffersonville, Kentucky; one half-sister, Patricia Hailperin of North Carolina; and two grandchildren: Emory Kim Hatton and Elise Madeleine Grace Hatton.
    Graveside services will be conducted Monday, January 3, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at the West Bend Cemetery with Bishop Al Gwinn and Revered Samuel Glenn officiating.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Catalyst Resources Int. at PO Box 967 West Chester, OH 45071 or to Guatemala Missions at www.catalystresources.net.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home of Irvine is in charge of services.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, December 29, 2021

    Jo Callahan, age 71, of Irvine, Kentucky, wife of the late Clifton Callahan, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington.
    She was born in Campbellsburg, Henry County, Kentucky, July 29, 1950. She was a housewife and a member of the South Irvine Pentecostal Church of God.
    Mrs. Callahan is survived by two sons, Clifton Callahan (Bonnie) of Irvine and Robin Callahan (Berenice) of Richmond; four sisters: Donna Tipton (Ronnie), Diana Powell, both of Irvine; Lisa Hawk and Tina King, both of Ohio; ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one brother, Bobby May of Ohio; and three sisters: Vivian Weiss (Don) of Ohio, Charlene Taylor of Irvine, and Christina King of Ohio.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Ida Whitaker; her husband, Clifton Callahan; a son, Rusty Callahan; and a sister, Linda Pendagraph.
    Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the South Irvine Pentecostal Church of God with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating. Friends may visit Sunday from 1:00 p.m. 'till time of the service. Burial will be in the Callahan Cemetery.
    Pallbearers are Dewy McKinney, Logan Callahan, R. J. Tipton, Ronnie Tipton, Don Weiss and Bo Callahan.
    Honorary pallbearers are Mathew Hagger, Chris Epperson and Bobby Callahan.
    Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge of services.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Tuesday, December 28, 2021

    Bettye Lowen Freeman, age 81 of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.
    She was born August 25, 1940 in Lexington to Wilson and Leota Griggs Lowen.
    Bettye is survived by a son, Timothy Freeman and wife Sherrie; and two grandchildren, Drew and Trevor Freeman.
    A memorial service will be held at a later date.
    Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Wednesday, December 29, 2021

    Melissa Louise Kerby King, 45, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021.
    Melissa was born in Estill County on September 22, 1976 and graduated from Estill County High School in 1994. She was a Database Administrator for the Lockheed Martin Corporation in Lexington, Kentucky.
    She is survived by two children: Randy Scott King Jr. (Paige), and Sarah Jean King; her father, Gary Michael Kerby; her mother, Stella Mae Watson White (James); one brother, Chris Kerby (Elizabeth Dessa-Lena); one sister, Misty Epperson (Aaron); one grandson, Randy Tripp King; her paternal grandfather, Marshall Kerby; and her canine companion, “Maya”.
    Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street in Richmond with Pastor Eric Patrick officiating. Burial will follow in the West Irvine Cemetery, Glory Street, in Estill County. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Saturday evening at the funeral home.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Tuesday, December 28, 2021

    Helen Strange Townsend, 74, widow of Herman Townsend, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021.
    She was born February 2, 1947 in Stanton, Kentucky to the late Irvine and Myrtle Snowden Strange.
    Survivors include, daughter, Evelyn Mae York (Jerry); son, James Irvine Townsend; brothers, Jerry Glen (Strange Gathala), James Arthur Strange, Billy Ray Strange, and Eugene Strange (Tabitha); sisters, Nancy Puckett and Minnie Pearl Jordan; grandchildren, Cody Allen Townsend, Crystal Chiavon Ball, Nicole Lynn Schnelle, and Bobbi Jo York.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and several brothers and sisters.
    Services Monday, January 3, 2022, 1:00 p.m., Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation Monday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial in Kennon Cemetery with Cody Townsend, Jerry York, James Strange, Jerry Strange, James Irvine Townsend, Jason Jordan, and James Holder serving as pallbearers.

Davis & Davis Funeral Home

  Wednesday, December 22, 2021

    Zelma D. Robbins, 87, of Van Buren, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at her home.
    She was born May 9, 1934 in Cobb Hill, Kentucky, to the late Rosco and Dora Case Hall.
    Mrs. Robbins was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley E. Robbins.
    She is survived by a son, Ronald Robbins (Billie) of Van Buren; a sister, Hassie Wright of Nashville; one grandchild, two great grandchildren, and six great, great grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 30, 2021, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the Cobb Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., Thursday, at the Funeral Home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, December 27, 2021

    Virginia Lee Ormes, age 76, of Old Fox Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a short illness.
    She was born March 6, 1945 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Lee Vernon and Della Mae Means Brooks. She attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses and had lived in Estill County all her life. She was devoted to her family.
    Mrs. Ormes was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Riley Ormes, Sr.; and is survived by three daughters: Rose Marie Finlayson (Mark), Mary Lee Ormes, both of Estill County; and Jennifer Lorine Ormes, Bourbon County; two sons: Billy Ormes, Jr. (Aimee) and Johnny Dee Ormes (Patty), both of Estill County; one sister, Lillian Tubbs, Bourbon County; two brothers: Orville Brooks and Donald Brooks, both of Estill County; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by three sisters, Ella Faye Jackson, Loretta Brooks, and Ugetta Brooks; and two brothers, Billy and Johnny Brooks.
    A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, January 15, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Compassionate Care Center, 350 Isaacs Lane, Richmond, KY 40475.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, December 26, 2021

    Judy Darlene Abney Baker, age 72, of Kingston, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Baptist Health – Richmond.
    She was born in Jackson County on September 25, 1949.
    Mrs. Baker retired from Hyster-Yale and enjoyed sitting on her back deck reading her Bible and enjoying the wildlife outdoors. She was an active member of Victory World Outreach Center in Richmond where she helped in the children’s class and was known as “Momma Baker” to many.
    Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Terry D. Baker; her children, Libby Wiseman and Dale Baker (Allison); ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; as well as a host of extended family and friends.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Delphia Abney; one daughter, Christina Baker; and two sisters, Deloris Tipton and Jane Shivel.
    Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Victory World Outreach Center, 2233 Lexington Road, Richmond, with Pastor Chris Holman officiating. Burial will follow in the Dreyfus Cemetery. Visitation will be after 11:00 a.m., Saturday, at the church.
    Pallbearers will be Jeff Anderson, Jerry Wells, Paxton Goodin, Mason Goodin, Matthew Baker and Coty Baker.
    Honorary pallbearer will be her son, Dale Baker.
    The Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, W. Main St., Richmond, is in charge of the arrangements.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Thursday, December 23, 2021

    Donald Ray Horn, age 82, of Reges Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born October 17, 1939 in Estill County and was the son of the late Troy and Corria Meredith Horn. He was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a retired employee of the Kentucky State Highway Department of Transportation. He was an elder at the Ravenna Christian Church, a Kentucky Colonel and a member and past Master of the O.D. Henderson 437 Masonic Lodge. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Horn is survived by his wife, Millie Sue Burnett Horn; three sons: Donald Ray Horn, II (Christy), Gregory Scott Horn (Kim), both of Estill County; and Mark Allen Horn (Kim), Madison County; and eleven grandchildren: Jacquline Renae Horn, Adam Dalton Horn, Dakota Paige Lyvers, McKenzie Rae Horn, Joshua Sturgill, Makayla Raye Horn, Rachael Nicole Horn, Aaron Gage Sturgill, Chase Allen Horn, Andrew Benjamine Sturgill and Cruz Ellington Horn.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Teresa Renae Sturgill; his sister, Doris Faye Horn; and a brother, Garry Horn.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 29, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tony White officiating. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. with Masonic Rites at 7:30 p.m.
    Pallbearers will be his grandsons.
    Honorary pallbearers are members, deacons and elders of the Ravenna Christian Church; his nephews, and numerous friends.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Hospice Care Plus, 208 Kidd Drive, Berea, KY 40403.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, December 21, 2021

    Stanley Ferrell Postlethwait, age 96, of Robert Telford Drive in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at the Compassionate Care Center following a long illness.
    He was born January 3, 1925 in Paden City, West Virginia and was the son of the late Ray and Icie Grimm Postlethwait. He was a veteran of the United States Army Air Forces and served during World War II. He was a retired employee of the United States Forestry Service, a member of the Southland Christian Church and was a former member of the Masons.
    Mr. Postlethwait was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Kay Eckley Postlethwait; and is survived by his son, Stanley Bruce Postlethwait; and his grandson, David Anderson.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Roberta Anderson; and his sister, Donna Jean Ferrebee.
    There are no services scheduled at this time.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, December 24, 2021

    Genevieve Richardson, age 95, of Sandhill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021, at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following a short illness.
    She was born October 19, 1926 in Whitesburg, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late John P. and Pearlie Quillan Caudill. She was a homemaker and a member of the Sandhill Christian Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Richardson was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Richardson; and is survived by one daughter, Rayma Faye Evans (Dwight), Madison County; two sons: Howard Richardson (Millie) and Kenneth Richardson (Pam), both of Estill County; one sister, Aliene Palmer, Clark County; one brother, Willis Caudill, Letcher County; nine grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and five great, great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by one sister, Ruby Berry; and four brothers, Charles Caudill, John Caudill, Jr., Granville Johnson and Rufford Caudill.
    Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, December 28, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ronald Lutes officiating. Burial was at the Johnny Richardson Cemetery. Visitation was held Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Earl Webb, Jamie Richardson, Kenny Richardson, Steven Richardson, Johnny Daugherty and Scott Evans.

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  Wednesday, December 22, 2021

    James Park Tevis, age 80, of Sandhill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
    He was born August 26, 1941 in Estill County and was the son of the late Earl and Bernice Congleton Tevis. He was a long-term employee of the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and later retired from the Thompson Engineering Co. He was affiliated with the Morris Creek First Church of God and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Tevis is survived by his wife, Doris Dean Garrett Tevis; his son, Park Allen Tevis, Irvine; one sister, Phyllis Ann Freeman (Bill), Irvine; one grandchild, Jeffrey Allen Tevis (Savanna); one niece, Sheila Freeman; and one nephew, Billy Earl Freeman.
    He was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Eva Karen Tevis.
    Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, December 26, 2021, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Raymond Tipton officiating. Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be conducted Sunday from 12:00 Noon to service time at 2:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers are Allen Tevis, Jeffrey Tevis, Tyler Sons, Greg Mays, Tony Garrett and Richard Garrett.

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  Monday, December 20, 2021

    Mary Dena Walling, age 71, of Winchester Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
    She was born September 6, 1950 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Eugene and Christine Jones Tipton. She was a homemaker and attended the Hargett Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Walling was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Walling; and her grandson, Thomas Lambert.
    She is survived by her daughter, Crystal Lambert of Estill County; one sister, Carolyn Coffey of Montgomery County; one brother, David Gene Tipton of Estill County; two grandchildren: Angel Spicer and Alexandria Lambert; and one great grandchild, Sebastian Romos.
    Funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 24, 2021, 12:00 Noon at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tim Floyd officiating. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 10:00 a.m. to service time at 12:00 Noon at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers are David West, Michael Ferguson, Johnny Witt, Terry Sexton, Steven Sexton and Marty Dawes.

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  Monday, December 20, 2021

    Wilma L. Wiseman Horn, age 79, of Winston Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021, at her home following a courageous battle and living life to the fullest.
    She was born September 1, 1942 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Arch and Lula Campbell Wiseman. She was an employee of the Estill County Board of Education where she worked as a cook. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Horn was preceded in death by her husband, William Horn.
    She is survived by her son, Dwight “Deebird” Horn (Margaret) of Estill County; two grandchildren: Richard Kyle Horn and Shelby Janell Stewart (Josh); and her special niece and caretaker, Peggy Turpin.
    In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her one son, Charles Mason Horn; one sister, Louise Villers; and two brothers, Arthur Wiseman and Russell Wiseman.
    Funeral services were conducted Monday, December 27, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kevin Turpin, Bro. Eric Patrick, Bro. Doug Baker, and Bro. John Villers officiating. Burial was in the Sonny Powell Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday, December 26th from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Tim Wiseman, Anthony Wiseman, Jeff Wiseman, Richard Horn, Josh Stewart and Paul Snowden.

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  Friday, December 17, 2021

    Virginia Kaye "Jennie" West, age 57, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a short illness.
    She was born in Irvine on December 29, 1963.
    Mrs. West is survived by her husband, Rick West, and one daughter, Seirra West, both of Florida. She also leaves behind five siblings: Phyllis Tipton of Florida, Carolyn Marcum, Jerry L. Chaney, both of Irvine; Steven G. Chaney, and Paul D. Chaney, both of Ravenna.
    In addition to family, she had many loving friends, nurses, and staff at Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, her home for many years. The family is very thankful for the kind and loving support she received during her time there. A very special thanks goes out to both the Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as well as Hospice East of Winchester, for the care given. We are forever grateful for your kindness and warmth.
    There will be a Private Memorial Service at a later date in the Spring.
    Lewis Home for Funerals is Honored to serve the family of Virginia Kaye "Jennie" West.

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