Volume 40 - Number 29 - Wednesday, January 19, 2022  Irvine, Ravenna, Estill County, Kentucky   


Current Obituaries

Wednesday, January 26th Edition

  Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Anita Louise Marcum, 56


Anita Louise Marcum

    Anita Louise Marcum, age 56, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington.
    She was born May 7, 1965 in Irvine to Herbert and Marie Dixon Hobbs.
    Anita is survived by two brothers: Ricky Hobbs of Irvine, and James Hobbs of Ravenna; and three sisters: Cheryl Embs of Ravenna, Janice Flynn of Irvine and Mildred Moore of Richmond.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Marie Dixon Hobbs; and a brother, Doug Hobbs.
    Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine. Friends may visit Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. till time of the service at 12:00 Noon. Burial will be in the Russell Flats Cemetery in Jackson County.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Tuesday afternoon, January 18, 2022

Arthur Paul Flynn, 88


Arthur Paul Flynn


    Arthur Paul Flynn, age 88, the husband of Betty Sue Farmer Flynn, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, January 18, 2022.
    Paul was born on May 15, 1933, in Irvine, Kentucky, the son of the late Harry and Louise Long Flynn. He lived several years in California before returning home. He was a United Staes Navy veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Paul was a retired contract sales manager for Lowes and was a member of The Flatwoods Christian Church. Paul was also a member of the Richmond Kiwanis Club.
    Survivors include his wife, Betty; two daughters: Margaret Fitzpatrick and Marrianne Solnina (Stanley); one son, Michael Flynn (Lela); two step-sons: Greg Farmer and Bruce Farmer; one brother, Alton Flynn (Ruth Ann); one sister: Irene Flynn Dennis Lutes; a son-in-law: Bill Friend; a daughter-in-law, Candy Flynn; ten grandchildren: Matthew Black, Hudson Flynn, Delaney Flynn (Samantha), Patrick Flynn (Bridgett), Amanda Roy (Steve), Adison Flynn, Aaron Flynn (Madeline), Abby Brineger (Branden), Alex Slonina (Hannah) and Branden Slonina; eight great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jennie Bell Flynn Weis; three brothers: Ralph Flynn, Nelson Flynn, and Harry Flynn Jr.; as well as the mother of his children, Diane Flynn Phillips.
    A memorial service remembering the life of Arthur Paul Flynn will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, February 5, 2022, at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Jones officiating. The family will receive visitors beginning at 3:00 p.m., Saturday afternoon at the funeral home.
    Memorial Contributions may be made to the Madison County Veterans Committee, 1215 West Main Street, Richmond, Kentucky 40475

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Thursday, January 20, 2022

Corrine Neal Cole, 88


Corrine Neal Cole

    Corrine Neal Cole, 88, widow of James Edward Cole, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at her home.
    She was born March 12, 1933 in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Hobert and Willie Mae Snowden Neal.
    Survivors include three sons, James Ray Cole, Michael Cole, and Thomas Cole; four daughters, Joyce Hodges, Wanda Compton, Alice O'Hair, and Phyllis Hoskins; two sisters, Caroline Stacy and Debra Claires; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; two daughters, Sharon Powell and Debbie Rardin; a brother, Midleon "Skeeter" Neal; and three sisters, Mildred Snowden, Coleen Muncie, and Anita Faye Brieneger.
    Services were held Monday, January 24, 2022, 2:00 p.m., at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton. Visitation was held Monday from 12:00 Noon until service timea at 2 p.m.

Davis & Davis Funeral Home

  Friday, January 21, 2022

Gary Arnold “Bud” Cornett, 69


Gary Arnold “Bud” Cornett

    Gary Arnold “Bud” Cornett, age 69, of Glass Pike in Stamping Ground, Kentucky, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at the Baptist Health in Lexington following a short illness.
    He was born November 13, 1952 in Letcher County and was the son of the late Cleo and Josephine Halcomb Cornett. He retired after working as an engineer for 37 years at IBM.
    Mr. Cornett is survived by his wife, Marilyn Kaye Horn Cornett; three sons: Tyler Clay Cornett (Kate) of Campbell County; Phillip Treadway (Carrie) and Craig Morgan (Olivia), both of Estill County; eight grandchildren: Kaley Treadway, Dakota Morgan, Lydia Morgan, Reinhold Cornett, Kairi Deming, Kendall Deming, Ryan Freeman and Kayden Freeman; and one great grandchild, Ashlyn Bailey.
    Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 25, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ben Penny officiating. Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to service time at 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers are Chris Horn, Ben Pennington, Jr., Ben Pennington, Sr., Dale Richardson, Tyler Cornett and Rodney Conrad.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, January 22, 2022

Fairley Holden Neal, 75


Fairley Holden Neal

    Fairley Holden Neal, age 75, of Dry Ridge Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
    He was born October 29, 1946 in Estill County and was the son of the late Jimmy and Lucy Powell Neal. He was retired from Bundy Tubing and was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Fitchburg.
    Mr. Neal was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Wilson Neal; and is survived by one daughter, Sonja Deonia Neal of Irvine; two sons: Wayne Wilson Neal (Caren Sue) and Fairley Holden “Charlie” Neal, Jr. (Jennifer Rena Sparks) both of Irvine; one sister, Yvonne Draggoo - Irvine; three brothers: Steven Douglas Neal, Jack Neal, both of Irvine; and Robert Neal of Clay City; ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Randall Neal; and one brother, Walter Neal.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 26, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the Sonny Powell Cemetery. 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

  Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Sue Ann Kelly, 45


Sue Ann Kelly

    Sue Ann Kelly, age 45, wife of Joseph E. Kelly, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at her residence in Irvine, Kentucky.
    Born in Irvine, she was the daughter of Ernie Henry of Ravenna, and the late Susie Hunt Henry. Sue Ann was an E.M.T who was affiliated with the Powell County E.M.S. and the Estill County E.M.S. She also served as a dispatcher with both Powell County and Estill County. Sue Ann also was a volunteer firefighter with the Irvine Fire Department. She was a very caring person who would do whatever she could to help anybody.
    Along with her husband and father, Sue Ann is survived by her son, Joseph Matthew Kelly of Irvine; her daughter, Jenna Michelle Kelly of Irvine; a brother, Robert Dale Henry (Gracie) of Ravenna; and two nieces: Haley Henry and Carley Henry.
    Funeral services officiated by Bro. Jerry Rose were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation was held on Monday, as well, from noon until service time at the funeral home. Burial was in the Oakdale Cemetery in Irvine with Daniel Potter, Ricky Williams, Jeremiah Williams, Donovan Crabtree, Ian Morton and Andrew Green serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers were members of the Powell County EMS, Estill County EMS, Stanton Fire Dept., and the Irvine Fire Dept.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Thursday, January 20, 2022

Kenny S. Tuttle, 85


Kenny S. Tuttle

    Kenny S. Tuttle, age 85, of Dry Ridge Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.
    He was born April 1, 1936 in Madison County and was the son of the late Johnny and Naomi Johnson Tuttle. He was a retired IBM employee and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Tuttle is survived by his son, Keith Tuttle of Irvine; five grandchildren: Scotty Craise, Jordan Tuttle, Lindsey Tuttle, Tabitha Brickley and Shelby Alhussain; and three great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Sue Tuttle; and his sister, Ruby Richardson.
    Funeral services were conducted Monday, January 24, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the White Oak Cemetery. Visitation was held Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Mike Johnson, Lloyd Macy, Keith Tuttle, Jordan Tuttle, Scotty Craise, Jim Ballou.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, January 21, 2022

Elmer David Puckett, 67


Elmer David Puckett

    Elmer David Puckett, age 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 21, 2022.
    He was born on June 20, 1954 in Clark County, Kentucky, to the late Elmer Bernard "Rube" Puckett and Beulah Watson Puckett.
    Mr. Puckett is survived by his sons: Eric Puckett (Angelia) and Mark Puckett (Hanna); a daughter, Christie Banks (Caywood), all of Winchester; his grandchildren: Erica, Ashton, Abigail, Peyton, Walker and Sheperd Puckett; and Andrew and Kobie Banks; and a great grandson, Waylon Rose.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Jerrod Grant Puckett.
    His wishes were to be cremated.
    A celebration of Elmer’s life will be announced at a later date.
    Arrangements by Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Elmer “Stoney’ Stone, 80


Elmer “Stoney’ Stone

    Elmer “Stoney’ Stone, 80, of Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Windsor Care Center in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.
    Stoney was the widower of Judith Wiseman Stone. He was born in Estill County, Kentucky to the late Lawrence Stone and Myrtle Stone Ferrell.
    Private burial will be in Camp Nelson National Cemetery.
    Arrangements by Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Monday, January 17, 2022

Joann Walker Drake, 86


Joann Walker Drake

    Joann Walker Drake, age 86, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, January 17, 2022, at the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness.
    Born on June 3, 1935, in Walkertown, Perry County, Kentucky to the late Wayne and Lillie Bell Walker, Mrs. Drake was of the Pentecostal faith.
    In addition to her parents, Joann was preceded in death by her first husband, Noah Crase; and her second husband, Otto Drake; one daughter, Rebecca Jo Drake; three brothers, Arliss, Clyde and John Walker; one sister, Betty Walker; and a daughter-in-law, Regina Crase.
    She is survived by a daughter, Melissa Kay Drake; two sons, Zachary Drake (Linda) and Derek Crase (Lilia Hull); one sister, Irene Shultz; eight grandchildren, David Hunt, Jimmy Crase (Stacey), Matthew Crase (Christy), Heather Rose, Larry Jr. Norton, Sherry Carasco, Pamela Parsons, and John Luster; eight great grandchildren, Colin and Morgan Crase; Kirstin Joann Sky Rose, Dalton and Kylie Trimble; Natalie and Landon Norton; and Abigail Crase; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Joann Walker Drake will be conducted on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Lewis Home for Funerals chapel with Pastor Todd Blevins officiating. The family will receive friends from Noon until the time of service at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A private internment service will be held later.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Vonda Kaye Lowe, 55


Vonda Kaye Lowe

    Vonda Kaye Lowe, age 55, wife of Todd Lowe, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, Kentucky.
    She was born May 26, 1966 in Campton, Kentucky to the late Albert and Bonnie Shimfessel Townsend.
    Survivors include her husband, Todd Lowe; a son, Mason Richard Lowe; a daughter, Madison Kaite Lowe; and a brother, Roger Townsend (Ella).
    Services will be held Saturday, January 22, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation will be on Friday, January 21st, 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Cobb Hill Cemetery.

Davis and Davis Funeral Home

  Monday, January 17, 2022

Josephine M. Roberts, 91


Josephine M. Roberts



    Josephine M. Roberts, age 91, of Sandhill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at her home following a long illness.
    She was born October 15, 1930 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Ruben I. McIntosh and Nettie Lanald McIntosh Ballard. She was retired from the military and federal civil service. She served three years active duty in the United States Marine Corps and 18 years in the Army Reserve.
    Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Gene Roberts; and is survived by one daughter, Judith Gale Kendall of Irvine; three sons: Michael Dale Collins, Robert Hale Collins, both of Irvine; and Harold Ivans Collins of Mount Washington; one sister, Lydia Ann Arvin of Irvine; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by one sister, Elsie Emmie Swisher; and three brothers, Armester McIntosh, Elmer Gene McIntosh and Samuel Ballard.
    Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 22, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held Saturday from 11:00 until service time at 1:00 p.m., at the Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Ft. Knox on February 15th.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, January 16, 2022

Thomas Hymer, 91


Thomas Hymer

    Thomas Hymer, age 91, of Sandhill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
    He was born May 18, 1930 in Estill County and was the son of the late Millard and Bessie Hisle Hymer. He was an avid fox hunter, a retired farmer and former road foreman for the Estill County Road Department. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Hymer is survived by his wife of 68 years, Betty Lou Barker Hymer; three sons: Roger Lynn Hymer (Maggie) of Ashland; Terry Lee Hymer (Shell), Irvine; and Darrell Thomas Hymer (Beth) of Texas; four grandchildren: Matthew Hymer, Josh Hymer, Blake Hymer (Kate) and Amanda Moore (David); and eight great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his sister, Leona Bicknell; and a brother, Orville Hymer.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, January 21, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating. Burial was at the Finney Cemetery. Visitation was held Friday from 11:00 until time of service at 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Blake Hymer, Josh Hymer, Rory Thomas, Mike Bicknell, David Moore, Greg Wright, Beatle Lisle and Timmy Muncie.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, January 15, 2022

Rodney L. Clem, Sr., 93


Rodney L. Clem, Sr.

    Rodney L. Clem, Sr., age 93, husband of Fay Walden Clem, passed away January 15, 2022, at his home.
    He was born on March 13, 1928, in Estill County, Kentucky, to the late Levi and Carrie Clem. He was a founding member of Hill Street Pentecostal Church of God. He was also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and a minister for 70 years.
    Mr. Clem is survived by his wife; four children, Donnie Clem (Brenda), Rodney L. Clem, Jr., Sue Frascona, and Linda Johnson (Mike); five stepchildren, Gail Worley (Wayne), Jean Johns, Gary Barnett, James Barnett, Greg Gatson (Jenny Lou); sixteen grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a caregiver, Melissa Hollins.
    In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by eleven brothers and sisters, and his stepmother, Viola Clem.
    Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m., Friday, January 21, 2022, at Hill Street Pentecostal Church of God, 308 Hill Street, Winchester. Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 22nd at the church by Gene Johns and Carl Martin. Burial will follow in Winchester Cemetery.
    Pallbearers will be Ronald Johns, Josh Johns, Berl Ashley, James Crabtree, David Little, and Matthew Conners.
    Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester is in charge of arrangements.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Monday, January 10, 2022

Johnnie Lee Patrick, II, 46


Johnnie Lee Patrick, II


    Johnnie Lee Patrick, II, age 46, of Sycamore Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, in El Paso, Texas.
    He was born January 2, 1976 in Estill County and was the son of Johnnie Lee Patrick and Shirley Rawlins Milby. He served in the Kentucky National Guard for over 20 years and attended the Williams Memorial Baptist Church. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Patrick is survived by his wife, Jackie Lynn Bowling Patrick; two sons: Ryan Alan Patrick of Madison County; and Alexander Matthew Patrick of Estill County; his father, Johnnie Lee Patrick (Mary Abney Patrick); his mother, Shirley Rawlins Milby; two sisters: Amanda Patrick of Fayette County; and Hannah Patrick of Jessamine County; and one brother, Robert Patrick of Madison County.
    He was preceded in death by one son, Jackson Lee Patrick.
    Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January 23, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 22nd from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Following a request by the Adjutant General of Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Sunday, January 23, 2022, in honor of Kentucky National Guard soldier Johnnie Lee Patrick, II, who died Monday, January 10, 2022, in El Paso, Texas.
    Sgt. 1st Class Johnnie Lee Patrick II died while serving on active duty as part of the Southwest Border Mission and will be interred Sunday at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Estill County. Patrick served in the Kentucky National Guard for more than 20 years and was a member of the 207th Engineer Company out of Jackson, Kentucky.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

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  Saturday, January 15, 2022

Jennifer Lynn Gray, 41


Jennifer Lynn Gray

    Jennifer Lynn Gray, age 41, of Mountain Crest in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
    She was born May 30, 1980 in Estill County and was the daughter of Stella Frances Pendergest Gray and Lonnie Allen Gray. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Survivors in addition to her mother and father include two daughters: Kaitlyn Boyd and Jocelynn Bennett, both of Powell County; and one son, Mason Gray of Estill County.
    She was preceded in death by her sister, Tina Marie Gray.
    Funeral services were conducted Thursday, January 20, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating. Burial was at the Marcum Cemetery. Visitation was held Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Jim Hall, Goble Rogers, Kenny Wasson, Billy Patrick, Randy Alexander and Dorita Marcum.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, January 15, 2022

Linda Kaye Sparks, 54


Linda Sparks

    Linda Kaye Sparks, age 54, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the Madison Health and Rehab in Richmond.
    She was born in Bluffton, Indiana, March 22, 1967 to Larry and Carol Hamm. She was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal / Holiness faith.
    Linda is survived by her mother, Geneva Carol Hamm; her husband, Rodney Delbert Sparks; a son, Lester Eli Sparks; one grandchild; a brother, Larry Hamm; and a sister, Clara Collins.
    She was preceded in death by her father, Larry Hamm; and a daughter, Karley Beth Sparks.
    Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine with Bro. Sidney Sparks Jr. officiating. Friends may visit Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. till time of the service at 12:00 Noon. Burial will be in the Walton Cemetery in Irvine.

Grayson Funeral Home - Irvine

  Friday, January 14, 2022

Malvin Eugene Rogers, 91


Malvin Eugene Rogers

    Malvin Eugene Rogers, age 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Hospice Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky.
    He was born September 3, 1930 in Glasgow, Kentucky. He retired from Kentucky Utilities. He was an active Deacon at Friendship Baptist Church in Irvine for nearly 50 years.
    Preceding him in death was his wife of 47 years, Vernalene Bowles Rogers; a daughter, Tanya Kim Rogers Richardson; and parents, Merritt Ivan and Nellie Mae Pace Rogers. He is also predeceased by three sisters and three brothers: Mable Delphine Rogers Livesay, Opal Olene Rogers Riley, Barbara Nell Rogers Fisher, Leonard Merritt Rogers, J.C. Mitchell Rogers, and Ewing Palmore Rogers.
    Survivors include two sons: Michael A. Rogers (Demetria) and Dwight E. Rogers (Sherry); a son-in-law, Wade Richardson; eight grandchildren: Nicole Caudill, Matthew Rogers (Lori), Luke Rogers, Justin Rogers, Amanda Melton (Danny), Shawn Richardson (Leanna), Jeremy Richardson (Elizabeth), and Ryan Richardson (Morgan); and 18 great grandchildren: Noah, Isaac, Elijah and Timothy Rogers; Olivia Caudill, Shawn Hampton; Tanya, Kimberly and Brooklynn Richardson; Emelyn and Jaxson Melton; Lyrica Rogers; Abbigail, Nathaniel and Zachery Richardson; Callie and Banner Rogers; and Shane Richardson. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
    Malvin was ordained a Deacon at Calvary Baptist Church in Glasgow, Kentucky in 1961. He continued to serve in many roles in the numerous churches he held membership in as he moved with his job to different communities. He worked diligently for his Lord and Savior JESUS Christ.
    Malvin’s final KU transfer was to Irvine, in 1972, and he was always willing to contribute his time to this community that he loved so much. He served on the Irvine City Council, was a Commissioner on Irvine Housing Authority Board, and was a tireless member of the Irvine Mountain Mushroom Festival Committee. He loved the Mountain Mushroom Festival and always made sure the vendors had everything they needed. He also supported the Irvine Fire Department and Rescue Squad in their service to his community. He was an avid supporter of Aldersgate Methodist Camp in Ravenna. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
    Visitation was at Toler Funeral Home in Irvine, on Friday, January 21, 2022, 6-9 p.m. Visitation was also held at Friendship Baptist Church on Saturday, January 22nd from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon, followed by the funeral conducted by Bro. Scott Rogers at 12:00 Noon. Graveside service and interment followed at West Irvine Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Randy Lovin, John Beckler, Jeff Oliver, Gary Rogers, Cody Beckler and Logan Beckler.
    In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you place Bibles through The Gideons International, PO Box 327, Irvine, KY 40336-0327 in honor and memory of Malvin.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, January 13, 2022

Gregory Allen Henry, 69


Gregory Allen Henry

    Gregory Allen Henry, age 69, of Dry Branch Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the St. Joseph East Hospital in Lexington, following a long illness.
    He was born May 13, 1952 in Estill County and was the son of the late Marvin Allen and Della Mae Puckett Henry. He was retired from the Corps of Engineers and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Henry is survived by his companion, Deborah Henry; one stepdaughter, Becky Woolery of Estill County; one sister, Debbie Walling (Jack), Estill County; one brother, Jeff Henry (Delia), Estill County; and one grandchild, Dalton Shanken (Kristin).
    He was preceded in death by his first wife, Debra Sue Morgan Henry; his son, Marvin Edgar Steven Henry; and three siblings, Judy Ann Noe, Michael Lynn Henry and Timothy Joe Henry.
    Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 18, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mickey Hardy officiating. Burial will be at the Puckett Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, January 17th from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers are Dalton Shanken, Jeff Henry, Jack Walling, Casey Hix, David Hix and Brian Joe Henry.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Billy Harold Freeman, 89


Billy Harold Freeman

    Billy Harold Freeman, age 89, of Drowning Creek Ridge in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
    He was born November 9, 1932 in Bourbon County and was the son of the late Oscar and Nannie Alf Hall Freeman. He was a retired farmer and brick layer and attended the Bethel Christian Church. He had lived in Estill County most of his life and is survived by his wife of 57 years, Phyllis Ann Tevis Freeman; one daughter, Shelia Ann Freeman of Estill County; one son, Billy Earl Freeman of Estill County; one sister, Eva Rose of Estill County; and several nieces and nephews.
    Mr. Freeman was preceded in death by one sister, Alice Craycraft; three brothers, Delbert Freeman, Wayne Freeman, and Dave Freeman, Sr.; and his nephew, Billy Wayne Craycraft.
    Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 14, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ronald Lutes officiating. Burial will be at the Turpin Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers are Shane Galloway, Mark Rose, Jeffery Tevis, Allen Tevis, Dave Freeman, Jr. and Kenny Webb.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Wavalene Sparks McIntosh


Wavalene Sparks McIntosh

    Wavalene Sparks McIntosh, daughter of the late Elera Sparks and Edith Hatton Ashcraft was born on April 12, 1945 in Estill County, Kentucky and departed this life in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.
    She is survived by her two sons, Jeffrey (Joy) of Wellsville, Ohio; and James (Joell) of Brownsville, Pennsylvania; six grandchildren, Francesca, Brenton, Sondra, Brittney, Jamie, and Jarin; two great grandchildren, Vincent and Flynn James; four sisters, Wanda Rodgers, Wilma Jean Spencer, Linda McIntosh, and Debra Hensley; and two brothers, Randall and Donald Sparks.
    Wavalene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 60 years, Wesley Paul McIntosh; two sisters, Elaine McIntosh and Alma Tipton; and three brothers, Edward, Billy, and Ronald Sparks.
    Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Newnam Funeral Home, 108 Center Street in Beattyvlle, Kentucky. The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 20th at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Rock of Ages Cemetery in Beattyville.

Newnam Funeral Home

  Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Patty Karen Neal, 72


Patty Karen Neal

    Patty Karen Neal, age 72, wife of R Lee Neal, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Saint Joseph East Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky.
    She was born October 20, 1949 to the late Woodrow Frazier and Katherine Frazier.
    Survivors include her mother, Katherine Frazier; husband, R Lee Neal; daughters, Kimberly Parks (Russell) and Karron Carter (Frank); son, Kevin Neal (Arlene); brother, Phillip "Denny" Frazier (Vivian); grandchildren, John Parks, Julia Parks, Neeli Beth Neal, Kenna Neal, Kaelyn Neal, Tylar Carter, Rylee Carter, and Dylan Carter.
    Services Saturday, January 15, 2022, 1:00 p.m., Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, by Rev. Willard Estep. Visitation Satuday 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Burial in Stonegate Cemetery with Russell Parks, John Parks, Joe Angel, Tyler Angel, Darren Frazier, and Anthony Fannin serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Bonnie Bond and all the neighbors.

Davis and Davis Funeral Home

  Monday, January 10, 2022

Sue Inez Perry, 66


Sue Inez Perry

    Sue Inez Perry, age 66, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022.
    She was born May 25, 1955 to Rodney and Eula Jones Coomer in Irvine, Kentucky. She was a member of the Baptist faith; loved to fish and do craft work. Above all, she loved her family. She was a sweet soul that tried to help everyone she could.
    Sue is survived by her daughter, Tara Brinegar (Matt), three sons: Brandon Moore (Christy), Brian Moore and Tyler Moore; grandchildren, Lauren and Tucker Brinegar, and Caleb and Waylon Moore; her sisters: Mary Morguson and Linda Bingham; a brother, Rodney Coomer, Jr.; and several nieces and nephews.
    Her service will be Friday, January 14, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, 289 South Main Street, Winchester. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. till the hour of service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in in Clarmont Memorial Gardens.
    Pallbearers will be Brian, Brandon and Tyler Moore; Matt and Tucker Brineger; and Clifford Hensley.

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