Saturday, February 5, 2022

    James Russell Townsend, 83, of Beattyville, Kentucky, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Irvine, on Saturday, February 5, 2022.
    Born in Slade, Kentucky, on March 6, 1938 to the late Mark Townsend and the late Ollie Dickerson Townsend, he was a former oil field employee.
    James is survived by his wife, Geneva Rogers Townsend of Beattyville; two daughters, Dena Dailey (Aaron) and Donna Sparks (the late Jim), both of Beattyville; brothers Ronald Townsend, Alton Townsend (Pearl), both of Stanton; and Alvin Townsend (Libby) of Leeco; sisters, Geraldine South of Franklin, Ohio; Callie Faught (Paul) and Juanita Charles (Marvin), both of Stanton; a grandson, James Dailey (Sara) and granddaughter, Alexandria "Lexie" Dailey, both of Beattyville.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Johnny Ray Townsend, Eugene Townsend, and Rodney Townsend; and sisters, Ruth Townsend, Joyce Caudill and Lilly Townsend.
    Funeral servicea officiated by Bro. Rick Isaacs will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue in Stanton. Visitation will begin Sunday at 10:00 a.m. for family and 11:00 a.m. for friends. Burial will follow the funeral at the McQuinn Cemetery on South Fork in Powell County.

Davis and Davis Funeral Home

  Sunday, February 6, 2022

    Thelma Mae Wise Dunaway, age 93, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Telford Nursing Home in Richmond, surrounded by her daughters.
    A native of Estill County, she was born in Ballard Hollar on April 15, 1928 to the late Elva Walker and Mary Frances Clark Wise.
    She and her husband, Ray C. Dunaway, moved to Ohio and began construction and real estate businesses in Miamisburg, Ohio. She retired as secretary and co-owner of those businesses. They also enjoyed an interest in Tennessee Walking Horses. Thelma was a charter member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church in Ravenna, Kentucky, and a member of Miamisburg Christian Church, Miamisburg, Ohio, where she was a Sunday School/VBS teacher, as well as serving as church treasurer until moving to Richmond, Kentucky. At the time, she became a very active member of Big Hill Christian Church in Richmond, continuing her Sunday school teaching/VBS responsibilities.
    In addition to enjoying her family and church activities, Thelma was a volunteer and former board member of Pattie A. Clay Hospital, now known as Baptist Health – Richmond.
    She is survived by three daughters, Phyllis Dunaway of Irvine, Sue Keeton (Jim) of Richmond, and Althea Garrett (Eddie) of Miamisburg, Ohio; and five grandchildren, Monica Marrs (Jay), Charlene Klein (Larry), and James Ray Keeton (Ellen), all of Richmond; Shane Garrett (Tara) and Sarah Hofmeister, all of Miamisburg, Ohio. In addition, she had ten great grandchildren.
    Thelma is also survived by two sisters, Lynda Parks (Montie) and Mary Alva Fox (Harry Dale), both of Ravenna; a sister-in-law, Margaret Wise of Ohio; as well as countless nieces, nephews, and friends.
    In addition to her parents, Thelma is preceded in death by her husband of nearly 45 years, Ray C. Dunaway (1993); three brothers, Wilbert, Alonzo, and James Wise; and five sisters: Opal Crichfield, Crystal Ashcraft, Aleen Wise, Elfreda Wickizer, and Wavlene Dunaway.
    Funeral services will be held at Warren F. Toler Funeral Home in Irvine, with Rev. Mark Pearson officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 10, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with service immediately following. Burial will follow at Hood Tipton Cemetery.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Big Hill Christian Church in Richmond, Kentucky or to the Telford Terrace in Richmond, Kentucky.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, February 6, 2022

    Nora Louise Powell Lancaster Henry, age 90, of White Oak Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022, at her home following a long illness.
    She was born December 24, 1931, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Taylor and Callie Baber Powell. She was the retired owner of Henry Supply and was a member of the White Oak 1st Church of God. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Henry was preceded in death by her husbands, Jesse Lancaster and Richard Henry, and is survived by: one daughter, Frieda Lancaster of Estill County; one son, Jesse Lancaster (Sherrie) of Estill County; two grandchildren: Abid Lancaster and Jesse Lancaster Jr. (Autumn); one great grandchild, Jesse Bennett Lancaster; and several nieces and nephews.
    In addition to her husbands and parents, she is preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Powell and Barbara Sue Hawkins; and three brothers, Breck Powell, John William “Bill” Powell and Eugene Taylor “Jip” Powell.
    Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, February 8, 2022, 12:00 Noon, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Glendon Woosley officiating. Burial will be at the Dunaway Cemetery with Jesse Lancaster officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to service time at 12:00 Noon at the Funeral Home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, February 2, 2022

    Virginia Foster Campbell, age 58, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2022 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky.
    She was born December 2, 1963 in Estill County, to the late Ernest Hibert Foster and the late Ruby Abney Foster. Virginia was a cook and front desk clerk at Natural Bridge State Park Lodge. She was a very caring person who was loved by everyone who knew her. Virginia had a smile that was contagious, she also loved to cook for anyone that would let her.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Campbell.
    Virginia is survived by her twin sister, Vicki Aines of Stanton; and two brothers, Douglas Foster (Elizabeth) and Ernest Foster (Betty Jo), both of Stanton; two nephews, Nathan Foster (Sarah) and Jeremy Foster; two nieces, Melissa Butcher and Andrea Foster; great nieces and nephews, Emma Foster, Chloe Butcher, Braden Butcher and William Foster; along with several aunts, uncles and cousins and many friends she thought of as family.
    Funeral services officiated by Bro. James Harold Combs, will be held, Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue in Stanton. Visitation will also be Sunday, from 2:00 p.m. till time of service at the funeral home.
    Honorary pallbearers are Tony Rice, Judy Lacy, employees of Natural Bridge State Park Lodge, Vicky Miller, Christi Osborne Hurt and Cynthia Rogers.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Monday, January 31, 2022

    Susan Renee Barnes Bowling, age 43, of Beattyville Road in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, following a short illness.
    She was born February 7, 1978, in Fayette County and was the daughter of the late Dudley and Brenda Morris Barnes. She was a CMA and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Bowling is survived by her husband, Wade William Bowling; one son, Ethan Hunter Bowling (Tamara Miller) of Ravenna; two sisters: Rebecca Lynn Baker of Estill County; and Rhonda Kay Barnes (Shawn) of Georgia; two brothers: William Ray Barnes and Ronald Wayne Barnes, both of Estill County; three grandchildren: Jase Anthony Tipton, Brendan Wade Tipton and Brayden Kade Tipton; five nieces: Kendra Renee Tipton (Robbie), Kaylee Beth Adams, Kristina Katlyn Baker, Christian Lee Tipton and Elizabeth Michelle Tipton; two nephews: Joey Baker and Joshua Baker; and two bonus sisters: Lavelle Tipton and Melinda McCool.
    Funeral services will be conducted Monday, February 7, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the Moberly Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, February 6th from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, January 31, 2022

    Dora Francis Roberts Winkle, 32 days from being 97 years old, went to be with her Savior on Monday, January 31, 2022. She was at her home which she shared with her husband Leighton for 72 years before he passed away in 2013.
    She was born on March 4, 1925 in Estill County, being the daughter of Fannie Mays Roberts and Minor Clinton Roberts. Dora retired from Carhartt Manufacturing as a supervisor after 43 years and then became co-owner of Rugged Wear with her daughter in Richmond, Kentucky for 20 years when she became primary caregiver for Leighton.
    Mrs. Winkle was a devout Christian and attended South Irvine Christian Church where she became a member in 1939 at age fourteen, serving her master for 83 years. Dora also taught Sunday School and Bible School for many years. She was an avid U. K. basketball fan and watched her Wildcats for the last time last week at the Rehabilitation Center at Irvine Health and Rehabilitation.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Leighton; one son, James Clinton; her parents, Clint and Fannie Roberts; five sisters, Ida Mae Freeman, Lois Nugent, Hazel Tomes, Ruby Smyth and twin sister Cora Wilson; and three brothers: Clayton (Juanita), Lloyd, and Donald Roberts.
    Mrs. Winkle is survived by one daughter, Deborah Dean Winkle; one son, Winfred Leighton Winkle (Diana Richardson); a special sister-in-law, Mary Helen Garrett; three grandsons, Winfred Leighton Winkle II, James Glenn Winkle (Michelle Brady), and C. J. Cain (Alex Huber); and two special great granddaughters; Abby Lynn Martin (Jordan), and Emma Kate Winkle.
    She is survived by two brothers Paul Lee “Red” Roberts (Charlotte Fowler) and Wayne Douglas Roberts (Susie Showers); two sisters-in-law, Betty Hall Roberts and Nancy Patrick Roberts; and several, nieces and nephews and many friends.
    Public visitation will be held Sunday, February 6, 2022, at 1:30-3:00 p.m. at the South Irvine Christian Church in South Irvine. Due to Covid the family ask that all our friend’s social distance and wear masks. Private funeral services for Dora Winkle will be held at 3:30 p.m. for family only at the church with Bro. Glyndon Mays and Bro. Mike Chism officiating. You may view the funeral service via a Livestream Webcast at the Combs, Parsons and Collins Funeral Home website by following the link. Private burial for the immediate family at The South Irvine Cemetery.
    Pallbearers will be Winfred L. Winkle II, James G. Winkle, C. J. Cain, Jordan Martin, Milton Garrett, Steve Roberts, Jeffrey Roberts, and Phillip Roberts.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Thursday evening, January 27, 2022

    James Leslie Rose, age 78, of Panola, Kentucky, the husband of Connie Wilson Rose, passed away Thursday evening, January 27, 2022.
    He was born on November 10, 1943, in Estill County, Kentucky, the son of the late Lloyd and Mary Lula Richardson Rose. Leslie was a veteran, serving his country in The United States Navy. He was a farmer and landowner and was a retired heavy equipment operator at the Blue Grass Army Depot.
    Leslie enjoyed being with people and sharing stories. He especially enjoyed visiting with all his friends at the Blue Grass Stockyards and Winklers’ Stockyard restaurant. In addition he was a member of the Madison County Beef Cattle association.
    Survivors in addition to his wife Connie, include two daughters: Starla Rose Yount (Lee) and Leslie Jean Rose Hubler; a stepson, Michael Carpenter (Brittany); two grandchildren: Kendall Yount and Lloyd Grantham Hubler; two sisters: Ruby Yoon and Freida LaRue; two brothers: Thomas Russell Rose (Joan) and Roy Douglas Rose; his mother-in-law, Barbara Wilson; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandchild, Alexandra Yount; his son-in-law, Raymond Charles Hubler III; three sisters: Betty Lou Rose, Edna Grace Rose and Jane Alice Gilmore; and two brothers: Freddy Lee Rose and Ralph E. Rose.
    Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 5, 2022, at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Richmond, with Bro. Dennis Pasley officiating. Burial will follow in the Red Hill Cemetery at Panola. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 4th at the funeral home.
    Serving as Pallbearers are Patrick Tudor, Charlie Clark, Lloyd G. Hubler, Lee Yount, Michael Carpenter, Rodney Rose and Greg Rose.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Monday, January 31, 2022

    Billy Ray Strange, age 64, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at his residence in Clay City, Kentucky.
    Born July 28, 1957 in Montgomery County, Kentucky he was the son of the late Irvin Strange and the late Myrtle Snowden Strange. He enjoyed music, singing and being with friends.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles Allen Strange, Roy Strange and David Marion Strange; and four sisters, Helen Townsend, Ethel Tipton, Bethel Dennis and Mary Puckett.
    Billy Ray is survived by three brothers, James Strange of Lexington, Eugene Strange of Irvine, and Jerry Strange of Clay City; two sisters, Minnie Pearl Jordan of Clay City, and Nancy Puckett of Irvine; and his friend and caregiver, Dwight Riffe.
    Services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home in Stanton, officiated by Robert Carroll. Visitation began at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, at the funeral home.
    Burial was in Kennon Cemetery with Jerry Strange, James A. Strange, Eugene Strange, Dwight Riffe, James J. Strange, Jason Jordan, James Holder and David A. Strange serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers were Lon Goodwin, Angie Goodwin, James Ethan Strange, Tony Jordan, Jeff Jordan and Nicholas Conner.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Saturday, January 29, 2022

    Darlene Walters Freeman, age 91, formerly of Estill County, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022.
    Born April 18, 1930 in Estill County, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Della Ellington Walters. She resided in Winchester, until recently moving to Georgetown, to be near family to help care for her.
    Besides her parents, she is preceded by her loving husband, Paul; and beloved son and only child, Joe.
    Mrs. Freeman is survived by her daughter-in-law, Cheri Lewis Freeman; two granddaughters, Paige Gilkerson (Greg) and Brittany McDaniel (Dave), all of Georgetown; five great grandchildren: Allie Stone (Tyler), Bailey Gilkerson, both of Georgetown; Hope Burus, Hunter Burus, both of Winchester; and Holly Burus, Frankfort; one great, great granddaughter, “Dani” Claire Stone, Georgetown; a sister, Boots Buford (Ray) of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; several nieces and nephews and their children; and a host of friends who loved her dearly.
    She was a member of Corinth Christian Church.
    Funeral services were conducted Sunday, February 6, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Dennis Pasley officiating. Burial was at the Rose-Freeman Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Greg Gilkerson, Dave McDaniel, Tyler Stone, Michael Charles, Otis Freeman, Darren Tuttle, Mark Horn, Donnie Barnes and Jason Freeman.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, January 29, 2022

    William “Bill” Royce Flanery, age 63, of Berea, Kentucky, passed away, Saturday, January 29, 2022, at UK Medical Center in Lexington, after a brief illness.
    Bill was born in Estill County to the late Robert and Edith Arvin Flanery. He was a meticulous carpenter, who took pride in his work. He was also a veteran of the United States Army Reserves. In his free time, he enjoyed playing golf and hanging out with his buddies at Berea Country Club.
    In addition to his parents, he also preceded in death by his Pop, James Lonnie Thomas; one sister, Paulette Neal King; and his best friend, Ernie Hunt.
    He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Duerson (Jeremiah); his partner or as he said, “his better half,” Becky Duerson; his mom, Phyllis Thomas; his siblings, James Flanery (Zayda), Christine Rose (Dean), Ailene Frymyer (Larry), and Jamie Day (Doug); two grandchildren, Sutton and Adler Duerson; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
    Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Lakes Funeral Home, 203 North Dogwood Drive, Berea, with Jerry Abrams officiating. Burial will follow in the Berea Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Services will be livestreamed at www.lakesfuneralhome.com Pallbearers will be Jantzen Day, Kordel Day, Clay Duerson, Gavin Duerson, Drew Duerson, Robbie Flanery, and James Flanery.

Lakes Berea Funeral Home

  Monday, January 31, 2022

    Sadie Lee Haggard, 76, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, after a short illness. She was the wife of the late Richard Haggard, Jr. She was born on February 3, 1945, to the late Ed and Ruby Sexton.
    Survivors include six children, Richard “Dale” and Debbie Haggard, Donna and Terry Stanfield, Jimmy and Janie Haggard, Vickie Lee, Mitchell and Connie Haggard, Victor and Sheldon Haggard; four sisters, Coro Lou, Barbara Ann, Dice Ellen, and Paulette; four brothers, Billy Ray, Van, Jack, and Henry Sexton; 12 grandchildren, Kyle, Roger Allen, Joshua, Stephene, Scott, Kendra, Leanne, Tabitha, Don, Richard, Jamie, and Anthony Haggard; 22 great grandchildren – one that she raised from a baby, Dustin Ferguson; and one great, great grandchild.
    Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Dr. Todd Rader. Burial will follow in the Winchester Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m.
    Pallbearers will be Kyle Haggard, Anthony Haggard, Dustin Ferguson, Richard Lee, Don Lee, and Roger Allen Barnes.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Saturday, January 29, 2022

    Dubois Gay “Tommy” Reeves, age 71, of Doe Creek Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the St. Joseph Hospital in Berea.
    He was born May 17, 1950 in Estill County and was the son of the late Henry Dubois and Norma Jean Arvin Reeves. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam Era. He was retired from the Bluegrass Army Depot and was a member of the VFW.
    Mr. Reeves had lived in Estill County all his life and is survived by his wife, Rose Fulcher Reeves; one daughter, Tonya Adams (Tim), Richmond; one son, Scott Reeves (Teressa), Irvine; one stepson, Harold Durham, Jr. (Ronda); one brother, Henry Glen Reeves of Richmond; and three grandchildren: Ethan Reeves, Jaycee Hail and Bailey Durham.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepdaughter, Vicki Tipton; his twin sister, Lois Fay “Susie” Barnes; and one grandchild, Amber Hail.
    Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, February 2, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Scott Rogers officiating. Burial was at the Scrivner Cemetery. Visitation was held Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to service time at 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Braedon Waddle, Buddy Maras, Mike Horn, Harold Durham, Jr., Tim Adams and Steven Walters.
    American Legion Post 079 provided military rites at the Cemetery.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, January 27, 2022

    Ima Jean Flynn, age 88, of Glenmeade Road in Louisville, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the Baptist Health in Louisville following a long illness.
    She was born October 14, 1933 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Jake and Fannie Roberts Tipton. She was a homemaker and a longtime member of the Buechel Park Baptist Church.
    Mrs. Flynn was preceded in death by her husband, Alva Glendon Flynn, and is survived by three daughters: Freeda Jean Flynn, Susan Gail Ross (Steve) both of Cincinnati; and Joy Flynn (Jim Bugay) of Lexington; a son, Roy Flynn (Patrice) of Finchville, Shelby County, Kentucky; five grandchildren: April Flynn, Paul Leightty, Christopher Ross, Meredith Ross and Zachary Flynn; and one great grandchild, Beckett Ross.
    She was preceded in death by her son, Bobby Glen Flynn; her sister, Christine Arvin; and her brother, Jake Tipton, Jr.
    Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, February 1, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Chaney officiating. Burial was at the Roberts Cemetery. Visitation was held Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to service time at 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Roy Flynn, Zachary Flynn, Melvin Alcorn and David Martin.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, January 25, 2022

    Grace A. “Gracie” Sandlin, age 98, of Hamilton, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.
    She was born on January 12, 1924 in Estill County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Beverly and Lillie Barker Alcorn. On August 5, 1950 in Newport, Kentucky, Gracie married her husband of 71 years, Floyd Sandlin. She was a member of Timberhill Baptist Church for 22 years, enjoyed quilting, and loved her nieces, nephews, and church family very much.
    Gracie is survived by her beloved husband, Floyd; numerous nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law, Daphne Alcorn.
    She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Matt Alcorn (Lula), Clark Alcorn (Desi), Mitchell Alcorn (Karen), Henry Alcorn (Gracie), Earl Alcorn, Sherman Alcorn (Blanche), Wilse Alcorn (Bettye), Sarah Chaney (Wilson), and Miranda Alcorn.
    A special thank you to Pastor Scott and Jodi Miller for their love, friendship, and guidance over the years, and to the special people who cared for Gracie in the last weeks of her life.
    A visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Timberhill Baptist Church, 144 Timber Hill Drive, Hamilton, OH 45013. A funeral service will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Monday at the church with Pastor Scott Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park.
    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gracie’s name to Timberhill Baptist Church.
    Webb Noonan Kidd Funeral Home of Hamilton, Ohio is in charge of arrangements.

Webb Noonan Kidd Funeral Home

  Thursday, January 27, 2022

    Judy Carol Begley Hobbs, age 68, of McKee, Kentucky, departed this life on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the Marcum Wallace Memorial Hospital in Irvine, Kentucky.
    Mrs. Hobbs was born on February 11, 1953, in Richmond, Kentucky to the late Jewell Powell Begley and Clyde Begley. Judy was a member of the Irvine 1st Church of the Nazarene.
    In addition to her father, Judy is survived by her loving husband, Danny Hobbs; a son, Nathaniel Hobbs (Nicole); one brother, Tony Begley (Terri); three grandchildren, Cameron McAlpin, Hudson Luke Hobbs, and Henley Grace Hobbs; two nieces, Angie Bowman (Jon) and Tonya Robertson (Gary); one great nephew, Ayden Collins; as well as many other relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Judy Carol Begley Hobbs will be conducted on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Lewis Home for Funerals chapel with Brother Clint Strickland officiating. Interment will follow in the West Irvine Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the time of services at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Thursday, January 27, 2022

    Don Ray Moses, age 58, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at his home.
    He was born on April 9, 1963, in Oxford, Ohio to the late Don Ray Moses Sr. and Janice Woosley Reynolds. He was a member of Panola Baptist Church and a retired brick mason. Even though he was born in Ohio, he had called Irvine home for over 40 years.
    In addition to his father, Mr. Moses was preceded in death by his stepfather, James L. Reynolds; his sister, Teresa Francisco; a brother-in-law, Ron Profitt; and a sister-in-law, Debbie Reynolds.
    Survivors include his mother, Janice Woosley Reynolds; his loving wife, Mildred VonEtta Buckland Moses; four daughters, Lori Buckland Woosley (Christopher), Mabel Barnes Carter (Ryan), Bobby Sue Barnes Harris (James), and Natisha Barnes Reynolds; one brother, Doug Reynolds; four sisters, Ruth Profit, Pam Stone (Jerry), Teresa Reynolds (Jimmy) and Cherish Reynolds; ten grandchildren; and his special little dog, Blackie, as well as many other relatives and friends to miss him and mourn his passing.
    Funeral services for Don Ray Moses will be conducted on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Marvin Neal officiating. Interment will follow in the Reynolds Family Cemetery in Irvine. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the time of service at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Joe and Jeff Woosley, Jerry Stone, Wayne Burton, Charles Profitt Jr., and Tim Osborne.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Thursday, January 27, 2022

    Mable Tipton, age 79, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 at her residence.
    She was born in Vicco, Perry County, Kentucky on April 22, 1942 to Green Russell and Edna Davis. She was a retired factory worker and a member of the Irvine Apostolic Church.
    Mrs. Tipton is survived by a son, James Tipton Jr. of Irvine; two daughters: Tammy Leftridge of Shelbyville, and Lynn McKinney (Johnney) of Irvine; four grandchildren, including a special grandson, Dustin Gibson; and nine great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, Green and Edna Davis; her husband, James Tipton; and four brothers: Howard Davis, Roosevelt Davis, Floyd Davis and Parice Davis.
    Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Sunday, January 30, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Ivan Smith officiating. Friends may visit Sunday from 10:00 a.m. till time of the service. Burial will follow in the McKinney Cemetery in Irvine.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Thursday, January 27, 2022

    William “Pidge” Tipton, age 82, of Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the Marcum and Wallace Hospital in Irvine.
    He was born in Irvine, January 3, 1940 to Holbert and Betsy Chaney Tipton. He was a member of the Irvine First Church of God and retired from the Irvine Municipal Utilities where he worked for 34 years.
    Mr. Tipton is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joyce Tipton of Ravenna; two sons: Paul Tipton (Tammy) of Ravenna, and Keith Tipton (Robin) of Irvine; six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and a brother, Glenwood Tipton (Bertha) of Irvine.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Holbert and Betsy Tipton; five brothers: Berlin Tipton, Raymond Tipton, Bea Tipton, James Tipton, and Eugene Tipton; and three sisters: Fern Tipton, Christine Deurbin and Estine Estes.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 31, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Larry Frymer officiating. Friends may visit Monday from 11:00 a.m. till time of the service. Burial will follow in the West Irvine Cemetery.
    Pallbearers are Mike Muncie, Tony Muncie, Mike Tipton, Darly Muncy, Cody Muncy and Justin Babb.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Thursday, January 27, 2022

    Bradley Forest Tipton, age 78, of Elm Street in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital, following a short illness.
    He was born March 29, 1943, in Estill County and was the son of the late Pearl and Clara Biddie Barnes Tipton. He was a United States Army veteran and served during the Vietnam Conflict. He was member of the Stafford and Irvine Masonic Lodges. He was a former employee of the Bluegrass Army Depot and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Tipton is survived by his wife, Sheila Christy Tipton of Ravenna; one daughter, Crissy Bingham (Justin) of Irvine; one son, James Bradley Tipton of Estill County; one brother, Paul Tipton of Madison County; two sisters-in-law: Sheryl Tipton and Christine Tipton; a brother-in-law, Johnnie Ballard; three grandchildren: Chase Anthony Tipton, Vance Bingham, and Paxton Bingham; and one great grandchild, Ryker Chase Tipton.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six sisters, Dorothy Ballard, Donna Pack, Mikey McKie, Louise McIntosh, Peanut Watson and Golden Johnson; and three brothers, Manuel Tipton, Melvin Tipton and Neal Tipton.
    Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January 30, 2022, 1:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Larry Frymyer officiating. Burial will be at the Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 29th from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers are Chase Tipton, Stevie Tipton, Jeff Tipton, Justin Bingham, Buck Walters, Eddie Walters, Dwayne Tipton, and William White.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, January 23, 2022

    William Forest Estes, husband of Shirley Arvin Estes of Waco, Kentucky and the son of the late Dorothy Estes Young was born in Estill County, Kentucky on April 1, 1937 and departed this life in Irvine, Kentucky on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at the age of 84 years, 9 months, and 23 days. He was a member of the Pine Crest First Church of God, a skilled carpenter, as well as a member of the Proctor #213 Masonic Lodge and a 32nd Degree Shriner in Lexington, Kentucky.
    In addition to his wife, Shirley, Mr. Estes is survived by his two children, Sharon Kaye Estes of Waco, Kentucky; and Dickie Estes (Sheila) of Beattyville; two granddaughters, Amanda Sommer (Andrew) of Berea, and Erica Estes of Beattyville; three great grandchildren, Noah William, Conner Matthew, and Alex Sommer, all of Berea; two sisters; five brothers; and a host of other relatives and friends.
    In addition to his parents, Mr. Estes was preceded in death by two brothers.
    A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
    Newnam Funeral Home of Beattyville is in charge of arrangements.

Newnam Funeral Home

  Monday, January 17, 2022

    Mary Pearson, age 76 of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at the Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation Center.
    She was born in Irvine October 1, 1945. She was an artist and of the Baptist Faith.
    Mrs. Pearson is survived by her husband of 58 years, Willard Pearson of Richmond; three sons: Tony Pearson, Will Pearson, both of Richmond; and Dr. Joseph Pearson (Erica) of Cannon, Kentucky; five grandchildren: Kieran Pearson, Isaac Pearson, Cora Pearson, Adeleine Pearson, and Angela Gray, a great grandchild, Kaisley Jones; a brother, Charles Richardson; and a sister, Catherine Richardson.
    She was preceded by three brothers: Nelson Richardson, Glenn Richardson and James White.
    Visitation for Mary was held Friday, January 21, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine, followed by a 1:30 p.m. graveside service at the Richmond Cemetery.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Friday, January 21, 2022

    Joshua Warren Ledford, 41, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022.
    He was born January 8, 1981 in Lexington, Kentucky, to Billy Ledford and Judy Corbitt Tackett.
    Survivors include his mother, Judy Tackett; his father, Billy Ledford; a son, Josh Ledford Jr.; a daughter, Jocelyn Ledford; a brother, Joe Ledford; asister, Misty Muncy; three step-sisters, Crystal Muncy, Amanda Childers, and April Hull; a grandson, Lincoln Cox; a special niece, Shayla Ledford; and a host of nieces and nephews.
    Arrangements by Davis and Davis Funeral Home of Stanton.

Davis and Davis Funeral Home

  Friday, January 21, 2022

    Jeffrey Lee McKinney, age 36, of Big Springs School Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at his home following a sudden illness.
    He was born February 9, 1985 in Madison County and was the son of Della Neal McKinney and the late Delay McKinney. He was a former employee of Meade’s Do-It Center and formerly attended the Easter Valley Baptist Church.
    Mr. McKinney is survived by his mother, Della Neal McKinney of Irvine; one brother, Grover McKinney of Irvine; one half-brother, Chris McKinney of Irvine; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
    Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 27, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Alfred Webb officiating. Burial will be at the Osborne Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were : James Mullins, Colby Baber, Willoughby McKinney, Dwayne Winnett, Harold Moore and Clay Case.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, January 24, 2022

    Ronald Clay Mansfield, age 80, of Harris Ferry Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at the Madison Health & Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, following a short illness.
    He was born September 9, 1941 in Estill County and was the son of the late Millard and Myrtle Short Mansfield. He had lived in Estill County most of his life and is survived by one brother, Melvin Mansfield of Madison County; a special niece, Vickie Wood; a special great niece, Jessica Carter; and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by four sisters, May Richardson, Pearl Freeman, Mildred Wood, and Alsie Merritt; and four brothers, Clyde, Earl, Clarence and Gene Mansfield.
    Graveside services will be conducted Friday, January 28, 2022, 12:00 Noon, at the Johnny Richardson Cemetery with Bro. Ronald Lutes officiating.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home