Thursday, February 24, 2022

    Benjamin H. "Ben" Strickland, age 56, of Waco, Kentucky, departed this life suddenly on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Baptist Health of Richmond.
    He was born on February 27, 1965, in Tampa, Florida to the late Barney Strickland and Esta Simpson Collins. He was of the Methodist faith and loved his Lord and Savior.
    In addition to his father, Ben was preceded in death by his two stepfathers, Gregory Turvey and Tom Collins; along with his grandparents, Bill and Mary Simpson.
    Mr. Strickland is survived by his loving wife, Frances Strickland of Waco, Kentucky; his mother, Esta Collins of Bushnell, Florida; five children, Shawn Strickland (Niki) of Georgetown, Dillon Strickland of Richmond, Amanda Waters (Tyler) of Lexington, Josh Dalton of Waco, and Jesse Dalton of Irvine; one sister, Esta M. Smith (Norman) of Kissimmee, Florida; and three grandchildren, Jessiah, Brooklyn, and Jesse Dalton III; along with numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends to miss him and mourn his passing.
    Funeral services for Benjamin H. "Ben" Strickland will be conducted on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals with Brother Scott Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in the Strickland Family Cemetery in Waco. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Josh, Jessiah, and Jesse Dalton, Dillon and Shawn Strickland, and Jeff Henry.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Brooklyn Dalton, Amanda Strickland, Curtis Jarrell, Jesse Dalton Sr., Brad Brinegar, Deno Alexander, Terry Bray, Noah Lutes, Christian Abney, Holden Lutes, Jesse Lutes, Rylee Lutes, Mike Estes, Dennis Carroll, Ola Estes Jr., John Estes, John Bellfield, Terry Napier, Shirley Brinegar, Marty Simpson, Jay Cobb, Robert Fletcher, Vance (LB) and the boys, and Ashley Powell.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Friday, February 25, 2022

    Wanda Mae Knox, age 85, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at her residence in Stanton, Kentucky.
    Born October 19, 1936, in Powell County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Florence Hatton and a former cook at Powell County Head Start. She was a faithful member of Knowlton Church of God for 28 years who enjoyed sewing, making quilts and spending time with her special friends, Alma Caldwell, Betty Sparks, Ada Donithan, Clota Rogers and Millie Rogers.
    Wanda is survived by two sons, Dallas Knox (Carla) of Ravenna and Gary Knox (Maggie) of Mt. Sterling; two daughters, Reva Wasson (Kenneth) of Ravenna and Kim Banks (Melvin Jr.) of Stanton; seven grandchildren, Renee Hurst (Allen Farmer), Amanda Ross (Billy), Rebecca Wasson, Dustin Fraley, William Arvin (Micki), Clarissa Arvin and Matthew Arvin; along with great grandchildren, Kendall Arvin, Sophia Arvin, Trey Arvin, Kenneth Arvin, Kobe White, Ava White, Henlee Arvin, Haleigh Noble, Harlan Noble, Jax Hurst and Raiden Powell.
    Funeral services officiated by Bro. Terry Barnes and Bro. Kenneth Wasson will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home in Stanton, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Monday, February 28th at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hatton Creek Cemetery with Will Arvin, Amanda Ross, Renee Hurst, Rebecca Wasson, Kobe White, Henry Chandler, Willie Brewer and Allen Brewer serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers are Barbara and Red Johnson, Clarissa Arvin, Billy Ross, Kay Egnor, Easter Derickson and all members of Knowlton Church of God.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Friday, February 25, 2022

    Irene Neal, age 81, of Meridian Way in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital in Irvine, following a short illness.
    She was born May 1, 1940 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Lennie and Bertha McIntosh Adams. She was a retired seamstress for Carhartt, Inc. and attended the Gum Springs Church of God. She had lived in Estill County most her life.
    Mrs. Neal was preceded in death by her husband, James G. Neal.
    She is survived by one sister, Jeanette Vincent of Madison County; three brothers: James Adams, Lennie Adams Jr., both of Estill County; and Reece Adams of Ohio; and several loving nieces and nephews.
    In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Mattie Lou Sparks, Anna Mae Murray and Estine Finney; and two brothers, Harold Adams and William Adams.
    Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Neal Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers will be Tommy Vincent, William Hardy, Justin Wiseman, James Bell, Boyd Henry, Dustin Sparks, Jeremy Wiseman and Shawn Baber.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Powell, Mark Murray and Tim Wiseman.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, February 25, 2022

    Melba A. Wade McQueen, age 77, of Jodi Lane in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
    She was born November 1, 1944, in Kosciusko, Mississippi and was the daughter of the late Lester Curtis and Minnie Irvin Wade. She was a retired Accountant Clerk for the Estill County Health Department and had lived in Estill County since 1978.
    Mrs. McQueen was preceded in death by her husband, Tracy W. McQueen Sr., and is survived by three daughters: Dawn E. McQueen Mortimer (Simon) of Laurel County; Kelley A. Harlow, and Susan A. McQueen, both of Estill County; one son, Patrick E. McQueen of Boyle County; one stepson, Tracy W. McQueen Jr. of North Carolina; eight grandchildren: William D. Harlow, Benjamin J. McQueen, Shelby D. Neal (Derrick), Jonathan L. McQueen, Connor D. Harlow, Stephen D. McQueen, Caidan P.T. McQueen and James D. Harlow; one great grandchild, the light of her later years, Lara Marie Neal; and her beloved dog, Saint Cyrilla.
    In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one half-sister, Patricia Mangrum; one brother, M.C. Wade; two half-brothers, Charles Tisbury and W.M. Tisbury; and one foster sister-in-law, Katherine Canter.
    A memorial service is scheduled for a later date. The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, February 24, 2022

    Dennie Lee Young, age 75, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away at his residence Thursday, February 24, 2022.
    He was born in Richmond, Kentucky, February 8, 1947 to Walter and Lena Williams Young.
    Mr. Young is survived by his wife, Linda Young of Irvine; a son, Terry Wayne Young of Irvine; five grandchildren; a brother, Earl Young (Beverly) of Irvine; a sister-in-law, Wilma Young; and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lena Williams Young; and two brothers, Ernest and Raymond Young.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Wayne Knopp officiating. Friends may visit Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 5 till 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Young and Dunn Cemetery on Barnes Mountain.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Wednesday, February 23, 2022

    Bettina Sue Horn Wiseman, age 81, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Irvine.
    Born in Ravenna, Kentucky, on November 30, 1939, to the late Chester A. Alan Arthur Horn and Lilia Mae Gross Horn, Sue was a proud graduate of Irvine High School and focused on learning all the skills of business. She enjoyed singing in the choir. In the nineteen sixties and seventies, Sue worked for the Kroger Company and WIRV Radio Station. Then she found her dream job by opening a florist with her son Darryl. She was very successful for 35 years. Sue really enjoyed the friends she made and making people happy with her beautiful flower arrangements. She always had a passion for the Christmas Holidays, celebrating Jesus, cooking large dinners for her relatives and decorating all throughout the house.
    In addition to her parents, Bettina was preceded in death by two brothers, Eugene Horn and Duwayne Horn; three sisters, Colonsa Horn, Eudale Horn Kuntz Martin, and Reva Jean Horn Puckett; a special niece, Kimberly Rae Kuntz; and a special nephew Mickey Lynn West.
    Sue is survived by her husband of 62 years, Melvin Wiseman; two sons, Darryl Alan Wiseman (Richard), Atlanta, Georgia; Mark David Wiseman (Sherry), Irvine; three grandchildren, Ashley Rene Wiseman, Richmond; Alexander David Wiseman and Ethan Chaise Wiseman, both of Berea; her very special great grandson, Jansyn Alexander Wiseman, Richmond; one sister, her very best friend, Barbara Ann Horn West, Irvine; and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
    A celebration of life service will be conducted on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the White Oak Church of God in Irvine, Kentucky at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Glendon Woosley officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 1:00 p.m. until the service time of 2:00 p.m. at the church.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Tuesday, February 22, 2022

    Lonnie Allen Gray, age 70, of Furnace Junction Road in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at his home following a short illness.
    He was born December 26, 1951 in Estill County and was the son of the late Marion and Murel McIntosh Gray. He was retired from the oil fields and was a member of the American Legion.
    Mr. Gray had lived in Estill County most of his life and is survived by one daughter, Stacy Gray of Ohio; two sisters: Darlene Hughes and Sandy Tipton (Donnie), both of Estill County; two brothers: Linville Gray (Vickie) of Ohio; and David Gray (Tammy) of Estill County; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and his companion, Ella Hall.
    He was preceded in death by two daughters, Tina Gray and Jennifer Gray; two sisters, Patricia McKinney and Elaine Levi; and three brothers, Marion “Moondog” Gray, Donnie Simp Gray and Robbie Gray.
    Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 25, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kenny Wasson officiating. Burial will be at the Marcum Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 11:00 a.m. to service time at 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers will be Ronnie McKinney, Linville Gray, David Gray, Matthew Gray, Donnie Tipton and Jesse Levi.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Rogers, Goble Rogers, Eldon Rogers, David Congleton, Jackie Young, Weston Rose and Cody Abney.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, February 22, 2022

    Patricia Elaine Thomas, age 78, of Blackburn Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
    She was born June 24, 1943 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Floyd and Dorothy Puckett Ballard. She was a retired CMS employee and was a member of the Calvary Tabernacle Church in Corbin. She was a former member of the Eastern Star.
    Mrs. Thomas had lived in Estill County all her life and is survived by her husband, Tracy Harvey Thomas; six daughters: Vonda Floyd (Tim), Maleia Thomas, Tamara Thomas, all of Estill County; Cierra Lawnizak (Justin) of Madison County; Emily Elizabeth Thomas of Tennessee; and Amelia Charlien Thomas of Estill County; five sons: Michael Thomas of Estill County; Craig Thomas (Melanie) of Laurel County; Elmer Thomas (Marla) of Madison County; Phillip Thomas (Tonya) of Estill County; and Joseph Thomas of Laurel County; one brother, Alvin Ballard of Illinois; 21 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; a special nephew, Johnny Seals; and two special nieces, Jessica Seals and Rachael Hull.
    Funeral services were conducted Monday, February 28, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Craig Thomas and Bro. Elmer Thomas officiating. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Zachary Thomas, Travis Thomas, Tim Floyd, Daniel Floyd, Jacob Thomas and Justin Lawnizak.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, February 16, 2022

    Nancy Mae Baker Redmon, age 77, of Frankfort, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
    Nancy was born on November 28, 1944, to the late John Baker and Anna Lee Story Baker. She was a loving mother and homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and nieces and nephews. In her spare time, she loved playing board games, making candy and baking. She was proud to be a minister’s wife and loved her church family dearly.
    She is survived by her son, Jerry Thomas Redmon, Jr. of Nicholasville; a daughter, Ann Smith (Robert) of Frankfort; siblings, Ricky Baker (Judy), Mason Baker (Shirley), James Baker, Brenda Rose (Dennis), and Evelyn Riddell; a sister-in-law, Sheila Bickers; grandchildren, Nicole Smith, Amanda Giles, Emily Redmon, and James Redmon, Jr.; great grandchildren, Jacob Smith, Russell Smith, Jessica Giles, Robbie Smith, Isabella Redmon, Abigale Gaines, Aidrian Gill, Damien Collins, Zoey Collins, and Delilah Redmon; and a niece and nephew, Kim Riddell and David Hager.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Jerry Thomas Redmon, Sr; sons, James Woodrow Redmon and Johnny Rhodus; and a granddaughter, Stacey Smith.
    Visitation was held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home in Frankfort from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Services were held on Thursday, February 24th at 9:00 a.m. with Rev. Danny Wilson officiating. Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Versailles.
    Serving as pallbearers were family and friends.

Harrod Brothers Funeral Home

  Sunday, February 13, 2022

    Dennis Ray Gilbert Sr., age 73, husband of the late Denise Kramer Gilbert, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 in Lexington, Kentucky.
    He was born September 6, 1948 in Irvine, Kentucky, to the late Richard and Minnie Gray Gilbert.
    Dennis is survived by two children, Melissa Lambert (Billy) and Dennis Gilbert Jr. (Jaime); grandchildren, Nathan Combs, Paige Gilbert, Hunter Gilbert and Haley Gilbert; siblings, Della M. Young, Mildred Tolson (Bobby), Vendell Gilbert (Sue), Freddie Gilbert (Darlene) and Marcy Grace (Jimmy).
    Other than his wife and parents, Dennis is preceded in death by a brother, Elbert Gilbert.
    A 3:30 p.m. service took place Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Main Street, Lexington. Visitation was from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Burial was private.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home

  Monday, February 14, 2022

    Donald Gene Phillips, age 86, of Clark Drive in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at the Baptist Health in Richmond following a long illness.
    He was born May 21, 1935 in Mercer County and was the son of the late Bessie May Lewis. He was retired from the VA Hospital and had served in the United States Army.
    Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife, Janice Johnson Phillips; and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his mother, his stepfather, Hubert Lewis; his sister, Brenda Schneider (Dr. Barry); and his brother, Greg Lewis.
    Memorial services are not scheduled at this time.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, February 15, 2022

    Donna Gayle Speer Nation of Simpsonville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the age of 74.
    She was a homemaker that cared for her family very lovingly through the years. She will be missed by everyone that knew and loved her.
    Donna is survived by her daughter, Theresa Payton (Joe); grandchildren, Jessie and Alexandria; and sisters, Phyllis McMahan, Linda Manley, Judith Craig (D.L.), Norma Cheatham, Nancy Cheatham (Robert), and Virginia “Alice” Rawlins.
    She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 56 years, Jessie Ray Nation.
    Visitation was held on Monday, February 21, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral service by Pastor Josh Greene at 1:00 p.m., all at Louisville Memorial Gardens East Funeral Home, 11601 Ballardsville Road, Louisville. Burial immediately followed at Louisville Memorial Gardens East.

Louisville Memorial Gardens East Funeral Home

  Monday, February 7, 2022

    Christal Lynn Johnson, age 38, died unexpectedly, Monday, February 7, 2022, in Louisville, Kentucky.
    She was born in Irvine, Kentucky, June 11, 1983 to the late Floyd M. Johnson and the late Irene Reece Johnson. She lived most of her life in Lee County, Kentucky.
    Christal is survived by her five children: Ronnie, Isaiah, Lainah, Ava, and Wesley; and three brothers: Avery Johnson, Scott Reece, and Shane Johnson, all of Lee County, Kentucky.
    She is preceded in death by one brother, Kendall Johnson.
    Christal was a free-spirit, living life as a butterfly, lighting from place to place. Fly high, sweet girl.
    Private services.

  Sunday, February 20, 2022

    Anthony L. "Tony" Walters, age 61, departed this life on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky.
    Tony was born on August 29, 1960, in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Fred and Lois Estes Walters.
    Survivors include three sisters, Phyllis Bullock, Michelle McCarty, and Sharon Brandenburg (Greg); seven nieces, Amber Osborne, Alicia Osborne, Kristen Walters, Jaylyn Call, Katara Mason, Hailee Osborne, and Autumn Osborne; and five nephews, Alexander Osborne, Tucker Bullock, Caleb Walters, Zachary Call, and Landon Osborne.
    Funeral services for Anthony L. "Tony" Walters will be conducted on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the Lewis Home for Funerals chapel with Brother Sherl Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in the Walters Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, until the time of services at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Gary Woosley, Steve Walters, Vernon Brooks, Derek Brooks, Kenny Joe Woosley, and Tucker Bullock.
    The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to his memorial fund.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Monday, February 14, 2022

    Georgia E. Walton Barker, age 90, born August 18, 1931, departed this life for her Heavenly home Monday, February 14, 2022. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    She was a member of the South Irvine Pentecostal Church of God. She loved God and spending time with her family. She was an avid quilter.
    Mrs. Barker was the daughter of the late Luther and Viola Robertson Walton and was the wife of the late Silas H. Barker.
    She is survived by 13 children: Elizabeth A. Freeman of Beattyville; Cathy Shepherd (James Richardson) of Mt. Vernon; Frances V. Walsh of Rockledge, Florida; Judy M. McKinney (Glen), Sarah R. Brinegar (Kenny), both of Irvine; Mary Sue Brinegar (Shirley), Martha L. Brinegar (Ralph), Virginia L. Embree (Roger), all of Richmond; Carolyn F. Bishop (Mark), Silas David Barker, Michael P. Barker (Milandia), Owen J. Barker (Rebecca), and R. Joy Brown (Fred), all of Irvine; one brother, Earl Walton (Frances) of Richmond; one sister, Mary J. Overbay of Richmond; a son-in-law, Doug Kirby; a special granddaughter, Judy Francis Bryant; special grandsons: Mark Anthony Tubbs and Chad Tubbs; 32 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, 16 great, great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by two brothers, James W. Walton and Charles F. Walton; three stepdaughters, Norma L. Walton (Jim), Provie M. Kirby, and Mary L. Shrader (Rodney); and four sons-in-law, Billy Freeman, Jr., Gerald R. Walsh, Martin Bryant and Ralph Brinegar.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, February 18, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ethan McKinney and Bro. Greg King officiating. Burial was at the Walton Cemetery. Visitation was held Friday from 11:00 a.m. to service time at 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Jason Brinegar, Anthony Tubbs, Hayden Brown, Chad Tubbs, Kyle Embree, John Brinegar, Michael Owen Barker and Hunter Parks.
    Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Walton, Phillip Walton, Eddie Walton, Ricky Kirby, Tim Kirby, Hunter Parks, Michael Belin, Rodney Shrader, Jacob King, Justin McKinney and Gabriel King.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, February 14, 2022

    Theodore Ray Witt, age 100, of Louisville, formerly of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, February 14, 2022, at the Forest Springs Health Care Facility in Louisville.
    Ray was born on August 18, 1921, in Irvine, to the late Arthur and Stella Witt. He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II and served in the Atlantic, North Atlantic, Ireland, Gibraltar, Wales, as well as in the invasion of Sicily. In addition, Ray served in the Central Pacific during the invasion of Iwo Jima and participated in the occupation of Japan. He received the following medals and battle stars for his service: American Theatre Campaign, European-African Middle Eastern Theatre Campaign (1 battle star), Asiatic Pacific Theatre Campaign (3 battle stars), Occupation of Japan, Campaign and Service Victory Medal World War II, and Good Conduct Medal. After his military service he returned to Irvine, married and raised his family. Ray retired after 30 years of service from the Lexington Blue-Grass Army Depot, where he worked as an electronic technician branch supervisor in the Statistical Evaluation Branch, Directorate for Quality. He was a member of River Drive Christian Church, where he served in various capacities, such as Elder, Sunday school teacher, and song leader.
    He was previously a member of the First Baptist Church in Irvine, where he served as a deacon, Sunday school superintendent, teacher, and song leader. His passion was music, and he loved singing and playing the harmonica. He was a member of Builders for Christ, a men’s Christian fellowship organization, which he faithfully attended and served as song leader for many years.
    Along with his parents Ray was also preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Eunice; a son, Danny R. Witt; a granddaughter, Heather Witt; parents, sisters, Alma and Opal Witt; and brothers, Chester, Kenneth, Estill, Frank and Eugene Witt.
    He is survived by his daughter, Janie Stone (Ryan); a granddaughter, DeAnna Neal (Brian); two great grandchildren, Shelby and Jacob Neal; two sisters-in-law, Pauline Witt (Estill) and Julia Witt (Frank); and several nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services for Theodore Ray Witt were conducted on Friday, February 18, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at River Drive Christian Church with Brother Paul Groves officiating. Interment followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Family received friends from 12:00 Noon until the time of services at 2:00 p.m. at the Church.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Friday, February 11, 2022

    Russell Ely Smith Jr., age 32, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the University Of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
    He was born January 16, 1990, in Mt. Sterling to Russell Smith Sr. and Morena Durham Smith.
    Mr. Smith is survived by his grandparents, Charles and Devonda Durham; a son, Billy Estes; two brothers: Trenton Durham and Travon Durham; a sister, Desiree Sharp (Andrew); and his Honey Dog.
    He was preceded in death by his parents Russell Sr. and Morena Smith; and a brother, Blake Smith.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, February 20, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Family will visit Saturday from 5 till 8 p.m., and friends may visit from 6 till 8 p.m.. Burial will be in the Spencer Ridge Cemetery in Lee County.
    Pallbearers are Travon Durham, Trenton Durham, Jeffery Riddle, Joe Riddle, Phillip Stevens, Lonnie Brandenburg, Billy Estes and Ethan Adams.
    Honorary pallbearers are Desiree Smith, Andrew Sharpe and Wyatt Francisco.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Saturday, February 12, 2022

    Hubert Chaney, age 86, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022.
    He was born in Irvine on December 6, 1935 to Steve and Eliza Walters Chaney. He was self-employed till he retired.
    Mr. Chaney is survived by one son, Jesse Chaney; one daughter, Shyra Smith; one daughter-in-law, Tasha Chaney; one sister, Gay Goforth; and three grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his parents Steve and Eliza Walters Chaney, two sons, Criss Chaney and Steve Chollect; three brothers, Ralph Chaney, Chris Chaney, and Chester Chaney; and five sisters, Hoytt Handy, Mary Ruth Howell, Faye Plunkett, Virginia Arthur, and Bessie Bols.
    Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at the Grayson Funeral Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Kenny Wasson officiating. Friends visited Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. till time of service at 1:00 p.m. Burial followed in the McIntosh Cemetery.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Thursday, February 17, 2022

    Breck Lewis Powell, age 84, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Marcum & Wallace Hospital, Irvine, Kentucky.
    He was born April 29, 1937 in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Lawrence and Dorothy Crowe Powell.
    Survivors include one son, Gary Powell (Robin); a daughter, Sherrie Powell (Mike); a brother, Tommy Powell; three sisters, Mae Tibbs, Brenda Smith, and Carolyn Powell; and three grandchildren, Courtney Worley (Jonathan), Laura Haydon (Brandon), and Jordan Powell.
    Services Monday will be held February 21, 2022, 2:00 p.m., at Irvine First Church of God by Rev. Eric Patrick. Visitation Monday after 10:00 a.m. Burial in Dunaway Cemetery with John Cox, James Ruffin, Rusty Neal, Darrell Sargent, Mike Abney, and Justin Abney serving as pallbearers.
    Davis and Davis Funeral Home of Stanton was in charge of arrangements.

Davis and Davis Funeral Home

  Monday, February 7, 2022

    Constance “Connie” Bush Duvall passed away at the age of 95, on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Cova Estill Duvall.
    She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca June Abney (Terry Gale), one step-granddaughter, Aleathea LaTerah Abney-Wells (Michael Wells); a god-granddaughter, Madisyn Bailie Rae Green; her son, David Estill Duvall (Ladonna Sue); a grandson, Timothy Estill Duvall (Adrienne Cates); two great granddaughters, Josephine and Neallie Duvall; a granddaughter, Samantha Sue Cox (Jacob Cody); and great granddaughters, Adeline Sue and Evelyn Lou Cox.
    Services were at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 18, 2022, at the Leon Pace Memorial Chapel at Scobee Funeral Home by Pastors Ernest Harris, Jim Rediford, and Gary Willoughby. Burial followed in the Winchester Cemetery.
    Visitation was Thursday, February 17, 2022, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Leon Pace Memorial Chapel.
    Pallbearers were Tim Duvall, Cody Cox, Terry Abney, Tom Akers, Harold Wayne Ritchie, and Mack “Buddy” Kid.

Scobee Funeral Home