Monday, March 28, 2022

    Helen Louise Woolery, age 91, of Mockingbird Lane in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital, following a short illness.
    She was born June 25, 1930, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Daw Miller, Sr. and Mary Kate Edmonson Miller. She was a homemaker and a member of the Rice Station Christian Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Woolery is survived by three daughters: Inet Riddell (Estill), Coreen Woolery, and Wanda Woolery, all of Estill County; one son, Wayne Woolery (JoAnn) of Estill County; a daughter-in-law, Mary Crouch (Alfred) of Estill County; three sisters: Mary Logston, Judy Lynch, and Loretta Crowe, all of Estill County; four grandchildren: Amy Townsend (John), April Ann Bebout (Bill), Janet Riddell, and Jessica Cockrell (Jack); five great grandchildren: Logan Aaron Townsend, Emily Baker, Victoria Grace Townsend, Shawn Norton, and Tabitha Goins; and one great, great grandchild, Leyna Faye Norton.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Jerry Lee Woolery; seven sisters, Cleo Bishop, Joyce Riddell, Viola Bishop, Ruth Norton, Bonnie Riddell, Dolly Crowe, Curlean Riddell; one brother, Daw Miller, Jr.; and an infant brother, Herchel B. Miller.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joe Hall officiating. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 29th from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

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  Friday, March 25, 2022

    Dottie Swords, age 69, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022, at her residence.
    She was born April 2, 1952, in Kenton County to David and Norma Monk. She was a homemaker and a member of the Irvine Apostolic Church.
    Mrs. Swords is survived by her husband, Herman Swords; a son, Herman Swords II; a daughter, Crystle Smith (David); three grandchildren; two sisters, Carol Wright (Jerry) and Linda Glass.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Tiffany Swords; and a brother, Michael Monk.
    Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 28, 2022, at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine, with Bro. Ivan Smith officiating. Friends visited Monday from 11:00 a.m. until time of the service. Burial followed in the Swords Cemetery in Irvine.

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  Friday, March 18, 2022

    Jimmy Ray Snowden, age 60, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Friday, March 18, 2022, at the Norton Hospital in Louisville.
    Born on April 12, 1961, in Hamilton, Ohio, Jimmy was the son of the late Ray Douglas and Margaret Woolery Snowden. He was a member of the White Oak Church of God
    Survivors include his loving wife Royetta "Etta" Ratliff Snowden; two sons, Steven Ray Bertotto (Mary) of Richmond, and Jimmy Lee Bertotto of Pikeville; two grandchildren, Kaleb and Kadence Bertotto; one sister, Cynthia Ann Snowden of Beattyville; two aunts, Louise Wiseman (Raymond) of Irvine, and Ernestein McQuinn (Finley) of Richmond; along with two cousins, Anthony Snowden of Georgia and Angela Snowden of Richmond.
    Funeral services for Jimmy Ray Snowden will be conducted on Saturday, March 26,2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals with Reverend Jerry Rose officiating. Interment will follow in the White Oak Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m., Saturday, until the time of services at 2:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers will be Joey Ashcraft, Ricky Ashcraft Jr., Gregory Dean Ratliff, Lester Ratliff, Jimmy Issacs, and Tim Charleton.

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  Tuesday, March 22, 2022

    Patsy Lewis Samples, 91, wife of Charles W. Samples, died Friday, March 18, 2022 at her home in Lexington, Kentucky.
    She was born in Irvine, on March 17, 1931, the daughter of Thomas E. and Cornelia Wilson Lewis. She was a graduate of Irvine High School and Transylvania University. Patsy was a member of Providence Christian Church in Nicholasville and a former member of Irvine First Christian Church where she served as choir director and organist for many years. Patsy enjoyed the time she spent teaching music at the Estill County High School. She was a former partner in the Lewis Funeral Home, where she was also the organist. Most recently Patsy lived in Lexington to be close to her family where she enjoyed the activities of her grandchildren.
    Survivors in addition to her husband are her daughter, Cindy and husband Dr. Michael McKinney of Lexington; a granddaughter Elise and husband Dr. Parker Craig of Lexington; a grandson, Michael Lewis McKinney of Lexington, nephews, Tom Huckleberry (Rosemary) of Danville and Ed Huckelberry of Louisville. She is also survived by one sister-in-law whom she loved dearly, Brenda Hardy (Butch) of Irvine.
    Private funeral services will be held with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Irvine.
    Pallbearers are Tom Huckleberry, Ed Huckleberry, Mark Birchfield, Michael Hardy, Junior Estes, and William Park Hardy.
    In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Providence Christian Church, 101 Providence Way, Nicholasville, KY 40356.

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  Tuesday, March 22, 2022

    Ronald Lee Neal, age 59, of Collins Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born September 19, 1962, in Hamilton, Ohio and was the son of the late Jesse Neal, Jr. and Betty Tipton Neal. He was a carpet layer and had lived in Estill County for the past 25 years.
    Mr. Neal is survived by three sisters: Peggy Frazier, Carolyn Farley, both of Estill County; and Edna Kay Shuler of Lee County.
    Memorial services are not scheduled.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Saturday, March 19, 2022

    Charles Clinton Taylor, age 60, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022.
    He was born in Irvine, Kentucky, January 10, 1962 to Chester and Betty J. Isaacs Taylor. He was a mason by trade.
    Mr. Taylor is survived by his mother, Betty J. Isaacs Taylor of Irvine; four daughters: Helen Taylor, Judy Boyken, Charlie Michelle Taylor, and Angie Taylor; nine grandchildren; two brothers, Eugene Taylor and Billy Taylor; and a sister, Mary Mays.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Chester Taylor; and a brother, Jerry Taylor.
    Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Robert Mays Jr. officiating. Friends visited Tuesday from 12:00 Noon till time of the service. Burial followed in the Taylor Cemetery in Irvine.

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  Wednesday, March 16, 2022

    Tom Clark, Jr., age 40 of Irvine, Kentucky, passed from this life in Irvine on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
    He was born in Richmond, Kentucky, on August 19, 1981, the son of Tom, Sr. and Nadine Wagner Clark. He had been a lawn care worker and was of the Baptist Faith.
    Mr. Clark is survived by a daughter, Kendra Clark of Irvine; a brother, William Clark of Lexington; a sister, Amanda Thomas and husband Rodney of Livingston; two nephews, Jacob Collins and Doug Collins; and a niece, Heather Thomas.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom, Sr. and Nadine Wagner Clark.
    The family of Mr. Clark will hold memorial services on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Red Hill Baptist Church, 4184 Red Hill Road in Livingston, Kentucky. Bro. Robert Miller will officiate.

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  Saturday, March 19, 2022

    Rebecca Lynn Estes, age 70, of Patsy Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
    She was born March 20, 1951, in Flint, Michigan and was the daughter of the late Alvin F. Robbins and Alvina Jewell Abney.
    Rebecca is survived by three sons: Michael Estes (Norma) of Louisville; Jeff Estes (Crystal) and Nathan Estes (Tara), both of Lexington; six sisters: Norma Williams of Lexington; Gwen Burton (Clay) of Nicholasville; Brenda Brandenburg, Dena Gilvin, Pam Isaacs, all of Irvine; and Carolyn Turner (Joe) of Indiana; one brother, Alvin Robbins (Linda) of Lexington; and ten grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by an infant son, Jason Estes; and two siblings, Mark Robbins and Angie Carter.
    Funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 21, 2022, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Robbins-Abney Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

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  Wednesday, March 16, 2022

    Ona Francis Robinson French, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the Berea, Kentucky, Health & Rehabilitation. She was the widow of Paul French, to whom she was married for 50 years.
    Ona was born on July 8, 1942 in Estill County, and was the daughter of Leonard and Rosetta Hutchins Robinson, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a longtime member of Viney Fork Baptist Church and had retired as head cook for Richmond’s Home Meals Delivery program. Ona enjoyed bird watching, collecting ceramic birds, and sewing. She absolutely loved Christmas and spent the entire year preparing for it.
    Survivors include one son, Mike French (Dora Hacker) of London; three grandchildren, Kyla Clements (Alan Pike), Mark French Shannon (Brianna Lakes), and Paul French Shannon (London Shannon), all of Berea; one great-grandchild, Jocelyn Sarah Noelle Clements; three brothers, Johnny Robinson, Hubert Robinson, and Richard M. Robinson; and two sisters, Mary Ruth Babb and Gladys Fern Muncie.
    In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Clayton Robinson, William H. Robinson, and Walter T. Robinson; and three sisters, Edna M. Newman, Anna Katherine Newman, and Mona Louise Robinson.
    A funeral service was held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home. Burial followed at Flatwoods Cemetery. Visitation was from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday.

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  Friday, March 18, 2022

    Melinda Mae Davidson, age 58, of Dawes Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, March 18, 2022, at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
    She was born April 17, 1963, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Ernest and Gracie Faye Stidham Jones of Lost Creek, Kentucky.
    Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Tom Davidson; five sons: Anthony Davidson (Megan), Paris; Chris Davidson (Vicky), Billy Davidson (Jamie), Michael Davidson (Belinda), and Randy Davidson (Whitney), all of Irvine; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild; one sister, Ernestine Turner of Pine Ridge; one special godson, Mark Webster; and several nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by her one son, Jackie Lynn Davidson; her parents, Ernest and Gracie Faye Jones; three brothers, Jackie, Eddie and Jeffrey; two sisters, Lesia and Barb; and two grandmothers, Lula and Addie (who raised her).
    Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 22, 12:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation was held Monday, March 21st from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Doug Brandenburg, Mark Webster, Harley Davidson, James Strong, Bill Watson and James Pearson.
    Honorary pallbearers were her five sons, Anthony, Chris, Billy, Michael, and Randy.

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  Thursday, March 17, 2022

    Dalton Titus Boyd, age 6 Months, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.
    Dalton was born on September 7, 2021, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Ike Boyd IV and Dreama Fox Boyd.
    In addition to his parents, Dalton is survived by a brother, Elijah Thomas Boyd; a sister, Charity Annagail Boyd; his grandparents, Bill and Kathy Fox and Ike III and Joni Boyd; two aunts, Ashley and Chelsea Fox; and two uncles, Stephen and John Fox, along with two special cousins, Raylen and Sadie Fox.
    Funeral services for Dalton Titus Boyd will be conducted on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in the Lewis Home for Funerals Chapel with Brother Billy Stamper officiating. Interment will follow in the Marcum Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, from 6 until 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers will be Stephen and John Fox.
    Honorary pallbearer will be Elijah Boyd.

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  Tuesday, March 15, 2022

    Ronald Wayne Barnes, age 45, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond.
    He was born May 21, 1976 in Lexington to Dudley and Brenda Morris Barnes.
    Mr. Barnes is survived by a brother, William Ray Barnes of Irvine; two sisters, Rebecca Lynn Baker of Irvine, and Rhonda Kay Barnes (Shawn) of Georgia; three nieces, Kendra Renee Tipton, Katy Baker, and Kaylee Beth Adams; and three nephews, Joey Baker, Josh Baker and Hunter Bowling.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Dudley and Brenda Morris Barnes; a sister, Susan Renee Bowling; and a niece, LeAnna Baker.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine with Bro. Bill White officiating. Friends may visit Saturday from 11:00 a.m. till time of the service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Moberly Cemetery.

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  Wednesday, March 2, 2022

    Bobbye Joyce McConkey, age 88, of Kettering, Ohio; formerly of Estill County, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Ohio Hospice of Dayton.
    She was born April 16, 1933 in Mason County, Kentucky and was the daughter of the late James Harold and Rubye Roberson Crawford.
    Mrs. McConkey was preceded in death by her late husband, Estill County native John Alton McConkey.
    She is survived by four daughters, June Anne Runyon (David), Atlanta, Georgia; Shelley Crawford McConkey (Jan Williams), Santa Rosa Beach, Florida; Margaret Elliott Yohe (Thomas), Centerville, Ohio; and Sarah Elizabeth Bennett (Michael), Louisville, Kentucky; one son, John Michael McConkey (Trish), Lexington, Kentucky; ten grandchildren, Mark Runyon (Ellen), Ashley Runyon Aitkin (Richie), Eric McConkey, Caroline McConkey, Laurel Yohe, Patrick Yohe, Abbey Yohe, Scott Yohe, Ethan Bennett, and Emily Bennett Bowling (David); and four great children, Marlowe Runyon, Raymond Runyon, Hunter Aitkin, and Trey Aitkin.
    Services will be held Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 12:30 p.m., at Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Friends may call from 11 a.m., Saturday, until time of service. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Humane Society of your choice.

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  Thursday, March 10, 2022

    Rondell Lane VanCleve, age 85, of John Stuart Drive in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at the St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, following a long illness.
    He was born August 18, 1936 in Wolfe County and was the son of the late Jesse Raymond and Lena Lane Taulbee VanCleve. He was a member of the 1956 National Championship Basketball Team at Kilgore College in Texas. He retired from the United States Corps of Engineers and was a former merchant seaman. He was a United States Army veteran and a United States Marine Corps veteran where he served in Platoon 232 in San Diego. He was formerly a resident of Estill County and Palatka, Florida.
    Mr. VanCleve is survived by his daughter, Michelle Purvis (Scott) of Clark County; one brother, William “Pig” VanCleve (Anna Ruth) of Estill County; one grandson, Travis Purvis (Shelby); one great grandchild, Juett Purvis; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Marie Juett.
    He was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Ann Kearns; and his brother, Jesse Raymond VanCleve, Jr.
    Memorial services will be held at a later date.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project or Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

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  Monday, March 14, 2022

    Paul Edward Rose, age 86, of Blue Run Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born April 15, 1935 in Estill County and was the son of the late Fred and Myrtle Mansfield Rose. He was a retired employee of Bentler Automotive and a member of the Sandhill Christian Church.
    Mr. Rose is survived by his wife, Bettye Hensley Rose; one daughter, Juanita Lantzer (Jack) of Indiana; one son: Dennis Rose (Tammy) of Madison County; two sisters: Betty Rose and Lucille “Moss” Moore, both of Estill County; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, Juanita and James Rose.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, March 18, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Sandhill Christian Church with Bro. Matt Vaught and Bro. Ronald Lutes officiating. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery.
    Visitation was held Thursday, March 17th from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 12:00 Noon, Friday at the Church.
    Pallbearers were J.R. Horn, Jason Lantzer, Justin Lantzer, Jeff Hensley, Brad Abney and David Rose.

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  Saturday, March 12, 2022

    Alice Jane Taylor Stepp Andrews, age 59, of Dry Branch Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, following a short illness.
    She was born December 2, 1962 in St. Augustine, Florida and was the daughter of the late Henry Clay and Vivian Hall Taylor. She was a loving wife, Mom and doting Mamaw. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Andrews is survived by her husband, Charles “Flop” Andrews; three daughters: Jessica Andrews of Estill County, Jennifer Sue Andrews of Florida, and Jennifer Nicole Andrews of Estill County; four sons: James Christopher “Chris” Stepp of Florida, Jeremy Clay Stepp, Joshua Charles Stepp (Kristin), and Dewayne Andrews, all of Estill County; three sisters: Valorie Clay Childers (Tic) of Florida, Bethany Elaine DeCrosta (Tom) of Florida, and Karen Cliffie Carr (Darron) of Florida; one brother, Henry Clay “Hank” Taylor, II of Florida; and three grandchildren: Henry Stepp, Rylee Elizabeth Stepp and Boston Kade Charles Stepp
    She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Joseph Franklin Taylor.
    Visitation was held Tuesday, March 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.

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