Sunday, April 17, 2022

    Roger Lee Puckett, age 77, of White Oak Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022, at the Homestead in Lexington following a long illness.
    He was born April 10, 1945, in Confluence, Pennsylvania and was the son of Floyd and Leoda Ginter Puckett. He served in the United States Army and retired from CSX Railroad. He was a member of the River Drive Christian Church and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Puckett is survived by his wife, Anna Katherine McClain Puckett; one daughter, Shellie Puckett Miracle (Tony) of Campbellsville; one son, Roger Wayne Puckett (Karen) of Irvine; one brother, Billy Ray Puckett of Corbin; two grandchildren, Morgan and Logan Miracle; and two step-grandchildren, Josiah and Jameson Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Benny Puckett.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Paul Groves officiating. Burial will be at the Dunaway Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

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  Friday, April 15, 2022

    Timothy Dale Raider, age 55, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Friday, April 15, 2022, at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.
    Timothy was born on March 2, 1967, in Connersville, Indiana to the late Tommy and Nancy Newton Raider. He was of the Christian faith.
    In addition to his parents, Mr. Raider is preceded in death by one brother, Thomas D. Raider; and two brothers-in-law, Scotty Hamm and Barry Witt.
    Survivors include his fiancée of 33 years, Edna Carol Casteel; two brothers, Terry Raider and Bradley Raider (fiancée Marie Neal); five sisters, Tonya Hamm, Tammy Witt, Trina Rawlins, Theresa Cornett (Mike) and Tracy Richardson (fiancé James Tipton); one special niece, Riley "Baby Girl" McDowell; along with numerous other nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, all of which he considered as his own children.
    Funeral services for Timothy Dale Raider will be conducted on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., in the Lewis Home for Funerals chapel. Brother Delvin Reese will officiate the services. Interment will follow in the Raider Family Cemetery in Irvine. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Jason Watkins, Jeremy Barnes, Gary Robertson, Glen Snowden, Josh Cole, and Brandon Holliman.
    Honorary pallbearer will be Carleigh Hardy.
    The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to his memorial fund at Timothy Dale Raider Memorial Fund.

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  Wednesday, April 13, 2022

    Ina Fay Mason, 82, widow of Billy R. Mason, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at her home in Winchester, Kentucky.
    Born in Estill County, Kentucky, on April 10, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Wilgus F. and Mary Ellen Hall Wise. She was a homemaker.
    Survivors include three children, Martina Hensley (Larry Wayne), Daniel Ray Mason (Clarissa), and David Perry Mason (Leisa); eight grandchildren, Jill Walker (Chad), Leslie Hatton (Philip), Jonathan Mason, Caleb Mason (Morgan), Ethan Mason, Dustin Nickels, Austin Mason, and Eric Mason (Jen); three siblings, Kathy Calvert, Omer Wise and Raymond Wise; five great grandchildren, and several extended family members and friends.
    Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at the Leon Pace Memorial Chapel of Scobee Funeral Home by Pastor Daniel Ray Mason. Burial will follow in Winchester Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon until time of service on Tuesday.

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  Tuesday, April 12, 2022

    Zackie Glenn Warner, Jr., age 46, of Red River Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital.
    He was born September 17, 1975 in Estill County and was the son of Linda Marie Keech and the late Zackie Glenn Warner, Sr. He was a farmer and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Warner is survived by his mother, Linda Marie Keech of Ohio; his grandmother, Mary Warner of Estill County; one daughter, Elizabeth Warner of Estill County; one son, Brian Glenn Hackworth of Estill County; two sisters: Peggy Warner of Estill County; and Tabitha Sparks of Scott County; and three brothers: Sam Warner, Daniel Warner, and Jason Warner, all of Estill County.
    Memorial services will be held at a later date.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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  Tuesday, April 12, 2022

    Sandra Lee Davis, age 64, wife of James Davis of Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at St. Joseph East, Lexington, Kentucky.
    Born in Neubrucke, Germany, she was the daughter of the late David Wilson Reffett and Geatta Faye Hisle Reffett. She was one of the most loving and caring people that you would ever meet, and she never met a stranger.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jason Davis; a special nephew, Gary Banks; and a great nephew, Ni’Klaus Toth.
    She is survived by her husband, James Davis; two sons, Jamie Davis of Winchester and Jeremy Davis (Chasta) of Clay City; a brother, John Reffett of Clay City; a sister, Christiana R. Banks of Winchester; two grandchildren, Drew Davis and Jaxon Davis; great nephews, Tristyn Toth and Elyjah Toth; a special nephew, Nathan Toth; special nieces, Brittany Banks and Janetta Lyons (Ceddy); and a great niece, Faelynn Wells.
    Funeral services officiated by Jamie McIntosh and Brittany Banks will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation is Friday from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kennon Cemetery with Teddy Henry, Nathan Toth, Cedric Lyons, Gary Banks, Brian Hamblin and Kevin Stanfill serving as active pallbearers. Raymond Davis is an honorary pallbearer.

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  Tuesday, February 22, 2022

    Michael John Barnett, age 50, husband of Maria Angelica Arreola Barnett, passed away at Desert Regional Hospital in Palm Springs, California on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.
    Born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky he was the son of the late Andy Wallace Barnett and the late Lois Dean Linton Barnett. Michael was a manager for Western Environmental, Inc. and also was a heavy equipment operator.
    Mr. Barnett is survived by four children, Michael Andrew Barnett of California, Shelby Barnett of Mt. Sterling, Mackenzi Mallory (Paul) of Stanton and Krana Puckett of Irvine; and one sister, Rebecca Bolduc (Alex) of Clay City.
    Memorial services officiated by David Jones, Cecil Neal and Kelly Spangler Roberts will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday as well, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Elkins Cemetery in Clay City.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the Powell County Homeless Coalition.

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  Tuesday, April 12, 2022

    Marjorie Ella Wolfinbarger, age 92, of Cedar Grove Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
    She was born March 12, 1930 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late James Archie Cox and Mary Chessney Hoover Cox. She was a former teacher, beautician and retired from the Irvine Health & Rehabilitation Center where she worked as a CNA. She was a member of the South Irvine Baptist Church, a former Sunday School teacher and pianist for many years.
    Mrs. Wolfinbarger was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Wolfinbarger; and is survived by two sons: Dirk Donnelley Wolfinbarger (Brenda Young) and Max Hans Wolfinbarger (Rebecca) both of Irvine; two grandchildren: Brian Wolfinbarger (Erica) and Deanna Seale (Gene); and five great grandchildren: Lennon Wolfinbarger, Paige Williams, Ella Seale, Mille Seale and Nora Seale.
    She was preceded in death by three sisters, Jewell Harris, Opal Miller, and Delpha Cox; and four brothers, Delbert Cox, Cecil Cox, James Archie Cox, Jr. and Truman Cox.
    Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 15, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Donnie Burford officiating. Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Max Wolfinbarger, Dirk Wofinbarger, Brian Wolfinbarger, Gene Seale, Michael Raider and Stephen Collins.

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  Friday, April 8, 2022

    Jessica Dawn Moses, age 40, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Friday, April 8, 2022, at the Baptist Health Care of Richmond, Kentucky.
    Jessica was born on August 13, 1981, in Richmond, Kentucky to the late Danny Hensley and Teresa L. Moses.
    Along with her parents, Jessica is preceded in death by her grandfather, Jim Reynolds; two uncles, Ray Moses and Ron Profitt; and one aunt, Debbie Reynolds.
    Although Jessica’s death was unexpected, and ruled a heart attack, she struggled with drug addiction for many years. But Jessica had a good compassionate heart and made the decision to become an organ donor. Through her death she was able to donate four of her organs to Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates, (KODA). Jessica gave the gift of a second chance at life to four other people. Although our family is grieving, four other families are rejoicing! For this, I am proud of my niece, Jessica Dawn Moses. C.S. Lewis once stated, “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” Thank you, Jessica, for ending well.
    Survivors include her children, two sons, Austin Kidd and wife Codi Carroll of Berea, Josiah Moses of Irvine, and one daughter, Cheyenne Kidd of Berea; one grandson, Talon Kidd; two sisters, Heather Estes and Michelle Osborne and husband Tim, all of Irvine, Kentucky; and her grandmother, Janice Reynolds.
    Graveside funeral services for Jessica Dawn Moses will be conducted on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Reynolds Family Cemetery in Irvine. Brother John Abner will officiate.
    Pallbearers will be Austin Kidd, Tim Osborne, Trinity Osborne, Jerry Stone, Jeff and Joe Woosley.
    Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Jessica Dawn Moses.

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  Sunday, April 10, 2022

    Anthony Allen Woosley, age 51, of Wisemantown Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital.
    He was born March 6, 1971 in Winchester and was the son of Hallie Hall Woosley and the late J.D. Woosley. He was a construction worker and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Woosley is survived by his mother, Hallie Hall Woosley of Irvine; two sisters: Judy Carol Stone and Dawn Marie Noland, both of Irvine; two brothers: Gary Joe Woosley (Rhonda) and Lewis D. Woosley, both of Irvine; his fiancée, Fonda Roberts of Irvine; several special nieces and nephews: Steven Woosley, Paul David Woosley, Heather Carole Lynch, Jay Paul Rawlins, Shawn Scott Woosley, Amber Lee Crouch, Kenneth Joe Woosley, Larissa Sheree Woosley, Leshia Marie Taylor, Christopher L. Stone and Nicole D. Stone; and many great nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his father; his brother, Paul Edward Woosley; and his niece, Karen Woosley.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 1:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

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  Sunday, April 10, 2022

    Chester Arthur Spicer, age 83, of Rice Station Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Hospital following a long illness.
    He was born September 17, 1938, in Estill County and was the son of the late Chester Arthur Spicer, Sr. and Brucie Pearl Flynn Spicer. He was a retired employee of IBM and a member of the Ravenna Church of God. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Spicer is survived by his wife, Joyce Richardson Spicer; one daughter, Jayne Spicer Crawford of Estill County; one son, Paul Spicer (Lesa), Boyd County; one sister, Wanda Robbins of Florida; three grandchildren: Joe Crawford (Becky), Elizabeth Crawford Richardson (Jeremy), and Ben Spicer; five great grandchildren: Camble Crawford, Teagan Crawford, Abbie Richardson, Nathan Richardson and Zach Richardson.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Gloria Faye Wiseman; and his brother, William “Bud” Spicer.
    A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 21, 2022, 7:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home with visitation from 5 to 7 p.m.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Estill Development Alliance, the Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation or the Salvation Army.

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  Saturday, April 9, 2022

    Maggie Lee Brinegar, age 86, of Wallace Circle in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Maysville Nursing and Rehab after a long illness.
    She was born March 31, 1936 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Mattie Gross Gray. She was a homemaker and attended the Ravenna Church of God. She had lived in Estill County most her life.
    Mrs. Brinegar was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Brinegar, and is survived by four daughters: Loevia Brinegar of Estill County; Barbara Jean Byrd (Larry) of Montgomery County; Evelena Durbin (Marion) of Peebles, Ohio; and Charlotte Lee Hawkins (Brian) of Blanchester, Ohio; one son, William Glenn Brinegar (Donna) of Estill County; one sister, Lillie Hoover of Estill County; eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
    In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Pamela Sue Brinegar; one son, Russel Brinegar Jr. and ten brothers and sisters.
    Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 14, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kevin Chaney officiating, followed by cremation. Visitation will be held Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to service time at 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

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  Saturday, April 9, 2022

    Vinson Thomas Rogers, age 78, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center, Hazard, Kentucky.
    He was born July 28, 1943 at Rogers Chapel, Powell County, Kentucky to the late George Otis and Hildreth Spencer Rogers. Survivors include one son, Vinson Kevin Rogers (Jessica); three daughters, Rebecca Gross, Rhonda Crowe (Wayne), and Tina Rogers; seven brothers, James Rogers (Charlene), Cebert Rogers (Jane), Carlos Rogers (Linda), Eldon Rogers, Goble Rogers (Carol), Mike Rogers (Kathy), and Ray Rogers (Carolyn); one sister, Nannie Moreland (Randolph); two sisters-in-law, Phyllis Rogers and Ava Rogers; and grandchildren, Katelyn Marie, Chad, Christina, Ricky, James, Robbie, Timothy, Elizabeth, Brandy, Jessica, James, Emily, and Jason.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Edward Rogers, Raven Rogers, and Kendal Rogers; two sons, Timothy Lee Rogers and Robert Jason Rogers; and a grandson, Brandon Caudill.
    Services will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Roadside Mission, 4085 Furnace Junction, Ravenna by Bro. Ben Liston and Jim Hall. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Rogers Chapel Cemetery.
    Davis and Davis Funeral Home of Stanton is in charge of arrangements.

Davis & Davis Funeral Home

  Friday, April 8, 2022

    Sue D. Sparks, age 96, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Friday, April 8, 2022, at the Baptist Health Center in Richmond, Kentucky.
    Born on September 3, 1925, in Irvine, Kentucky, Mrs. Sparks was the daughter of the late Brack and Eva Albright Durham.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth Sparks; three brothers, Colonel Owen R. Durham, James A. Durham, and William J. Durham; and two sisters, Jessamine Weldon LeMaster and Kathleen Franklin.
    Sue was a lifelong member of the Ravenna Christian Church. She ran the church food bank for many years and was the main cook for many years. Sue was, by her own admission, the “biggest yellow dog Democrat in Estill County.” She was the caretaker of Oakdale Cemetery for many years as well as a Kentucky Colonel. Sue was a lifetime member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She served as a poll worker and was, for many years, a member of the Estill County Democratic Committee. Sue was an avid U.K. Basketball fan. Above all else she was a loving and devoted Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother.
    Survivors include, two daughters, Mary "Mimi" Tucker (William C.) of Irvine; and Kathleen Finney (Robert L.) of Dayton, Ohio; six grandchildren, William Cole "Budd" Tucker (Tammy), Kenneth Lynn Tucker (Mickey), Elizabeth Kathleen “Katie” Ferrell (Robbie), Kimberly Kaye Finney, Robert Finney Jr., and Brack Edward Finney; ten great grandchildren, Whitney Young, Boone Tucker, Emily Ferrell, Dean Tucker, Cole Ferrell, Dakota Finney, Brackston Finney, Taylor Finney, Mateo Modinger, and Emery Finney; along with a very special friend, Leah Wiseman; and many other nieces, nephews and relatives to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Sue D. Sparks will be conducted on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at the Ravenna Christian Church at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Tony White and Rev. Jim Baughman officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at 1:00 p.m. at the church.
    Her grandchildren, Budd, Kenny, Katie, Kim, Rob, and Brack; along with Ola Estes Jr., will serve as pallbearers.

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  Saturday, April 9, 2022

    Glenwood “Woody” Tipton, age 78, of Laurel Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022, at his home.
    He was born July 27, 1943, in Irvine, and was the son of the late Hobert and Bessie Chaney Tipton. He was a councilman for the City of Irvine, a member of the Stafford Masonic Lodge, and retired from Irvine Municipal Utilities. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Tipton is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Bertha Louise Powell Tipton; three sons: Michael Glenn Tipton (Lisa), Robert Wayne Muncie (Krissy), and Michael Scott Muncie (Kristi); seven grandchildren: Tara Tipton, McKeely Muncie, Chase Muncie, Molly Tipton, Maci Muncie, Lexi Muncie, and Preslee Muncie; three great grandchildren: Tristan Estes, Layla Raines and Luxton Zerhusan; one great, great grandchild, Alexander Estes; and many nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Berlin, Pidge, Raymond, Bea, James and Eugene Tipton; and three sisters, Fern Tipton, Christine Durbin and Estine Estes.
    Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 11, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Keith Weldon officiating. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

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  Saturday, April 9, 2022

    Frances Lee Rogers, age 70, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Irvine.
    Frances was born in Irvine, Kentucky on August 3, 1951, to the late Thomas G. and Della Mae Patrick Watson. She was a member of the Cobb Hill Church of Christ.
    She is survived by one son, Robert J. Rogers (Joanie) of Sparta, Kentucky; four grandchildren, Jeremy, Rebecca, Katherine and Owen Rogers; three brothers, Ken Watson (Elizabeth) of Irvine, Ben Watson (Lynn) of Stanford, and Wendell Watson of Irvine; two sisters, Elaine Horn (Dillard) of Irvine, and Annette Griggs (Tim) of Corbin; along with many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Ms. Rogers' wishes were to be cremated and have no formal services.
    Lewis Home for Funerals has been entrusted with arrangements.

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  Friday, April 8, 2022

    Denver Ray Cole, age 76, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life at his home on Friday, April 8, 2022.
    Born in Irvine, on April 8, 1946, to the late Ruggles D. and Drucilla LeMaster Cole, Denver worked for many years for the Irvine Municipal Utilities Company.
    In addition to his parents, Mr. Cole is preceded in death by one brother, Bobby LeMaster; and one sister, Virginia Samples.
    Survivors include two daughters, Melissa J. Cox (Clarissa) of Irvine, and Susie Officer (Steven) of Ravenna; one granddaughter, Skylar Clements along with a very special friend, Cathy Cole of Irvine; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends to miss him and mourn his passing.
    Funeral services for Denver Ray Cole will be conducted on Monday, April 11, 2022, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals with Bro. Sherl Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 12:00 Noon until the time of services at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

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  Wednesday, April 6, 2022

    Janet Ruth Durbin Mays, wife of Wallace Mays and daughter of the late Glenford and Ethel Rogers Mays was born in Lee County, Kentucky on January 18, 1943 and departed this life at her home at Sand Gap in Lee County on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at the age of 79 years, 2 months and 19 days. She worked for many years at the Cathedral Domain Camp and Conference Center.
    In addition to her husband, Janet leaves behind three children, Glenn Mays, Ronald Mays and special daughter Essie, and Chastity Fox and special son Ben, all of Beattyville; four grandchildren, Derek Mays, Matilyn, Tyler and Tucker Fox; one sister and one brother, Rita Durbin of Beattyville and Larry Durbin of Irvine, Kentucky, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, several brothers and one sister.

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  Sunday, April 3, 2022

    Lindsey Clinton "Lin" Walling, age 78, of Chumuckla, Florida, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022.
    Lin was a native of Cow Creek, Ravenna, Estill County, Kentucky, and graduated from Estill County High School. He was the youngest of four children born, November 14, 1943 to the late William and Evalena Keith Walling. Throughout life, Lin was a jack of all trades, and he loved any time that he could go fishing.
    He was preceded in death by both of his brothers, Ernie Walling and Bob Walling.
    Lin is survived by the love of his life, his wife of over 44 years, Margaret Walling; a daughter, Evalena Walling-Holt of Chumuckla, Florida; three step-sons, Chris Simmons of Middleburg, Florida; Al Simmons and Steve Simmons of Milton, Florida; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild; and his sister, Freda Watson of Ravenna, Kentucky.
    Lindsey Walling was laid to rest with a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Elizabeth Chapel / Chumuckla Community Church in Milton, Florida with Lewis Funeral Homes, Inc. of Milton, directing services.

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  Wednesday, April 6, 2022

    James Arthur Strange, age 74, of Clay City, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.
    Born January 16, 1948, in Clay City, he was the son of the late Irvine Strange and Myrtle Snowden Strange. He was former heavy equipment operator with Robert Griffith and Son Excavating. James was a member of the Pentecostal House of Deliverance. He was a loving family man and was always the life of the party. James loved riding his motorcycle, and he was always ready, willing and able to help anyone.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Regina Tincher Strange; one daughter, Gloria Strange; three brothers, Charlie Strange, David Marion Strange and Billy Ray Strange; and four sisters, Helen Townsend, Ethel Tipton, Bethel Dennis and Mary Puckett.
    James is survived by his significant other, Brenda Donhowe; two sons, James Strange, Jr. of Clay City and David Strange (Angie) of Richmond; three daughters: Charity Strange, Joan Strange, both of Clay City; and Audrey Beatty of Lexington; two brothers, Eugene Strange (Tab) of Irvine and Jerry Glen Strange (Gathala) of Clay City; two sisters, Nancy Puckett of Irvine and Minnie Pearl Jordan (James Holder) of Clay City; 13 grandchildren: James Strange (Tiffani), James Enrique Strange, Israel Strange, Dionte Strange, Dylan Conner, Steven “Bubba” Slone, Regina Kirby (Jessie), Destiny Strange-Banks (Luke), Karah Crawford (Steven), Debra Conner, Kansas Slone, Harley Strange and Brianna Larrison (Anthony); and six great grandchildren: Avahlee Strange, Xzavier Strange, Zariyah Strange, Rayleigh Larrison, Adalynn Larrison and Maverick Larrison.
    Funeral services officiated by Bro. Donald Hale will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation is 12:00 Noon until 3:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home, as well. Burial will be in Puckett Cemetery, 1807 Furnace Junction, with James Ethan Strange, James Enrique Strange, Israel Allen Strange, Dionte Gage Strange, Dylan Andrew Conner and Steven “Bubba” Slone serving as active pallbearers.

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  Thursday, April 7, 2022

    Shirley Reece Adams, age 82, of Ravenna, Kentucky, departed this life on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at his home.
    Shirley was born on May 2, 1939, in Ravenna, Kentucky, to the late Rodney and Bessie Tipton Adams. He was a United States Army veteran serving his country from 1961 until 1966.
    In addition to his parents, Shirley was preceded in death by his grandson, Dalton Tanner Adams; and three brothers, Forrest Estes, Merrill Adams, and Edwin "Ed" Adams.
    Mr. Adams is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Doris Rawlins Adams; three sons, Scotty Adams (Missy), Shannon Adams, and Greg Adams (Paula); two grandsons, Tyler Adams and Micah Jordan Adams; two granddaughters, Sara Williams and Shelby Williams; one great grandson, Fletcher Adams; two brothers, Gary Adams (Sondra) and Tracey Adams (Judy); one sister, Inas Adams Watson (Elzy); along with a host of nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
    Funeral services for Shirley Reece Adams will be conducted on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals with Brother Mark Pearson officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Saturday from 12:00 Noon until the time of services at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be, Scotty, Shannon, Greg, Tyler and Micah Adams and Gobel Rogers.

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  Saturday, April 2, 2022

    Betty Lou Damrel, age 91, widow of William B. Damrel, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at her home in Ravenna, Kentucky.
    Born in Hamilton, Ohio, on February 28, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Mary Baker Webb. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church.
    Survivors include two children, Sharon Snowden and Billy Wayne Damrel (Sandy); three grandchildren, April Ashcraft Mullins, Joshua Cartwright (Colleen), and Matt Damrel (Molly); five great grandchildren, and several extended family members and friends.
    In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded by three siblings, Opal Allen, Blanche Waterbury, and Kenneth Webb.
    Visitation was held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Scobee Funeral Home. Graveside services were held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Clarmont Memorial Gardens by Pastor Don Burkhead.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice East, 407 Shoppers Drive, Winchester, Kentucky, 40391.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Monday, April 4, 2022

    Willie Felphs Begley, age 86, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond.
    He was born in Irvine, May 4, 1935, to Eligha and Betty Johnson Begley. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a retired self-employed carpenter.
    Mr. Begley is survived by his wife Pauline Begley; two sons, David Begley and William Begley; two daughters, Betty Brinegar and Leasa Tuttle; and a brother, Clyde Begley.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; two grandchildren, Justin and Casey Begley; five brothers, Roscoe Begley, Charles Begley, Lonzo Begley, Andrew Begley, and Arnold Begley; and two sisters, Edna Begley and Dorothy Hawkins.
    Funeral services will be held a 12:30 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Bill Wesley officiating. Friends may visit Thursday from 11:00 a.m. till time of the service. Burial will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery.

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  Wednesday, April 6, 2022

    Linda Gayle McIntosh, age 66, of Stacy Lane Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at her home following a short illness.
    She was born September 14, 1955 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Elory and Edith Hatton Sparks. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Linda is survived by two daughters: Chasity McKinney (Mark) and Crystal McIntosh (Larry Norton, Jr.), both of Estill County; one son, Anthony McIntosh of Estill County; three sisters: Debra Hensley, Wanda Rogers, and Jean Spencer, all of Estill County; two brothers: Randall Sparks and Donald Sparks, both of Estill County; six grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; thre sisters, Wave McIntosh, Elaine McIntosh, and Elma Tipton; and three brothers, Ronald, Ed and Billy Sparks.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 9, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Linville Dunaway officiating. Burial was at the Mountain Springs Cemetery. Visitation was held Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Trenton McKinney, Mark McKinney, Larry Norton, Jr., Landan Norton, Tommy Hamilton, Steven Sparks, Buell Gilbert.

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