Monday, May 9, 2022

    Nita Jane Tipton, age 60, of Broadway in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond following a short illness.
    She was born October 7, 1961, in Fayette County and was the daughter of the late Charles and Etta Estes Willis. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Tipton is survived by her husband, Donald Price Tipton; one daughter, Amanda Sue Sexton (Terry) of Estill County; two sisters: Bessie Winkler of Estill County and Sue Patrick of Owen County; one brother, Claude Willis of Estill County; and two grandchildren, Kayden and Karsyn Sexton.
    She was preceded in death by one brother, Danny Willis.
    No memorial services are scheduled.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, May 9, 2022

    Leshia Clay Walters Griggs, age 61, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, May 9, 2022, at the Marcum-Wallace Hospital in Irvine.
    Born on September 29, 1960, in Irvine, Leshia was the daughter of the late Jerry and Betty Watson Walters.
    Leshia is survived by her husband, Emery Glenn Griggs; three children, Keegan Robert Griggs, Kayla Walters Sparks, and Derek Griggs; one grandson, Jason Gauge Arrowood; and two brothers, Robert Wayne Walters (Kathy) and James Ricky Walters. She is also survived by one nephew, Steven Walters; and all her kittys and grand pups.
    A memorial service for Leshia Clay Walters Griggs will be conducted on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals with Sister Jessica Winchester officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.
    The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Leisha’s memorial fund.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Sunday, May 8, 2022

    Birdellia Patrick, age 70, wife of Raymond C. Patrick, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022 in Richmond, Kentucky.
    She was born June 15, 1951 in Powell County to the late Henry and Bonnie Spangler Watkins.
    Survivors include, husband, Raymond C. Patrick; son, Raymond Patrick Jr. (Tessica); daughters, Melissa Reynolds (Tim) and Jenny Perkins (Daniel); brothers, David Watkins, Lawrence Watkins, and James Watkins; sisters, Janice Watkins, Angela Sea, Teresa Pelfrey, Elaine Reid, Patricia Crase, and Sue Strange; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, James Patrick; and brothers, Roy Watkins and Michael Watkins.
    Services were held Thursday, May 12, 2021, 1:00 p.m. by Sister Patty Utterback at the Davis and Davis Funeral Home of Stanton. Visitation was held Wednesday, May 11th, 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Burial was in Watkins Cemetery, Stanton with Tim Reynolds, Daniel Perkins, Robert Overbee, Brendon Reid, Ian Gorstieta, and James Watkins Jr. Honorary pallbearers were all her brothers and sisters.

Davis and Davis Funeral Home

  Saturday, April 30, 2022

    Clyde Randall Patrick, age 78, was born on November 7, 1943, the 9th child of Nora Hammons-Patrick and Chester Patrick, and passed away April 30, 2022.
    He was born in a family home on Star Hill in Hamilton, Ohio, later moving with family to a farm in Reily, Ohio where he was proud of his perfect school attendance for 10 years out of 12, being captain of the basketball team and graduating at the top of his class of 1961.
    Early in life Clyde began his life-long love of motorcycles with a Zundapp motorcycle and had ridden a Whizzer motorized bicycle to Cob Hill in Irvine, Estill County, Kentucky and back at the age of 15. After high school he spent time in Lee Summit, Missouri as apprentice at a local printing company, before joining the United States Air Force in 1964, being stationed stateside at Loring Air Force base in Maine. There he was part of the 42nd Bombardment wing of Strategic Air Command the Big R.
    Following his time in the military, Clyde worked for Frigidaire in Moraine, Ohio where he later met and married Patricia Armstrong, having two sons, Christopher Randal Patrick who was born on December 13, 1969, and Joseph Matthew Patrick who was born on May 18, 1971, before their later separation and divorce.
    Later, in Miami, Florida, he grew his passion for photography by creating start up US Photography. Returning to Hamilton, Ohio in September, 1979 to aid his mother after the death of his father, he took a position at Champion Paper Mill. He worked as a beater engineer until his retirement in 2009. During this time at Champion Papers, Clyde met Connie Wilson who bore his most favorite daughter, Ashley Marie Wilson-Patrick born on October 18, 1991, and raised her younger brother. Chris Wilson as his own. Though the relationship was quite tumultuous at times, they still pressed on till the very end, being together for over 30+ years.
    He is survived by his sister, Gloria Holmes of Glendale, Arizona; his children, Christopher Patrick, Joseph Patrick, and Ashley Wilson-Patrick; his grandchildren, Donovan Wayne Patrick, Libby Nadine Patrick, Vincent Natheniel Patrick, Willow Naomi Patrick, Joseph Jr. Patrick, Josie Anne Marie Patrick, Aya Grace Patrick, Levi Carson Ray Cresswell, and Olivia lynn Cresswell.
    Clyde is received in death by his sisters, Zelma Patrick, Dorothy Conley, Loretta McGee, and Juanita Anne Rowland; and his brothers, Chester James Patrick, Ronald Eldon Patrick, Doland Frank Patrick, and Raymond David Patrick.
    A graveside military service was held on Monday, May 9, 2022. You may view the Graveside Service on this page.
    Arrangements were by Brown-Dawson-Flick Funeral Home of Hamilton, Ohio.

Brown-Dawson-Flick Funeral Home

  Saturday, May 7, 2022

    Kenneth Dunn, age 62, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022.
    He was born in Winchester, Kentucky, December 11, 1960 to Frank and Denvie Dunn. He was a carpenter.
    Mr. Dunn is survived by a son, Brian Dunn; three daughters, Carrie Whisman (Ronnie), Elizabeth Hiler, and Connie Rose (Buster); 13 grandchildren, two great grandchildren; a brother, Rondel Dunn; a sister, Judy Stokley; and a special friend, Caroline Shermer.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Raymond, Randall and Manuel Dunn; and a sister, June Spencer.
    Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 8, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City. Friends visited Sunday from 12:00 Noon till 2:00 p.m. Burial was in the Dunn and Stokley Cemetery in Clay City.
    Pallbearers were Brian Dunn, Chris Strange, Donnie Baker, David Baker, Steven Strange and Ronnie Whisman.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Friday, May 6, 2022

    Bradley Joe Young, age 55, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 at his home.
    Born October 18, 1966 to Earl and Crystal Young, Joe was an avid rock hunter and man of the trade. He loved creating things from agate and trading all his unique finds for new ones.
    Joe is preceded in death by his wife, Lorene Young; and his mother, Crystal Young.
    He is survived by his father, Earl Young (Darlene); sister, Tammy McGee; girlfriend, Betty Horn; son, Justin Young; special step-granddaughter, Jessiya Doan; and so many other step-children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends that loved him dearly.
    A memorial service was held Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 1-2 p.m. at Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.

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  Saturday, May 7, 2022

    Maurice Ray Hisel, 71, of Winchester Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
    He was born July 30, 1950 and was the son of the late Oscar and Dorothy Collins Hisel. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and was a United States Air Force veteran. He had lived in Estill County for the last 25 years.
    Mr. Hisel is survived by three daughters: Sandra Johnson (Brian) of Estill County, Elizabeth Hisel of Sadieville, and Julia Boian (Henry Jr.) of Estill County; five grandchildren: Kayla Mullins, Jeffery Hisel, Elisea Durham, Kaden Durham and Lettie Boian; one great grandchild, Vada Mullins; and his dog, Emmie.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Angel Hisel.
    Memorial services will be conducted at a later date.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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