Volume 40 - Number 49 - Wednesday, June 8, 2022  Irvine, Ravenna, Estill County, Kentucky   


Current Obituaries

Wednesday, June 15th Edition

  Saturday, June 11, 2022

Jimmy Lee Draggoo, 59


Jimmy Lee Draggoo, age 59

    Jimmy Lee Draggoo, age 59, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at his home in Irvine, Kentucky.
    He was born on November 13, 1962, in Irvine, to the late Franklin Roosevelt Draggoo and Yvonne Neal.
    In addition to his father, Jimmy was preceded in death by one sister, Thelma June Hensley.
    Survivors include his mother, Yvonne Draggoo; four children, Jeffery McQueen, Patricia Draggoo, Jennifer Draggoo, and Stacy Draggoo; three grandchildren, Wyatt McQueen, Latham McQueen, and Olivia Townsend; two brothers, Franklin Floyd Draggoo and Charles Holden Draggoo; four sisters, Ethel Ann Lynch (Danny), Nancy Carolyn Ballard, Lucy Marie Walters (Roger Lee), and Minnie Faye Sowers (Robert Wayne); along with many other family and friends to miss and mourn his passing.
    Graveside services for Jimmy Lee Draggoo will be conducted on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in the Draggoo Family Cemetery in Irvine, Kentucky, with Brother Roger Lee Walters officiating.
    In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Jimmy Lee Draggoo memorial fund.
    Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Jimmy Lee Draggoo.

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Former Obituaries

Wednesday, June 8th Edition

  Friday, June 3, 2022

Russell Glenn Kelley, 60


Russell Glenn Kelley

    Russell Glenn Kelley, age 60, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away at his residence, Friday, June 3, 2022.
    He was born August 5, 1961 in Irvine to Russell and Leoda Richardson Kelley. He was a construction worker.
    Mr. Kelley is survived by a daughter, Melissa Kelley; two brothers; Millard Kelley (Sondra) of Irvine, and Shannon Kelley (Farrah) of Waco; and a sister Amy Sparks (Frankie) of Irvine.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Leoda Kelley; and a brother, Rick Kelley.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. David Chaney officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Richardson Cemetery in Irvine.
    Pallbearers are Billy Ray Kelley, Robert Kelley, Willie Dixon, Frankie Sparks, River Kelley and Cannon Kelley.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Monday, May 30, 2022

Faron Campbell, 60


Faron Campbell

    Faron Campbell, age 60, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away at his residence on Monday, May 30, 2022.
    He was born August 1, 1961, in Rowdy, Kentucky to Robert and Nora Campbell.
    Mr. Campbell is survived by two sons, Eric Campbell and Robert Campbell; two daughters, Emily Piatt and Amelia Merino; eleven grandchildren, three brothers, Denver Campbell, Herbert Campbell, and Mitchell Campbell; and two sisters, Stella Brewer and Kathleen Jones.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Nora Campbell; four brothers, Jimmy Campbell, Marvin Campbell, Freddy Campbell, and Woodrow Campbell; and two sisters, Irene Eber and Magalene Campbell.
    Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Friday, June 3, 2022, at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Kenny Wasson officiating. Friends may visit Thursday, June 2nd from 6 till 8 p.m. Burial will be in the Lewis Cemetery in Rowdy.

Grayson Funeral Home Clay City

  Monday, May 30, 2022

Donald “Wayne” Witt, 53


Donald “Wayne” Witt

    Donald “Wayne” Witt, age 53, passed away suddenly at his home in Louisville, Kentucky, on Monday, May 30, 2022.
    Wayne spent his younger years in Winchester where he graduated from George Rogers Clark High School in 1986. He was an avid member of the Cardinals Band and so enjoyed their competitions and travels, near and far. He maintained ties to the Winchester community and friends as he considered Winchester his hometown.
    Most recently, Wayne was employed by the McKesson Corporation, Shepherdsville, as a Group Lead. He was so proud of his, and his team’s participation in the distribution of the Covid-19 drugs and their ability to help our nation in time of need. He also provided Quality Assurance for Lebanon Plastics for more than 15 years. However, Wayne’s real love in life was his two daughters, Sarina (18) and Kailyn (16). He so enjoyed their weekend excursions to the Zoo, Thunder Over Louisville, airshows and other fun activities. He loved them with all his heart and soul. Wayne will be missed by his family, friends and co-workers in Louisville, Winchester, Mt. Sterling and Colorado. His infectious smile will remain with us forever as we remember him through the years.
    Wayne is survived by his mother, Phyllis Martin Sexton, Louisville; daughters, Sarina and Kailyn Witt; sister, Rebecca “Becky” Witt Richards, East View, Kentucky; a half-brother, Christopher Witt, Berea; a half-sister, Jennifer Sexton; and, numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Ray Witt, Winchester; grandparents, Ray and Louise Witt, Winchester; and, grandparents Almeta and Albert Martin, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.
    Services will be held privately for the immediate family.
    Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association in memory of Wayne.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Raymond Leo May, 65


Raymond Leo May

    Raymond Leo May, age 65, of Turner Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at his home following a short illness.
    He was born May 7, 1957, in Williamson, West Virginia and was the son of the late David Leo and Shirley Lambert May. He was a retired mechanic and is survived by his wife, Augusta Pope; one sister, Sharon Clifte of Madison County; and two brothers: Robert May of Estill County; and David R. May of Virginia.
    There are no memorial services scheduled at this time.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, May 27, 2022

Harold Horn, 73


Harold Horn

    Harold Horn, age 73, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Friday, May 27, 2022, at the Compassionate Care Hospice Center in Richmond.
    He was born on August 23, 1948, in Hamilton, Ohio, to the late Allie and Louise Stamper Horn.
    In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Harold Horn; two brothers, Richard Horn and Thomas Lee Horn; and one sister, Deborah Jean Horn Ashcraft.
    Survivors include two sons, Ricky Dale Arvin and Harold Horn Jr., both of Irvine; a daughter, Emmy Lou Horn of Irvine; ttwo sisters, Jo Etta Horn of Augusta, Maine; and Carolyn Horn of Irvine; along with numerous grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
    At the family’s request, a private graveside service was held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at the Cane Springs (Macedonia) Cemetery near Leighton in Irvine.
    All friends and relatives are invited to pay their respects at the cemetery or email condolences to his sisters at, joettahorn@yahoo.com. Or 19carolynroberts71@gmail.com.
    Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Harold Horn.

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