Sunday, June 26, 2022

    Kevin Lynn Chaney, age 58, of Main Street in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a short illness.
    He was born May 2, 1964, in Butler County, Ohio and was the son of the late Arthur Chester Chaney and Bobbie Louise Walton Chaney. He was a mechanic and attended the Crooked Creek Christian Church. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Chaney is survived by one daughter, Krista Lynn Collett of Estill County; two sons: Robbie Cox and Stevie Cox, both of Estill County; one stepdaughter: Jessica Cox of Estill County; one sister, Michelle Crowe of Estill County; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his sister, Marsheila Gwen Chaney; his brother, Ricky Maurice Chaney; and his companion, Rita Mae Isaacs.
    Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at the Walton Cemetery with Bro. John Isfort officiating.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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  Sunday, June 26, 2022

    Sallie Lou Moore, age 92, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at the Marcum Wallace Medical Center after a brief illness.
    Sallie was born on June 30, 1929, in Irvine, Kentucky, to the late James Frank and Onie Silvers Smithers.
    Mrs. Moore was a lifelong native of Irvine. She retired from Columbia Gas Company with over 25 years of service. Sallie enjoyed traveling and was very active in her home church of Rice Station Christian Church.
    In addition to her parents, Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her husband, Norbert “Nobby” Moore; one son, James Farrell Moore; and one brother, Walter Smithers.
    Survivors include a son, Boyd Wayne Moore (Lee Ann) of North Charleston, South Carolina; a daughter-in-law, Sandy Moore of Irvine; seven grandchildren: David Moore (Cassie), Dustin Moore, Kristin Foskey, Karen Gibbs (Jesse), Amanda Hernandez (Angel), Bethany McDowell (Martin), and Alaina Moore; and ten great grandchildren: Khalea Moore, Kruz Moore, Emmalee Gibbs, Mackenlee Gibbs, Maicol Hernandez, Nolan Hernandez, Liam Hernandez, Jayda Roberts, Roen McDowell, and Brooklyn McDowell.
    She had many other relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Sallie Lou Moore will be conducted on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rice Station Christian Church in Irvine, with Brother Joe Hall officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Rice Station Christian Church.
    Pallbearers will be, Dustin and David Moore, John and Terry Smithers, Butch and Pepper Hardy, Danny Long, and Mike Chaney.
    Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Sallie Lou Moore.

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  Friday, June 24, 2022

    Winfred Leighton Winkle was born on July 21, 1943, in Madison County, the son of Leighton and Dora Roberts Winkle. He went to his heavenly home on Saturday, June 24, 2022, surrounded by his family. Winfred was a retired local businessman and currently was a farmer.
    He is survived by his wife and best friend of 57 years, Diana Richardson Winkle; two sons, Winfred Leighton Winkle II and James Glenn Winkle (Michelle Brady), two granddaughters, Abby Lynn Winkle Martin (Jordan) and Emma Kate Winkle; and one sister, Deborah D. Winkle and son C.J. Cain (Alex Huber).
    Mr. Winkle was preceded in death by his parents, Leighton and Dora; an infant brother, James Clinton Winkle; and his father- and mother-in-law Willard and Louise Richardson.
    Winfred served in the Army National Guard in Ravenna from 1961-1968. He served on the Estill County Board of Education from 1984-1988, serving as vice-chairman for a year. He was a member of the Irvine Masonic Lodge #137 F&AM, recently receiving his 50-year membership pin. Winfred attended the South Irvine Christian Church his entire life, being baptized in 1967 along with his wife Diana. He was a deacon and was instrumental in updating the facilities.
    Mr. Winkle was a devoted family man who supported the Estill County High Lady Engineers Softball Team where his granddaughters both played and the University of Kentucky Wildcats. Recently, he received an extra dose of happiness when his granddaughters Abby graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a degree in Nursing and Emma was named Miss Kentucky Softball 2022.
    Winfred maintained the family farm and with his wife and sister cared for his mother, Dora until her death in January 2022. He was the rock of this family, a man of many talents, a hard worker, and an honest and trustworthy friend to many people. But most of all he was devoted to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, his country, his family, and the love of his life Diana.
    Visitation will be held at The South Irvine Christian Church from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, with Masonic Rites at the church beginning at 5:30 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 6:00 p.m. with Bro. Glyndon Mays and Bro. Mike Chism officiating. Burial with military honors will be at the South Irvine Cemetery immediately following the funeral.
    The family would like to thank the staff of Estill Medical Clinic and the Neuro ICU at Saint Joseph Hospital for their attention, love and support throughout Winfred’s illness. Special thanks to Abby Winkle Martin and UK Trauma ICU for assisting in his care.
    The Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, Richmond is in charge of the arrangements.

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  Friday, June 24, 2022

    Janey "Jeannie" Gray Witt, age 83, of Furnace Junction in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, at the Irvine Health and Rehab Center following a long illness.
    She was born August 30, 1938 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Edward Gray Sr. and Della Lanald Gray. She was a retired hairdresser and was a member of the Gum Springs Church of God. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Witt is survived by two daughters: Vickie Witt of Estill County and Kelli Watson of Shelby County; six sisters: Patricia Maddox, Virginia Steele, both of Ohio; Teddy Arthur, Dorothy Case, Betty Shepherd, all of Estill County; and Darlene Sparks of Ohio; two grandchildren: Dalton Watson and Grayce Watson; several nieces and nephews; and a special niece, Debra French.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Sidney Witt; two sisters, Christina Miller and Myrtie Tipton; and two brothers, Marion Gray and Edward Gray Jr.
    Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Les McIntosh officiating. Burial will be at the Gray Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

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  Wednesday, June 22, 2022

    Frank Puckett, age 89, of Winchester, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at his home.
    Frank was born on February 27, 1933, in Greensburg, Indiana to the late James Hanford Puckett and Rosie Lee Means Puckett. He was retired from Bundy Tubing Company and was an Honorary Kentucky Colonel.
    In addition to his parents, Mr. Puckett is preceded in death by three brothers, Chester I., Otha E., and Elbert C. Puckett; along with two sisters, Alice Coleen Spaethe and Bonnie Irene Howell.
    Survivors include his loving wife of 70 years, Audrey P. Spivey Puckett; one daughter, Barbara Pauline Ohlman of Winchester; two sons, Roger Franklin and Kirt Wallace Puckett, both of Irvine; one brother, James Hanford Puckett Jr. of Gallatin, Tennessee; three sisters, Judi Whitinger of Portsmouth, Ohio; Katherine Mae Lectern, and Anna Carol Combs, both of Ohio; six grandchildren, Matthew Thomas Ohlman, Barbara Lynn Ohlman Burton (Russ), Phillip Scott Puckett (Kara), Timothy Shane Puckett, Sheena Lasha Puckett, and Megan Michelle Stepp (Shawn); twelve great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends to miss him and mourn his passing.
    A graveside memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 12:00 Noon at the Jackson Chapel Cemetery in Irvine. Rev. Steve Puckett and Brother James Puckett will officiate.
    Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Frank Puckett.

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  Wednesday, June 22, 2022

    Nettie Clay Smith, age 81, widow of Clarence Smith, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester.
    She was born August 15, 1940 in Irvine, Kentucky to the late John Raymond and Elizabeth Watson Watson.
    Survivors include, sons, Harold Wayne Smith and Mark Shannon Smith (Kim); granddaughter, Kimberly Dawn Smith (Rollie Carpenter); and three great grandchildren, Jennifer Michelle Johnson, Sophia Grace Carpenter, and Rollie John Monroe Carpenter.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; here husband, Clarence Smith; a son, Clarence Steven Smith; a daughter, Mary Ann Smith; two brothers, Harold Edward Watson and Donald Ray Watson; and a sister, Reva Powell.
    Services will be held Saturday, June 25, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton by Rev. Warren Rogers. Visitation Friday, June 24th, 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial in Cobb Hill Cemetery with nephews serving as pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers are family and friends.

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  Wednesday, June 22, 2022

    Charles Adam “Chuck” Harrison, age 48, of Winchester Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at his home following a sudden illness.
    He was born April 10, 1974, in Fayette County and was the son of Charles Stanley and Rhonda Stevens Harrison. He was a former construction worker and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Survivors in addition to his parents include his daughter, Keisha Lashae Harrison of Estill County; one sister, Kim Ford of Georgetown; and two grandchildren: Randi Bingham and Landry Bingham.
    He was preceded in death by his brother, Christopher Harrison.
    Memorial services will be conducted at a later date.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Monday, June 20, 2022

    Jason Riddell, age 82, of Oak Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born April 18, 1940, in Estill County and was the son of the late Victor and Marriah Neal Riddell. He was a farmer and Pastor for the Stacy Lane Community Pentecostal Church of God. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Bro. Riddell is survived by his wife, Melissa Lynn Brinegar Riddell; three sons: Jason Lee Riddell (Brittany), Matthew Dillon Riddell, and Aaron Jacob Riddell (Alyssa) all of Estill County; one sister, Wanda Duncan (Donnie) of Versailles; one brother, Estill Riddell of Estill County; and two grandchildren: Micah O’Ryan Riddell and Jaylee Marriah Lynn Riddell.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Barrett and Lorena Hunt; and foiur brothers, Herman, Harold Lee, Benjamin and Victor Riddell Jr.
    Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 23, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Matthew Barnett officiating. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 22nd from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers are Jason Lee Riddell, Matthew Riddell, Aaron Riddell, Robert Hunt, Wayne Kelly, and Angel Vargess.
    Honorary pallbearers are Timothy Brinegar and Brian Riddell.

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  Thursday, June 16, 2022

    David Monroe Maggard, Jr., of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Compassionate Care Center.
    David, the son of David Monroe "Dave" Maggard, Sr. and Helen Skeens Maggard, was born in Hyden, Kentucky on June 14, 1960 and had just turned 62 years of age. He had worked as a self-employed trucker and later as a certified master mechanic for Jack Burford Chevrolet. He enjoyed restoring old cars, fishing, reading, and had a huge sense of humor. He was an active member of the Madison Lodge #183 F. & A.M.
    Survivors include his cherished partner of 27 years, Vickie Whittaker; two sons: Paul David Maggard of Lexington and Travis Wayne Maggard (Ashley Kirby) of Franklin, Ohio; two daughters: Amelia Brangers-Miller (Dale) of Georgetown; and Angela Gray of Big Hill; three sisters: Teresa Maggard, Melissa McIntosh (Chris) and Audrey Clowers (Tim); nine grandchildren: Katie Maggard, Bradley Maggard, Kendall Maggard, Emilee Maggard, Matthew Brangers, Olivia Brangers, Sophia Brangers, Hannah Oliver and Ella Gray; two nephews: Mason Clowers and Cody Lewis; one niece, Molly King; his father-in-law, Junior Rogers; his brother-in-law, Mark Rogers; one sister-in-law, Darlene Masters (Joe); and a host of beloved family members and close friends.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Friday, June 24, 2022, at Salem Christian Church, 2085 Poosey Ridge Road, Richmond, with Bro. Virgil Gibson officiating. Burial will follow in the Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., Friday, at the church.
    Masonic Rites will be held at 2:30 p.m. just prior to the funeral service.
    Pallbearers will be Buck Winkler, Jeff Rose, Chris McIntosh, Jeremy Hardy, Tim Clowers, Brad Maggard and Travis Maggard.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Masters, Paul Maggard and Junior Rogers.
    Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home in in charge of arrangements.

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  Friday, June 17, 2022

    Zack Charles, age 40, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at his home.
    He was born December 5, 1981 in Lexington, Kentucky, to Anthony Charles and Teresa Drake Kennon.
    Survivors include his father, Anthony Charles (Sherrie); his mother, Teresa Kennon (Shane); siblings, Jessica Miller, Emily Charles, Samantha Charles, James Charles, Kayla Charles, Braden Charles, and Cailey Martin; his grandmother, Rachel Drake; several aunts and uncles; and five nieces and three nephews.
    He was preceded in death by a niece, Danika Leighton Charles; his grandfathers, Clell Charles and Cecil Drake; and his grandmother, Ida Charles.
    Services Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 6:00 p.m., at Davis and Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 until service time at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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  Friday, June 17, 2022

    Ina Lois Jewell Elliott, age 86, of Conrad Estates in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at the Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
    She was born April 10, 1936, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Johnny Jewell and Ella Jo Richardson Brinegar. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Elliott is survived by her Husband, Charles Lane Elliott; one daughter, Lisa Noble (Donald) of Estill County; three sons: Curt Steven Elliot (Wanda) of Lincoln County; Mark Kevin Elliott, and David Scott Elliott (Jennifer), both of Estill County; one daughter-in-law, Donna Elliott of Estill County; two sisters: Patty Eades and Phyllis Horn both of Estill County; six grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Lyle Jeffery Elliott; and several brothers and sisters.
    Funeral services will be conducted Monday, June 20, 1:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jeff Bertrum officiating. Burial will be at the South Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers are Aaron Elliott, Trenton Elliott, Eddie Crawley, Chris Bowling, Steven Edward Crawley, Chase Bowling and Wesley Crawley.
    Honorary pallbearers are Aria Elliott, Hadleigh Noble, Elliston Elliott, Kallen Noble, Magnolia Elliott, Stephanie Crawley, Crystal Bowling and Bethany Noble.

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  Tuesday, June 14, 2022

    Linda Gordon, age 74, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at the Irvine Nursing and Rehab Center.
    She was born in Berea, January 7, 1948, to Doc and Dorothy McCollum Isaacs. She was a retired caregiver.
    Linda is survived by her husband, Melvin Gordon; two grandchildren; and two brothers, Clarence Isaacs and Granville Isaacs.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, Doc and Dorothy Isaacs; a son, Paul White; a daughter, Connie Dennis; and a brother, Larry Isaacs.
    Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 17, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Friends visited Friday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. Burial was in the Lunsford Cemetery in Irvine.

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  Tuesday, June 13, 2022

    Perry “Jimmy” Barnett, 72, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2022 at his residence.
    He was born in Winchester, Kentucky, October 22, 1949 to Earl and Sarah Olinger Barnett.
    Mr. Barnett is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Barnett; two grandchildren; a brother, Dwight Barnett (Judy); and a sister Anita Easter (Michael).
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Sarah Olinger Barnett; a daughter, Sherry Barnett; a brother, Grover Stephen Barnett; and a sister, Lisa Powell.
    A graveside service was held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at the Kennon Cemetery in Clay City.
    Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of services.

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