Friday, August 19, 2022

    Brandy Gayle Freeman, age 43, of New Fox Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, at her home.
    She was born March 21, 1979, in Madison County and was the daughter of Ezra Gayle and Michele Garrett Freeman. She worked as a Store Clerk and attended the Bethel Christian Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    In addition to her parents, she is survived by one daughter, Abby Freeman of Estill County; two sons: Noah Freeman and Gabriel Freeman, both of Estill County; a sister, Leslie Benton (Nelson) of Estill County; two nephews, Blake and Ethan Benton; and one niece, Kaelyn Benton.
    She was preceded in death by a sister, Olivia Jo Freeman.
    Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, August 23, 2022, 12:00 Noon, at the Rose Freeman Cemetery at Fox.
    The Warren F. Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Tuesday, August 9, 2022

    Helen Neal Walling, age 83, of Dug Hill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, at her home following a short illness.
    She was born June 26, 1939 in Estill County and was the daughter of Till and Ida Rawlins Neal. She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Time Baptist Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Walling is survived by three daughters: Sandra Arvin (Dwight), Vickey Walling, and Barbara Chaney (Kevin), all of Estill County; two sons: Eddie Jack Walling (Debbie) and Russell Walling (Tammy), both of Estill County; eight grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Burl B. Walling; her parents; five sisters, Mae Henry, Eva McIntosh, Edna Henry, Dorothy Rader, and Sug Riddell; and four brothers, Travis, Roy, Donald and Glenn Neal.
    Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 22, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kevin Chaney officiating. Burial will be at the Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 21s from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers are Ben Chaney, Jacob Chaney, Tyler Walling, Joe Rawlins, Chad Walling, Josiah Muncie and Allen Tuggle.

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  Wednesday, August 17, 2022

    William Michael Kavanaugh, age 91, of Sugarloaf Lane in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born March 18, 1931, in Fayette County and was the son of the late Charles N. and Elizabeth Chenault Kavanaugh.
    Mr. Kavanaugh is survived by his wife, Ann Siudmak; and two brothers: Nicholas Kavanaugh and Toby Kavanaugh.
    Memorial services will be held at a later date.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Monday, August 15, 2022

    Judith "Judy" Stamper, age 67, passed away in her home on Monday, August 15, 2022 after battling cancer.
    She was born February 7, 1955, the daughter of the late Roy and Zetta Hall Stamper of Cobb Hill in Irvine, Kentucky.
    Judy was survived in death by four children, Melissa Mays Carlson (Marcus) of Michigan, Leanna Mays (Michael), David Stamper, and Craig Stamper, all of Irvine. She had 19 grandkids, nine great grandkids, two sisters and one brother.
    There will be no services following her wishes. She will be laid to rest at Cobb Hill Cemetery.
    Care Cremation and Funeral Service is honored to be entrusted with final care.

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  Monday, August 15, 2022

    Patricia Dianne Izer, age 65, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, August 15, 2022, at the Baptist Health Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky.
    Patricia was born on March 26, 1957, in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Clayton Kuhn and Ruth Sieber Warren. She was a veteran of the United States Army and enjoyed gardening, watching T.V., cats and dogs, and working jigsaw puzzles.
    Mrs. Izer is survived by three children, Sarah Veskovic Fox (Roy) of Athol, Massachusetts; Michael Veskovic (Laura) of Richmond; and Steven Veskovic of Rochester, New York; her fiancé, Edison Lee Land; and six grandchildren, Roy Fox III, Nathan Veskovic, John Thomas Warner, Autumn Warner, Kaylen Warner and Abby Veskovic.
    A memorial service for Patricia Dianne Izer will be announced at a later date by the family.
    Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Patricia Dianne Izer.

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  Saturday, August 13, 2022

    Norris Wayne Sparks, age 74, of 2nd Street in Midway, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, at his home.
    He was born February 15, 1948 in Fayette County and was the son of the late Hargus and Ina McKinney Sparks. He retired from A-1 Insulation and was a Midway Volunteer Fireman. He had lived in Woodford County most his life.
    Mr. Sparks is survived by one daughter, Keisha Woodrum; four grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy Sparks and Hargus Victor Sparks.
    Graveside services were conducted Thursday, August 18, 2022, 12:00 Noon at the Estes Cemetery.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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  Friday, August 12, 2022

    Paul “Anthony” Blevins, age 46, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
    Anthony was born on May 6, 1976 in Lexington, to Brenda Blevins and the late Bobby Hardy. He was raised in Irvine and attended Estill County High School. Paul was formerly employed at Cumberland Truss Co. He enjoyed playing video games and fishing.
    He is survived by his loving mother, Brenda Kay Blevins of Somerset; one brother, Jackie Lee Blevins of Somerset; a half-sister, Keisha Hardy of Irvine; three aunts, Debbie Larkin of Somerset, Lois Boyer (Steve) of Seymour, Tennessee; and Lisa Rose of Sevierville, Tennessee; two uncles, Gary Blevins of Berea and Michael Rose of Somerset; and several special cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.
    Anthony was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Hardy.
    The family will have a Memorial service at a later date.
    Lake Cumberland Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Anthony Blevins.

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  Tuesday, August 9, 2022

    James Bentley Scrivner, age 85, of South Winn Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born August 13, 1936 in Estill County and was the son of the late Cora Scrivner Noland. He was a former employee of Bunt Gross Chevrolet & Oldsmobile and later worked for Meade’s. He was a member of the Pine Grove Pentecostal Holiness Assembly where he served as a Deacon for 25 years.
    Mr. Scrivner was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Stepp Scrivner; and he is survived by two daughters: Deborah K. Watson (James) and Patrina G. Stidham (Tony), both of Estill County; four sisters: Anna Brock (Jack) of Tennessee; Nancy Purlee (Mike); Molenda Pennington and Judy Thompson, all of Indiana; two brothers: Billy Noland (Marva) and Jessy Noland, both of Indiana; four grandchildren: Miranda Conner, Brandon Watson, Erica White and Leah Stidham; nine great grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild.
    In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy and Melinda Scrivner; one brother, Dan Noland; and five grandchildren.
    Funeral services were conducted Monday, August 15, 2022, 7:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Sidney Sparks and Bro. Tony Stidham officiating. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation was held Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Brandon Watson, Brad Conner, Mark White, James Logan Conner, Logan Dean Conner, and Landon Conner.
    Honorary pallbearers were Bryan Watson, Judah White, and Bentley Conner.

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  Monday, August 8, 2022

    Linda Regina Raider, age 65, of Bertha Wallace Drive in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, following a short illness.
    She was born October 22, 1956, in Madison County and was the daughter of the late Allen and Lois Jean Noe Barnes. She was a caregiver and was of the Pentecostal faith. She was involved in many different clubs at the Irvine Health and Rehab Center, and she had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Linda is survived by three sons: Jeremy Allen Barnes, Thomas Dewayne Raider II, and Eric Lee Raider, all of Estill County; two sisters: Anita Osborne of Estill County; and Deborah Ewen of Clark County; and several grandchildren.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Dewayne Raider.
    Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 12, 2022, 12:00 Noon, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Terry Barnes officiating. Burial will follow at the Raider Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 10:00 a.m. to service time at 12:00 Noon at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were David Wasson, Stanley Merrell, Steve Osborne, Gary Robertson, Jeff Noe, Kaleb Haling, and Andrew Sharp.

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  Tuesday, August 9, 2022

    Tracy Benton Tipton, age 80, of Scott Hill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, following a long illness.
    He was born March 17, 1942, in Estill County, a son of the late Bill Dardy and Beulah Trimble Tipton. He was a conductor with the CSX Railroad and attended the Ravenna Nazarene Church. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Tipton is survived by his wife, Sharon Kay Noland Tipton; two daughters: Cathy Witt Pyle (Rick), Madison County; and Connie Lois Owens (Ray), Ohio; a son, Tracy Benton Tipton Jr., Madison County; two sisters: Wavelene Embs, Florida; and Sherry Kinnard, Fayette County; one brother, Jim Tipton, Salvisa, Kentucky; six grandchildren: Seth Witt, Amber Witt, Josh Williams, Brandon Williams, Tracy Logan Tipton, and Cody Boian; and several great grandchildren.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Lane.
    Memorial services were held Friday, August 19, 2022, 4:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home with Bro. Jason Barnett officiating. Visitation was between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Dementia Society of America. Donations can be made at www.dementiasociety.org

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  Saturday, August 13, 2022

    James Doyle Fields, age 82, of Winston Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born June 30, 1940 in Estill County and was the son of the late Luther and Opal Eve Fields. He was a retired factory worker for Ajax Magnethermic and a Deacon of the Providence Baptist Church. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Fields is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Ann Combs Fields; one daughter, Patricia Powell of Estill County; one son, David Fields (Terry) of Ohio; and three grandchildren: Natasha Powell, Dylan Fields, and Darrell Combs.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Freida McDowell and Faye Rose; two brothers, Wayne and Lloyd Fields; and one grandchild, Dustin Fields.
    Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 6:00 p.m., at the Providence Baptist Church with Bro. Bill VanWinkle and Bro. Keith Weldon officiating. Burial was at the Turpin Cemetery. Visitation was held Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Church.
    Pallbearers were Shane Galloway, Phil Flynn, Jason Flynn, John Merrit, Gabriel Merrit, and Steven Hoffman.
    Honorary pallbearers were deacons of the Providence Baptist Church.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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  Monday, August 8, 2022

    Laura Faye Means, age 84, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 in Clay City, Kentucky.
    She was born December 25, 1937 in Estill County, Kentucky to the late Sam Todd Snowden and Rosa Belle Crowe Snowden.
    Survivors include one son, Herbert Harold Means; four daughters, Pamula Hollon (Roger), Delilah King (Darrel), Vickie Gail Lettis, and Rhonda Louise Means; as well has 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Harold Means; a son, James Alvin Means; a daughter, Marcia Lynne Buckland; and two grandchildren, James Michael Todd Means and Brian Scott Buckland.
    Visitation will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home,777 West College Avenue, Stanton, with services Sunday, August 14th with James Stewart officiating and grandsons Michael Means, Brandon Means, Ryan Means, Jeffrey Robinson, Christopher Robinson, and James Todd serving as pallbearers; and Charles Vancleve, Jamie Buckland and Kayla Harvey serving as honorary pallbearers. She will be buried in Means Brooks Cemetery in Estill County, Kentucky.

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  Saturday, August 6, 2022

    Bobbie Jean Samples, age 89, of Reims Road in Lexington, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the Harlan, Kentucky, ARH Hospital following a short illness.
    She was born October 16, 1932 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Marcum and Lilly L. Tipton Covey. Bobbie worked for many years at Parker Seal and later retired from employment at Saint Joseph Hospital.
    Known for her quick wit and willingness to care for others she was beloved by all who knew her. She will be missed and most certainly never forgotten.
    She is survived by two daughters: Diane Kelly Robellard and Jessica Carmickle, both of Lexington; one son, Walter Randall Samples of South Carolina; nine grandchildren: Nathan Clowers, Dana Mills, Richard Kelly, Garit Samples, William Samples, Morgan Samples, Nicole Snow, Dax Carmickle and Derrick Carmickle; and six great grandchildren: David Allen, James Harris, Rachel Clowers, Ashley Walters, Ryley Kelly and Dax Carmickle.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter Roscoe Samples; and a daughter, Merletta Lunsford.
    A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, August 13, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Saturday from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

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