Thursday, September 8, 2022

    Holly Ann Rice, age 58, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life suddenly on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
    Holly was born on December 17, 1963, in Ohio to the late Howard and Lorena Katherine Noland Fields. Being strong in her Christian faith, she was baptized at the age of 10. She was a member of the South Irvine Church of Christ. Mrs. Rice enjoyed watching soap operas, all types of arts and crafts, and most importantly, spending time with her family and friends.
    Mrs. Rice is survived by her loving husband, Ronnie Lee Rice Sr.; one son, Ronnie Lee Rice Jr. (Lisa) of Berea; a daughter, Nicole Rice of Irvine; Michael McKinney (Kendra) of Berea, whom she thought of as her second son; one brother, Donald Fields of Irvine; four grandchildren, Tanner Rice, Tailor Rice, Bailee Rice, all of Berea; and Kristyn Graves (Darrin) of Mount Sterling; along with many other friends and relatives to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the South Irvine Church of Christ with Brother Tony Belcher and Brother David Holder officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery in Irvine. Mrs. Rice will lie in state at the church from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 14th from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Lewis Home for Funerals.

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  Wednesday September 7, 2022

    Ronnie "Darrell" Estes, age 56, passed away Wednesday September 7, 2022, at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.
    He was born in Clark County, Kentucky, August 21, 1966 to Dewie and Mildred Neeley Estes. Ronnie was a cook at the 96 Truck Stop in Clark County.
    He is survived by his mother, Mildred Estes; one sister, Wilma Woosley; and five brothers: Hubert Estes, Bufford Estes, Cecil Estes, Clayton Estes, and Virgil Estes.
    Mr. Estes was preceded in death by his father, Dewie Estes; and one brother, Gary Estes.
    Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Friday September 9, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City with Bro Sammy Patrick officiating. Friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. till time of service. Burial will be in the Beatty Place Cemetery in Lee County.
    

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  Wednesday, August 17, 2022

    William Michael Kavanaugh, age 91, passed away Wednesday, August 17th, 2022, after a long illness at his home in Estill County.
    Michael was born March 18, 1931, in Fayette County, Kentucky, and was the son of the late Charles N. Kavanaugh MD and Elizabeth Chenault Kavanaugh.
    He graduated with a B.A. from the University of Chicago. He continued to explore philosophy and wisdom traditions from around the world throughout his life. He was committed to helping those in recovery from addiction, teaching self-awareness grounded in meditation.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Toby Kavanaugh and Charles Nicholas Kavanaugh Jr. MD.
    He is survived by his wife, Ann Siudmak; his sister-in-law Bobbie Kavanaugh Thompson; two nieces, Susan and Christy Kavanaugh; and a nephew, Michael Kavanaugh MD.
    His ashes will be buried at a graveside memorial at the Chenault plot in the Lexington Cemetery on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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  Tuesday, September 6, 2022

    Beatrice West, age 81, of Winchester Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at the Lee County Health & Rehabilitation Center in Beattyville, following a short illness.
    She was born January 24, 1941, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Allen Puckett and Elizabeth Crouch Puckett Harrison. She had worked as a caregiver.
    Mrs. West was preceded in death by her husband, Henry West.
    She is survived by one daughter, Melissa Osborne of Irvine; one son, Rick West of West Palm Beach, Florida; and two grandchildren, Tyler Townsend and Seirra West.
    No memorial services are scheduled at this time.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Saturday, September 3, 2022

    Phyllis Adele Williams, the wife of the late Wesley Franklin Williams transitioned from her earthly home on Saturday, September 3, 2022. She was 67 years old, born August 11, 1955.
    Phyllis had a passion and a gift for writing poetry. She wrote poems for many in the community and about our great county and veterans. Her late husband, Wesley was a veteran of the Korean War. She had received several awards and was published in the local paper Citizens Voice and Times.
    Phyllis and Wesley were blessed with three children, Mike, Jenny, and Crystal. Throughout the years the family grew to include Mike’s wife Sandi and their two amazing children, Michel and Matthew. Crystal’s family also grew to include her husband Arya Iranmanesh and a heart warrior son Kamron Wesley Iranmanesh.
    Phyllis has three surviving siblings: Ronnie, Linda, and LaVerne, which all reside in Ohio.
    The funeral will be held at Warren F. Toler Funeral Home on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 12:00 Noon. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to service time at 12:00 Noon.
    The graveside burial will be immediately following the funeral at Young and Dunn Cemetery.

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  Sunday, September 4, 2022

    Wilbur Wallace Brewsaugh, age 91, of Richmond, Kentucky, departed this life on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
    He was born on June 1, 1931, in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Clarence and Vera Issacs Brewsaugh.
    In addition to his parents, Wilbur was preceded in death by his loving wife, Reva Noland Brewsaugh; three brothers, Harold Reed Brewsaugh, Leo Harding Brewsaugh, and Clarence Junior Brewsaugh; two nephews, Steven Todd Brewsaugh and Clarence Carroll Brewsaugh; along with one niece, Margaret Brewsaugh Banks.
    Mr. Brewsaugh was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War and a retired security officer for the Joseph Seagram company. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Richmond, Kentucky.
    Wilbur is survived by Deborah Halcomb of Ohio, Sherry Celesti of Florida, Michelle Brewsaugh and Molly Jo Brewsaugh, both of Ohio; along with numerous other nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great, great nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services for Wilbur Wallace Brewsaugh will be conducted on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals with Rev. Bobby Green and Rev. Shaun Berry officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Irvine, Kentucky. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Military graveside honors will be provided by American Legion Post 79 of Ravenna, Kentucky.

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  Thursday, September 1, 2022

    Jewel Dean Brandenburg, age 75, of Embassy Drive in Lexington, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Hospital, following a long illness.
    She was born January 30, 1947 in Hamilton County, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Hargas and Addie Alcorn Brandenburg. She worked on the assembly line for Dixie Cup, and she had lived in Lexington for most her life.
    Jewel Dean is survived by her son, Gregory Allen Bishop (Denise) of Georgetown, Kentucky.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Jeanette Crowe; and a brother, Thomas Tudor.
    Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, September 6, 2022, 12:00 Noon, at the Alcorn Cemetery with Bro. Danny Bennett officiating.
    Pallbearers were Nikolas Fugate, Dwight Carmack, Thomas Carmack, Rick Tudor, Ron Tudor and Melvin Howard.

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  Friday, August 26, 2022

    Robert Ray “Bobby” Snowden, age 83, of Berea, Kentucky, died Friday, August 26, 2022 at VA Medical Center Hospice Unit in Louisville following a lengthy illness.
    He was a Hargett, Kentucky (Estill County) native born May 5, 1939 son of the late Richard and Bertha King Snowden, retired United States Navy with 20 years of service including serving on the USS America and USS Forrestal, retired from EnerSys, devoted member and faithful servant of Red Lick Baptist Church where he served as Deacon.
    Bobby was a devoted husband, father and family man. He enjoyed fishing, helping people in the Red Lick Community, and talking about his travels while proudly serving in the Navy.
    Survivors include three children, Richard Snowden (Sandy), Pam Centers (Jeff), and Christy Snowden; grandchildren, Brittany Hobbs, Dylan Centers, Taylor Anderkin, and Kelly Alexander; great grandchildren, Crystlyn, Brennon, Jace, and Eli; as well as numerous relatives, friends and church family.
    In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Alice Jean Satterfield Snowden; and eight siblings Shelby, E.M., Floyd, Brownie, Almedia, Imogene, Earl, and Richard.
    Funeral service was at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Red Lick Baptist Church with Bro. Wayne Miller officiating. Burial followed in Madison County Memorial Gardens with Military Honors. Visitation was 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, August 30th at the church.
    Pallbearers were Dylan Centers, Eric Turner, Mark Centers, Brian David Fultz, Rusty Foley, and Gary Lee Cates.
    Reppert Funeral Home and Cremation Service was entrusted with arrangements.

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  Sunday, August 28, 2022

    We are sad to announce that Louis Smith Officer, aged 81, of Ravenna, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 in his home after a long illness.
    He was raised by Ollie and Dorcas Orr and is preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters: Kate Harper, Timothy Officer, Pearl Rhoades, Estelle Kopp, Thomas Officer, Charles Officer, Harvey Officer, John Officer, and Betty Officer; his father, Harvey Officer; his mother, Mettie McCoy; and son, Gary Michael Alexander (widow Pamela Sutcliffe).
    Mr. Officer is survived by his brother, Edgar Orr (Billie); ex-wife, Penny Officer; three children: Shannon Vice, Christina Officer, and Steven Officer (Susie); nine grandchildren: Tawny McCauley-Vice (Johnny), Chelsea Bailey (Floyd), Christine Caudill (Caleb), Carol Alexander, Elisha Rose, Kyle Kelly, Danielle Officer, Dylan Officer, and Skylar Officer; and nine great grandchildren: Zoey Caudill, Aubriegh Caudill, Ivy Caudill, Mia McCauley-Vice, Ava McCauley-Vice, Michael Bailey, Gary Alexander, Eliza Osborne, and Allison Osborne.
    Louis attended Ravenna Grade School and was a graduate of Irvine High School. After graduating, he went on to serve in the United States Navy where he retired after twenty years of service. He then found employment at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Lexington Kentucky where he later retired. He was actively involved in the American Legion where he served as Post 79 Commander (3 times), 7th District Adjunct and Vice Commander (2 times), and Sergeant At Arms. He was the Area B Vice Commander, Senior Vice Commander, the State Commander from 2005 to 2006, the Chef de Gare in Volare 1407 (3 times); Grand Chef De Gare for the State of Kentucky, City of Paduah Kentucky Duke of Paduah, Commonwealth of Kentucky Kentucky Colonel, and was a service officer. During his time with the American Legion, he was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award.
    He was an avid outdoorsman, but above all he enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandchildren. His love of life was contagious, and his sense of humor was unparalleled. The man was larger than life, and he will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.
    Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 3, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home with Bro. Marvin Neal officiating. Visitation will be held Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Burial will be at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East at Grayson, Kentucky, on Tuesday, September 6, at 10:30 a.m.
    In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Estill County Toys for Kids, or the American Legion Post 79 Flood Fund.

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  Tuesday, August 30, 2022

    Donald Rose, age 75, of Red Lick Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, following a short illness.
    He was born November 9, 1946 in Estill County and was the son of Willie and Dessie Isaacs Rose. He was a retired farmer and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Rose is survived by five daughters: Barbara Sue Hernandez (Romaldo) of Montgomery County; Peggy Ann Rose, Teresa Gail Frazier (Eddie), Irma Jean Thornsberry (Mike), and Vanessa Darlene Moore (Keith), all of Estill County; one son, Gary Randall Rose (Judy) of Estill County; two sisters: Catherine Willis (Hympsel) and Christine Rose (R.C.), both of Estill County; three brothers: Finley Rose (Lizzie), Kenneth Rose (Florence), and Paul Rose (Nellie), all of Estill County; two half-sisters: Michelle Jenkins (Ricky) and Bonnie Rose, both of Estill County; two half-brothers: Michael Rose and Donnie Rose (Nancy), both of Estill County; 17 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Minda Willis Rose; his parents, and four brothers, Larry, Cecil, Mitchell and William Rose.
    Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, September 4, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating. Burial will be at the Tackett Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    Pallbearers are Josh Sparks, Shane Barnett, Zachary Rose, Taylor Frazier, Hunter Humphrey, Marty Humphrey and Daniel Allen.

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  Wednesday, August 31, 2022

    Alice Shumate Houston, age 80, widow of Marion Wade Houston, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Fountain Circle Care and Rehabilitation in Winchester, Kentucky.
    She was born in Clark County on June 24, 1942, to the late Cecil Mark Shumate and Fairy Rose Warner. She was a member of Turkeyfoot Christian Church.
    Mrs. Houston is survived by two daughters, Cecilia Prater (Jeff) and Kylie Houston; one son, Paul Houston; three grandchildren, Todd Prater, Daryl Prater, Daniel Prater (Arcenal); one great grandchild, Avielle Prater; one brother, Roger Dale Warner, and several cousins; also, a special cousin, Carrie M. Marstella.
    In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded by siblings, infant Josephine Shumate, Randall Shumate, and Cecil Roy Shumate.
    Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Pastor Kevin Jett. Burial will follow at the Rose Family Cemetery, New Fox Road in Estill County. Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon until time of service at Scobee Funeral Home.

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  Tuesday, August 23, 2022

    Lionel Allen, age 69, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at his residence. He was born April 23, 1953, the son of the late Linvol Allen and Rosa Withers Allen Spencer. He was a United States Army Vietnam veteran and a retired services driver.
    Mr. Allen is survived by a son, Travis Allen; two daughters, Samantha Andrews (Michael), and Breanna Allen; five grandchildren, Shayla Allen, Hailey Allen, Blake Reed, James Axl Andrews, and Liam Allen; a sister, Linva Lou Allen Powell; and an aunt, Jean Wilcox.
    No services are planned.
    Grayson Funeral Home was in charge.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Monday, August 22, 2022

    Jewell Rawlins, age 85, wife of Edwin Tommy Young, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Baptist Health in Richmond, Kentucky.
    She was born in Irvine, Kentucky, to the late Christopher Columbus "Clummie" Rice and Linda Isaacs Caldwell on July 6, 1937. She was a homemaker, and she enjoyed gardening, feeding her birds, birdwatching, cooking and fishing. Most importantly, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
    She is preceded in death by her first husband, Travis “Ted” Rawlins Jr.; and one brother, Benjamin Thomas Caldwell.
    Survivors include two sons, Terry Ray Rawlins and Jerry G. Rawlins (Donna), both of Richmond; one daughter, Tammy Kaye Daniel (Marvin) of Stanford; two step-sons, David Young (Darlene) of Richmond and Danny Young (Ramona) of Winchester; one step-daughter, Lynn Broomfield (Danny) of Richmond; two brothers, Randall Rice and Raymond Rice; three sisters, Peggy Rogers, Doris Cox, and Reva Smyth; eight grandchildren, Shane Rawlins, Casen Daniel, Holly Poynter, Travis Rawlins, Crystal Newby, Bethlyn Shepherd, Chandler Rawlins and McKenzie Rawlins; eleven great grandchildren and six great, great grandchildren.
    Services were on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Flatwoods Christian Church at 1:00 p.m. with Bro. Mark Sarver and Bro. Alan Livingood officiating. Visitation was from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial was in Flatwoods Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Travis Rawlins, Danny Young, David Young, Danny Broomfield, Casen Daniel and Shane Rawlins.
    Honorary pallbearers were Raymond Rice, Randall Rice, Johnny Christian and Patsy Christian.
    Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home was in care of arrangements.

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  Eternal

    Charles Denzill "Chuck" Lees of Lexington, Kentucky, was born on July 28, 1955, in Newark, Ohio, the third of six children belonging to Bennett Ora Lees and Ethel Ruth Warner Lees, both of whom proceeded him in death.
    Chuck was the beloved husband of Millie Hardy, formerly of Irvine. They married, June 4, 1977, on the campus of Cincinnati Christian University; where they met and fell in love. Together they were blessed with three wonderful children and their spouses: Elizabeth Amber Lees Cornett (Stephen Paul) of Lexington, Charles Brandon Lees (Amber Denise) of Owingsville, and Clarence Noland Lees (Crystal Renee) of Nicholasville. He was the proud grandfather of Abigail Denise Lees and Charles Dalton Lees, both of Owingsville. He enjoyed being a Grandpa more than anything in life.
    He graduated from Granville Exempted Village School District High School (1973), Cincinnati Christian University (1977), and has a Master of Ministry from Kentucky Christian University (1992). Charles was ordained into the Christian Ministry on April 17, 1977 at Heath Church of Christ, Heath, Ohio.
    Together, Chuck and Millie served churches in Ohio, Virginia, and Kentucky. His first ministry was as a Youth and Music Minister at the Northern Heights Christian Church in Lexington. He served as a Youth Minister at the former Grove City Church of Christ, Grove City, Ohio; and the Beechwold Church of Christ in Columbus, Ohio. He was the founding minister of the Church of Christ in Alexandria, Ohio. He served the Grundy Church of Christ in Grundy, Virginia, as Music and Youth Minister, then returned years later as Senior Minister; and at one time served as President of Grundy Bible Institute. He was Senior Minister at Macedonia Christian Church in Lexington on two different occasions, Greenup Christian Church in Greenup, and First Christian Church in Owingsville, also on two different occasions. He was with the Broadway Christian Church in Lexington. Chuck’s last ministry was serving as part-time minister at the Berea Christian Church, Lexington, until illness took him to retirement.
    Known for reviving struggling churches and for the ministry of compassion in times of bereavement and monumental tragedy, he firmly believed a church can have its greatest impact during loss by serving families. It seems as if God gave him a gift for helping the hurting.
    All that is written here is not the sum total of his existence. Only Heaven can reveal the impact he made on the lives from seeds he had sown. The bottom line is that Chuck wanted to serve people. And in service, he wanted to show those he served Jesus.
    Chuck would often quote Dwight L. Moody who puts it this way: "Someday you will read in the papers that D. L. Moody, is dead. Don't you believe a word of it! At that moment I shall be more alive than I am now!" And now Chuck is in the presence of the Lord. That for him is no big adjustment. He had been living so very vigorously in the Lord’s presence for all these many years.
    Visitation will be Friday, September 2, 2022 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Service will be Saturday, September 3 at 11:00 a.m., both at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home on Harrodsburg Road. There will be a private interment following the funeral at the North Irvine Cemetery in Irvine.
    In lieu of flowers, contributions to the family for burial expenses would be appreciated.
    Local obituary courtesy of Lewis Home for Funerals.

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