Saturday evening, December 31, 2022

    Linda Faye Casey, age 77, of Waco, Kentucky, the wife of Preacher Bob Casey, passed away Saturday evening, December 31, 2022, at Baptist Health-Richmond.
    Linda was born in Franklin, Ohio on March 1, 1945, the daughter of Snorri Hensley Jr. and Grace Ruble Hensley Berry. She was a homemaker, loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Linda loved being outdoors working in her yard and caring for her flowers. She was a faithful Christian for over 60 years and was a member of the Cornerstone Church of Christ in Irvine.
    Survivors include her husband of sixty years, Bob Casey; her mother, Grace Ruble Hensley Berry; one daughter, Robin Gould (Jeff); one son, Tim Casey (Carolyn); three grandchildren: Adam Gould, Candace Gould and Jaleesa Willoughby (Rick); and five great grandchildren: Allisyn Gould, Ryder Gould, Korbin Kiser, Everly Kiser and Mackenzie Willoughby; as well as several cousins, other relatives and friends.
    She was in preceded in death by her father.
    Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Richmond, with Charley Ward and Bob Casey officiating. Burial will follow in the Flatwoods Cemetery at Waco. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Friday evening, January 6th at the funeral home.

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  Wednesday, December 28, 2022

    Justin Blake Hamilton, age 33, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the Bowling Green, Kentucky, Medical Center.
    Justin was born on August 7, 1989, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to the late Clyde Hamilton and Linda Sue Henson Hamilton.
    Justin is survived by his loving wife, Katherine Hamilton; a brother, Clyde W. Hamilton (Shirley); and two sisters, Betty Trump and Amy Bailey (Larry). In addition, he has four nieces, Mahaley Tackett, Brittany Reed, Hope and Candice Bailey; two nephews, Clyde Walker Hamilton II and Corey Bailey; three great nieces, Harper Reed, Danielle Hamilton, and Gwen Bailey; and two great nephews, Hudson Reed and Adner Bailey.
    Funeral services for Justin Blake Hamilton will be conducted on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals with Brother Claude Allen officiating. Interment will follow in the Rest Haven Cemetery in Stanton. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 7, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Clyde Hamilton, Clyde Walker Hamilton II, Jonathan Harper, Andy Wiseman, William Harmanson, Kris Litton, Brian Haddix, and Thomas Sprinkle.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Bailey and Christopher Wiegman.

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  Friday, December 30, 2022

    Lisa Eileen Plowman, age 63, of Greens Grossing in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at the Compassionate Care Center following a short illness.
    She was born March 3, 1959, in New Castle, Indiana and was the daughter of Boyd Eugene Plowman and Edith Geneva Young Martin. She attended the First Christian Church.
    Lisa is survived by one sister, Sandy Snowden McIntosh of Richmond; three brothers: Leonard Snowden of Eaton, Ohio; Ray Snowden of Ravenna, and Tracy Snowden of Irvine; and several nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Mary Jo Combs; and two brothers, Jack Plowman and Jerry Snowden.
    Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 2, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tim Jones officiating. Burial will be at the Lainhart-Larrison Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Hospice Care Plus at 208 Kidd Drive, Berea, KY 40403 or Nathaniel House at PO Box 2078, Richmond, KY 40476.

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  Thursday, December 29, 2022

    Thada Rogers, age 55, of Richmond, Kentucky, formerly of Jackson, Kentucky in Breathitt County, departed this life on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the Baptist Regional Medical Center in Richmond.
    Miss Rogers was born on March 7, 1967, in Lexington, Kentucky to Hargus Rogers and the late Tincie Worrell Rogers. She was the granddaughter of Shirley and Pauline Watson Rogers and Thaddeus and Minnie Richardson Worrell.
    Along with her father, Thada is survived by one sister, Marilyn Rogers of Richmond; and a brother, Johnathan Rogers of Richmond; along with a host of other relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Thada attended Breathitt County High School where she excelled in all academics. She was an active member in band, student council, and the French club. She served as drum major and played clarinet in the band. Thada won the John Sousa award twice. Thada was chosen in the first group of Governor Scholars, and she attended the Centre College program. She was a former member of Jackson Christian Church where she was very active in many church activities.
    Funeral services for Thada Rogers will be conducted on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals. Brother Jim Hall will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Cobb Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 2, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Johnathan Rogers, Terry Rogers, Jackie Rogers, Rick Molands, Jack Strong, and Darrell Watts.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Fugate, Brother Gainus Rogers, Dr. Owen Collins, and Brother Bill Welker.

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  Thursday, December 29, 2022

    Grover Cleveland “Cleve” Rogers, age 84, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at his residence.
    He was born July 25, 1938 in Irvine to Charles and Bertha Baker Rogers. He was a retired mason.
    Mr. Rogers is survived by a son, Russell Rogers; a daughter, Connie Berryman; seven grandchildren, Kelsey and her husband Jonathan, Adrian, Jaylah, Russell, Emily, Sarah, and Brandon; four great grandchildren, Linzie, Isabella, Savannah and Marleigh; and a brother, Jessie Rogers.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Berthie Rogers; a son, Anthony Rogers; and several brothers and sisters.
    Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine. Friends may visit Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. till 12:00 Noon. Burial will follow in the McQueen Cemetery.
    In Lieu of flowers family ask that donations be made to Grayson Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

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  Thursday, December 29, 2022

    Cheryl Anne Paolini, age 61, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the Compassionate Care Hospice Center in Richmond.
    She was born on January 31, 1961, in Plattsburgh, New York to the late Jerry and Elisabeth Wilke Workman.
    Cheryl is survived by her loving husband, Michael Dean Paolini; her son, Michael Theron Paolini and fiancée Beth Dixon; a daughter, Kathleen Deanna Paolini; three grandchildren, Bradyn Scott Coulter, and Marshall and Maxton Paolini; along with several cousins.
    Graveside services for Cheryl Anne Paolini will be conducted on Monday, January 2, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Paolini Family Cemetery.
    Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Cheryl Anne Paolini.

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  Wednesday, December 28, 2022

    Phyllis J. Bullock, age 65, of Winchester, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.
    Phyllis was born on November 5, 1957, in Winchester, Kentucky, to the late Fred Farris "Freddie" and Lois Louise Estes Walters. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Anthony "Tony" Walters.
    Survivors include her special companion, Paul Bullock; one son, Tucker Bullock and fiancée, Shay Banegas; two sisters, Michelle McCarty and Sharon Brandenburg; three nieces, Kristen Walters and Alicia and Amber Osborne; two nephews, Calieb Walters and Alex Osborne; one grandson, Dominic Bullock; and several great nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services for Phyllis J. Bullock will be conducted on Monday, January 2, 2023, at 12:00 Noon in the Lewis Home for Funerals Chapel with Brother Sherl Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The family has chosen cremation after the services.
    The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to her memorial fund.

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  Wednesday, December 28, 2022

    Rhonda Lavon Woosley, age 60, of New Fox Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at her home following a short illness.
    She was born August 31, 1962 in Fort Myers, Florida and was the daughter of Maynard and Ruby Sparks Dickey. She was an employee of Mercy Health in Powell County and a member of the Ivory Hill Baptist Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Woosley is survived by her husband, Gary Joe Woosley; one daughter, Larissa Muncy (Brison) of Ravenna; one son, Kenneth Joe Woosley of Irvine; her mother-in-law, Hallie Woosley of Irvine; two brothers: Michael Dickey (Nancy) of Florida and Ronnie Dickey of Irvine; a sister-in-law, Carla Dickey of Florida; two grandchildren: Brynnleigh and Frankie Muncy; her nephew, Travis Dickey; several special nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles; and several special friends, including Margie Stamper.
    She was preceded in death by her parents and her grandchild, Taylor Joe Woosley.
    Funeral services were conducted Sunday, January 1, 2023, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Sam McKinney officiating. Burial was at the South Irvine Cemetery. Visitation was held on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    Pallbearers were Aderson Taylor, Vernon Brooks, Terry Taylor, Brison Muncy, Jake Hoskins, and Jason Richardson.
    Honorary pallbearers were Joby Coulton and Sean Horn.

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  Monday, December 26, 2022

    Joy Ann Burkhart, age 89, departed this life Monday, December 26, 2022, at her home after a brief illness.
    She was born December 6, 1933, in Estill County to parents John and Laura Mae Tipton Lee. She had three siblings: Ralph, Gene and Eva.
    Joy graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a degree in education. She began her teaching career in a one-room school setting and would later go on to teach at West Irvine Elementary but spent most of her career at Ravenna Elementary. Joy retired after a fruitful 34-year teaching career.
    Billy and Joy Burkhart were married in 1962. They had one son, Tim (Melisa), and one grandson, Will. They were long-time members of River Drive Christian Church. Joy had a small, but close-knit family whom she dearly loved and countless friends.
    A memorial service will be held early next spring, her favorite season of the year.
    Arrangements were handled by Lewis Home for Funerals with burial in Oakdale Cemetery.
    In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Hospice Care Plus, 208 Kidd Drive, Berea, KY 40403.

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  Monday, December 26, 2022

    Robert Glenn Jones, Jr., age 53, of Dark Hollow Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the St. Joseph Hospital, following a long illness.
    He was born July 8, 1969, in Estill County and was the son of Robert Glenn and Corda Jean Watkins Jones. He worked at Pearson Construction and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Jones is survived by two daughters: Montana Ranae Jones and Madison Elisabeth Walters, both of Estill County; and one son, Noah Landon Walters of Estill County.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, China Jones; and a brother, Darrell Stamper.
    Visitation will be held Friday, December 30, 2022, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
    No service is scheduled.
    In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made toward the funeral expenses.

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  Monday, December 26, 2022

    Marie Tipton, age 75, of Main Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, at her home following a long illness.
    She was born March 20, 1947, in Lee County and was the daughter of the late Buck and Reva Jean Stamper Ingram. She was retired from the Tipton Motor Company and attended the Pine Crest Baptist Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Tipton is survived by her husband, Jackie Berlin Tipton; two stepsons: Leslie Shawn Tipton (Jennifer) of Madison County and Jeremy Glen Tipton of Estill County; two sisters: Mary King and Brenda Deaton, both of Lee County; two step-grandchildren, Tyler and Lauren; and one step-great granddaughter, Nora Ruth Tipton.
    Visitation were held 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel followed by funeral services at 1:00 p.m. with Bro. Joe Lahrmer officiating. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens.
    Pallbearers were Tyler Tipton, Tom Deaton, Brian Crowe, Donnie Watson, David Ross and Shawn Tipton.

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  Monday, December 26, 2022

    Ruby Puckett Wise, age 90, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on December 26, 2022, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond, Kentucky.
    Mrs. Wise was born on January 16, 1932, in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Harve and Grace Tipton Puckett. She was a member of the Mount Carmel Christian Church.
    In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her son, Randall Kirk Wise; a brother, Lonnie Puckett; and two sisters, Dorothy Ballard and Heathy Gilbert.
    Survivors include a son, David Wise of Irvine; her daughter, Angela Townsend of Waco; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Johnson, Latasha Townsend, Brandy Raider (Rick), and Claudia Grace Richie; nine great grandchildren, Carissa Reed, Rylin Robinson, Landyn Baskin, Braydon Townsend, Mason Raider, Johnathan Raider, Cameron Townsend, Larkin Allen, and Keegan Goodrich; along with numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Ruby Puckett Wise will be conducted on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at 12:00 Noon in the Lewis Home for Funerals Chapel with Brother Craig Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in the Crowe Cemetery in Irvine. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 30, 2022, from six until eight p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Rick Raider, Landyn Baskin, Mason Raider, Braydon Townsend, Aaron Hudson, and Jerry Townsend.
    Honorary pallbearers will be John Raider and Cameron Townsend.

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  Sunday, December 25, 2022

    Robert B. Crowe, age 90, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at the Irvine Health and Rehabilitation Center.
    Mr. Crowe was born on June 6, 1932, in Paris, Kentucky, to the late Dillard and Emily Barnett Crowe. He was of the Christian Faith.
    In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by two daughters, Charlotte Ann Morehead and Debra Miller; four brothers, Donald, Orville, Dillard and Arthur Crowe; eight sisters, Edith Freeman, Gladys Hanks, Esther Miller, Barbara Stamper, Hazel Stokely, Marie Trusty, Jean Allen, and Mary Gayheart; and one granddaughter, Cristy Meadows.
    Robert is survived by a son, Robert Earl Crowe (Colleen) of Clay City; three grandsons, Brandon Crowe, and Johnathan and Nick Morehead; four great grandchildren, Brayden Crowe, Anthony Meadows, Bianca Morehead, and Olivia Donithan; along with numerous nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends to miss him and mourn his passing.
    A graveside memorial service will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the West Bend Cemetery in Clay City, Kentucky at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Dayle Payne officiating.
    Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Robert B. Crowe.

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  Friday, December 23, 2022

    Starlet Kay Hisle, age 57, of Richmond Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, following a long illness.
    She was born September 5, 1965, in Estill County and was the daughter of Betty Jean Willis Hisle and the late Paul Lewis Hisle. She was a caregiver and a member of the Crooked Creek Christian Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    In addition to her mother, she is survived by one brother, Paul Randall Hisle (Kathy) of Laurel County; one nephew, Brandon Christopher Hisle; one niece, Tiffany Hisle; and one great niece, Willow Wells.
    Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, December 28, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation was held Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Brandon Hisle, Wayne Babb, Austin Moore, Darrell Dwayne Dixon, Keadon Wilburn, and Dustin Arvin.

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  Thursday, December 22, 2022

    Andrew Stepp, age 42, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington.
    He was born in Irvine, May 28, 1980 to Kenneth and Gladys Stepp.
    Mr. Stepp is survived by five brothers, Kenneth Preston Stepp, Kennel Stepp, Mike Stepp, Jason Stepp and Philip Cox.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Gladys Stepp; and a brother, Perry Cox.
    Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Friends visited Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. Burial was in the South Irvine Cemetery.

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  Saturday, December 17, 2022

    Joe Murrel Willis Jr., age 80, of Opossum Run Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the Kentucky River Medical Center in Jackson, Kentucky, following a long illness.
    He was born August 22, 1942, in Estill County and was the son of the late Joe Murrel and Virginia Hardy Willis. He was a farmer and a member of the Madison Coon Club. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Willis is survived by his wife, Lorena Riddell Willis; one son, Timothy Joe Willis of Estill County; two sisters: Lilla Neal of Ohio and Linda Weddington of Fayette County; one brother, Bobby Willis of Estill County; and three grandchildren: Randall Joe Willis, Dylan Cecil Willis, and Mason Cruze Willis.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Willis.
    Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, December 21, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation were held Tuesday, December 20th from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Randall Willis, Dylan Willis, Joseph Riddell, Bobby Wayne Willis, Stephen Willis, Letisha Morris and Crystal Willis.

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  Saturday, December 17, 2022

    Doris Lynn Satterley, age 74, of Upper Lick Branch in Alexandria, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, at her home following a long illness.
    She was born August 29, 1948, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late William and Zelma Johnson Rogers. She was retired from the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Thomas, Kentucky.
    Mrs. Satterley is survived by two daughters: Angie Mulberry (Chris) and Lori Field, both of Alexandria; one sister, Brenda Hanson of Minnesota; one brother, Mike Rogers of Grant County; two grandchildren, Benjamin and Evan Mulberry; and several nieces and nephews that she loves.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Satterley.
    Graveside services will be conducted at a later date.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home of Irvine is in charge of arrangements.

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  Friday, December 16, 2022

    Virgil D. Johnson, age 88, of Berry Avenue in Bellevue, Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022, at the St. Elizabeth Hospice.
    He was born May 28, 1934 in Estill County and was the son of the late Hubert Green and Mary Edna Estes Johnson. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Durkee Foods and attended the Bellevue Baptist Church.
    Mr. Johnson is survived by one daughter, Melissa Anne Perkins of Lakeside Park, Kentucky; one son, Gerald D. Johnson of Florence; two sisters: Nancy Teegarden of Alexandria and Faye Stewart of Estill County; one brother, Dallas Johnson of Lee County; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Maxine Stidham Johnson; two sons, Virgil Kevin Johnson and Stephen Ray Johnson; and seven siblings, Beulah Mays, Leora Smith, Sue Abney, Zelma Rogers, Phyllis Shouse, Floyd Merle Johnson and James Johnson.
    Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, December 20, 2022, 1:00 p.m., with Donnie Watson officiating at the Warner-Stidham Cemetery at 1102 Dry Ridge Road, Irvine.

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  Thursday, December 15, 2022

    Larry David Noland, age 71, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 at the Hospice Care Plus Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky, after a diagnosis of pancreatic and liver cancer. Larry lived only six weeks after his diagnosis and treatment. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.
    Larry was born in Estill County to the late Shannon and Edith Powell Noland on March 2, 1951.
    He attended Estill High School where he received many honors and awards for his basketball skills. Larry received a scholarship to Mt. Olive Junior College in North Carolina where he attended for one semester. He loved basketball and was an avid UK Wildcats fan.
    Larry's work career began with the Southeast Coal Wash in Irvine for a year, the Kentucky State Highway Department for a year; and then moved to his career with the railroad, beginning in June of 1974 with the L & N Railroad (later CSX) where he held positions from laborer in the track department, foreman, track inspector, rail oiler and finally became a supervisor. Larry retired after 37 years at age 60.
    He liked working on the railroad, but he loved the men he supervised. After retirement, Larry began working part-time at the BP Station in Irvine where he loved meeting old friends and making new ones.
    Larry married Betsy Bush Noland in April, 1972 and they had one daughter, Leeann Danielle Noland. Leeann has been his pride and joy and the light of his life.
    Mr. Noland is survived by his sisters, Doris Sue Isaacs (Jesse Lynn), Shanetta Flynn, and Donna Ann Young (Carl), a brother, Mark Allen Noland; and a number of nieces and nephews all of whom he loved dearly. He is also survived by Leeann, his daughter; and Betsy, his ex-wife.
    Larry was baptized many years ago and he, Betsy and Leeann became members of the Broadway Christian Church in Lexington 20 years ago.
    Funeral services were conducted Monday, December 19, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Glyndon Woosley officiating. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation was held Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Ray Mills, Gerald Rader, Gary Newton, Michael Hardy, Howard Rogers and Danny Stacy.
    Honorary pallbearers were Robert Sewell, Roger Harkins, Kenny Floyd, Earl Blackwell and Curt Goodwin.

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  Thursday, December 15, 2022

    Edward Lee Sturgis, age 85, of High Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, at his home, following a long illness.
    He was born July 5, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana and was the son of the late Willard and Nellie Personet Sturgis. He was a retired manager with the Richmond Laundry and Dry Cleaners and had lived most of his life in Indiana.
    Mr. Sturgis is survived by his wife, Lillie Osborne Sturgis; two daughters: Patricia Dodd of Florida and Sue Brandenburg of Irvine; three sons: Ronnie Sturgis of Indiana; Rick Sturgis of Waco; and Dennis Hatfield of Florida; one sister, Ruby McGee of Indiana; two brothers: Paul Sturgis (Pat) of Indiana and Donnie Sturgis (Mitch) of London; two sisters-in-law: Martha Flynn and Allie Fair Noland, both of Estill County; three grandchildren: Jerrica Brandenburg, Jessica Dodd and Jonathan Dodd; and three great grandchildren.
    Funeral services were conducted Sunday, December 18, 2022, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Brett Benton officiating. Burial was at the South Irvine Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Billy Metcalf, Charlie Park, Jimmy Lakes and Jacob Lakes.

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  Tuesday, December 13, 2022

    Lee Troy Reed, age 80, widower of Joyce Carol Hatton Reed, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022.
    He was born October 2, 1942 in Estill County, Kentucky, McKinney Hollow, to the late Simon and Ollie Townsend Reed. He was a retired heavy equipment operator, musician, horseshoe champion and attended Hill Street Pentecostal Church.
    Lee is survived by two sons: Randy Reed of Winchester and Ricky Reed (Jo Ann) of Beattyville; two daughters Sheila Jackson (Keith) and Teresa Riddle (Tommy), both of Winchester; five grandchildren: Joshua Reed, Allison Baker, Stacy Reed, Emily Cox and Nathaniel Riddle; two great grandchildren: Tanner Reed and Braiden Baker; and a nephew, Ralph Brown.
    In addition to his wife, Lee is preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Campbell; a granddaughter, Ashley Sturgill; three brothers, Claude, Leonard and Marshall Reed; and two sistersc Frances Ellen Reed and Mary Koopman.
    Services will be Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Rolan G Taylor Funeral Home, 289 South Main Street, Winchester, with Bro. Ronald Gene Johns officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Burial will be in Winchester Cemetery.

  Thursday, December 1, 2022

    Nancy Clay Farris Stansbury sadly left us on December 1st, 2022, at the age of 68, following a diagnosis of uterine cancer earlier this year. She was surrounded by family in her home here in Las Vegas when she passed away.
    Nancy was born to the late Thomas and Anna Crouch Farris in Ravenna, Kentucky, on Monday, July 5, 1954. Her father was a bivocational pastor until his passing in 1964, which immersed Nancy in the Christian community that would be her lifelong support system from an early age.
    She attended Ravenna Elementary, Irvine High School and graduated from Estill County High School in 1972. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Eastern Kentucky University, and then went on to earn her Master’s degree in History, graduating from EKU in 1978. She accepted a teaching position at Victory Christian Academy in Louisville, Kentucky, where she taught high school for several years.
    Nancy met Michael D. Stansbury at Victory Baptist Church and they were married there, in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 3rd, 1984. She resigned from teaching shortly after to raise her two children.
    Nancy is preceded in death by her mother, Anna Evelyn Farris in 2005, and her father, Thomas Jefferson Farris, in 1964.
    Nancy is survived by her husband, Michael David Stansbury; her daughter, Ruth LeAnn, husband Caleb Hugh Sargent; her son, Andrew Thomas Stansbury; her brother, Robert Thomas Farris; her grandson, Gatlin Thomas Sargent; her granddaughter, Scotlyn Jaymes Sargent; her nieces, Jennifer Farris DeSpain and Robin Mae Farris; and her nephew, Thomas Clayton Farris.
    Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 17th, 2022, at Warren F. Toler Funeral. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Caleb Sargent officiating. Burial will follow at the Sunset Memorial Gardens.

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