Sunday, February 19, 2023

    Linda Holbrook Wiseman, age 81, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.
    Linda was born on June 13, 1941, in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky, to the late Rupert M. and Nellie Holbrook. She was a lifelong member of the White Oak Church of God. Linda loved her family, people, baking, canning, and gardening, and the many friends she made while working for many years at Allens' Grocery.
    In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wiseman is preceded in death by her loving husband of over 58 years, Clyde Wiseman; a son, Dale Wiseman; two brothers, David and Bona Holbrook; a sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Holbrook; and a granddaughter, Megan Camfield.
    Linda is survived by her daughter, Kathy Durbin (Leon); her son, Steve Wiseman; and her daughter, Hope Camfield (Phillip). Also surviving are six grandchildren, Wendi Winkler, Amber Bray, Ryan Wiseman (Miranda), Erin Neal (Harold Ray), Traci Wiseman, and Phillip Camfield (Alexandria); 14 great grandchildren, Tori, Jake, Kamden, Troy-Allen, Hunter, Parker, Zeke, Kaleea, Jovan, Nadia, Nikoli, Lillia, Amara, and Braylee; along with two sisters, Judith Akers and Robin Woosley; and numerous nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Linda Holbrook Wiseman will be conducted on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the White Oak Church of God at 1:00 p.m. with Brother Glyndon Woosley officiating. Mrs. Wiseman will lie in state 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow in the Dunaway Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Lewis Home for Funerals.
    Pallbearers will be Ryan Wiseman, Phillip Michael Camfield, Kamden Bray, Hunter Neal, Zeke Wiseman, and Danny Wiseman.

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  Friday, February 17, 2023

    Louis Wesley Seaton, age 91, of Broadway in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
    He was born August 30, 1931 in Flint, Michigan and was the son of John and Thelma Carr Seaton. He retired from working in heating and air conditioning and was of the Christian faith.
    Mr. Seaton is survived by:his wife, Reva Rogers Seaton; one daughter, Terri Seaton, Florida; three sons: Michael Seaton, Greg Seaton, both of Florida; and Logan Seaton of Madison County; two stepdaughters: Rebecca Johnson and Alexandrea Johnson, both of Estill County; four stepsons: Darvin Johnson, Darrin Johnson, Russell Johnson, all of Lee County; and Xavier Johnson, of Estill County; 22 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters.
    Graveside services were conducted Monday, February 20, 12:00 Noon, at the Cobb Hill Cemetery with Bro. Jack Short.
    Pallbearers were C.J. Sipple, Jeremiah Johnson, Darrin Johnson, Jr., Darrin Johnson, Steven Johnson, Darvin Johnson, and Ricky Williams.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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  Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    Samuel Dunaway, age 71, of Dry Branch Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at the University of Louisville Hospital.
    He was born August 13, 1951 in Estill County and was the son of Charles and Martha Powell Dunaway. He was a retired Forklift Operator for the Bluegrass Army Depot and a member of the West Bend First Church of God.
    He was a Vietnam Veteran, and he had lived in Estill County for most his life.
    Mr. Dunaway is survived by his wife, Marilyn Puckett Dunaway; three daughters: Christy Savia of Madison County, Jenny Dennis and Jordan Dunaway, both of Estill County; three stepsons: Jon Dawes of North Carolina, Brian Dawes of Georgia, and Gunner Cornett of Madison County; three sisters: Brenda Walton of Louisville, Donna Green of Georgetown; and Carol Shuler of Corinth; five brothers: Leroy Dunaway of Paris, Kentucky; Clinton Dunaway, Tommy Dunaway, Hayden Dunaway, all of Corinth; and David Dunaway of Louisville; five grandchildren: Kayla Conrad, Brandon Dennis, Kayla Savia, Landon Savia, and Christopher “Booter” Dawes; and two great grandchildren, Brooklyn Dawes and Noah Conrad.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, Bertheda Jones, Joy Jenkins, Nannie Jean Shelton, and Janice Dunaway; and three brothers, William Taylor Dunaway, Jerry Dunaway, and Dallas Dunaway.
    Funeral services were conducted Sunday, February 19, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. James Combs officiating. Burial was at the Puckett Cemetery. Visitation was held on Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Jon Dawes, Brian Dawes, Chris Dawes, Brandon Dennis, Gary Long, Jason Parks, Cameron Conrad, and Christian Savia.

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  Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    Reece “Rabbit” Wise, age 91, of Furnace Junction in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.
    He was born June 29, 1931, in Estill County and was the son of Claude and Viola Gail Walters Wise. He was a long-time laborer in construction and a member of the Laborers Union Local 189. He attended the Gum Springs Church of God and had lived in Estill County all his life. He loved working in his garden and sharing its bounty with others.
    Mr. Wise was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Profitt Wise; and is survived by one daughter, Rita Wise Lane of Richmond; one son, Jesse Alan Wise of Ravenna; two brothers: Wayne Wise (Wilma) of Ravenna, and Dorstle “Daws” Wise (Anna Gay) of Powell County; and two grandchildren: Savannah Lorene Land and Michaela Elizabeth Land.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife; one daughter, Connie Lois Wise; three sisters, Dorothy Wise Tipton, Retha Wise, Evie Wise; and one brother, Floyd “Buster” Wise.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, February 18, 2023, 12:00 Noon, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Les McIntosh officiating. Burial was at the Marble Yard Cemetery. Visitation was held on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
    Pallbearers were Danny Johnson, Craig Stamper, Joe Appleby, Emery Griggs, David Tipton, and Terry Wise.
    Honorary pallbearer was Goble Rogers.
    In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Compassionate Care Center, 350 Isaacs Lane, Richmond, KY 40475.

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  Tuesday, February 14, 2023

    Carolyn Elizabeth Brinegar, age 76, of Berea, Kentucky, wife of Dwayne Brinegar, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at St Joseph Hospital in Lexington after a brief battle with cancer.
    Carolyn was born December 9, 1946, in Wise, Virginia to the late Edward and Georgia Mae Perry Stanley. Carolyn attended Berea College where she met her husband of 58 years, Dwayne Brinegar. She worked as bookkeeper and title clerk for Britton Chevrolet before she retired. Carolyn was a member of the Bluegrass Pleasure and Walking Horse Association, for which she was a founding member and helped to establish their bylaws. She was also a member of the Mt. Zion Christian Church.
    She was also preceded in death by her twin sister, Marilyn Hamblin, who passed away in January 2023.
    Carolyn is survived by her husband Dwayne; her daughter, Markley Brinegar (Michael King); her brother-in-law, Coy Hamblin; a niece, Heather Johnson (Michael); and her great-nephew, Walker Johnson.
    The family received friends on Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Lakes Funeral Home, and the sharing of memories began at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Carolyn Brinegar could be made to the CHI Saint Joseph Health Foundations Oncology Center fund by going online to CHISaintJosephHealth.org/WaysToHelp.

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  Tuesday, February 14, 2023

    Bobbie Jean Childress Estes, age 92, of Beattyville, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at her home.
    Bobbie was born on August 24, 1930, in Letcher County Kentucky, to the late Charles Frank and Lavados Pauline Davis Childress Richie. She was of the Baptist faith.
    In addition to her parents, Miss Estes was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan Estes Sr.; two brothers, Charles and Billy Childress; two sisters, Helen Caserta and Bette Higgs; along with her daughter-in-law, Rhonda J. Issac Estes; a great, great granddaughter, Serenity Anne McKinney; and her stepfather, Arthur Richie.
    Survivors include her children, Lavados Pauline Estes, Randy Estes, O.C. Estes (Sheila), Brenda Gayle Ballback, and Harlan Estes Jr.; one sister, Joyce Crank (Curt); ten grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, three great, great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Bobbie Jean Estes will be conducted on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals. Reverend William Owens will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Horn Cemetery in Old Landing, Kentucky. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the time of service at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Serving as pallbearers will be Randy Estes, O.C. Estes, Bobby Estes, Bryan Estes, Seth Horn, Michael Harlan Estes, Jesse Lutes, and Christian Abney.

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  Monday, February 13, 2023

    Sharon Denise Sparks Niece, age 49, of Grindstone Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023, at her home.
    She was born August 10, 1973, in Estill County and was the daughter of Pauline Barnes Wallace and Randall “Butch” Wallace. She was a homemaker and had lived in Montgomery County most of her life.
    In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Jeremy Darrel Niece; her grandmother, Lois Barnes of Estill County; one son, James Tyler Neidig of Montgomery County; one daughter, Kasey Nicole Neidig of Montgomery County; two stepsons, Austyn Hoover Niece and Trevyn Blake Niece; two sisters, Melissa Mingey of Tennessee and Alyssa Woolery of Estill County; three brothers: Michael Sparks of Estill County, Matthew Wallace of West Virginia, and Emil Wallace of Maysville; and three grandchildren, Bindi Noelle Morton, Ava Mae Niece and Jace Garrett Niece.
    She was preceded in death by two brothers, Will and Clay Wallace.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, February 17, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tim Roberts officiating. Visitation waa held Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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  Saturday, February 11, 2023

    Kenneth Ray Roberts, age 64, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2021, at his home in Booneville, Kentucky.
    He was born January 17, 1959 in Richmond, Kentucky, a son to the late Parnell & Nancy Johnson Roberts. He was construction worker.
    Along with his wife of 43 years, Lillian Roberts, he is survived by three sons, Kenneth Roberts (Trina), Curtis Roberts, and Travis Roberts, all of Booneville; three sisters: Chelsie Hamilton of Winchester, Edna Cockerham (Sam) of Beattyville, and Ruth Ann Gabbard (Mitchell) of Booneville; five brothers: Ernest Roberts (Rose) of Booneville, Hillyard Roberts (Sherry) of Winchester, Russell Roberts of Irvine, Donald Roberts of Booneville, and Tommy Roberts (Kim) of Irvine; three grandchildren, Sawyer Chase Roberts, Bailey Elizabeth Roberts, and Sophia Grace Roberts; and many other loving family members, and friends.
    Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Colby Kenneth Glenn Roberts; three sisters, Elsie Roberts, Sondra Roberts, and Addie Jean McDaniel; and four brothers, Paul Roberts, James Earl Roberts, Dale Wayne Roberts, and William Douglas Roberts.
    Visitation was held Wednesday, February 15, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home, followed by funeral at 2:00 p.m., with Rose Roberts officiating. He was be laid to rest in the Johnson Cemetery, located in Beattyville.

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  Saturday, February 11, 2023

    Claud Edward "Eddie" or "Shooter" Samples, age 66, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at his home.
    He was born October 1, 1956 in Estill County, the son of Harold Edward Samples and Billie Joyce Neal Samples. He was a veteran of the United States Army.
    Mr. Samples was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, George David "Marlboro" Samples.
    He is survived by one brother, Dennis Wayne Samples; one sister Linda Samples Shoemaker (John); and several nieces and nephews.
    A celebration of life will be held at a future date.

  Friday, February 10, 2023

    Gregory Scott Marcum, age 65, widower of Valerie Derickson Marcum, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington.
    He was born March 28, 1957 in Richmond, Kentucky to the late Herbert H. Marcum and the late Winnie McIntosh Marcum.
    Survivors include two brothers, Stephan Marcum and Patrick Marcum.
    Greg Marcum was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
    Arrangements are incomplete at this time at Wells Funeral Home of Stanton.

Wells Funeral Home

  Saturday, February 11, 2023

    Melissa Irene Horn, age 53, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
    She was born in Irvine, December 21, 1969 to Paul and Virginia Charlton Willis.
    Melissa is survived by her mother, Virginia Hedges of Irvine; two sons, Shawn Willis and Jeremiah Willis; two grandchildren; a brother, Paul Jessie Willis (Linda); and two sisters, Connie Willoughby (Ronnie) and Pamela Dailey (Rob).
    She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Willis; a brother, Gregory Willis; and a sister, Paula Brandenburg.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Ronnie Willoughby officiating. Friends may visit Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. 'till time of the service. Burial will follow in the Hardy Cemetery in Irvine.
    Family asks "in lieu of flowers" that donations be made to Grayson Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

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  Thursday, February 9, 2023

    George Rodney Dunn, 71, widower of Glenda Dunn, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky.
    He was born January 16, 1952 in Lexington, to the late Roy and Gertrude Rogers Dunn.
    Survivors include two sons, Steve Dunn (Tabitha) and Brandon Dunn (Hayley); two daughters, Jessica Ledford (and the late Josh) and Christine Bishop (Gerald Jr.); two brothers, Tommy Dunn and Ralph Dunn; and seven sisters, Sara McDaniel, Juanita Brewer, Orene Green, Wanda Brewer, Ruth Banks, Kathy Jones, and Vickey Watson.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and two brothers, Grayllin Dunn and Lee Roy Dunn.
    Services Monday, February 13, 2023, 1:00 p.m., Wells Funeral Home, Stanton, by Bro. George Sparks and Bro. Donald Wayne Hale. Visitation was held Sunday, February 12th, 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial in Townsend Cemetery with Steve Dunn, Brandon Dunn, Zander Bishop, Joshua Ledford, Ryan Dunn, and Gerald Bishop Jr.

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  Thursday, February 9, 2023

    Marshall Ray Marcum, age 77, of White Oak Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
    He was born January 4, 1946 in Estill County and was the son of the late Rosevelt and Lizzie Tyree Marcum. He had worked at Crouch’s Auto, Tipton Motor Co. and Bunt Gross Auto Sales. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Marcum is survived by one daughter, Crystal Marcum; three sisters: Janice Witt, Wanda Faye Crouch, and LaDonna Muncy (Darrell); and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Ora Lee Blackson and Hazel Marcum; and four brothers, David, Otha, Jackie and Douglas Marcum.
    Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, February 12, 2023, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Glyndon Woosley officiating. Burial will be at the White Oak Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m.
    Pallbearers are Roger Bowles, Eugene Wiseman, Bruce Crouch, Jimmy Powell, Jeff Marcum and David Vires.

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  Wednesday, February 8, 2023

    Christian Howard Hobbs, age 43, of Wisemantown Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
    He was born September 18, 1979, in Madison County and was the son of the late Timothy Howard "Timmy" Hobbs and Patricia Rae Johnson Hobbs. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Hobb is survived by one daughter, Gabriella Hobbs of Estill County; and one son, Chase Lee Hobbs of Breathitt County.
    There are no services scheduled at this time.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Wednesday, February 8, 2023

    Ralph Edward Rice, age 75, of McKee Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital.
    He was born February 2, 1948, in Estill County and was the son of Otis J. and Rosa Nelle Kelly Rice. He was a retired Carhartt, Inc. employee and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Rice is survived by his niece, Tamara Rose (Dellas) of Irvine; a sister-in-law, Marcia Rice of Irvine; and a great nephew, Kenny Dell Rose of Irvine.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Kenneth J. Rice.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, February 10, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Harold Kelly officiating. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation was held Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    Pallbearers are Charlie Park, Kenny Rose, Ernie Causey, Tony Flynn, J.P. Barnes, and Ike Boyd.

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  Monday, February 6, 2023

    Randall Joe Goosey, age 71, of Winston Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at the Irvine Nursing and Rehab Center.
    He was born February 14, 1952 in Madison County and was the son of the late Elmer and Pearl Conner Goosey. He was a retired Construction Worker and of the Holiness faith.
    Mr. Goosey is survived by three sons: Randy Joe Goosey of Estill County; Michael Goosey (Tiffany) of Madison County; and Rick Goosey of Estill County; three sisters: Brenda Logsdon, Barbra Richardson, both of Estill County; and Geraldine Chaney (Steve); one brother, Bill Goosey (Pamela) of Estill County; and three grandchildren: Brandon Goosey, Aaron Williams, and Faylen West.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bertha and Dudley Conner, and Claudia and Ledger Goosey; the mother of his children, Sharon Lois Goosey; one sister, Shirley Ann Estes; and two brothers, Elmer Goosey Jr. and Raymond Goosey.
    A graveside service will be conducted Sunday, February 12, 2023, 12:00 Noon at the Goosey Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Greg Richardson, Brandon Goosey, Aaron Williams, Steve Chaney, Aaron Goosey, Jerry Goosey, Justin Riddell and Chris Goosey.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Monday, February 6, 2023

    Melissa Raider, age 45, of McKee, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at the University Of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
    She was born in Irvine, Kentucky, August 30, 1977 to Johnny Lee and Wanda Clark Neal. She was a homemaker.
    Melissa is survived by her mother, Wanda Jackson; a son, Jaden Raider; Travenna Neal; and two brothers, James Mathew Neal and Johnathon Lee Neal.
    She was preceded by her father, Johnny Lee Neal; and a sister Rhonda Sue Harvey.
    Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Friends may visit from 12:00 Noon 'till time of the service. Burial will be in the Russell Flat Cemetery in Jackson County.
    The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Grayson Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

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  Sunday, February 5, 2023

    Cecil Hayes Embry, age 81, husband of Lois Embry passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the Clark Regional Medical Center. He passed peacefully after a long illness.
    He was born March 19, 1941 in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. He was raised by his sister, Ruby Potts. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and worked at Georgia Pacific and Hobart.
    In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Denisa Omohundro (Barry); two stepsons, William Spencer (Kelly) and Robert Spencer; and two grandchildren, Sara and Laurel Omohundro.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Jack Embry and a sister Ruby Potts.
    Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City. Friends visited Thursday from 1:00 p.m. 'till time of the service.

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  Monday, January 30, 2023

    Phyllis Ann McMahan, age 85, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023. She was a sister to Virginia Alice Rawlins of Irvine.
    She was born October 13, 1937, in Oldham County, Kentucky; one of seven daughters of Pryor Hinkle and Ina Thelma Morrison Speer. She loved the Lord and her children.
    Phyllis is survived by her three children, Ronald McMahan, Debra "Debbie" McMahan, and Anita Long; five sisters: Judith Arlene "Judy" Craig (D.L.) of Crestwood, Linda Manley of Ballardsville; twins Nancy Cheatham (Bobby) of Crestwood and Norma Cheatham of Shelbyville; and Virginia Alice Rawlins of Irvine; and many grandchildren, family and friends who will miss her greatly.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Brenda Joyce McHargue; one sister, Donna Gayle Nation; and her husband, Desmon McMahan.
    A gathering to celebrate Phyllis' life will be 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Newcomer Cremations Funerals and Receptions, East Louisville Chapel, 235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, Kentucky 40243.

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