Friday, February 24, 2023

    Teddie Mae Arthur, age 87, of Locomotive Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at her home.
    She was born July 25, 1935, in Estill County and was the daughter of Edward and Della Matthews Gray. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian Church in Irvine. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Arthur is survived by her husband, Fred Arthur; three daughters: Teresa Worrell (Danny Fox), Shelia LaJean Hall, and Melissa Woosley (Dawayne); two sons, Billy Dean Arthur (Sharon) and Ricky Arthur (Connie); four sisters: Patricia Maddox, Darlene Sparks, Betty Lou Shepherd, and Dorothy Case; ten grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild; and a special friend, Phyllis Rucker.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; foiur sisters, Virginia Stell, Jeannie Witt, Myrtie Tipton, and Christina Miller; and two brothers, Marion Gray and Edward Gray, Jr.
    Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Greg Humpert officiating. Burial will be at the Crowe Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    Pallbearers are Michael Arthur, Logan Arthur, Anthony Rucker, Marty Arthur, Anthony Arthur, and Barry Arthur.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, February 24, 2023

    Billy Eugene Cooper, 89, of Estill County passed away peacefully at his home, Friday, February 24, 2023.
    He was born November 9, 1933, to the late Oscar and Effie Clem Cooper. He was a farmer and a retired employee of Bundy Tubing.
    Mr. Cooper was an active member of Salem Baptist Church, where he and his wife, Christine, broke the long-standing tradition of men and women sitting on opposite sides of the church.
    He was a member of the Estill County Historical Society and the Oil Field Engine Society. He enjoyed his time with the Hillbilly Flywheelers, traveling to shows with “Woody & Granny” and making friends wherever he went.
    Mr. Cooper enjoyed gardening, farming, building houses, wood working, genealogy, and hunting Indian artifacts; but most of all, he enjoyed time spent with his family.
    He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Christine Stone Cooper.
    Mr. Cooper is survived by three children: Marvin Cooper (Linda), Pauline Muncie (Larry), and Raymond Cooper (Shurla); seven grandchildren: Cynthia Townsend (Jerry), Matthew Cooper (Kristina), Alissa Taylor (Chan), Nathan Cooper (Garrianna), Jaime Wallace (Chris), Kristie Turner (Matt), and Lindsey Rogers (Josh); 14 great grandchildren: Cale Wilson, Carson Wilson, Drake Cooper, Caleb Taylor, Blake Wallace, Chase Wallace, Norah Cooper, Reid Turner, Kinley Taylor, Maci Turner, Myla Wallace, Abram Cooper, Cooper Rogers, and Laurey Rogers; siblings: Ray Cooper, Wilma Jo Parsons, Nancy Rhodes, and Virginia Withers; and a sister-in-law, Doris Cooper.
    He was preceded in death by four brothers, William “Wig” Cooper, Henry Melvin “Hoss” Cooper, Owen Cooper, and Arthur Lee Cooper; and three sisters, Katie Hill, Minnie Sanders, and Clara Henry.
    Funeral services were conducted Monday, February 27, 2023, 12:00 Noon, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Smith officiating. Burial was at the Sally Poer Cemetery. Visitation was held on Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Matthew Cooper, Nathan Cooper, Cale Wilson, Carson Wilson, Jerry Townsend, Chan Taylor, Chris Wallace, Matt Turner and Josh Rogers.

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  Wednesday, February 22, 2023

    Ferrell Lewis Dunaway age 85, of Liberty, Indiana, passed peacefully at his farm surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. The youngest of 11 children, he was born March 24, 1937 in Irvine, Kentucky to Plez Daniel Dunaway and Maryliza Reed Dunaway.
    On February 9, 1959, Ferrell married the love of his life Hazel Robinson Dunaway. They were married for 44 years prior to her passing in September 2003. Mr. and Mrs. Dunaway were blessed with 10 children, 27 grandchildren, and 56 great grandchildren, and 15 great-great grandchildren
    Ferrell was a stock racecar driver for several years; he drove it all from dirt tracks to black top he loved the adrenaline rush of racing. He lived a long blessed life of farming, driving a semi, shooting pool, and watching his grandchildren grow. He would often say, “I don’t know why the good Lord has let me live this long, but he must have big plans for me!”
    He is survived by his children, Tom Dunaway (Joanna) of Connersville, Dick Dunaway (Patti) of Liberty, Sherry Dunaway of Liberty, Debby Dunaway of Georgetown, Kentucky, Betty Franklin (Harry) of Liberty, Vicky Pollitt (Randy) of Liberty, Mary Dunaway Marcroft of Liberty, and Jennifer Grant (Kenneth) of Brownsville.
    Mr. Dunaway is preceded in death by his parents and loving wife Hazel; his two sons, Mike and Wayne Dunaway; and grandchildren, Damon Bowling, Joseph Michael Dunaway, Ricky James Rowe, and Shawda Smith.
    Friends and family may gather at Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home, 310 N Main St., Liberty, Indiana, on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at College Corner Cemetery.

Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home

  Wednesday, February 22, 2023

    Dixie Pearl Elam, age 85, of Campton Road, Stanton, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at her home.
    Born in Tar Ridge, Kentucky on December 11, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Vernie Peck and the late Gladys Gose Peck.
    In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harlan Elam; two brothers, Robert Peck and Edward Peck; and one sister, Marilyn Harris.
    Dixie loved her family unconditionally and saw the good in everyone, family was her everything. She loved to attend church and worship the Lord. She enjoyed playing the card game “Rook” and having fun with her little sidekick Yorkie Dog “Harley”.
    Dixie is survived by two sons: Anthony Elam (Rebecca) of Stanton and Darren Keith Elam (Marilyn) of Irvine; two daughters: Denise Ferrell (Danny) of Frenchburg and Amy Adkins (Huston) of Stanton; nine grandchildren: April Porter, Robbie Ferrell, Alishia Hon, Amanda Barker, Anthia Elam, Harlan Elam, Maria Elam, Allie Adkins and Abby Adkins; and ten great grandchildren: Alex Wexler, Whitney Young, Emily Ferrell, Gracie Barker, Morgan Porter, Cole Ferrell, Mallory Porter, John Barker, Jr., Maggie Barker and Elaina Johnson.
    Funeral services officiated by Rev. Dennis Flannery were conducted on Friday, February 24, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue in Stanton. Visitation was held on Friday as well from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial was be held at Resthaven Cemetery in Stanton with Robbie Ferrell, Von Peck, Morgan Porter, Craig Pinkerton, Lucas Faulkner, John Porter and Cole Ferrell serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers were the staff of Hospice East, Seth Schooler, Harlan Elam, John Barker, Jr. and Brenda Ross.

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  Wednesday, February 22, 2023

    Margaret Ellen Floyd Fox, age 90, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the Compassionate Care Hospice Center in Richmond, Kentucky.
    Margaret was born on February 20, 1933, in Irvine, Kentucky, to the late Hugh and Alethea Hunt Floyd. She was of the Baptist faith.
    In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ledford Frank Fox; six brothers, Wilburn, James Thomas, and Herman Floyd, as well as three infant brothers; two sisters, Luola Lee and Marilyn Loretta Fox; one sister-in-law, Hazel Jean Floyd; and three brothers-in-law, Robert Egelston, Herbert Fox, and Bluford Lee.
    Survivors include her sister, Vida Joyce Egelston; two sisters-inlaw, Eddie Floyd and Bertie Floyd; numerous nieces and nephews including two special nieces, Demetria Rogers (Michael) and Tamara Fox; along with many other relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Margaret Ellen Floyd Fox were conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals with Brother Tim Floyd officiating. Interment followed in the Johnny Richardson Cemetery. The family received friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Friends and family served as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Davis and Mark Floyd, Hubie and Randy Fox, and Rick Williams.

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  Wednesday, February 22, 2023

    Alma E. Jenkins, age 88, a resident of the Madison Health & Rehabilitation Center, Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the Center, following a long illness.
    She was born September 1, 1934, in Estill County and was the daughter of Johnny and Hannah Sparks Marcum. She was a homemaker and a member of the Drip Rock Baptist Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    She is survived by four daughters: Sue Dethlefsen (Mitchell), Ann Fields, both of Irvine; Sharon Caldwell (John) of Dayton, Ohio; and Teresa Sparks (Dwight) of Winchester; a daughter-in-law, Tamara Spurlock of Irvine; two sisters: Elizabeth Turner (Lannie) of Dayton, Ohio; and Gearl Hembree (Kenneth) of Berea; two brothers: Orville Marcum (Jeanette) of Louisville; and Marvin Marcum (Frances) of Irvine; 15 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and nine great, great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Raymond Jenkins, Blondell Goosey, Ira Lainhart, and Ezart Fox; one daughter, Janice Murphy; two sons, Dale Goosey and Frank Goosey; and 12 brothers and sisters.
    Funeral services were conducted Sunday, February 26, 2023, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Poodle Marcum officiating. Burial was at the Marcum Cemetery. Visitation was held on Sunday from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Derek Sparks, Camron Roeckee, Cody Price, Jacob Goosey, Buddy Price, and Chance Edmonson.
    Honorary pallbearers were Hunter Price and Chris Edmonson.

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  Tuesday, February 21, 2023

    James G. Cox, age 81, of Richmond Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the St. Joe Hospital in London, Kentucky, following a short illness.
    He was born February 7, 1942 in Estill County and was the son of Truman C. and Ada Evans Cox. He was a retired machine operator for Phillips Lighting. He attended the Flatwoods Christian Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Cox is survived by his wife, Doris Rice Cox; one daughter, Kelley Ann Holloway (Brandon) of Estill County; one son, James Lynn Cox (Kimberly) of Estill County; one sister, Dewana Dozier of Madison County; and three grandchildren: Gavin David Holloway, Garrett James Holloway, and Gunner Kane Holloway.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Earl Douglas Cox.
    Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 25, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Charlie Brown officiating. Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Brandon Holloway, Gavin Holloway, Garrett Holloway, Marvin Daniel, Marion Fox, and Darrell Johnson.
    Honorary pallbearers were Tommy Young, Danny Dozier, Donnie Watson, and Gunner Holloway.

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  Monday, February 20, 2023

    Lloyd Edward “Eddie” Crouch, age 70, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, February 20, 2023, at the Compassionate Care Hospice Center in Richmond, surrounded by his loving family.
    Mr. Crouch was born on July 28, 1952, in Richmond, Kentucky, to the late James Edward and Mary Ellen Abney Crouch. Lloyd worked for many years with the Estill County Emergency Services. He was a former assistant chief of the Irvine Fire Department as well as serving as captain of the Estill County Fire Department. Lloyd was an active member of the American Legion Post 79 in Irvine. He was a former Commander of the Sons of American Legion Post 79, Lloyd was an active member of the American Legion Riders, and served for many years as the bugler for the Legion honor guard.
    In addition to his parents, Mr. Crouch was preceded in death by two uncles, Charles and Bugsy Crouch.
    Eddie is survived by his four children, Nicholas Crouch, Jason Crouch (Tara), Amber Crouch, and Eric Crouch and fiancée Mollie; three grandchildren, Paige Crouch, Tristin Teany, and Bentley Teany; as well as numerous other relatives and friends to miss him and mourn his passing.
    Funeral services for Lloyd Edward Crouch will be conducted on Friday, February 24, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals. Brother Eric Patrick will be officiating. The family has chosen cremation after the services. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 p.m. prior to the services on Friday at the funeral home.

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  Sunday, February 12, 2023

    Martha Houchin Witt died peacefully on February 12, 2023 in her residence at The Village of Gleannloch Farms in Spring, Texas.
    She was born in Salvisa, Kentucky on September 29, 1924, the daughter of Martha Gill and Lloyd Scott Houchin. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 57 years, William Boyd Witt; and her brother, Dr. Edward Gill Houchin of LaGrange.
    Martha was a graduate of Centre College. She married William Boyd in 1946 and moved to Irvine, where they owned and operated Witt Furniture Company for 55 years until his death in 2003. She was a member of the Irvine First Christian Church and, after moving to Richmond in 2005, was a member of the First Christian Church of Richmond.
    A charter member of the Irvine Four Seasons Garden Club, she served as President & Secretary, additionally participating in many club and community activities. She enjoyed being an active member of the Estill County Golf Club, Madison County Country Club and the Arlington Club. She was also a member of the Richmond Area Arts Council.
    She loved to travel, especially with her family and friends, taking trips to see many parts of the United States and even traveling to Alaska, Italy and Australia in her 80’s. She loved a party, and all family activities were primary in her life. Her passion for life, fun, family and friends was reflected throughout her years and touched everyone she met.
    She is survived by one son, Ashley Witt (Tara) of Irvine; three daughters, Elizabeth Edwards; Ann Todaro (Steve), and Mary Mizwa (Mike), all of Houston, Texas; and one nephew, Scott Houchin of Louisville.
    Affectionately known as “Nana” to her much loved eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
    In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to First Christian Church (Irvine) at 270 Main Street, Irvine, KY 40336 or First Christian Church (Richmond) at 412 W. Main Street, Richmond, KY 40475.

  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.

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