Tuesday, March 14, 2023

    Dana Mays Brady, age 73, of Cherokee Court in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, at the Baptist Health in Lexington following a long illness.
    She was born September 15, 1949 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Herbert and Ica Caldwell Mays. She was a retired Lexel Imaging employee and a member of the South Irvine Baptist Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Brady was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Bruce Brady; and is survived by one daughter, Leah Michelle Winkle (James) of Estill County; one sister, Lana Mays Horn (Mike) of Estill County; two grandchildren: Abby Lynn Martin (Jordan) and Emma Kate Winkle; one nephew, James Horn (Hannah); one great nephew, Bennett Horn; and one niece, Laura Mays.
    She was preceded in death by her brother, William Herbert Mays.
    A memorial service will be conducted Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 6:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home with Bro. Tony Horn officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, March 19, 2023

    Amy Finney Neal, age 55, of Cow Creek Road in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2023, at the Baptist Health in Richmond.
    She was born August 7, 1967 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Gerald and Estine Adams Finney. She was a Carhartt, Inc. employee and attended the Gum Springs Church of God. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    She is survived by her son, Corey Neal of Estill County; two sisters, Sheila Wiseman (Tim) and Jenny Baber (Shawn), both of Estill County; five nieces & nephews: Jeremy Wiseman, Justin Wiseman, Brennan Estes, Addelyn Baber, and Joshua Wiseman; four great nieces & nephews: Blakely, Gunner, Jayce, and Sadie Wiseman; and her companion, Boyd Henry.
    Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 23, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kevin Turpin and Bro. Terry Barnes officiating. Burial will be at the Crowe Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m.
    Pallbearers are Adam Neal, Boyd Henry, Jeremy Wiseman, Justin Wiseman, Mark Murray, and Barry Neal.
    Honorary pallbearers are Chris Johnson, Justin Jones, Johnny Neal, Blakely Wiseman, and Addelyn Baker.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, March 18, 2023

    Keith Alan Warren, age 64, husband of Elizabeth Wilson Warren, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, Kentucky.
    He was born February 3, 1959 in Wichita Falls, Texas to the late Calvin H. Betty Joyce Newberry Warren. He was a veteran, serving in the United States Air Force.
    Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Wilson Warren; a step-daughter, Megan Adams (Andrew Fugate); grandchildren, Eli Pelfrey, Audrey Fugate, Stetson Fugate, Gavin Fugate, and Ryleigh Fugate; and a special cousin, John Henderson (Kathi), Gulf Shores, Alabama.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Randy Warren.
    Private services are scheduled at this time.

Wells Funeral Home

  Friday, March 17, 2023

    Thomas Edward McDowell, age 73, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at his residence.
    He was born September 5, 1949 in Irvine to Thomas and Olema McDowell. He was a retired roofer.
    Thomas is survived by three sons, Michael McDowell, Kenneth McDowell, and Chad Newman; two daughters, Brenda Roberts and Tina McDowell; one brother, Russell Morris; and ten grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Olema McDowell; his wife, Nancy McDowell; and two sons, Thomas McDowell and Steven McDowell.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the Grayson Funeral Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Tim Hoffman officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, March 20th from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday, March 21st from 10:00 a.m. till time of service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow in the McDowell Cemetery in Irvine.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Friday, March 17, 2023

    Jerry “Zip” Owens, 84, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at Dominion Senior Living in Richmond where he had been a resident since April 2022.
    He was born on January 3, 1939 in Louisville, and was the son of the late James and Jessie Owens. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy.
    Jerry came to Richmond in 1980 as Postmaster of Richmond. He had been a realtor and photographer. Jerry loved being around people and was active in Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 47 and American Legion Post 12. He was a member of United Postmasters and Managers of America, National Security Agency, EKU Colonel Club, and First Christian Church.
    Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Kim Gulley Owens; two daughters, Julie Grigsby (Chris) and Cheryl Spivey (Mike); three grandchildren, Nicholas, Tanner, and Anna Brooke Dunaway; six great grandchildren; special in-laws, Earl and Nancy Gulley; and a bonus granddaughter, Brooke Wasson.
    A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, Richmond, with Rev. Bob Vickers officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Richmond Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at the funeral home.
    In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Dominion Senior Living, Life Enrichment, 200 Meridian Way, Richmond, KY 40475, in order that they may continue to enrich the lives of others in the last season of their adventure.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home

  Friday, March 17, 2023

    Charles Farrell Richardson, age 93, of Berea, Kentucky, passed away, Friday, March 17, 2023, at the Hospice Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.
    Farrell was born April 24, 1929, in Estill County, Kentucky to the late Tilden John "TJ" and Beulah Agnes Moberly Richardson. He was a Pharmacist for Berea Hospital for 40 years, later worked for Rite Aid, and was the owner of Richardson Drug. He was a United States Army veteran. He belonged to several clubs and organizations in the community, Masonic Lodge, Shriners, and Lions Club just to name a few. He also loved singing in the choir at Berea Baptist Church.
    He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 72 years, Barbara Richardson; three children, Kevin Richardson (Crystal), Scott Richardson (Arbadellia), and Cindy Richardson; one sister, Joy Spicer; two grandchildren, Colin Richardson (Rachel and Ashley Richardson; and three great grandchildren, Ava, Colton, and Audrey.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 20, 2023, at Lakes Funeral Home in Berea with longtime neighbor Bro. Peter Haik officiating. Burial will follow in the Berea Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon until time of service at the funeral home.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Thursday, March 16, 2023

    Regina Rae Kidwell Barnes, 51, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at her home.
    Regina was born on June 17, 1971 in Estill County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of Carl and Loraine Hendricks Bicknell. She was of the Baptist faith and had worked as a dispatcher for Time Warner for 17 years.
    In addition to her parents, she is survived by one son, Andrew Barnes of Richmond; one brother, Phillip Kidwell (Kellye), of Whitehouse, Tennessee; and two sisters, Bridget Settles (Brian) and Belinda Kidwell, both of Richmond. She was loved by her nieces and nephews, Tisha and Jon Kennedy, Casey Salinas, Lindsey Settles, Paige, Wesley and Matthew Kidwell along with great nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Wiley and Roxie Burns; two uncles, Miller Burns and Stevie Hendricks; a brother–in–law, Mark Young; and several aunts and cousins.
    A funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home with Bro. Owen Moody officiating. Burial followed in the Richmond Cemetery. Visitation was from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were David Joe Hoover, Blake Barnes, Wesley Kidwell, Steve Parke, Jeff Burns and Matthew Kidwell.
    Honorary pallbearers were Tammy White, Lori Howard and Raymie Brooks.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home

  Thursday morning, March 16, 2023

    Mildred Fowler Cox, age 91, of Estill County, Kentucky, the widow of Paul Cox, passed away Thursday morning, March 16, 2023.
    Mildred was born on February 1, 1932 in Estill County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Park Wade and Lura Winkle Fowler. She grew up with her family in Wagersville, where she attended Church and was Baptized at an early age. Mildred loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them on the family farm. In addition to farming, she was a retired employee of Westinghouse/North American Phillips.
    Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Peggy Cox Tudor and Doug; two grandchildren: Patrick Tudor (Heather) and Tracy Tudor; two great grandchildren: Paul Joseph Tudor and Huxley Tudor; a sister, Charlotte Roberts (Paul); five nieces: Paula Kral, Nancye Combs, Stacye Beeler, Judy Smith and Kathy Kyle; a nephew, Jeff Roberts; and a host of other relatives and friends.
    In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Argene Benton, Bobbie Sue Aines and Sharon Farmer.
    Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 20, 2023 at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home with Rev. Jonathan Tussey officiating. Burial will follow in the Richmond Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., Monday, and continue until the hour of service.
    Pallbearers will be Patrick Tudor, Doug Tudor, Jeff Roberts, Warren Combs, Tony Estes and Clint Staton.
    Honorary pallbearers are Larry Cox and Adrian Hensley.
    The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff of Hospice Care Plus, for the care and kindness given to Mrs. Cox during her time of illness. To honor Hospice and the memory of Mildred Cox, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care Plus, 350 Isaacs Lane, Richmond, Kentucky 40475

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Thursday, March 16, 2023

    Joann Broaddus Hughes, age 91, Irvine, Kentucky, widow of Paul Hughes, died Thursday, March 16, 2023 at her home.
    She was born at Millers Creek in Ravenna, Kentucky, on June 13, 1931 the daughter of the late William and Willie Jo Wilson Broaddus. Following graduation from Estill County High School, she married the love of her life, Paul. They were married 60 years before his passing in 2011. She worked as an administrative assistant, store clerk, receptionist, and library aide in multiple counties across eastern Kentucky. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Irvine for more than 50 years, and was a member of several community organizations, including Irvine First Christian Church Christian Woman’s Fellowship, Twin City Extension Homemakers, Irvine-Ravenna Woman’s Club, and Four Seasons Garden Club. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, birdwatching, and reading, but her greatest joy was her family. She considered her children and grandchildren to be her greatest blessings in life.
    In addition to her parents, and beloved husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Billy Wilson Broaddus, Charlie Broaddus, and Ema Jean Broaddus Niles.
    Mrs. Hughes is survived by six children, Paula White (Tony), Berea; Bill Hughes, Annapolis, Maryland; Ed Hughes (Teresa), Arlington, Texas; Curtis Hughes, Berea; Patty Hughes (Ken Burton), Lexington; and Ann Burns (Jeff), Richmond; 13 grandchildren, Jason White (Hillary), Stafford, VA; Joe White (Laurie), Berea; Nora Lewin (Toby), Felicity, OH; Amber Miller (John), Sugarland, TX; Meghan Hughes, Washington, D.C.; Selena Valdez (Mauricio), Leander, TX; Brian Hughes, Arlington, TX; Samantha Mijanovich (Burns), Weaverville, NC; Cody Hughes, Berea; Jason Burton (Christina), Commerce City, CO, Matthew Burton (Gerlie), Aviano, Italy; Katie Maynard (Alex), Irvine; and John Powell, Louisville; nineteen great grandchildren; two sisters, Bettie Sue Broaddus, Lexington; and Dorothy Broaddus (Kevin Kunz), Lafayette, IN; three sisters-in-law, Louella Seale, Nicholasville; JoAnn Hughes, Sharonville, OH; and Jeanette Hughes, Irvine; and several nieces and nephews.
    The family will receive friends on Monday, March 20, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Irvine First Christian Church with Dr. Joseph White officiating. Services will be livestreamed on the Irvine First Christian Church Facebook page. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Irvine.
    Memorial contributions are suggested to the Paul B. Hughes Memorial Scholarship at Eastern Kentucky University or the charity of your choice.
    The family wants to give special thanks to her long-term care givers, Evelyn Jones and Tina Broaddus. Their gentle, dedicated care was deeply appreciated.
    Pallbearers are Jason White, B.W. Broaddus, Brian Hughes, Cody Hughes, John Powell, Bill Hughes, Ed Hughes, and Curtis Hughes.
    Honorary pallbearers are her granddaughters.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, March 16, 2023

    John Williamson, age 72 of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
    John was born April 7, 1950 in Mt. Sterling to Charles and Julia Wyatt Williamson. He was a retired truck driver.
    He is survived by two sons, John Travis Williamson (Jamie) and Christopher Brian Williamson, both of Florida; a daughter, Loretta Provencher of Florida; a sister, Retha Dee Brown (Gerald); three nephews, Billy Ross, Kirk Ross, and Keven Brown; three nieces, Suzanne Dalton, Samantha Simon, and Lisa Willoughby; several nieces and nephews, and his beloved dog Bud-Bud.
    Mr. Williamson was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Julia Wyatt Williamson; two sisters, Evelyn Lee and Vernetta Ann Williamson; and a nephew, Timothy Gerald Brown.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 20, 2023 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City. Friends may visit Monday from 11:00 a.m. till time of the service. Burial will be in the Vaughn’s Mill Cemetery in Clay City.
    Pallbearers are Travis Williamson, Grant Lewis, Keven Brown, Jared Daniels, Bird Dog Willoughby, Chad Gray and Kirk Ross.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Wednesday, March 15, 2023

    Pearlie Jane Morton, 64, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Stanton Nursing Center.
    She was born Monday, February 2, 1959 in Letcher County, Kentucky to the late Mabel Morton.
    Survivors include her husband Randal Wasson; her mother-in-law, Judy Wasson; a sister-in-law, LaDonna Wasson; her lifelong friend, Eugene Hall; an aunt, Golden Spicer; daughters of the heart, Crystal Luke, Loretta Goodwin, and Dottie Conner; nieces & nephews, Maggie Booth, Aaron Fouch, Johnny Fouch, Danielle Plowman, Jordan Wasson, and Dakota Plowman; and a host of great-nieces and great-nephews.
    Funeral services will be conducted at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton, at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, March 20 by Bro. Brad Epperson. Visitation will be held on Monday, beginning at 10:00 a.m. for family and 11:00 a.m. for friends.
    Burial will follow at the Hall Cemetery on Frames Branch Road in Clay City with pallbearers including Crystal Luke, Loretta Goodwin, Dottie Conner, Christine Phillips, Cynthia Hall, and Kameron Fouch.

Wells Funeral Home

  Tuesday, March 14, 2023

    Walter Douglas Hall, age 69, of Patsy Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born June 26, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio and was the son of Delilah Smyth Hall and the late Lloyd Hall. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a retired Okonite employee and was a past president of the IBEW Local 2356.
    Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Kay Shouse Hall.
    Survivors in addition to his mother include two daughters: Sonja “Joni” Hatton and Melissa “Lisa” Raker (Ryan) both of Estill County; one sister, Laura Minnix of Estill County; one brother, Scot Hall of Estill County; and seven grandchildren: Jonah Carpenter, Dawson Carpenter, Becket Raker, Sophia Raker, Everleigh Raker, Carter Hatton and Colby Hatton.
    He was preceded in death by his daughter, Stephanie Hall; and two brothers, Daniel and Steve Hall.
    A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, 12:00 Noon at the Cobb Hill Crossroads Church with Bro. Jim Hall officiating.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, March 14, 2023

    Harvey Ken Watson, age 73, of Cobb Hill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at his home following a short illness.
    He was born July 7, 1949 in Irvine and was the son of the late Thomas Green and Della Mae Patrick Watson. He was retired from Trane Company and attended the Cobb Hill Church of Christ.
    Mr. Watson was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth B. Johnson Watson.
    He is survived by one daughter, Cheri Johnson (Darvin) of Lee County; one son: Doug Watson of Estill County; two sisters: Elaine Horn (Dillard) of Estill County; and Annette Griggs (Tim) of Boyle County; two brothers: Ben Watson (Lynn) of Lincoln County; and Wendell Watson of Jessamine County; three grandchildren: Chris Coffey (Timberlee), Casey Grace (Michael), and Christina Powell (Gina); nine great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
    Ken was preceded in death by his sister, Frances Rogers; his nephew, Jerry Watson; and his niece, Ashley Watson.
    Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 16, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Cobb Hill Church of Christ with Bro. Jay Dixon officiating. Burial was at the Cobb Hill Cemetery. Visitation was held from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, at the Church.
    Pallbearers were Chris Coffey, Darvin Johnson, Michael Grace, Junior Coffey, Gary Riddell, and Junior Horn.
    Honorary pallbearers were Aaron Coffey, Isaiah Coffey, and Dakota Jewell.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, March 13, 2023

    Pauline “Polly” Davis Billings-Tuttle, 92, longtime resident of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Legacy Reserve in Lexington surrounded by her family.
    Born on October 17, 1930, she was the daughter of the late William and Madge Davis. Polly was a graduate of Powell County High School and an active member of her community. She served on several boards and committees including the Kentucky Retail Federation, Powell County Industrial Foundation, Clark Rural Electric, Peoples Exchange Bank, Stanton Woman’s Club, MEPCO Home Health, and Hospice East. She was instrumental in the building of the Powell County Public Library, where she was responsible for raising funds for the new building and for operating costs.
    Polly is survived by her daughter, Ruth Anglin Billings; her son, Casey Davis Billings (Gayle Buchanan); a son-in-law, Dallas Pelfrey; a granddaughter: Mary Elizabeth Pelfrey (Ethan Huffaker); and a sister: Beverley Bowen (Damon).
    She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Billings Pelfrey; her husbands: the Honorable B.E. Billings and Fred Tuttle; a son-in-lawc Charles A. Caudill; and siblings: William “Junebug” Davis Jr., Exie Davis Minton, and Cecil Davis.
    Funeral Services, officiated by Jeff Fields, were held at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2023, also at Hearne Funeral Home, and 11:00 A.M. until service time on Friday.
    Burial took place at Stanton Cemetery with Faron Davis, Jesse Davis, Tausckii Tipton, Brian Billings, Jamison Pendergrass and Jeff Fields serving as pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers were DeEtta Blackwell, JoeAnn Dove, Harriet Winegar, Laurie Lanier, Nancy Mohr, Sue Bell and Bill Cobb, Steve Billings, Anne Billings Burgess, Patty Gordon, Hondo Hearne, Linda Rogers, Bill Cress, James Ed Dennis, Mike and Vicki Reed, Barry and Stephanie Cornett, Terry Gabbard, David and Lorna Baker, Mickey Tipton, the PCHS class of 1948, and all former employees of Billings Insurance, All-n-All, and Billings Drugs.
    The family would like to extend special thanks to Polly’s caregivers: Kelly Thomas, Angie Richardson, and Lisa Anthony.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to EKU’s Becky Pelfrey Memorial Scholarship fund (521 Lancaster Ave, Richmond, KY 40475) or the Friends of the Powell County Public Library (725 Breckenridge Street, Stanton, KY 40380).

Hearne Funeral Home

  Saturday, March 11, 2023

    Wandaline Martin Myers, age 84, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at her home.
    Born in Mt. Sterling, KY on November 10, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Everett Martin and the late Nora Neal Martin.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Shirley Myers; four brothers: Elmer Martin, Hubert Martin, Melvin Martin and Kenneth Martin; and three sisters: Eunice Salchli, Callie Martin and Dorothy Conkright.
    Wanda loved her family, loved her church, Walnut Grove Church of God; and loved going to homecoming with her family. She always had a chipper personality which led to her being very outgoing, always meeting new people and never meeting a stranger. She loved to can vegetables and sharing them with others.
    She is survived by one son, Gary Martin (Trina); one sister, Pauline George (Chester) of Orlando, Florida; one step-grandchild, Adam Morefield; and several nieces and nephews.
    Visitation was held at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, with the funeral service immediately following at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Bro. David Campbell with a Eulogy by Bro. Jerald Faulkner.
    Burial was at Logan Cemetery in Stanton with Mike Tharp, Nathaniel Tharp, Adam Morefield, Gerald Martin, Gary Wayne Martin and Jimmy Conkright serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers were the members of Walnut Grove Church of God and her nieces and nephews.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Saturday, March 11, 2023

    Anthony Dale Newman was born July 20, 1973, in Madison County, Kentucky, and departed this life Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Marcum & Wallace Hospital in Irvine at the age of 49. He was the son of Lorena Marcum Brockman of Irvine and of the late Donald Lee Newman.
    In addition to his mother, Anthony is also survived by his wife, April Newman of Irvine and by their children, Mark Anthony Newman, Alex Newman, both of Irvine; Sabrina Speelman of Columbus, Ohio; Katareena Smith, Daltin Smith and Himmy Dayle Degre, all of Irvine.
    He is also survived by a sister, Sherry Lynn Brinegar, and by two brothers, Jimmy Newman and Kelvin Newman, all of Irvine. He was blessed with four grandchildren and a Godchild, Addilyn Lenae Young of Irvine. He is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Lakes Funeral Home in McKee with Bro. Daniel Marcum officiating. Burial was in the Marcum Cemetery at New Zion.

Lakes Funeral Home McKee

  Friday, March 10, 2023

    Willie Sparks, age 63, of Stephenson Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a short illness.
    He was born February 19, 1960, in Irvine and was the son of Elbert and Gertie Woosley Sparks. He retired from the Allen Company and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Willie is survived by his wife, Carolyn Sue Geil; three daughters: Tammy Butler of Morehead, Lori Alwine of Irvine, and Michelle Hall (Shannon Mize) of Stanton; two sons: Michael Geil (Angie) of Winchester; and Christopher Geil (Katelyn) of Clay City; 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; and eleven special cousins.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Gloria Rose and Mae Collins.
    A memorial service was held Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 6:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, March 9, 2023

    Norma Sue Farthing, age 87, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the Baptist Health Center in Richmond, Kentucky.
    She was born on September 3, 1935, in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Leonard and Verna Adams Riddell. She was a lifelong member of the Substation Holiness Church.
    In addition to her parents, Norma is preceded in death by her loving husband, William Earl Farthing Sr.; a son, William Earl Farthing Jr.; three brothers, Tommy, Billy, and Paul Riddell; three sisters, Judy Edmondson, Jean Hardy, and Barbara Johnson; and one grandson, Stephen Farthing.
    Norma is survived by her daughter, Pamela Farthing (Dan), two sons, Terry Farthing (Betty Jo) and Kenneth Farthing, all of Irvine; two brothers, Michael Riddell (Mable) and Ronnie Riddell (Debbie), both of Irvine; one sister, Lucy Clowers of Richmond; five grandchildren, Tonya, Scott, Amy, Randy, and Kendra; ten great grandchildren and four great, great grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Norma Sue Farthing were conducted on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals with Brother Marvin Neal officiating. Interment followed in the Gary Riddell Memorial Cemetery. The family received friends two hours prior to the service from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home on Monday.
    Serving as pallbearers were Scott Farthing, Randy Clowers, Phillip Clowers, Danny Thacker, Jeremiah Riddell and James Bergman.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Thursday, March 9, 2023

    Sharon Rhea Rogers, 64, wife of Marion Rogers, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington.
    She was born August 30, 1958 in Campton to the late Ray and Gladys Brewer Little.
    Survivors include, husband, Marion Rogers; one daughter, Lori Martin (Kendall); grandchildren, Memphis Martin and Meadow Martin; sisters, Patricia Burgher, Barbara Kay Cox, and Roslynn Hurt (Wendell).
    Serivces will be held Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, by Bro Ben Liston, Bro. James Harold Combs, and Bro. Max Molihan and Anthony Molihan. Visitation, Monday, 6-9 p.m.
    Burial was in Clay City Eaton Cemetery with Kendall Martin, Michael Burgher, Josh Crabtree, Wendall Hurt, Anthony Clark, and Tony Watson serving as pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers serving, Pat Burgher, Roslyn Hurt, Wanda Rogers, Ray & Joyce Watson, Kathy Clark, her family, friends, and church families.

Wells Funeral Home

  Wednesday, March 8, 2023

    Farrell Dean Newton, age 60, of Drowning Creek Ridge in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at her home following a long illness.
    She was born March 20, 1962, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late George and Gearldine Young Newton. She was employed at Rose Building and Remodeling and had lived in Estill County all her life.
    She is survived by one daughter, Felicia Dawn Fowler of Estill County; one son, David Shaun Rose of Madison County; four sisters: Carol Brandenburg, Ella Young, Melissa Boyken, and Teresa Stevens, all of Estill County; nine grandchildren; and her companion, Mark Rose.
    Graveside services were conducted Saturday, March 11, 2023, 2:00 p.m., at the Dunn Cemetery with Donnie Watson officiating.
    Pallbearers were Trenton King-Rose, Dylan Wilson, Dalton Arthur, Braxton Rose, Brad Sparks, Josh Stevens.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, March 8, 2023

    James Franklin Smith, age 87, of 7th Street, Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at his home, following a brief illness.
    He was born April 8, 1935, in Whitley County, Kentucky, the son of the late Frank Smith and Mary Powers Smith. He was an active member of Salem Baptist Church at Spout Springs in Estill County.
    Best known as “Brother Smith”, this beloved pastor and teacher served as a schoolteacher in Wolfe and Lee counties, and substitute teacher in Estill County. Throughout his more than 50 years of service, he pastored Heidelberg Baptist Church, Stone Coal Baptist Church, Friendship Baptist Church, and Nada Baptist Mission. He served as Director of Missions in Enterprise Baptist Association and Boone’s Creek Baptist Association. In 1999, he was selected as Director of Missions of the year for the Kentucky Baptist Convention.
    Most think of giants as being tall, but he may have been the only 5’3” (“and a half”) giant who ever lived. He certainly was a giant in love, faith, mercy, compassion, kindness, and generosity. Having cared for his beloved wife every day for eight years until her passing three years ago, he was a model husband as well as a model son, brother, dad, grandfather, and great grandfather. From his confession of faith as a twelve-year-old until his passing, he continued to walk faithfully, completely trusting in Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord. This week, his Bible lay ready in his chair for the next daily reading. His last completed devotional lay completely underlined for every day in the past quarter. His new devotional and new Sunday School book lay ready for study. Yet, he went to sleep, and he was not; for (much like Enoch) – on what would have been his 65th wedding anniversary.
    He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Jean Spencer Smith of Ravenna; a son, Jeffrey Wade Smith of Ravenna; a brother, Kenneth Smith of Lafollette, Tennessee; and two sisters, Myrtle Katz and Marie Drake, both of Dayton, Ohio.
    Bro. Smith is survived by son, Jerry Smith (Dianne) of Irvine; a brother, Chester Smith (Jeanette) of Felicity, Ohio; a sister Naomi Sears (Ed) of Whitley County, Kentucky; a brother, Lloyd Smith (Juanita) of Andersonville, Tennessee; a brother, Walter Smith (Carol) of Riverside, Ohio; a brother, Wayne Smith of Powell, Tennessee; a brother, David Smith of Whitley County, Kentucky; a sister-in-law, Ella Mae Smith of Lafollette, Tennessee; grandchildren: Phillip Smith (Julie) and Matthew Smith, both of Richmond, Kristin Usry and Shelby Kennedy, both of Tampa, Florida; a great grandson, James Norwood Smith of Richmond; and a host of family and friends.
    Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 10, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home by Bro. Jerry Smith. A separate graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. at the H.C. Spencer Family Cemetery at Rogers in Wolfe County, Kentucky. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Thursday, March 9th at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers are Phillip Smith, Matthew Smith, Chester Smith, Wayne Smith, Harold Smith, and Mark Barnett.
    In lieu of flowers, friends and family may send donations for mission work to Salem Baptist Church, 4470 Spout Springs Road, Irvine, KY 40336.

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  Tuesday, March 7, 2023

    Wynona “Gal” Clay Nolan Blythe, age 94, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at her home.
    Gal was born in Powell County on May 19, 1928, to the late William Preston Nolan, Sr. and the late Celia Howell Nolan. She was a member of Stanton Christian Church and the Henry Clay Chapter 398 of Eastern Star.
    She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Hall (Jerry) of Stanton; two grandchildren, Scott Hall (Jody) of Falls Church, Virginia; and Melissa Hall of Frankfort; four great grandchildren: Scott Hall II (Amanda), Tanner Hall (Mollica), Hanna Clay Hall and Jenna Nicole Hall; and two great, great grandchildren, Sophia Mae Hall and Owann Noland Hall.
    Mrs. Blythe is also survived by one brother, Glen Nolan (Alma) of Stanton; three sisters: Virginia Wills, Shirley Ashley (Henry, Jr.) and Judy Stephens (J.W.), all of Stanton; one brother-in-law, Elmo Smith of Stanton; and one sister-in-law, Lillie Mae Puckett of Stanton.
    In addition to her parents, Gal is preceded in death by her husband, Willard H. “Bill” Blythe; four brothers: Ralph Nolan, Berley Nolan, Willie Nolan and William Preston Nolan, Jr.; and one sister, Mable Smith.
    Funeral services officiated by Bro. Greg Webb and eulogy given by Hondo Hearne will be conducted on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue in Stanton. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 13, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Burial will be at Nolan Cemetery in Stanton with her nephews, Mike Nolan, Preston Nolan, Shannon Smith, Willie Nolan, Shane Nolan, John Nolan, Wayne Abner and Brent Stephens serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers are Wayne and Ann Fortney, Margaret Congleton, Lloyd Fantz, Billy Joe Bush, Jim Frazier, Dwain Anderson, Hondo Hearne and Richard Fain.

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  Tuesday, March 7, 2023

    Virginia Rae “Jenny” Caldwell, age 67, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, after a short illness.
    She was born on November 20, 1955 in Richmond, Kentucky, to Omer and Ruby Rogers Caldwell.
    Jenny is survived by her two sons: Roger Jason Gabbard (Margi Lindon) of Campton, and Michael Wilson Gabbard of Georgetown. She had a special granddaughter, Kennedy Jae Gabbard, that was the light of her life. She is also survived by one sister, Nancy Ann Tipton, of Irvine; two sisters-in-law: Frances Caldwell of Irvine, and Malinda Caldwell of Broadhead; and a host of other relatives and special friends.
    Jenny was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Great Aunt, Cousin and Special Friend. She graduated from Lee County High School. She was a spot welder for 37 years at Trane Company of Lexington, where she retired in 2016.
    She had an outgoing personality and loved to make people laugh. Her smile and ability to tell stories and cut up were only a few of her amazing qualities. Jenny was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Crystal, Kentucky. She had an exquisite voice and loved to sing and make the piano “ring” at church. She also enjoyed singing and playing the guitar at family gatherings. Jenny loved her family and friends dearly and was known as the “Matriarch” of the family. She was overjoyed when watching her granddaughter cheer at ballgames and competitions. She also enjoyed going to yard sales to find the best bargains.
    Jenny is preceded in death by her parents: Omer and Ruby Caldwell; and five brothers, Darrel, Bobby, Jerry, Kenneth and Gary.
    Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 12, 2023, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Paul Hubbs officiating. Burial was at the Cobb Hill Cemetery. Visitation was held on Sunday from 12 to 2 p.m.
    Serving as pallbearers were Jason Gabbard, Perry Caldwell, Devin Caldwell, Eric Caldwell, Ronnie Abney and Edward Tipton.
    Serving wes honorary pallbearers were Michael Gabbard, Donnie Caldwell, Bobby Dean Caldwell, Billy Gene Caldwell, Chris Caldwell, David Caldwell and Paul Samples.

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  Monday, March 6, 2023

    Douglas Finney, age 63, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at the Saint Joseph East Hospital in Lexington.
    He was born January 22, 1960 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Ernie and Phyllis Finney. He was a retired construction worker.
    Mr. Finney is survived by his wife, Marilyn Finney; two sons, Matt Finney and Derek Finney; three grandchildren, Corey Finney, Lauren Finney and Colby Miller; and three sisters, Ann Bassford, Sandy Finney and April Relford.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernie and Phyllis Finney; a daughter, Leeanna Finney; and three brothers, Ronnie Finney, Rick Finney and Randy Finney.
    A visitation was held Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 5 p.m. till 7 p.m. at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City.
    No funeral services are planned at this time.

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  Monday, March 6, 2023

    Sheila Faye Isaacs, age 58, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington.
    She was born May 15, 1964 in Knox County to William and Shirley Shelton Ross.
    Sheila is survived by two sons, Travis Isaacs (Tori) and Adam Isaacs; three grandchildren; two brothers, Greg Ross (Susan)and David Ross; and two sisters, Debbie Richardson and Sandra Richardson.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Shirley Ross; a brother, Joey Ross; and a sister, Melinda Mills.
    Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Tommy Frazer officiating. Friends may visit Thursday from 11:00 a.m. till time of the service. Burial will be in the Bark Road Cemetery.
    In lieu of flowers family ask that donations be made to Grayson Funeral Home to help with the funeral expenses.

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