Friday, March 24, 2023

    Patrick Ryan Fugate, age 35, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, Kentucky.
    He was born July 14, 1987 in Winchester to the late Anthony Fugate and Lisa Lawwill Fugate.
    Survivors include his mother, Lisa Fugate; a sister, Kristina Fugate; two brothers, Christopher Fugate and Shane Fugate; and a half brother, Michael Lawwill.
    Visitation will be held Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, Stanton. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Combs Family Cemetery.

Wells Funeral Home

  Friday, March 24, 2023

    Marilyn Lynn Richmond, age 61, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at her home.
    She was born January 1, 1962 to the late Ova and Anita Joyce Yeary Branham.
    Survivors include, daughters, Crystal Richmond, Jessica Richmond, and Christina Richmond; brothers, Howard Branham, Ralph Ashley, and Stanley Branham; sisters, Mary Byrd, Diana Branham, and Delores Gunaratne; grandchildren, Brittany, Kendell, Daygan, Dalton, and Brayden.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Ova Branham Jr., Verlin G. Yeary, and Danny Yeary; a grandson, Keyden Richmond; and a great grandchild, Aurora Barnes.
    Services will be conducted Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 1:00 p.m., by Rev. Donald Wayne Hale. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 28th, 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home.
    Burial will be in the Branham Cemetery with pallbearers Daygan Larrison Derrick Beer, Chad Richmond, Kendell Noble, Brayden Richmond, and Cayden Johnson.
    Honorary pallbearers are Dalton Muncie and Jarrod Townsend.

Wells Funeral Home

  Wednesday, March 22, 2023

    Peggy Ann Wills Brown, age 88, widow of Tommy Carroll "Tom C." Brown, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
    Born May 1,1934 to the late Everett Spencer Wills and Tillie Alcorn Wills at Pryse in Estill County, Kentucky; she was also preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Mae Wills Branum; a brother, Jack Gordon Wills; a daughter, Polly Ann Carroll Brown; a nephew, James Louis Branum; and beloved lifelong best friend, Virginia Maxine Whitaker Kemmerly.
    A graduate of Irvine High School, she was a retired nurse with a BSN from Eastern Kentucky University. She was a lover of all animals; especially dogs, and loved cooking for her family, playing bridge, working in flower beds, doing counted cross stitch, knitting, and collecting vintage postcards.
    She is survived by three children, a son, Thomas "Tim Brown (Mary Beth) of Somerset; a son, James Edward Brown of Lexington; and a daughter, Joyce Hardy (Pepper) of Irvine; a very special nephew, John Gorden Branum of Arizona; four grandchildren, Jennifer Hall (Matthew), Mark Hardy (Leslie), Leigh Brown and Hunter Brown, and six great grandchildren, Alexis and Gabriel Hardy; and Julia Grace, Lauren, Hudson, and Nova Hardy. Following Peggy's wishes, there will not be a public service, but those who wish may send a gift to a charity of their choice.

  Sunday, March 26, 2023

    Randy Dennis Puckett, age 59, of Eades Drive in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the St. Joseph Hospital following a long illness.
    He was born January 26, 1964, in Estill County and was the son of Tony and Gearl Denn Osborne Puckett. He had served in the National Guard and was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. He was an employee of Kentucky Eagle Inc. and attended the Emanual Baptist Church. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Survivors in addition to his father and mother include his wife, Deborah Lee Qualls Puckett; one daughter, Staci Puckett-Riddell (Justin) of Estill County; one son, Randy Kyle Puckett of Estill County; four stepchildren: Jessica Green, Josh Green, both of Madison County; Jeremy Green of Estill County; and Jacob Green of Clark County; one sister, Tricia Henry (John) of Estill County; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and several nieces & nephews
    Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 30, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the Willie Puckett Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 29th from 6 to 9 p.m.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, March 24, 2023

    Wilma Jo “DaDa” Parsons, age 84, of South Madison Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
    She was born December 20, 1938, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Oscar and Effie Clem Cooper. She was a retired Okonite Cable Company employee and a member of the Irvine First Baptist Church. She was a Kentucky Colonel and a past president of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
    Mrs. Parsons was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Parsons, and is survived by two daughters: Lisa Jo Cooper of Estill County and Amy Darlene Rogers of Boyd County; two sons: Jeffery Wayne Cooper and Jerry Parsons, both of Estill County; two sisters: Virginia Withers and Nancy Rhodes, both of Estill County; one brother, Ray Cooper of Clark County; five grandchildren: Allison Wolf, Hallie Nunn, Russell Rogers, Travis Cooper, and Jerry Lynn Parsons; and four great grandchildren: Kayda Cochran, Abigale See, Timothy Johnson, and Jerah Parsons.
    She was preceded in death by a grandchild, Kayla Cochran; three sisters, Katie Hill, Clara Henry and Minnie Sanders; and five brothers, Henry “Hoss” Cooper, William Cooper, Owen Cooper, Billy Cooper, and Arthur Lee Cooper.
    Funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 27, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, March 24, 2023

    Zachari Ann Townsend, age 46, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.
    Born in Winchester on July 21, 1976, she was the daughter of the late Jon Duane Townsend and Margaret D. Ewen Chenault. Zachari was a certified paramedic working during her career for the Powell County Ambulance Service and the Jessamine County Ambulance Service. She also worked for a time as a Powell County dispatcher.
    She loved to be outdoors and loved to fish. She really enjoyed reading books of all kinds and studying medical material that helped her with her profession as a paramedic. She was very interested in astronomy and astrology and enjoyed looking at the stars and the moon. Zachari had a great sense of humor with a dry wit and at the same time was very compassionate and accepting.
    Zachari is survived by her mother, Margaret D. Chenault (Gary) of Stanton; one daughter, Keely Shelton (Lilly) of Winchester; one brother, Larkin Townsend (Whitney) of Richmond; two aunts: Sydney Ewen and BoPree Young; three cousins: Kelly Conley (Tim) of Georgetown, Anna Kate Conley of Stanton, and Alex Chiles of Georgetown; one niece, Caroline James Townsend; and two nephews: Jon Hundley Townsend and Chase Wilson.
    Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Visitation is also on Saturday and begins from 12:00 Noon until service time.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Thursday, March 23, 2023

    Betty Jean Roberts, age 67, of Beattyville Road in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the St. Joseph East Hospital in Lexington, following a long illness.
    She was born May 11, 1955 in Estill County and retired from Winchester Coating. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    She is survived by her husband, Ricky Crowe; two daughters: Olivia Crowe and Jessica Roberts, both of Estill County; one son, Christopher Roberts of Estill County; two brothers: Robbie Richardson of Powell County and James Richardson of Estill County; and five grandchildren: Xander Bray, Cordel Pingleton, Abigal Voils, Ryan Freeman, and Kayden Freeman.
    She was preceded in death by a grandchild, Bryson Voils.
    Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Hall officiating. Burial will be at the Alexander Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m.
    Pallbearers are Michael Crowe, Ruben Crowe, Michael Crowe, Cordel Pingleton, Olivia Crowe, and David Voils.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, March 22, 2023

    Scotty Dale Meek, age 54, of Main Street in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, following a short illness.
    He was born January 9, 1969, in Estill County and was the son of the late Cecil and Rosa Faye Spicer Meek. He was an employee of Glare Control, Inc. and was a member of the Ravenna Church of God. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Meek is survived by his wife, Victoria Kaye Watson Meek; two daughters, Brooklyn Paige Moreland (Algin) and Peyton McKinley Day (Kordel), both of Irvine; two sisters: Debbie Tillery of Irvine and Karen Cochran (James) of Richmond; one brother, Randall Meek (Jill) of Lexington; Poppy’s babies, Reed Moreland and Addyson Moreland; his father and mother-in-law: Mike and Darlene Watson of Irvine; two sisters-in-law: Christie Fletcher (Ronnie) and Julie Lunce (Shawn), both of Irvine; one brother-in-law, Justin Watson (Sondra), Irvine; special nieces and nephews; and Will “Wee Man” Isfort – the son he never had.
    Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 25, 2023, 12:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Willy Gordon officiating. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.
    Pallbearers were Terry Williams, Algin Moreland, Kordel Day, Reed Moreland, Ronnie Fletcher, Shawn Lunce, Justin Watson, and Dylan Fletcher.
    Honorary pallbearers were Randall Meek, Chris Miller, Tyler Meek, James Cochran, Kris Lee, Kevin Miller, Joey Johnson, Bryan Covey, Danny “Tojo” McIntosh, Toby Miller, Tim Burkhart, Will “Wee Man” Isfort, Adam Hall, Anthony Neal, Anthony Arthur, and John Schimmoeller.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, March 19, 2023

    John D. Chaney, age 71, of Alumbaugh, Estill County, Kentucky, widower of Peggy Lou Burns Chaney, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky, after a short illness.
    He was born September 20, 1951 in Irvine to Archie Chaney and Stella Black Chaney. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, a retired employee of the Square D Corporation and a member of the Wagersville Pentecostal Church of God.
    Mr. Chaney is survived by his son, Jonathan Darin “JD” Chaney; a sister, Martha Chaney Gay of Covington; two brothers, Edmon Chaney (Wanda) of Lexington, and Archie S. Chaney (Millie) of Frankfort, and his beloved pet, Tiny. Also surviving are two special nieces, Dreama and Tassie; a very special little girl, Alayna; and a large number of nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and four brothers-in-law, Annabelle Bailey (Charles M.), Katherine Chaney Tipton (Eugene), Diana Faye Chaney Brandenburg, Betty Chaney Alcorn (Wilse), and Margaret Lee Chaney Williams (Hubert); and one brother and sister-in-law Charley Henry and Priscilla Bailey Chaney.
    Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at the Hoover Cemetery in Alumbaugh.
    In lieu of flowers, family ask donations be made to the Compassionate Care Center in John's honor.
    Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine is in charge of services.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Monday, March 20, 2023

    Jesse Douglas Rice, age 53, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, March 20, 2023, at his home.
    He was born on April 4, 1969, in Richmond, Kentucky to the late Wendell Dale Rice Sr. and to Delphia Lucille Issacs Rice.
    In addition to his father, Mr. Rice is preceded in death by a son, Casey Jones; a brother, Edwin C. Fowler; and a niece, Wendy Elizabeth Rice.
    Jesse is survived by his loving wife of seven years, Loretta Jones Rice; his mother, Delphia Lucille Issacs Rice; his son, Wendell Andrew Rice (Lindsay); a brother, Wendell Dale Rice Jr. (Vanessa); one sister, Bobbie Rice; three grandchildren, Carter Rice, and Shandrea and Shandre Jones; along with several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends to miss him and mourn his passing.
    A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. at Lewis Home for Funerals.
    No formal services will be held as the family has chosen cremation afterwards.
    The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations can be made to his memorial fund.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Friday, March 17, 2023

    Wendell Lee Pitts, age 73, of Richmond, Kentucky, departed this life Friday, March 17th, 2023, at the VA in Lexington.
    He was born May 7, 1949 in Berea, Kentucky, to Gladys Bryant Pitts and the late Joe E. Pitts, Jr.
    "Wendy" graduated from Garrard County High School. He entered active duty with the United States Navy on May 12, 1969 and was honorably discharged July 17, 1970. Wendy worked alongside his father as a brick mason for many years. He also farmed in Valley View and retired from Okonite Cable.
    He was a lifetime member of the Peacemaker’s Motorcycle Club where he participated in many charitable events for the community. Wendy loved to travel but above all loved to spend time with his family and friends.
    In addition to his mother, Gladys, survivors include his wife, Tolene Hacker Pitts of Richmond; a daughter, Geri Pitts Harrison (Mike) of Irvine; a granddaughter, Madison Lee Harrison and fiancé Kimball Foley of Richmond; a grandson, Gregory Bryant Harrison of Irvine; and a sister, Sherry Jo Fowler (Wedge) of Danville. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
    Mr. Pitts was preceded in death by his father, Joe E. Pitts; and a brother, Don Pitts.
    Visitation was held at Lakes Funeral Home, Berea, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. with services at 1:00. Burial was at Robinson Cemetery, Cartersville.
    Pallbearers were Greg Harrison, Kimball Foley, Greg Pitts, Michael Pitts, Crosby Grant Harris, and Mark Fain.
    Honorary pallbearers were Dan Ward Ledford and Mike Azbill.
    Throughout his life Wendy has made donations to various charities. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to one of the following: The Robinson Cemetery, mailing address: 749 Narrow Gap Road, Paint Lick, KY 40461; Peacemaker’s Motorcycle Club Berea, 10861 Buckeye Road, Lancaster, KY, 40444. Please earmark for Thompson-Hood Veterans Home in honor of his service with check to Peacemakers MC/Mike Oakley; a charity of your choice.

Lakes Berea Funeral Home

  Wednesday, March 15, 2023

    Wayne Morris Stanley (who would have been 80 on April 5, 2023), of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at home after a long illness.
    He was born April 5, 1943. He had several different jobs, but most notably, he worked on a barge for several years and worked as a truck driver in later years.
    Mr. Stanley was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Ernest Stanley; his mother, Evelyn Goe Stanley; a granddaughter, Heather Spencer; brothers and sisters, Paul Stanley, Shirley Whemer, Dale Stanley, Joyce Embs, Carol Stanley, and Janet Stanley.
    He is survived by two daughters, Tina Marie Stanley and Vickie Lynn Stanley Schultz; two sons, Sonny Ray Stanley and Ralph Wayne Stanley; six grandchildren, Randy Morgan, Lacy Gallegous, Jack Irvin, Blake Spencer, James Stanley, and Tabithia Scott; four great grandchildren, Jack Gallegous, Junior Gallegous, Jered Lopaz, and Orlando Asquic Irvin and one girl on the way; and two sisters, Virginia Fulton and Maxine Livingston.
    His ashes will be interred at the West Irvine Cemetery at the foot of his parents' graves.
    Care Cremation and Funeral Service of Lexington is honored to be entrusted with his final care.

Care Cremation and Funeral Service

  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