Sunday, June 18, 2023

    Cornelius Arthur, age 83, of Cow Creek Road in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, at his home following a short illness.
    He was born January 30, 1940, in Estill County and was the son of the late Everett “Eb” Arthur and Myrtle Crowe Arthur. He was a logger and the owner of Arrowhead Enterprises. He was a member of the River Drive Christian Church and a Kentucky Colonel. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Arthur survived by his wife, Gwen Ellen Brantley Arthur; four daughters: Rebecca Carol Arthur of Louisville, Ashley Oliver, Kendra Carpenter (Anthony), and Kenzie Brantley, all of Estill County; five brothers: Fred Arthur, H.M. Arthur, Linville Arthur, all of Estill County; Wallace Arthur of Lexington, and Earl Walker Arthur of Estill County; and eight grandchildren.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Geneva Arthur; and three brothers, Frank, Everett Jr., and Gerald Arthur.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 21, 2021, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Donnie Watson officiating. Burial will be at the Crowe Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 20, from 6 to 9 p.m.
    Pallbearers are Anthony Carpenter, Chris Horn, Tim Wiseman, Roger Walters, Bill Arthur, and Rick Arthur.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, June 17, 2023

    Laverne Walters Riddell, 80, was called home to be with her precious Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 17, 2023, in Irvine, Kentucky at the Marcum and Wallace Hospital.
    Laverne was born on a snowy Christmas Day in the year 1942 to Bevley “Cutter” Walters and Edna Tipton Walters. She grew up in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains with nine brothers and sisters whom she loved dearly. She was a member of the Cow Creek Baptist Church for over 50 years and lived in Ravenna, Kentucky most of her life.
    Laverne was a strong woman of God, a ray of sunshine and a bright shining light for everyone around her. She was a rare and precious woman who only spoke joy, happiness and the love of God into the world.
    A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend – she always had a smile on her face and a song in her heart. Her happiest moments were times spent with the love of her life, Elmer Gene Riddell. With whom she had the greatest love you could ever imagine. A born nurturer, she mothered every child she met and raised three beautiful children who were her pride and joy, Frank, Randy and Amy.
    She loved nature, gardening and always stopped to smell the flowers. Her solace was found in the countryside and the picturesque gardens around her home that had been made into her own personal heaven on Earth. She was the life of the party, known for her dancing skills and a songbird singing beautiful harmonies. She loved the color yellow, sunflowers and daisies, pretty dresses, peanut butter milkshakes from The Twin, birdwatching and butterflies.
    One thing about her that she wanted everyone to know was how much she loved Jesus. Her faith was at the core of everything she did, and she took pride in raising a strong Christian family. She lived to rejoice and worship God, always affirming to any and all she knew that “Jesus Loves You!”
    She is preceded in death by her parents Bevley and Edna Tipton Walter, four sisters, Helen Ruth Walters, Bernice Hall (James), Bonnie Henry (Harold and Blanch Griffith. One sister-in-law, Louise Walters and Several nieces and nephews.
    Mrs. Riddell is survived by her devoted husband Elmer Gene Riddell of 54 years; two loving sons, Frank Sutter (Kathy) and Randy Sutter (Charlotte); her sweet daughter, Amy Riddell-Stepp; five cherished grandchildren, Brooklyn Chilton (Dallas), Alexandria Sorrell (Matthew), James Ryan Sutter (Hannah), Tyler Sutter and Mason Sutter. She had five great grandchildren that brought her life and joy everyday – Rowan and Everett Chilton, Ellie Ann and Sawyer Sorrell and Lily Dean Sutter. She is also survived by her brothers, David (Louise), Glynn, James Eric (Loretta), Damon ( Sherrlyn), and Billy Walters (Janet) ; one sister, Ladene Foster (Jerry), one brother-in-law, Gary Griffith; special friends, Bobby and Linda Parsons; and a special niece, Sherrel Kay Bledsoe.
    Funeral services for Laverne Walters Riddell will be conducted on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals. Brother Joseph Lahrmer will be officiating. Songs will be provided by Matthew and Rosemary Watson. Interment will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery in Irvine. The family will receive friends on Wednesday June 21, 2023, from 6-9 p.m. at Lewis Home for Funerals.
    Pallbearers will be Frank Sutter, Randy Sutter, James Ryan Sutter, Tyler Sutter, Dallas Chilton, Matthew Sorrell, Mason Sutter and Everett Chilton.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Parsons, Jerry Foster and Jerry Chaney.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Friday, June 16, 2023

    Patricia Abney, age 55, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at Baptist Health in Richmond.
    She was born in Estill County to Allie and Elizabeth Johnson Abney on February 24, 1968.
    Patricia is survived by two daughters, Timera Neal and Monica Neal; two special daughters, Shaelee McKinney and Elizabeth McKinney; two brothers, Jeff Abney and James Abney; and three grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, Allie Abney and Elizabeth Abney; and one brother, Samuel Abney.
    Graveside services were held Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Cobb Hill Cemetery.
    Grayson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Friday, June 16, 2023

    Keith Franklin Owens, age 84, of the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard, Kentucky, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at his home following a long illness.
     He was born August 8, 1938, in Letcher County, Kentucky, and was the son of the late Riley and Samantha Raleigh Owens. He was a retired conductor for CSX and was a United States Army veteran who served during the Vietnam Conflict in the 101st Airborne Division.
     Mr. Owens was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Lee Neace Owens and he is survived by two daughters, Tonya Renee Bland (David) of Richmond, Virginia; and Rhonda Kay McMaine (Kurt) of Irvine; two sons, William Riley Owens (Staci) and James David Owens (Glenna), both of Irvine; one sister, Earnestine Creech (Tiny), Partridge, Kentucky, and eleven grandchildren.
     In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Geneva Tolliver, Sylvia Works, and Dana Dixon.
     Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 19, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ronald Lutes officiating. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation was held on Sunday, June 18th from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
     Pallbearers were Curt McMaine, David Bland, Wyatt Owens, Aiden Owens, Tommy Owens, and Stanley Owens.
     Honorary pallbearers are David Beckler, Jerry Reece, and Ryan McMaine.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, June 10, 2023

    Evelyn M. Cox, age 90, of Beattyville, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the Kentucky River Medical Center in Jackson, Kentucky.
    She was born on December 9, 1932, in Livonia, New York to the late Herbert and Harriett Young Hayton.
    In addition to her parents, Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Cox; four brothers, Herbert, George, Harry and Edward Hayton; and two sisters, Marian Storke and Dorothy Donley.
    Survivors include her sister, Carolyn Washburn; one special niece, Susie Hayton; a very special friend, Marsha Turner; Brian and Mandy Turner and Sadie and Jaxon Turner, all of whom she thought of as grandchildren and great grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Evelyn M. Cox will be conducted on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals. Bro. Marvin Neal will be officiating. Interment will follow in the West Irvine Cemetery. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
    The family will serve as pallbearers.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Leonard Edward Marcum, age 93, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton.
    He was born September 15, 1929 in Estill County, Kentucky, the son of the late Rev. James Robert and Laura Berryman Marcum.
    Eddie graduated Estill County High School in 1949. There he met, Elizabeth Combs, his high school sweetheart and they were married for 73 years. Eddie was a member of Iron Workers Local 290 and a foreman for Burger Iron Company for many years. He was an avid fisherman and Kentucky Wildcats fan. He will be remembered for always lending a hand to others in need. Ultimately, he loved his family more than anything, especially his grandbabies. Eddie was a loving husband, father and great, great grandpa who will be dearly missed.
    In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby, Linville, Gene and Donald Marcum; and sisters, Irene Crump and Betty Jo Raby.
    Eddie is survived by the love of his life, Elizabeth Marcum; children, Teresa Zampatti, Tina Schaeublin (Bruce) and Marty Marcum (Cris Morris); grandchildren, Mandy (Bob), Jonathan, Rhiannon, Courtney (Mike), Amelia (Gregg), Stephen (Mandy) and Kevin (Val); great grandchildren, Noah, Lily, Mia, Cora, Ben, Eleanor, Abbey, Deacon, Leonard and Mack; along with many other loving family members and friends.
    Visitation will be Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a service at 11:00 a.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek, Ohio. Eddie will be laid to rest at Mt. Zion Park Cemetery following the service.

Newcomer Dayton Funeral Home

  Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    John L. “Jack” Rivel Jr., age 85, formerly of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
    He was born in 1938 to John Lorenzo Rivel Sr. and Elizabeth B. Gottman Rivel in Camden, New Jersey. Jack married Katherine "Kathy" Louise Rounsley in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, on September 5, 1964.
    Mr. Rivel came to Kentucky in the late 1950s to attend Union College with the goal of becoming a teacher. He served as the first president and later as vice-president of the Appalachian Volunteers. It is here that he found his true calling. For the next forty years he worked in various roles at the Eastern Kentucky Housing Development Corporation and the Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises (FAHE) where he was dedicated to providing affordable housing for everyone. He also served his community as a member of the Irvine-Ravenna Kiwanis Club, a Trustee for the Irvine United Methodist Church and as the building inspector for the City of Irvine.
    Jack is survived by his daughter, Kelly Neal (Jim); three grandchildren, Grace Elizabeth, Hannah Jewell and Jonathan Marshall; a nephew, Christopher Rivel; and a niece; Jennifer Rickards.
    In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine; and brother Dwight.
    A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2023. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., followed by a service at 11:30 a.m. at Irvine United Methodist Church.
    Arrangements are under the direction of Toler Funeral Home..

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, April 4, 2023

    Matricia Earl Lynch Striblin, age 50, of Irvine in Estill County, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Baptist Health in Richmond, Kentucky.
    She was born January 21, 1973 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Gregory Lynch and Judy Stacy. She was a graduate of Estill County High School.
    Matricia was preceded in death by her parents, Gregory Lynch and Judy Stacy; and one sister, Melissa Paulette Estes.
    Survivors include three nephews, Thomas, Raymond and Billy Estes; one niece, Kiri Estes; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
    Graveside services were held on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the Sandhill Christian Church Cemetery.

  Saturday, June 10, 2023

    William Butler Benton, age 49, of Benton Road in Beattyville, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at his home.
    He was born June 22, 1973, in Estill County and was the son of Donnie Benton Sr. and Lillie Thacker Benton. He was a construction worker for Denham & Blythe and he had lived in Lee County for most of his life.
    In addition to his parents, he survived by two daughters, Brittany Marshall (Johnathan) of Estill County; and Summer Benton of Colorado; one son, William Lucien Benton of Estill County; two sisters, Kimberly Benton and Amber Benton, both of Madison County; one brother, Donnie Benton Jr. of Lee County; one grandchild, Brycen Marshall; two nephews, Dale and Joe Benton; and his girlfriend, Mary Stapleton.
    Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Glendon Woosley officiating. Burial was at the Durbin Cemetery. Visitation was held on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to service time at 1:00 p.m.
    Pallbearers were Adam Fike, John Marshall, Larry Hatfield, Gerald Thacker, Sonny Hines, and Joe Benton.
    Honorary pallbearer was Rod Marshall.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, June 10, 2023

    Marvin Lee Becknell, age 70, widower of Debra Blanton Becknell, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at his home in Booneville, Kentucky.
    Marvin was born February 15, 1953 in Oneida, Kentucky, a son to the late Harold Becknell and Ivery Edwards Becknell. He was a retired Certified Nurse Aid for Jackson Manor Nursing Home in Tyner, Kentucky, a volunteer firefighter for both the Island City and Vincent Fire Department for over 40 years, a member of the Gideon’s, and a member of the Island City Baptist Church.
    Mr. Becknell is survived by his mother; one son; Michael Becknell (Lindsay) of Lexington; three daughters, Kim Hoover (Tim) of Sommerset, Rebecca Abner of Booneville, and Jessica Doty of Irvine; one brother; Tim Becknell (Sherry) of Booneville; one sister, Debbie Gary Watts of Hazard; seven grandchildren, Nathaniel Becknell, Cassadee Hoover, Levi Becknell, Emma Becknell, Richard Doty, Angela Doty, and Dillion Doty; along with many other loving family members and friends.
    Marvin was preceded in death by his wife and father.
    Funeral services will be held Friday, June 16, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Island City Baptist Church with Pastor Keith Murray officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, from 11:00 a.m. until time of the service at the Church. Marvin will be laid to rest next to his wife in the Island City Church Cemetery located in Island City community of Owsley County.
    The Booneville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Booneville Funeral Home

  Friday, June 9, 2023

    Billy Brashear passed peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the age of 98 in Gainesville, Florida.
    He was born on December 19, 1924, in Cumberland, Kentucky, to Ezekiel and Virgie Mary VanCleve Brashear, and for 75 years was a devoted husband to his cherished wife Glenna. Billy spent much of his early life living in Estill County, on Laurel Street in Irvine and on Elm Street in Ravenna. His father was a rural mail carrier.
    After serving his country with honor during World War II as an Army Liaison Pilot, one of the original Army aviators, he continued to pursue his passion for aviation as a private pilot and served on the board of directors of the Gainesville Alachua County Regional Airport Authority.
    A lifelong learner, Billy was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University and the University of Louisville Medical School, where he was an Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society member. After moving to Gainesville in 1954, Billy dedicated himself to improving the health and well-being of his patients through his general medical practice and provided care to generations of Gainesville families. He served as Chief of Staff at Alachua General Hospital and on the Blue Cross of Florida Board of Directors. Billy was certified as a Family Practice specialist and was given the Art of Medicine award by the Florida Academy of Family Physicians in 1988.
    Billy enjoyed spending time with his family taking vacations throughout the United State, Canada, and Mexico, several family vacations at Callaway Gardens, and he loved family gatherings at the lake house on Long Pond.
    Beyond his professional accomplishments, Billy enjoyed sailing, fishing, and his community. He was active in the US Power Squadron, the Hydrilla Circle of the Eastside Garden Club, and was President of the Kiwanis Club of Gainesville. Billy loved adventures and enjoyed worldwide travel with his sweetheart, Glenna.
    A man of deep faith, Billy was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville. Billy’s legacy of love, kindness, and devotion will be carried on by his surviving loved ones.
    He is survived by his wife Glenna; his son, Bruce Brashear (Connie); daughters, Daphne Brashear Herron (Jim) and Annette Brashear Ball; his grandchildren, Amelia Lindsey and Benjamin Brashear; and their mother, Judy Brashear; grandchildren, Austen Herron and Wilder Herron; step-granddaughters, Tanya Sonderby, Stacey Allen, Heather Terricola, and Aria Terricola; numerous great grandchildren; and his nephew, Dan Fraley.
    He was preceded in death by his father Ezekiel Brashear, his mother, Virgie Brashear; and his son-in-law, Danny Ball.
    The family would like to thank Billy’s dedicated caregivers, whose loving kindness provided comfort to Billy and his family during the final year of his life.
    The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Williams-Thomas Funeral Home Downtown, 404 N. Main Street, Gainesville, Florida. Billy’s life and legacy will be celebrated on Thursday, June 15, at 10:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 106 SW 3rd Street. A private burial will follow with military honors.
    In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Santa Fe College Foundation, Billy and Glenna F. Brashear Nursing and Health Related Scholarship Fund.

Newnam Funeral Home

  Thursday, June 8, 2023

    Thelma Mae Flynn, age 88, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
    She was born February 14, 1935, in Irvine, to the late Cleveland Rawlins and Sarah Campbell Rawlins. Thelma was a retired employee for Westinghouse and North American Phillips. She loved to cook and bake, as well as taking care of her two “fur babies”, Sweet Pea and Suzie Q. She was a devoted mother who took great pride in her home and raising her family.
    Thelma is survived by three sons: Charles Richard Flynn (Beverly), of Danville, William Owen Flynn and Robert Earl Flynn, both of Irvine. Additional survivors are her grandchildren, Anastasia Flynn Knight, Robert Levi Flynn, and William Eric Flynn. She is also survived by one great grandchild, Corbin Knight, along with many other relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. A private burial took place at a later date.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    George “Emerson” Jones, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. The husband of Irvine native Patricia Ann Hardy Jones, Emerson was born November 22, 1927, to the late George and Lida Burton Jones in Webster County, Kentucky.
    Emerson was a lifelong UK fan, earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UK College of Agriculture. Named a Kentucky Colonel, he served the Commonwealth as a UK County Extension Agent and Area Specialist, bank vice president, Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture and Kentucky Farm Bureau Board member. His decades of work helped Kentuckians advance farming practices, farmers markets and community service.
    In addition to his loving wife of 64 years, Patricia; Emerson is survived by his sons, George Jones, Jr. (Kristine) of Maryland, Tim Jones presently of Florida, and Jeff Jones (Kellie) of Midway; four sisters, Peggy Winterman, Gladys Estes John), both of Evansville; Linda Vincent of Robards, and Jeanie Shelton (Don) of Henderson; two brothers, Bill Jones (Carolyn) of North Carolina and Gary Jones (Anita) of Wilmore; grandchildren, Rachel Jones, Justain Jones (Brittany), Kelsey Ross (Merlin), Jarod Jones, Mary Jones, Caroline Jones, and Rebecca Jones; and his great grandchildren, Reagan Ross, Lily Jones, Nathan Jones, and Ryan Ross.
    In addition to his parents, Emerson was preceded in death by a brother, Ken Jones and wife Jean; a sister, Eula Bowman and husband Bob; and a brother-in-law, Joe Winterman.
    A family Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date.
    In lieu of flowers, the family suggests Memorial Contributions to Relay for Life, Bluegrass Care Navigators (Hospice), Angel Flight Mid Atlantic, or the community event/charity of your choice.

Clark Legacy Center

  Tuesday, June 6, 2023

    Rice Carroll, age 92, of Bingham Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the St. Joseph East Hospital in Lexington, following a short illness.
    He was born September 27, 1930, in Estill County and was the eldest son of the late Ernest and Sarah Isaac Carroll. He loved to hunt and enjoyed going on walks and spending time with his family and neighbors and his special friend, James Bingham. He was a retired employee of Isaacs Sawmill in South Irvine and had lived in Wagersville all his life and was well known and liked by everyone in the area.
    Mr. Carroll is survived by two sisters, Nannie Kate Webb of Madison County; and Linda Harrison of Estill County; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
    He was preceded in death by a sister, Van Dalie Brinegar; and two brothers, Bonnie and Harvey Carroll.
    Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 10, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating. Burial will be at the Brinegar Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, June 6, 2023

    Randolph Walling, age 81, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the Landmark Nursing Facility in Lancaster, Kentucky.
    He was born on December 14, 1941, in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Zack and Lillian Walters Walling.
    In addition to his parents, Mr. Walling was preceded in death by two brothers, Tommy and Donald Walling; and four sisters, Sophia Rawlins, Frances Horn, Marilyn and Claire Walling.
    Survivors include two daughters, Janet Lynn Collins and Robin Combs (Seth); two stepdaughters, Regina Miller (Tom) and Anita Murphy; seven grandchildren, Candace Collins, Aaron Gulley, Josh Woosley (Corinne), Trevor Murphy, Travis Bunch, Rachel Stone (Allen) and J.T. Miller; seven great grandchildren, Savannah Tolson, J.T. Tolson, Layson Pike, Landon Woosley, London Woosley, Lillian Woosley and Malachi Stone; foiur brothers, Ray Walling (Joyce), Roy Walling (Sue), Jackie Walling and Zack Walling Jr.; five sisters, Mary McIntosh (Jim), Ida Casey (Lee), Dorothy Lutes (Forrest), Norma Jones (Teddy), and Louellen Johnson (Harold); and two special friends, Wayne Hunt and Barbara Henry; along with many other friends from Northwood Apartments; numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends to miss him and mourn his passing.
    Funeral services for Randolph Walling will be conducted on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals. Brother Tim Floyd will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery in Irvine. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 9th from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Josh Woosley, Jesse Lutes, Roy Dewayne Walling, Travis Bunch, Teddy Jones and Teddy Jones Jr.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Saturday, June 17, 2023

    Ricky Lynn Boswell, age 57, husband of Jessica Scott Boswell, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Baptist Health Lexington.
    Born in Mt. Sterling on July 22, 1965, he was the son of Richard Boswell and Brenda Skidmore Hughes. Ricky was an excellent carpenter and construction worker working for several different businesses and finishing his career at Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse. He was a former member of the Northfork Bowhunters Club, the Meadowgreen Music Hall Board and the Middlefork Fire Department. Ricky was an outstanding deer hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed playing golf and loved to make friends.
    He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Daniel Boone Skidmore and Elsie Arnold Skidmore; his stepfather, Danny E. Hughes; and two uncles, James E. Skidmore and Paul G. Skidmore.
    Along with his wife and his parents, he is survived by two sons, Daniel Boswell of Stanton and Joshua Garrett of Nevada; three daughters, Megan Boswell (Kelsie) of Stanton, Ashley Garrett (Matt Taulbee) and Jaidyn Hall, both of Mt. Sterling; two brothers, Millard “Cherrio” Boswell and Robert Shawn “Bob” Bailey, both of Stanton; two sisters, Melinda Moore (Allen) and Kathy Thacker, both of Stanton; and two grandchildren, Jaxon Taulbee and Trace Taulbee.
    Visitation begins at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue in Stanton. Funeral services officiated by Brother Steven Donithan will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening as well at the funeral home.
    Honorary pallbearers are Shawn Skidmore, Rick Tyre, Millard “Cherrio” Boswell, Robert “Bob” Bailey, Glenn Crabtree, Brannon Hamm, Carlos Rice, Woody Martin, Joe Back, Andre Oldham, Todd Richardson, Jerome Bruner, Rick Davis, Scott Wilson, Mark White, Jeff Tyre, Sammy Strong, Thomas C. Bailey, Kevin Brown, Hyman Oaks, Tommy Scott, Chris Maloney and Tiger Goble.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Lisa Ann Grimaldo, 47, wife of Beto Grimaldo, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Saint Joseph East Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky.
    She was born January 9, 1976 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late John and Brenda Gaines Evans.
    Survivors include her husband, Beto Grimaldo; a daughter, Katie Cheatham; two sons, Christopher Grimaldo and Alex Grimaldo; grandchildren, Blayne Gimaldo, Brayson Grimaldo, Isaiah Haddix, Noah Cheatham, Tristan Cheatham, and Oliver Cheatham; and two sisters, Tina Richardson and April Jasso.
    Visitation will be held Sunday June 18, 2023, 2-4 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton.

Wells Funeral Home

  Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Ethel Olinger, age 79, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky.
    She was born March 28, 1944 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Clyde and Cora Maggard Whitaker.
    Survivors include a daughter, Renee Billings (Denny); grandchildren, Jared Napier (Angelica), Jordan Napier (Chyla), Misti Miller (Daniel), Erin Billings, Darcy Abney (Jonathan) and Ellie Billings; one great grandchild, Brayden Miller; and two sisters, Betty Lou Wright (Allen) and Carolyn Collett (Michael).
    She was preceded in death by her parents, and sons Don Ward, Dwight Ward, Jerry Napier, and Mark Ward.
    Services were held Friday, June 16, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at Wells Services, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation was held Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Burial was in Whitaker Fork Cemetery, Hazard with Jared Napier, Jordan Napier, John Abney, Denny Billings, Michael Radlove, and Darby Billings serving as pallbearers.

Wells Funeral Home

  Tuesday, June 13, 2023

    Joe Slone Jr., age 69, widower of Deborah Slone, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, Kentucky.
    He was born December 25, 1953 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Joe Slone Sr. and Zettie Thacker Slone. He was a United States Army veteran.
    Survivors include a son, Adam Slone; two daughters, Amanda Fraley (Ray) and Jessica Wire; two brothers, Fred Slone and Lee Roger Slone; a sister, Delphia Riddle; grandchildren, Victoria Cunningham (Jacob), Kacey Jones (Larkin Kroldart), Luke Flinchum, Ayden Slone, Brooklyn Slone, Taylor Slone, and Deborah Slone; and great grandchildren, Sophie Cunningham and Gabriel Kroldart.
    Services will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023, 12:00 Noon, at Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, by Bro. Mac Rice and Rob Little. Visitation is on Saturday after 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Stonegate Cemetery with Adam Slone, Ray Fraley, David Bennett, Donnie Holder, Jacob Cunningham, Marcus Jones, Ayden Slone, and Luke Flinchum serving as pallbearers.

Wells Funeral Home

  Friday, June 16, 2023

    Rowena King of Hazel Green, Kentucky departed this life Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at the age of 76 years, 1 month and 6 days.
    She was a daughter of the late Amos and Josephine Ledford King, born in Powell County, Kentucky on May 7, 1947. She was a homemaker and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
    Rowena is survived by four daughters, Betty King of Hazel Green, Cleta Hurt of Wellington, Sharon Patton and Missy Mullins, both of Campton; 23 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren; one brother, Walter King of Louisville; and one sister, Linda Tipton of Clay City.
    Mrs. King is preceded in death by her husband, George W. King; two sons, James King and Clifford E. King; one great grandchild, Brynnlee Sherouse; her parents, Amos and Josephine Ledford King; one brother, Samuel King; four sisters, Carol Lynn Dickey, Eudena Weathington, Rosetta Price and Christene Haddix; and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing.
    No services are planned at this time.
    Porter & Son Funeral Directors of Campton was entrusted with arrangements.

Porter & Son Funeral Directors

  Saturday, June 10, 2023

    Heather Mahan, age 38, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 in Clay City, Kentucky.
    She was born July 17, 1984 in Lexington, Kentucky to Jimmy Dixon and Jenia Lee Dixon.
    Survivors include four daughters, Faith Mahan, Cheyanne Mahan, Trinity Mahan, and Brooklyn Mahan; her mother, Jenia Dixon; a brother, Jamie Dixon; and two sisters, Maria Dixon and Melinda Lee Halsey.
    No services have been announced at this time.
    Wells Funeral Home of Stanton was entrusted with arrangements.

Wells Funeral Home

  Saturday, June 10, 2023

    Max Molihan, age 83, of Homestead Drive, Stanton, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the VA Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
    He was born March 5, 1940 in McArthur, Ohio to Olis Molihan and Florence Blackford.
    In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, Jeffrey Scott Molihan; one grandson, Timothy Allen Rednour; two brothers, Delford and John Molihan; and three sisters, Emma Haburn, Kate Beiers, and Daisy Molihan.
    Max is survived by his wife, Shirley; three children, Diana Molihan, Treasa Sparks (Mike), and Anthony Molihan (Lori); eleven grandchildren, Dosha Flowers, Maranda Dunn, Josh Holland, Alex Feck; Evan, Caeden, Chase and Carlee Molihan; Megan and Daniel Boswell; and John Sparks; along with 15 great grandchildren.
    He is also survived by a brother, Jerry Molihan (Ruth); and two sisters, Martha Hoover and Peggy Myers; along with a host of nieces and nephews and brothers and sisters in Christ.
    Max was a United States Marine from 1957-1970 and a veteran of the Vietnam War, a pastor of the First Church of God for 50 years, attended the Christian Fellowship Church of God and was a Kentucky Colonel.
    Visitation and services will be held at Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 12th from 6-9 p.m. and service will be Tuesday, June 13th at 2 p.m., officiated by Brother Anthony Molihan, Brother Harold Kelly, and Brother Vernon Gross.
    Burial will be in Veterans Cemetery with Evan Molihan, Chase Molihan, Sid Ramey, Mike Sparks, Ross Poe, Josh Holland, Daniel Boswell, and Anthony Molihan serving as pallbearers.

Wells Funeral Home

  Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Timothy Clay Johnson, age 56, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at the University Of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington.
    He was born November 12, 1966 in Winchester to Harold and Nona Muncie Johnson. He was a self-employed mechanic and loved Drag Racing.
    Mr. Johnson is survived by three daughters, Ashley Rogers, Samantha Eversole (Lee), and Alyssa Roseberry; three sons, Stephen Johnson, Darian Walkins, and Chase Johnson; and one brother, Paul Johnson.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Nona Johnson; and one sister, Deana Johnson.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday June 12, 2023, at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City, Friends may visit from 12:00 Noon till time of service. Burial will follow in the Combs Cemetery in Clay City.
    Serving as pallbearers are David Hall, Tim Huff, Tony Muncie, Kenny Bradshaw, Tyler Eversole, and Brandon Tincher.
    In lieu of flowers, family ask that donations be made to Grayson Funeral Home to help with Funeral expenses.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Daniel Gale Thorpe, husband of Donna Verlyne Lillard Thorpe, age 79, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at the Veterans Administration Hospice Care Center in Lexington.
    Born in Lima, Ohio on January 30, 1944, he was the son of the late French Hough Thorpe and the late Gladys Sparks Thorpe.
    Along with his parents, Daniel was preceded in death by his brother, Floyd “Fuzzy” Thorpe.
    Daniel was a United States Navy Vietnam veteran who received many awards, medals and commendations for his service. He was a retired Locomotive Engineer with Norfolk Southern Railroad. Daniel was a member of many organizations including 50 years and past Master of the Stanton Masonic Lodge #352, the Valley of Dayton Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, American Legion Post #305, Vietnam Veterans of America, Stanton Senior Citizens, and was a Kentucky Colonial. He also served on the Natural Bridge Park Association (Scholarship Committee) and formerly on the Board of Directors for Kentucky River Foothills. Daniel attended church at Stanton Assembly of God.
    In addition to his wife, Daniel is survived by two sons, Jason Thorpe (Conni) of Ferdinand, Indiana; and Bradley Thorpe of Stanton; three step-sons: Nathan Rhodes (Alison) of Phoenix, Arizona; David Rhodes (Rene') of Marion, Massachusetts; and Timothy Rhodes of Glendale, Arizona; one step-daughter, Sarah Halbeisen (Paul) of Woodville, Ohio; one sister, Darlene Thorpe of Stanton; one grandson, Jonah Thorpe; and eight step-grandchildren.
    Visitation will be held at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue in Stanton from 5-9 p.m. on Monday, June 12, 2023. Masonic Funeral Rites will be held on Monday as well at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services officiated by Rev. Ed Thomas and eulogy presented by John Carl Brewer, will be conducted on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
    Burial will be held in the Stonegate Cemetery in Stanton with Donnie Pearson, Darrell Collins, Jerole Delrosario, Justin Thorpe, Brandon Thorpe, Anthony Brewer and Tim Jenkins serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers are David Thorpe, Paula Thorpe, Darlene Thorpe, Jimmy Thorpe, Mike McCoy, Paul Howard, Brenda Ross, Glenda Jones, Jewell Dinsmore and Margaret Congleton.
    The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Kentucky Colonels, The Ralston Building, 943 South First Street, Louisville, KY 40203.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Sunday, June 4, 2023

    Phyllis Kinser Faulkner, age 88, widow of Paul D. Faulkner of North Main Street, Stanton, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.
    Born in Bowen, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Loretta Farmer Kinser. Phyllis was a retired 3rd grade school teacher at Stanton Elementary School and also worked for the Head Start program in Powell County for some time. She was a member of the Stanton Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. Phyllis served on the Clark Energy Cooperative Board of Directors, was a Hospice volunteer, and a member of The Red Hat Society. Phyllis had a great passion for vegetable and flower gardening. She loved to can her vegetables and was known as a great cook.
    Along with her husband and her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her brother, Forest Kinser; and her sister, Vada Edwards.
    She is survived by two daughters: Terry Martin (Steve) and Sharon Mallory (Steven), both of Stanton; five grandchildren: Lauren Campbell (Tony), Paul Mallory (MacKenzi), Kyle Thacker (Allie), Stephen Martin (Dallie), and Kendall Martin (Lori); eight great grandchildren: Liam Campbell, Elliot Campbell, Madeline Campbell, Hudson Campbell, Preston Martin, Whitney Martin, Memphis Martin and Meadow Martin; and two nieces, Patty Neal and Debbie Kays.
    The family would like to give a special thank you to caregivers: Bessie Watkins, Bobbi Brady, Ronda McCarroll, and Montana Kocher.
    Visitation begins at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue in Stanton. Funeral services officiated by Brother Bill Boldt with eulogies by Lauren Campbell and Paul Mallory will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday evening. A private interment will take place at Stanton Cemetery.

Hearne Funeral Home