Sunday, June 25, 2023

    Mary Frances Jones, 79, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023.
    Born September 27, 1943, in Morgan County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Matt and Pearlie Turner Jones. For over 25 years she was a caregiver and she was a member of the Corinth Baptist Church.
    She is survived by her siblings, Dorothy Daulton, Geneva Deuell (Bill), Wilma Dailey (David), Judy Rainey, Dixie Gould (Harold), Charles Jones, Kathy Jones, Gary Jones, Gloria Johnson, and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews as well as special caregivers Matt and Beth Jones.
    Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Pastor James Rediford. Burial will follow in the Rudd Cemetery, Maytown, Morgan County, Kentucky. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the Funeral Home.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Friday, June 23, 2023

    Arzella Mae Crawford, age 87, of White Oak Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Irvine Nursing and Rehab Center following a long illness.
    She was born April 18, 1936, in Jackson County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Floyd and Maggie Marcum Isaacs. She was a babysitter and a former office worker for the Estill County Judge Executive. Arzella loved flowers, birdwatching, and trips to Tennessee. She was a member of the Gum Springs First Church of God and the Joy Tones Gospel Group. She had lived in Estill County for most of her life.
    Mrs. Crawford was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Crawford, and she is survived by three daughters: Bonnie Abney of Ravenna; Connie Hall (Greg), and Brenda Crawford, both of Irvine; one son, Charles Lynn Crawford of Lexington; two sisters, Grethel Bicknell and Judy Richardson (Harold), both of Irvine; two brothers, Darrell Isaacs (Dessie) and Odell Isaacs (Patsy), both of Irvine; two sisters-in-law: Jane Crawford and Eunice Crawford, both of Irvine; three grandchildren: Robbie Abney (Alex), Sophie Wells (Travis), and Ethan Hall; and two great grandchildren, Oliver Wells and Aspen Brown.
    In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by five sisters, Bobbie Gordon, Janet Woosley, Ona Isaacs, Delores Dell Isaacs, and Bernetta Isaacs; one son-in-law, Bobby Abney; and three brothers-in-law, Venice Bicknell, Howard Crawford, and Travis Gordon.
    Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tim Floyd. Burial was at the Marcum Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, June 26th from 6-9 p.m.
    Pallbearers were Odell Isaacs, Greg Hall, Robbie Abney, Sophie Wells, Travis Wells, and Ethan Hall.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, June 23, 2023

    Carolyn Sue Horn, age 51, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Friday, June 23, 2023, at her home.
    She was born on August 25, 1971, in Irvine, to the late Allie and Louise Stamper Horn.
    In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three brothers, Harold, Richard and Thomas Horn; along with her sister, Deborah Horn; and her brother-in-law, Donald Farrell.
    Carolyn is survived by her two children, Amanda Barnes (Dylan) of Frankfort and Richie Allen Neal of Irvine; six grandchildren; her sister, JoEtta Horn of Augusta, Maine; and many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Carolyn Sue Horn will be conducted on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Campbell Cemetery in Irvine. Brother Michael Davis will be officiating.
    Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
    Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Carolyn Sue Horn.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Thursday, June 22, 2023

    Author Virginia Dare "Jenny" Hill McDougal, age 99, of Bessemer, Alabama, passed away in her sleep in the early morning of Thursday, June 22, 2023. She died of age-related complications soon after entering hospice care at Plantation Manor, McCalla, Alabama.
    She was born May 22, 1924, in Ravenna, Kentucky, where she lived until she graduated from Estill County High School in Irvine. Her final year of high school she lived under the tender care of her aunts (her mother's sisters) Anna and Mary. She then rejoined her parents, Effie Rice Hill and Hugh Hill, and older sister, Mary Kathryn, in Alabama. She continued her schooling in Birmingham at the Stenotype Business Institute and subsequently took secretarial work.
    It was at work that she met her husband to be, John L. "Mac" McDougal. They married in 1948. They had one son, John Michael, "Mike," McDougal, born July 19, 1950.
    The little family moved to Borger, Texas in 1955 where Mr. McDougal had accepted a position with a large carbon black plant where they remained until Mr. Mac's retirement in 1987 and frequent trips back home to Jenny's much-loved Kentucky and Alabama to reunite with their families and friends. In Borger the couple continued their love of dancing with the local dance club and took up golf. As Mike settled into school, Jenny accepted part time secretarial work at the carbon black plant and later at the local high school. Mac worked erratic hours, being always on call for his expertise at the plant, and when Mike left the nest, Jenny began her career as a writer while also continuing her practicing her love of the arts; especially painting and drawing.

    At the instigation of Mac her first book, "Footsteps Through Childhood with Jenny," also illustrated by Jenny, was published in 1981. Meanwhile she had also been publishing essays and poetry, most often in the magazine, "Back Home in Kentucky," reflecting her fond memories of her childhood and young womanhood in her natal State and especially her memories of her hometown, a fondness shared with her "Sissy," Mary Kathryn despite the challenges of the depression era.
    After 35 years in Texas, she and Mac retired to Bessemer, Alabama in 1990. Mac, sadly missed husband and dancing partner of 46 years, died in 1994, too soon after the move back to be with friends and family.
    "Footsteps Through Childhood" was on display in several bookstores and libraries in Kentucky and thus came to the attention of Dr. Jerry G Rose, professor of Civil Engineering, University of Kentucky. He contacted Jenny, attracted to her account of her father's work with the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and discovered that Jenny had two more books in the hopper. He brought them to the attention of a printer in Kentucky and the books, one that she wrote and illustrated while still in Texas, the children's picture book, "The Mouse that Stayed Up for Christmas," 2009 printing and a chapter book for older children and adults, "Kentucke, a Little Bit of Heaven," 2008 printing.
    In May of 2009 Estill County Schools invited Jenny and two other authors from that region of Kentucky to a day of book signing in the school library. The purpose was to showcase native writers to encourage the youth in the small district to dream big. Jenny's son, grandson, and daughter-in-law (Sabra Webber) were able to share the day with her, coincidently, Jenny's birthday. A short year later, she lost her beloved son.
    Jenny had a giving heart and contributed to many local and national charities over the years that focused on eradicating poverty or curing various diseases including dementia. In her last two years, she herself wrestled with dementia.
    Jenny was preceded in death by her parents, Effie Rice Hill and Hugh Corbett Hill; her beloved aunts, Mary Rice and Anna Garrett, née Rice, both of Irvine; her dear sister, Mary Kathryn Hill Lindsey; her kind and loving spouse, John L. McDougal; and son, John Michael McDougal, gone way too soon.
    In all her life she had precious friends in Kentucky, in Texas and in Alabama -- most long gone now though she kept up with them until the end.
    She leaves behind her adored grandson, Michael Alexander McDougal-Webber and her daughter-in-law, Sabra Jean Webber. She is also survived by the offspring of her sister, Mary Kathryn Hill Lindsay: Jerri Lindsey Oliver, Jane Lindsey Thomas (Norman), and Paul Lindsey (Bebe), all of Alabama; and numerous great nieces and nephews, as well as great, great, nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Valhalla Funeral Home, 5317 Bessemer Super Hwy., Midfield, Alabama. Please join us in a celebration of her life. Visitation starts at 11:00 a.m. An indoor service will be held at 12:00 Noon.

Valhalla Funeral Home

  Wednesday, June 21, 2023

    Ian Patrick Mooers, age 55, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at his home.
    Ian was born on September 7, 1967, in Bethesda, Maryland to the late Richard H. Mooers and Jane Alise Corcoran Mooers.
    Mr. Mooers was a member of the Summit View Church. He was a member of the Irvine Masonic Lodge #137 F &AM as well as the O.D. Henderson Lodge #437, where he has been a past master of both lodges.
    In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife, Jane Katherine Bentley Mooers; his two children, Jane Alise Mooers and Nora Corcoran Mooers; three brothers, Thomas Ramsey "Tom" Mooers, Richard Craig Mooers, and Bruce Mooers; two sisters, Verna Louise Mooers and Jennifer Lynn Moores and Danny; along with many other nieces and nephews and relatives and friends to miss him and mourn his passing.
    Memorial services for Ian Patrick Mooers will be conducted on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals. Brother Michael Burrus will be officiating. The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m., prior to services at the funeral home. Irvine Masonic Lodge #137 and O.D. Henderson Lodge #437 will deliver Masonic rites at the service.
    The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to The Estill Development Alliance in memory of Ian.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Friday, June 23, 2023

    Mary Lee Rucker, age 75, of Winchester Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at the UK Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, following a long illness.
    She was born April 16, 1948, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Earl Ray and Carrie Shuler Tipton. She retired from Carhartt, Inc. in Irvine and Nestle in Mt. Sterling. She was a member of the Morris Creek First Church of God. She loved going to church and singing. She also loved to cook and raise a garden. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Rucker is survived by her husband, Roscoe Rucker; two daughters: Rose Rucker (Chip Burton) of Lexington and Barbara Hall (Allen) of Ravenna; one sister, Martha Barnett of Winchester; five brothers: Chester Tipton (Eva), Troy Tipton (Linda), both of Ohio; Calvin Tipton (Judy), Bobby Tipton (Lynn), and Raymond Tipton (Kae), all of Irvine; two grandchildren, Chance Logan Hall and Parker Clay Hall; and two step-grandchildren.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Tony Tipton.
    Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 26, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at the Morris Creek First Church of God in Stanton with Bro. Raymond Tipton and Bro. Glennis Sizemore officiating. Burial was at the Rest Haven Cemetery in Stanton. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 25th from 6-9 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 10:00 a.m., Monday, at the Church.
    Pallbearers were Charlie Tipton, Jeffery Tevis, Chance Hall, Parker Hall, Greg Turner, and Justin Dixon.

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  Thursday, June 22, 2023

    Lillie Kathleen Calvert, age 72, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023.
    She was born August 26, 1950, to the late Wilgus and Mary Ellen Hall Wise in Estill Co., Kentucky.
    She is survived by her two daughters, Donna McNees (John) and Tammy Ford (Kevin); two sons, Clay Finney (LaShawna) and Danny Finney (Donna); five grandchildren and three great grandchildren; and two brothers, Raymond Wise and Omer Wise (Sharon).
    Graveside service will be conducted Monday, June 26, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Winchester Cemetery, Pastor Forest Coleman will be presiding. There will be no visitation.

Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home

  Tuesday, June 20, 2023

    Samuel Webb, age 57, of Broadway in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
    He was born May 3, 1966, and was the son of the late Clifton Estes and Mary Frances Sparks Webb. He worked in construction and attended the Irvine Free Methodist Church. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Webb survived by his wife, Kathleen Denise Canter Webb; two daughters, Amanda Qualls (Rob Newman) of Richmond and Andrea Webb of Irvine; two sons, Scott Webb (Alesia) and Phillip Webb, both of Irvine; two sisters: Jenny Webb (Verlin Conrad) of Irvine and Lisa Bowling of Richmond; three brothers, Ronnie Webb (Pliney), Alfred Webb (Charlotte) and Jake Estes (Connie), all of Irvine; and six grandchildren: Sawyer and Jack Webb, Teddy and Finn Qualls, and Ellie and Addie Newman.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, June 24, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Chris Carlyle and Bro. Chad Brothers officiating. Burial was at the Cane Springs Cemetery. Visitation was held on Friday, June 23rd from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Jimmy Rogers, Greg Stamper, Kendall Spangler, Ronnie Webb, John Bowling, and Shaun Canter.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, June 19, 2023

    James “Melvin” Wells, age 81, husband of Betsy Hacker Wells, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
    Born in Clark County, on September 2, 1941, he was the son of the late Buford and Della Reed Wells. Melvin was a lifelong farmer and retired from Columbia Gas. He was a veteran of the United States Army Reserves and a member of Mt. Zion Christian Church.
    In addition to his loving wife of 54 years, he is survived by his son, Chadwick Alan Wells (Stephanie); grandchildren, Caroline Taylor Wells and James Reid “Jay” Wells; siblings, Garnetta Parker (Ray), Lloyd Wells, and Earl Wells (Sheila); and several extended family members and friends.
    He was preceded by his parents and siblings, Charlie “Heardin” Wells (Ivory) and Dorothy Smith.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 23, 2023, at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Pastor Kenny Speaks. Burial will follow in the Winchester Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Frank Heim, Jay Wells, Clark Bugg, Damien Hall, Paul Bradley, and Gary Allen Taylor. Visitation will be Friday, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.
    Memorials are suggested to Mt. Zion Christian Church Youth Group, 3631 Combs Ferry Road, Winchester, KY 40391.

Scobee Funeral Home

  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.

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  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 24, 2023

    Thelma Townsend, age 76, of Winchester, Kentucky, wife of the late John Townsend passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Kings Daughters Hospital in Ashland, Kentucky.
    She was born in Clay City, Kentucky, October 27, 1946, to Dewey and Betty Alice Ballard Fraley. She was a homemaker.
    Mrs. Townsend is survived by a son, John Townsend Jr. (Tina) of Winchester; a daughter, Carolyn Veger (John) of Missouri; eight grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren; six brothers, Eddie Fraley, Bill Fraley, Steve Fraley, Ricky Fraley, Jimmy Fraley, and Donnie Fraley; and five sisters, Goldie Berger, Ann Sorrell, Rita Miller, Sue Hisle and Wanda Baly.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Betty Alice Fraley; her husband, John Townsend; two daughters, Nora Tibbs and Thelma Jean Meadows; and two brothers, Freddie and Gene Fraley.
    Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 201 7th Avenue in Clay City, with Bro. Bill White officiating. Friends may visit Tuesday, June 27th from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Townsend Cemetery.
    Pallbearers are Johnathan Townsend, Wendell Fraley, Terry Fraley, Aaron Martin, Michael Miller and Tyler Ellis.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Tuesday, June 20, 2023

    Janet Compton, age 81, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the Life Care Center of Morehead.
    She was born July 28, 1941 in Stanton, Kentucky, to Charlie and Nannie Neal Benningfield. She was a retired factory worker and a member of the Spruce Valley Church.
    Janet is survived by a son, Chad Compton of Winchester; two daughters, Angie Fuller (Darrell) of Morehead and Jean Cantrell (Troy) of Jeffersonville; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren; Lonnie Adams who was like a son to her, and several nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Nannie Benningfield; six brothers, Roy Benningfield, Troy Benningfield, JR Benningfield, Marion Benningfield, Bill Benningfield, and Ralph Benningfield; four sisters, Maude Arthur, Lizzie Willoughby, Imogene Meadows and Sylvia Fouch; and Willie Compton, father of her children.
    Visitation will be held Friday, June 23, 2023 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City from 10:00 a.m. till 12:00 Noon. A private family service with Bro. Scott Barnes will follow. Burial will be in the Benningfield Cemetery.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Saturday, June 17, 2023

    Ernest Lee “Boss Hog” Knowles, 65, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Northpoint Healthcare in Lexington, Kentucky.
    Born in Clay City, on January 23, 1958, he was the son of the late Aaron and Wanda Stewart Knowles. He was a retired landscaper. Ernest was a well-known and kind people person and a member of Westbend Baptist Church.
    Survivors include three children, Erica Young (James), Ernest Dwayne McCann (Laurie), and CeCe Haggins-Greene; eight siblings, Joyce Ann Knowles, Tinty Knowles (Kim), Regina Agricourt, Brian Williams (Jessica), Tina Boxx (James), Kenny Knowles (Susan), Keith Knowles, Chris Knowles, and Alex Knowles; seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
    Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Leon Pace Memorial Chapel, 219 Lexington Avenue, Winchester. Family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon – 2:00 p.m.

Scobee Funeral Home

  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.

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  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.

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  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 Funeral Home, 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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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