Saturday, July 1, 2023

    Billy Hiram Hall, age 89, of Turpin Ridge in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born February 2, 1934, in Estill County and was the son of the late R.J. and Dollie Tuttle Hall. He served in the National Guard and was a retired brick mason. He was an avid coon hunter and was a member of the Coon Hunters Association. He was a member of the Providence Baptist Church and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Hall is survived by his wife, Doris Riddell Hall; two daughters, Janice Combs (Paul) and Pamela Young (Jim), both of Irvine; three sons: Darrell Hall (Lou Ann), Jerry Hall (Kim), and Kevin Hall (Sandy), all of Irvine; one sister, Patricia Martin (Jim) of LaGrange; one brother, Farrell Hall (Sue), of Madison County; two sisters-in-law: Mary Hall of Wilmore and Loretta Hall of Richmond; 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Lowell, David, Wayne, and Norman Hall.
    Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 6, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at the Providence Baptist Church with Bro. Bill VanWinkle, Bro. Tim Roberts, and Bro. Keith Weldon officiating. Burial will be at the Turpin Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 5th from 6-9 p.m. at the Church.
    Pallbearers are Chad Hall, James Crank, Matt Young, Dalton Neal, Brandon Hall, Rylan Hall, Scott Turner, and Greg Kirby.
    Honorary pallbearers are Tanner Hall, Mason Willis, Luke Hall, Michael Kirby, Caleb Turner, Noah Turner, Gary Brandenburg, Kenny Cole, Billy Dawes, Lloyd Estes, Eldon Goosey, Tim Purdue, and Wayne Turpin.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, June 30, 2023

    Brenda Joyce Samples Hardy, age 79, born February 15, 1944, to the late Emza Howell and Oscar Samples, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
    After graduating from Estill County High School and Eastern Kentucky University, Brenda began her career with Kentucky Central Bank. In the fall of 1966, she began teaching business at Estill High, and immediately thereafter married the love of her life, Butch. After the birth of their daughter Michelle and son Michael, she and Butch together founded Hardy Oil Company, both still in their roles as President and Secretary for its entire 50 years. Brenda was a member of Rice Station Christian Church, where she played the organ and taught Sunday School for many years.
    Mrs. Hardy is survived by her husband of 57 years, H.T. “Butch” Hardy III; one daughter, Michelle Osborne (Greg); one son, Michael Hardy (Anissa); sox grandchildren, Meredith Crowe (Tanner), Madeline Napier (Isaac), Marlowe Hardy, Berkley Hardy, Katelyn Osborne and Brandon Osborne; and one brother, Charles Samples
    Funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 3, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at the Rice Station Christian Church with Bro. Joe Hall officiating. Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Sunday. July 2nd from 6-9 p.m. at the Church.
    Pallbearers are Berkley Hardy, Brandon Osborne, Pepper Hardy, Tanner Crowe, Isaac Napier, and Ty Niece.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, June 29, 2023

    Mallie Roberta Warrick, age 89, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023, at the Spring Hill Singing Woods in Dayton following a long illness.
    She was born October 1, 1933, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Willie and Armilda Richardson Estes. She was a retired Carhartt, Inc. employee and a member of the Bethel Christian Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Warrick is survived by two step-grandchildren: Brad Allen Scherzinger and Amber Lynn Scherzinger; one step-great grandchild, Camron Scherzinger; two nieces: Terry Eaton Samples and Roxanna Redick; and two nephews: Tommy Rice and Scott Estes.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Harold Brandenburg and Morris Warrick; her stepdaughter, Jane Scherzinger; two sisters: Ina Jean Samples and Nettie Wood; and two brothers, Raymond and Bernice Estes.
    Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 7, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, June 28, 2023

    Margie M. Estes Putteet, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at her home. She was the widow of Charles “Chuck” Putteet who passed away in 2012.
    Margie was born on August 21, 1947 on Barnes Mountain in Estill County and was the daughter of Robert G. and Mary Sparks Estes, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting, crafting, and making homemade candy.
    Survivors include three children, Steven C. Putteet, Tina M. Murphy, and Terry L. Clark (Ernest); one grandchild, Brandon L.C. Putteet; one brother, Delco Estes; one sister, Aggie Wells; and numerous nieces, nephews, and close friends.
    In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Ezekiel Estes and Glen Ray Estes; and six sisters, Mabel Newton, Tina Smelko, Glendeen Mitchell, Candace Moore, Yumonda McIntosh, and Margaret Morris.
    A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 3, 2023 at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond, with Chaplain Sally Iseral officiating. Burial will follow in the Richmond Cemetery.
    Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Ernest Clark, Charlie Ray, Edward McIntosh III, Paul McIntosh, Johnny Putteet, and Billy Putteet.
    Honorary bearers will be Steven Putteet and Brandon Putteet.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home

  Tuesday, June 27, 2023

    Al Lola Covey, age 78, of Cardinal Court in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born December 8, 1944, in Estill County and was the son of the late Almassa and Florence Gray Covey. He retired from Avon and attended the Turning Point Apostolic Church. He was a United States Marine Veteran who served during the Vietnam Conflict, and he had lived in Estill County for most of his life.
    Mr. Covey was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Louise Edmonson Covey; and is survived by one daughter, Kim Sparks of Estill County; one son, Al Dwayne Covey (Pamela) of Indiana; four sisters: Diane Frymymer of Estill County, Sherry Covey of Clark County, Mickie Embs and Carolyn Covey, both of Estill County; two brothers, Colman Covey of Madison County and Gary Covey of Somerset; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
    In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Pam Brandenburg and Leatha Berger; and two brothers, Pete and Leon Covey.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, July 1, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Larry McIntosh officiating. Burial was at the Crowe Cemetery. Visitation was held Friday, June 30th from 6-9 p.m.
    Pallbearers were Al Dwayne Covey, Joseph Covey, Justin Covey, Jordan Covey, Brandon Sparks, and Tyler Sparks
    Honorary pallbearer was Donald Sparks.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, June 27, 2023

    Crystal Osborne Greenhill, age 42, of Jeffersonville, Kentucky, entered into rest Tuesday evening, June 27, 2023 at the Life Care Center in Morehead, Kentucky.
    She was born May 10, 1981 in Madison County, Kentucky, a daughter of Steve and Anita Barnes Osborne.
    Crystal was a huge U.K. basketball fan. She also enjoyed playing Bingo, and spending time with her family.
    She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Allen Elwood and Lois Jean Noe Barnes; and her mother-in-law, Cheryl Greenhill.
    In addition to her parents, Crystal is survived by her husband, Casey Greenhill; one daughter, Hailey Greenhill of Mt. Sterling; her father-in-law, Teddy Greenhill; one sister, Andrea Osborne Haling of Irvine; one sister and brother-in-law, Karla and Eric Griggs of Stanton; six nieces and nephews, Jaden Osborne, Alyssa Haling, Kaleb Haling, Kloey Fair, Ryan Griggs, and Dylan Griggs; and her grandparents, Darma Lee and Imogene Osborne. In addition to these, she leaves behind other relatives and friends who will greatly miss her and cherish her memory.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at the Ravenna Church of God, 210 3rd Street, Ravenna, with Terry Barnes officiating. Burial will follow at the Mackey Cemetery. Friends may visit 12:00 Noon – 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the Church.
    Arrangements are being handled by Duvall and Moore Funeral Services of Olive Hill, Kentucky.

Duvall and Moore Funeral Services

  Saturday, June 17, 2023

    Dannie Dale Hall, age 76, of London, Ohio, formerly of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, June 17, 2023, in London, Ohio.
    He was born on December 25, 1946, in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Albert and Kate Tipton Hall.
    Mr. Hall was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the United States Army.
    In addition to his parents, Dannie was also preceded in death by one brother, Gary Hall; and one sister, Vickie Hall.
    Survivors include his son, Wayne Hall (Katina); his daughter, Chrissy Psihountakis; three grandchildren, Anthony and Emily Erb and Lindsey Hall; one great granddaughter, Lacey Erb; two brothers, Junior and Kenny Hall; along with numerous nieces and nephews and relatives and friends.
    Funeral services for Dannie Dale Hall will be conducted on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals. Brother Michael Davis will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Cobb Hill Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by Irvine American Legion Post #79. The family will receive friends from 9-11 a.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.
    The pallbearers will be Greg, Kenny, Darrell Stamper, and Dale McCullah. Honorary pallbearers will be Curt Saylor and Darrell Stamper.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  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.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  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, July 2, 2023

    Sandy Hale Roy, 80, widow of Cleetis Roy, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023 at UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
    She was born March 15, 1943 in Oneida, Tennessee, to the late Chester Lee and Suzie Coleman Taylor. A beloved fixture of the Powell County community, she lived a very full life as a teacher, dietician, seamstress, truck driver, referee, realtor, real estate broker, and nurse.
    Survivors include one daughter, Jodie Brandenburg (Mark); one son, Johnny Hale (Stephanie); seven grandchildren, Madeline Brandenburg, Jacob Brandenburg, Kyle Roy (Beth), David Roy, Lyssa Renk (Zack), Adam Roy (Erin), and Taylor Roy; a step-son, Tim Roy (Carie); two sisters-in-law, Susan Taylor and Vicki Taylor; a special companion, Gloyd Lee; and Becky Eagan, who was like a daughter.
    She was preceded in death by husband, Cleetis Roy; her parents, Chester and Suzie Taylor; a brother, Robert Taylor; and a step-son, Jeff Roy.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue in Stanton with Bro. Brad Epperson officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 5th at the funeral home beginning at 4:00 p.m. for family and 5:00 p.m. for friends.
    Burial will be at Stonegate Cemetery directly following the funeral with Kyle Roy, Rob Taylor, Mark Brandenburg, Jacob Brandenburg, Tyler Smith, and John Parks serving as pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers include Powell County Health Department employees, Willie Brewer, C.B. Martin, the Bruen's Gang, Hillbilly Flywheelers, Smokehouse & General Store Kids, and Ryan Thacker.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to Hospice East and Palliative Care Partners.

Wells Funeral Home

  Thursday, June 29, 2023

    Rosemary Creech, age 70, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023.
    She was born August 29, 1952 in Winchester, Kentucky, to John and Mary Fulks. She was an employee of Subway in Clay City.
    Rosemary is survived by a son, Joseph Creech (Savanna) of Richmond; a daughter, Tamara Buckler (Doug Carmichael) of Clay City; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Thomas Fulks; and a sister, Dorothy Clemons.
    Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 2, 2023 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City. Friends may visit Sunday from 12:00 Noon till time of the service.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Wednesday, June 28, 2023

    Phillip Douglas Pelfrey, age 58, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, Kentucky.
    He was born July 26, 1964 in Campton, Kentucky to the late Donald Elmer Pelfrey and to Ladonna Rogers Pelfrey.
    Survivors include his mother, Ladonna Rogers Pelfrey; a daughter, Megan Adams (Andrew Fugate); a brother, Brian Pelfrey (Karen); and five grandchildren, Eli Pelfrey, Audrey Fugate, Stetson Fugate, Gaven Fugate, and Ryleigh Fugate.
    Services will be held Sunday, July 2, 2023, 2:00 p.m., by Bro. Anthony Molihan at Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation was on Saturday, July 1st after 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial is in Resthaven Cemetery with cousins serving as active and honorary pallbearers.

Wells Funeral Home

  Monday, June 26, 2023

    Rev. Mary Lou Adams, age 69, wife of Larry Adams, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, at her home in Clark County, Kentucky.
    Born January 14, 1954, in Powell County, she was the daughter of the late Matt and Madgalene Rogers Abney. Over the years she had worked in department stores, factories, and presently she was the Reverend at Green Pastures Church.
    In addition to her loving husband of 29 years, she is survived by two sons, Kyle Adams and Barry Adams; one grandchild, Archer; two siblings, Bobby Abney (Elsie) and Jimmy Abney (Steven); two nephews, Adam Wayne Abney and Matthew Randall; a niece, Crystal Parker; a great nephew, Damien Banks; and a great niece, Alex Byrd.
    She was preceded in death by two of her siblings, Linda Faw and Jackie Abney.
    Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 30, 2023, at the Leon Pace Memorial Chapel, next to Scobee Funeral Home. Burial was at Clarmont Memorial Gardens. Visitation was from 12:00 Noon until time of service.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Tuesday, June 27, 2023

    Becky Renee Rogers, age 45, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington.
    She was born March 8, 1978 in Winchester, Kentucky, to Wade and Gail Rogers. Becky was a member of the Salem Baptist Church. She was a avid animal lover, who was beautiful and intelligent.
    Survivors include her parents, Wade and Gail Rogers; a sister, Carmen Rogers; her grandparents, Lonnie and Nellie Sparks; and her beloved dogs, Emree and Mia.
    She was preceded in death by grandparents, Buel and Agnes Rogers; a cousin, Greg Conner; and a fur baby, Kelbie.
    Services will be held Saturday, July 1, 2023, 2:00 p.m., at Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, by Bro. Jerry Smith. Visitation Saturday will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery at Spout Springs in Estill County.

Wells Funeral Home

  Tuesday, June 27, 2023

    Edrah Faye Hurt, age 87, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away at her residence, Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
    She was born January 7, 1936 in Hazard, Kentucky, to Ernest and Ethel Hoskins. She was a waitress for 20 years at the Old Clay City Restaurant.
    Mrs. Hurt is survived by a son, Ernest Morgan Hurt of Clay City; a daughter, Vivian Powell (Montford) of Clay City; eight grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, nine great, great grandchildren; and a brother, Woodson Hoskins of Hazard.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert Hurt; a daughter, Yvonne Hurt; a daughter-in-law, Kathy Hurt; and two brothers, Farrell and Egbert Hoskins.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 30, 2023 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City with Bro. Sam Stacy officiating. Friends may visit Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 6-8 p.m. Burial will be in the Eaton Cemetery.
    Pallbearers are Montford Powell, Ernie Hurt, Kory Hurt, Aaron Chadwick, Jordan Powell and James “Poke” Thelander.
    Honorary pallbearers are Patsy Powell, Jamie and Brigitte Hacker, Vanessa Napier, Kristen Hurt, Dean Hoskins, Anthony Hoskins, Adam Hoskins; nurses and staff of Hospice East; and her nieces and nephews.

Grayson Funeral Home

  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