Saturday, August 12, 2023

    Pauline Begley, age 87, of Irvine, Kentucky, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
    Pauline was born on March 19, 1936, in Irvine, Kentucky, to the late Vernon and Dorothy Townsend Gross.
    In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Willie Felphs Begley; eight brothers, Vernon Jr., Woodrow, Bunn, Roy, Hoover, Troy, Lemon Dee, and Alvin Lee Gross; one sister, Alma Wiseman; and two grandchildren, Justin Felphs Begley and Casey Leigh Begley.
    Mrs. Begley was a devoted Christian; she loved gardening, especially flowers. She loved blue grass gospel music, watching a full moon, being a devoted wife, mother, homemaker, and cook; and above all, being a very caring and selfless person.
    She is survived by her four devoted children, Leasa Jean Tuttle, Betty Jo Brinegar (Pete), William Eugene Begley, and David Lee Begley; two grandchildren, Heather Faith Watson and Tyler Ray Begley; two brothers, Joe Gross and Bill Gross; and one sister, Maggie Begley; along with a special brother-in-law, Clyde Begley, and numerous nieces and nephews and relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Pauline Begley will be conducted on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at 2:00 P.M., in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals. Harold Friend will officiate. Interment will follow at Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service from noon until 2:00 p.m.
    Pallbearers will be William, David, Tyler, and Tony Begley, Pete Brinegar, Tyler Chrisman, Travis Keeton, Johnathan Rose and Harold Friend.
    That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. - Romans 10:9
    Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. - Psalms 51:10

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  Friday, August 11, 2023

    Richard Johnson, age 86, of German Township, Ohio, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties with loving family by his side.
    He was born in Irvine, Estill County, Kentucky, on September 18, 1936, son of the late Dovie Marcum and Willie C. “Bill” Johnson. He had worked for Interstate Folding Box for many years; and retired from General Motors ~ Frigidaire Division in 1997 after 29 years of service.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ernest “Billy” Johnson; and three sisters, an infant sister Pauline Johnson, Barbara Williams, and Willie “Bea” Jones.
    Richard is survived by his wife of 67 years, Sue Johnson; his children, Denise (Earl) Eagle, Dennis (Amber) Johnson, Marcella (Mark) Crider, and Sandra Kuch (Doug); seven grandchildren, Wesley (Liz Young) & David Brewer, Jesse & Tara Salyers, Tiffany Crider, Christina Holbrook (Phill), and Tamara Miller; eight great grandchildren, Allison & Stephanie Brewer, Scarlett Salyers, Eli & Audrey Holbrook, Charlie Brewer, and twins ~ Harmony & Melody Poteet; his sister, Margie Hamilton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
    A Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon, Thursday August 17, 2023, at the Dalton Funeral Home, 6900 Weaver Road, Germantown, Ohio, where the Funeral Service will follow at 12:00 Noon with Pastor Mark Crider officiating. The burial will be at Highland Cemetery.

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  Friday, August 11, 2023

    Terry Clay Sparks, age 73, of Drowning Creek Ridge in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at The Terrace Nursing and Rehab Center in Berea, following a short illness.
    He was born October 3, 1949, in Estill County and was the son of the late Thomas John “T.J.” Sparks and Nellie Hampton Sparks. He was a retired conductor for CSX and a member of the Beaver Pond Christian Church. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Sparks is survived by two daughters: Marla Thomas (Elmer) of Richmond and Terrie Letcher (Norman) of Danville; one son, Mark Woodson Sparks (Amber) of Lexington; one sister, Rita Patrick of Estill County; two brothers, Farrell Sparks of Winchester and Ronnie Sparks (Jennifer) of Estill County; six grandchildren: Lauren Thomas, Matthew Thomas, Chris Rainwater, Nicholas Rainwater, Andre Bryant, and Jakob Dudgeon; six great grandchildren: Zoey, Christian, Julian, Gavin, Amelia, and Isaiah Rainwater; and a host of great nieces and nephews.
    A celebration of life will be held Monday, August 14, 2023 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers will be Matthew Thomas, Chris Rainwater, Nicholas Rainwater, Andre Bryant, Anderson Taylor, and Thomas Sparks

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  Saturday, August 5, 2023

    Mary Alice Issacs Mays, age 83, of Beattyville, Kentucky, went to be with her lord on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky.
    She was born on April 18, 1940, in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Nathan and Pearl Estes Issacs.
    In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by three husbands, B.P. McKinney, Raymond C. Mays, and Homer Tipton; a granddaughter, Amy Love McKinney; two brothers, Elwood, and Perry Messer, and 6 sisters, Bo Daniels, Viola Alcorn, Ethel Chaney, Malva Martin, Ezell Rogers, and Bernice Hankins.
    Mrs. Mays is survived by her two daughters, Tammy Yvonne McKinney and Melissa McKinney; three sisters, Cletta Harrison, Irene Rucker, and Berma Newton; four grandchildren, Angel Phillips (Anthony), Natasha Robinson (Greg), Brandy Powell (Ryan), and Scott McGuire; seven great grandchildren, Alexandria Camden (Scott), Hannah Robinson, Conner Robinson, Rose-Erin Phillips, Madison Powell, Caleb Powell, and Levi Powell; and two great, great grandchildren, Lorelai Lee and Atlas Camden; along with many other nieces and nephews and relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Mary Alice Issacs Mays were conducted on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals with Brother Eddie Eve officiating. Interment followed at the Estes Cemetery in Irvine. The family received friends on Friday, August 11th from 6-9 p.m., at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were family.

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  Thursday, August 3, 2023

    Charlie "Buddy" Mays III, age 57, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at his home in Beattyville, Kentucky.
    Buddy was born October 6, 1965 in Lexington, Kentucky, a son of Charlie Green Mays, Jr. and the late Sudie Marie Puckett Mays. He was a lifelong resident of Bear Track and was widely known as a great chicken handler and fighter. He was a self-employed carpenter and attended the Pine Crest Church.
    He is survived by his father, Charlie Green Mays Jr.; his first wife, Kathy Lee Childers; three sons, Buddy Lee Mays (Hope) and Nathan Rae Mays (Sarah), both of Beattyville, and Dakotah Mays of Wilmore; one daughter, Heather Benton (Brett) of Irvine; one brother, Randal Mays of Loveland, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Brooklyn Mays, Lucas Mays, Dylan Mays, Carter Mays, Audrey Mays, Treyton Riddel and Talyn Riddel; along with many other loving family members and friends.
    Buddy was preceded in death by his mother, Sudie Marie Mays; one brother, Scotty Mays; and one sister, Bonnie Sue Mays Wilder.
    Visitation was held Thursday, August 10, 2023 from 12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home. Funeral services were also held Thursday, at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Paul Johnson officiating. Buddy was laid to rest in the Crabtree Cemetery located in the Little Sinking Community in Lee County.
    Pallbearers were Buddy Lee Mays, Nathan Mays, Dakotah Mays, Tyler Moore, Jessie Dennis, Troy Dennis, and Pete Cooley.

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  Thursday, August 3, 2023

    Madeline Davis Reece, age 78, of Richmond, Kentucky, widow of William Reece, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
    Madeline was born on April 5, 1945, in Fayette County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of Stan and Mary Shanks Davis, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and caregiver to many grandchildren.
    Survivors include three sons, John William Reece Sr. (Rebecca), Earl Reece (Faith), and Lynn Reece (Angie); a chosen daughter, Toni Miller; a sister, Stella Anderson; grandchildren, John Reece Jr. (Emily), Justin Reece (Kelsey), Joshua Reece, Heather McKinney (Kelly), Jessica Hardin (Willie), Lauren Hilander, Chase Sowder, and Haley Frazier; along with numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews.
    In addition to her husband, William, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Chester Davis, Jimmy Davis, Homer Davis, and Edward Davis; and sisters, Ruby Hobbs and Ivy Prather; as well as a great grandchild, Jaxton McKinney
    Funeral services will be at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. with Greg Humpert officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Lutes Cemetery in Irvine, Kentucky.
    Pallbearers will be John Reece Jr., Justin Reece, Willie Hardin, Kelly McKinney, Jake Miller, Greg Nelson, Charlie Hobbs, and Glenn Prather.
    Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home is serving the family.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home

  Wednesday, August 2, 2023

    Jonathan Toler Jones, age 62, of Old Iron Works Road in Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the Clark Regional Medical Center following a short illness.
    He was born October 4, 1960, in Clark County and was the son of Larry Lee Jones and the late Norma Bruce Toler Jones. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a retired embalmer. He attended the Trinity United Methodist Church and had lived in Clark County most of his life.
    Survivors, in addition to his father, include his loving wife, Jane Ellen Parido Jones; one daughter, Jessica Yvonne Roberts (Corey) of Clark County; three sons: Jonathan Toler Jones, II (April), Austin Cody Jones (Katie), and Andrew Clifton Jones, all of Clark County; one sister, Tammy Hume of Fayette County; three brothers, Kirk Jones of Nevada, Mark Jones of Madison County; and Stephen Jones of South Carolina; and 13 grandchildren.
    In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by two brothers, David Jones and Buddy Johnson.
    A memorial service will be held at a later date.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Wednesday, August 2, 2023

    Steven Tracy Woolery, age 74, of Wagers Mountain in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the Kindred Hospital in Louisville following a long illness.
    He was born January 2, 1949, in Estill County and was the son of the late Tracy Wallace and Fannie Lee Wiseman Woolery. He was retired from the CSX Railroad and was a member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Irvine Masonic Lodge #137 and a former member of the Peacemakers Motorcycle Club. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Woolery is survived by his wife, Kellie Muncie Woolery; four sons: Jeffery Woolery of Irvine; Chance Woolery, Steven Ray Woolery, both of Ravenna; and Robby Johnson; and three brothers: Michael Woolery (Connie) of Richmond; Kim Woolery, and Greg Woolery (Rita), both of Irvine. (Rita) In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Ray Woolery; and his nephew, David Woolery.
    A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, August 12, 2023, 4:00 p.m., at the Providence Baptist Church with Bro. Larry Sizemore and Bro. Skip Johnson officiating.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Wednesday, July 26, 2023

    Charles Edward Embs, age 56, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Irvine, Kentucky.
    Charles was born on April 7, 1967, in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Marcus and Wanda Faye Reynolds Embs.
    Mr. Embs is survived by his sister, Beverly Ann Embs; his uncle, Henry Embs; three aunts, Brenda Melton, Elsie Richardson, and Ruby Abner; along with other relatives and friends to miss him and mourn his passing.
    The family has chosen cremation and no date for a memorial service has been set at this time.
    Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Charles Edward Embs.

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  Monday, August 14, 2023

    Vicki Rucker, age 78, widow of Everett Rucker Jr., passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at Irvine Nursing and Rehab.
    She was born November 16, 1944 in Lexington, Kentucky, to the late Eugene Crawley and the late Margaret May Purcell Canter. Vicki was a member of Irvine First Church of the Nazarene.
    Survivors include a step-son, Virgil Anthony Rucker (Amanda) of Stanton; a step-daughter, Robin Powell (Gary) of Irvine; and a half sister, Anna Jean Abney, Metropolis, Illinois.
    Services will be held Wednesday, August 16, 2023, 1:00 p.m, at Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation is on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. Burial in Oakdale Cemetery, Irvine.

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  Saturday, August 12, 2023

    Stephenia Denise Abner, age 44, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at the Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, Kentucky.
    She was born November 12, 1978 in Fayette County, Kentucky, to Dorothy Gross Centers.
    Survivors include her mother, Dorothy Centers; two daughters, Hayleigh Abner and Shianne Abner; two sons, Jaylan Shelton and Caden Shelton; a sister, Rhonda Owsley (Homer); three grandchildren, William Bailey, Blakeleigh Fultz, and Wilder Groves; a nephew, Cameron Owsley (Shalyn); and several uncles, aunts, and cousins.
    Private services scheduled.
    Wells Funeral Home of Stanton is in charge of arrangements.

Wells Funeral Home

  Saturday, August 12, 2023

    Douglas H. Jackson, age 86, of Waco, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond.
    He was born on Wednesday, July 7, 1937, in Madison County, Kentucky, the son of the late Robert and Esther Hammons Jackson. Doug was a graduate of Waco High School and obtained a Rank I from Eastern Kentucky University. He joined the United States Army and obtained the status of Lieutenant.
    He started his career in education teaching History in Powell County Schools. He later moved to Madison County, where he assumed the position of Principal of White Hall Elementary School, from which he retired. He was always proud of the fact that he never missed a day during his time at White Hall.
    He had a love for farming and continued farming throughout his life. He farmed the family farm at Waco and his wife’s family farm in Powell County. Doug loved his time living in Powell County and always cherished his many friends and kept his connections there. He enjoyed all his friendships and never lost his wit. He loved animals, especially wildlife, and always provided food for the wildlife. He enjoyed raising his own food from his farm and sharing it with others.
    Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Rose Jackson and a brother, John Jackson.
    Survivors include his daughter, Rose Anne Harp (John) of Waco; two grandsons, Jackson Meade of Waco and Matthew Harp of Knoxville, Tennessee; a sister, Carol Perry; and several nieces and nephews.
    The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street in Richmond. Private Graveside Services will be conducted in Richmond Cemetery.
    Pallbearers will be Chris Cooper, Rodney Dixon, Danny Turner, Jackson Meade, Dewey Hollon, Beverly Dezarn, Dallas Isaacs and Don Buchanan.
    Expressions of Sympathy may be made to Humane Society Animal League for Life, P. O. Box 2094 Richmond, KY 40476 or paypal@humanesocietyall.com.

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  Friday, August 11, 2023

    Billy M. Ashley, 86, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 at the VA Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky.
    He was born April 2, 1937 in Stanton, Kentucky to the late Lonnie Clay and Goldie Day Ashley. He was a United States Army Veteran.
    Survivors include a son, Michael G. Ashley, Lexington.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Carl Ashley; sisters, Ruby Knox and Mildred Trimble; and a son, Billy D. Ashley.
    Services will be held Thursday, August 17, 2023, 12:00 Noon at the Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation will be held Thursday, 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon at the funeral home. Burial will be in Stonegate Cemetery with Veteran Honors.

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  Friday, August 11, 2023

    Penny King Banks, 62, wife of Johnny Banks, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at her home in Clay City, Kentucky.
    Born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, on February 28, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Bobby King and Patricia Ann Barnes.
    In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by her children, Deanna Trent (Walter), Penelope Jones, and Brendan Ballard (Stephanie); six grandchildren, Gavin Muncie, LaHannah Peyton, Josh Ballard, Kaylei Ballard, Dalton Trent and Aden Ballard; and her siblings, Darrell King, Wayne King, BJ King, Connie King, Lisa Ward, Michael King, and Timmy King.
    Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 14, 2023, at the Leon Pace Memorial Chapel next to Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester. Burial will follow in the Winchester Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Tuesday, August 8, 2023

    Richard Kim Marsh, age 67, husband of 32 years to Linda Jones Marsh, of Winslow, Indiana, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
    Born in Winchester, Kentucky on September 13, 1955, he was the son of the late Thomas Marsh and the late Easter Marsh Rogers.
    Richard was raised in Stanton, Kentucky where he attended Powell County High School. He worked as a heavy equipment operator and retired from Operating Engineers Local 841. He spent his retirement years fishing at Kentucky Lake and made fishing trips with his good buddies to Mississippi and Louisiana. He also competed in black powder shooting matches with his brothers, nephew and great nephew. He was a passionate fan of University of Kentucky basketball and football. He also had a special love and appreciation for God’s creation; nature, birds, the outdoors and dogs, especially Buddy & Frank.
    Richard’s faith & trust in his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, was the cornerstone of his life and was especially evident during the last 2 months he spent battling cancer.
    In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his stepfather, Alvin Rogers; one sister, Naomi Horn; one brother, Omer “Tommy” Marsh; two brothers-in-law, Harold Horn and Frank Brown; and his parents-in-law, David “Bill” and Elsie Jones.
    In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Ashley Hurm (Neal); three grandchildren, Chloe, Callie and Cooper Hurm of Owensboro, Kentucky; one sister, Lillian Marsh Brown of Winchester; one brother, Harry Marsh (Rita) of Stanton; one sister-in-law, Roberta Marsh; and much-loved nephews, nieces and their families.
    We rejoice in God’s promise that we will one day all be reunited in Heaven."
    Visitation was held at Harris Funeral Home, Petersburg, Indiana, Friday, August 11, 2023 from 3-7 p,m. Visitation will also be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue in Stanton. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon as well at the funeral home.
    In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Association and Kentucky’s Corps of Longriflemen, Carl L. King – President, 1120 Dry Ridge Road, Dry Ridge, KY 41035.

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  Thursday, August 3, 2023

    Wayne Lee Tipton, age 55, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at his home.
    He was born November 11, 1967 in Campton, Kentucky to Odean Tipton and the late Virginia Napier Tipton.
    Survivors include his father, Odean Tipton; a son, Jon Tipton (Janice); a daughter, Erica Tipton; a brother, Keith Tipton (Tracy); a sister, Kay Tipton and Sue Hall; grandchildren, Raylan Tipton, Sawyer Tipton, and Erianna Lindon; nieces and nephews, Alishia Hon, Jason Townsend, Allen Glen Tipton, Ryan Tipton, Tiffany Pasley, and Austin Pierce; and a great niece, Hensley.
    He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Tipton; a brother, Wallace Tipton; and sisters, Rena Tipton and Tina Tipton.
    Services were held Sunday, August 6, 2023, 2:00 p.m., at Wells Funeral Home by Bro. George Sparks. Visitation was Sunday 12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m. Burial was in the Tipton Cemetery with pallbearers Keith Tipton, Danny Hon, Brian Helton, Chris Helton, and Brandon Lindon.

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  Monday, July 3, 2023

    Wanda Faye Tolson Cunningham, age 87, widow of Robert L. Cunningham, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, July 31, 2023, at the CHI St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling.
    She was born in Campton, Kentucky on July 31, 1936, to the late Dorsey and Eula Bailey Tolson. Wanda had many public service jobs in her life including clerk for the City of Stanton Water, secretary for KY Department of Social Services, kindergarten aide at Stanton Elementary, and was also employed at KY River Foothills. Her most loved job was being a mother and a homemaker. She was very active in the Stanton First Presbyterian Church. She loved her friends and her furry friends dearly. She loved her family; her grandsons were her world.
    Along with her husband and parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her son, Francis Cunningham; three brothers: D.C. Tolson, Robert Tolson and Jack Tolson; two sisters: Kathleen Woodward and China Spencer; one brother-in-law, Marion Spencer; and one sister-in-law Sylvia Tolson.
    She is survived by her daughter Lynne Stidham (Stacy) of Stanton; her two grandsons: R.J. Stidham (Kaitlyn) and Riley Stidham; and one sister-in-law, Donna Tolson.
    Visitation began at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue in Stanton. Memorial services officiated by Pastors Chad and Felsha Foster was held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday evening, as well. Burial was held at Stanton Cemetery.
    Family has requested donations be made to Friends of Powell County’s Pets in lieu of flowers - FOPCP, P.O. Box 474, Stanton, KY 40380.

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