Sunday, October 1, 2023

    Clarence Wallace Sr., age 95, of Winston Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born March 9, 1928, in Morehead, Kentucky and was the son of the late Elick and Sarah Hicks Wallace. He was a retired Logger, Construction Worker, Farmer, and Sawmill Owner. He was of the Baptist Faith, and he had lived in Estill County for most of his life.
    Mr. Wallace is survived by his wife, Emma Jane Mays Wallace; three daughters, Sarah Knoll of Estill County; Patti Alfrey of Fayette County; and Marry Ann Spencer (Norman) of Michigan; four sons: Clarence Wallace Jr. of Fayette County; Shannon Mays, Randall “Butch” Wallace (Pauline), both of Estill County; and Roger Wallace (Delores) of Madison County; one brother, Homer Wallace of Farmers, Kentucky; one step-daughter, Pauline Riddle of Estill County; and several grand, great, great-great, and great-great-great grandchildren.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, October 1, 2023

    Alma Frances Hall, age 76, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the Irvine Health and Rehabilitation Center.
    Alma was born on February 27, 1947, in Berea, Kentucky to the late Virgil and Mary Lucy Sparks Angel.
    In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her two husbands, Earl James Kelley and Brian Hall; along with three sons, Earl Ray, Ricky, and Ronnie Kelley.
    Survivors include her children, Loretta Henry (Terry), Pam Embry and fiancé Russell, and Jerry Kelley; ten grandchildren, Kendra, McKenzie, Gracie, Alivia, Shannon, Ashley, Brandon, Ricky James, Trisha, and Cheyenna; eleven great grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Alma Frances Hall will be conducted on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals. Brother Sidney Sparks will be officiating. Interment will follow in the South Irvine Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 2:00 p.m.
    Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Sunday, October 1, 2023

    Shannon Dean Miller, age 48, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023, following a short illness.
    He was born December 14, 1974, in Fayette County and was the son of Louis Dean Miller and Sonia Newton. He worked for 9-Minute Lube as a Mechanic, and he had lived in Jessamine County for most of his life.
    Mr. Miller is survived by two daughters, Raven Miller and Jaden Miller, both of Jessamine County; one son, Kolton Gregory Dean Miller; and one sister: Teresa Miller-Ruiz (Anthony) of Estill County.
    A memorial service will be held at a later date.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, October 1, 2023

    David Young, Jr., 80, of Wooster, Ohio, died on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare.
    He was born February 13, 1943 in Yellow Rock, Lee County, Kentucky, to David and Ida Reese Young.
    David served his country in the United States Army. He was employed with the Oilwell Division US Steel 1963-1984. In retirement, he started Target Oilfield Pipes and Supplies, then ended his career at Central Pump. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family.
    David is survived by his daughters, Tracey Daugherty (Jim) and Erika Lemmon (Tony); grandchildren: James Daugherty (Chelsey), Samantha Dudte (Cody), Steffani Starkey (Kyle); Adria and Aley Lemmon; great grandchildren, Anthony, Harper, Spencer, Riley, Camden “little buddy”, and Kennedy; siblings, Martha Revel, Shelt Young, Cleve Young, Hubert Young (Betty), Louise Watson, Marie Begley (Charles), Nancy Rose (Jerry), Joe Young (Judy), Clyde Young (Patty), Wanda Manious, Mae Pasley (Scotty), Norma Rogers (Austin), Hazel Worley (Leon) and Ernie Young (Samantha); along with a host of nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters-in-law, Naomi Young and Marie Young; two brothers-in-law, Paul Watson and Jim Revel; the mother of his children, Linda Tipton Young; and former-in-laws, Tracy & Glyndeen “Granny” Tipton.
    Friends will be received on Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster.
    Funeral services in Kentucky will be held at a later date.
    Contributions may be directed to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.

McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home

  Thursday, September 28, 2023

    Teresa Noland Brinegar, daughter of the late Glendon and Donna Longworth Noland, was born in Lexington, Kentucky on January 31, 1962 and departed this life in Irvine, Kentucky on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the age of 61 years, 7 months and 28 days. She was a retired school teacher for the Lee County Board of Education and a member of the Beattyville Christian Church.
    Teresa leaves behind her daughter, Katherine Paige Brinegar (Edward Brian Bowen); one grandson, Edward Bowen Stinson; special cousins, Eddie Johnson and family, Kathy Johnson, and Matthew Johnson; her best friend, George Chaney, all of Beattyville; and a host of other relatives and friends.
    In addition to her parents, Teresa was preceded in death by her aunt, Wanda Bevel; an uncle, Omer Noland; and cousins, Bill Farmer and Ernie Johnson.
    In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Beattyville Christian Church.
    No services are scheduled at this time.
    Newnam Funeral Home of Beattyville is in charge of arrangements.

Newnam Funeral Home

  Thursday evening, September 28, 2023

    Edna Blevins Cain, 99, of Irvine, Kentucky, the widow of Snowden Cain, passed away Thursday evening, September 28, 2023, at the Marcum-Wallace Hospital in Irvine. Her death was just one month away from her 100th Birthday.
    Mrs. Cain was born in Estill County, Kentucky, on October 28, 1923, the daughter of the late Dan and Tilda Babb Blevins. She was a homemaker and a member of The Old Path Holiness Church.
    Survivors include three daughters: Frances Dixon, Loraine Campbell (Charles) and Mildred Gray; one son: Julian Cain (Sylvia); eighteen grandchildren, several great grandchildren, great, great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
    In addition to her husband and her parents, Mrs. Cain was preceded in death by three sons, Dan Cain, Willie Cain and Arthur Cain; and five grandchildren.
    Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 5, 2023, at The Old Path Holiness Church, 3253 Old KY Hwy 52 with Rev. Marvin Marshall and Rev. Bobby Hale officiating. Burial will follow in the Flatwoods Cemetery at Waco.
    Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday evening at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Richmond, and from 10:00 a.m. to service time on Thursday at the Church.
    Pallbearers are Justin Samples, Julian Cain Jr., Franklin Dixon Jr., Dalton Haigh, Randall Scott and Danny Williams.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    John Walter Baker, age 59, husband of Amy Curtis Baker, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at his home in Jackson, Kentucky.
    He was born July 21, 1964 in Jackson to the late Walter Baker and to Rebecca Herald Baker. An avid outdoorsman, hunter, & fisherman, John loved being out in the natural world. He spent his career as a longtime educator with Breathitt County Schools.
    In addition to his wife, Amy Baker; and mother, Rebecca Baker; he is survived by four sons Tyler Baker, Chandler Baker (Natasha), Zachary Rice, and Sawyer Baker; a daughter Lauren Underwood (Neil); a grandchild, Blake Underwood; and soon-to-arrive granddaughter Underwood coming in October; and a special aunt, Nettie Turner.
    In addition to his father, Walter Baker, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Leslie Baker.
    Funeral services will be held at Breathitt Funeral Home in Jackson at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 30 with Bryon Spencer, Kenneth Childers, and Bro. Paul Turner officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
    Burial will follow the service at the Squire-Turner Cemetery in Jackson with Jeremy Hall, Marty Hayes, Doug Gay, Tyler Baker, Zachary Rice, Chandler Baker, & Bobby Howard serving as pallbearers.
    Wells Funeral Home of Stanton is in charge of arrangements.

Wells Funeral Home

  Wednesday evening, September 27, 2023

    Donald Edward Combs, 89, husband of Shirley Dean Combs, passed away on Wednesday evening, September 27, 2023, at the Terrace Nursing & Rehab in Berea.
    Don was born in Estill County, Kentucky on August 31, 1934, the son of the late Elbert and Eleanor Riddell Combs. He attended and was a graduate of Estill County High School where he was a member of the basketball team. Don was a long-time cattle farmer and enjoyed spending time on his tractor bailing hay and just being outdoors. He was the former Vice President of Operations for Jerrico Incorporated in Lexington and a member of the Madison Hills Christian Church.
    In addition to his wife, Shirley, he is survived by three daughters, Marilyn Elam, Joy Pennington, and Dr. Jennifer Wolfe; one step-daughter, Carol Johnston (Tracey); six grandchildren, Stephanie Jones (Lewis), Chris Chipley, Lindsay Pelfrey (John), David Lybrook, Bramson Wolfe and Michael Wolfe; two step-grandchildren, Austin Taylor and Halle-Morgan Blackwell (Thomas); two great grandchildren, Sydney Pelfrey and Todd Chipley (Megan); one step-great-grandchild, Maxwell Taylor; three great, great, grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Debbie Dean and Sue Oldham (Roy); a special nephew, Larry Combs (Tonda); and a host of other extended family and friends.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: one brother, Buford Combs (Gertrude); and one sister, Ollie Combs; one son-in-law, Daniel Wolfe; and one brother-in-law, Glen Dean.
    Funeral services were conducted at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, W. Main St., Richmond, with Bro. Marty Frazer officiating. Burial followed in the Madison County Memorial Gardens. Visitation was after 10:30 a.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were: Austin Taylor, Larry Combs, Michael Wolfe, David Lybrook, Chris Chipley and John Pelfrey.
    The family would like to extend a special note of thanks to Dr. Michael Pittman, to the staff and nurses at Dominion Senior Living & The Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility for their care for Don while he was at each place.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    George Edward Kissick, Jr., age 76, of Park Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
    He was born April 24, 1947, in Madison County and was the son of the late George Edward and Nellie Burchett Kissick. He was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a retired owner of the Estill Ice Company and attended the Catholic Church.
    He had lived in Estill County all his life and is survived by his wife, Anne Cox Kissick; his son, Kyle Edward Kissick (Christina) of Loveland, Ohio; two brothers, Roger Kissick of Irvine and Kim Kissick of Indiana; and four grandchildren: Cole Edward Kissick, Erin Kissick, Avery Kissick, and Simon Kissick.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Diana Kissick Henry.
    Funeral services were conducted Sunday, October 1, 2023, 2:30 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Skip Johnson officiating. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation was held on Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, September 25, 2023

    Larry Gene Brown, age 79, of Irvine, Kentucky, formerly of Macon, Georgia, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, at his home.
    Mr. Brown, the son of the late Buster and Ruby Revels Brown, was born in Macon on August 16, 1944. He retired from the City of Macon and the City of Ft. Valley, Georgia as the Public Works Director. Painting cars, working with stone and doing carpentry work were things he enjoyed doing. He also loved watching Tucker, his grandson, play ball. Larry was a member of Eastside Community Church. He was also a United States Air Force veteran.
    Survivors include two daughters, Rebecca Brown (& Mike Sandlin) of Richmond and Shannon Adams (Ronnie) of Georgia; the mother of their children, Martha N. Brown; one sister, Kitty Reid Brown; three grandchildren, Tucker Sandlin, Lynn Sosebee (Eric) and Joshua Brown; his great grandchild, Colton Sosebee; two step-grandchildren, Eric Sandlin (Alyssa) and Leeanna Sandlin; two step-great grandchildren, Arthur Sandlin and Lena-Marie Sadler; and his nieces and nephews.
    Mr. Brown was also preceded in death by four sisters: Peggy Roberts, Frankie Perzy, Glenda Bozeman and Betty Goodrich.
    Funeral Services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 29, 2023 at Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home in Richmond, with Rev. Brandon Bunch officiating. Burial will follow in Flatwoods Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Mike Sandlin, Donnie Winkler, Eric Sandlin, Dakota Fish, Mason Fish and Eric Sosebee.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Sunday, September 24, 2023

    Anna Lou Harrison, age 94, of Dry Branch Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, at the Marcum and Wallace Hospital following a long illness.
    She was born December 22, 1928, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Ben and Florence Spicer Whitener. She was a Civil Service Worker, retiring from the Blue Grass Activity in 1986. She was a member of the Williams Memorial Baptist Church and she had lived in Estill County for most of her life.
    Mrs. Harrison was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Harrison; and she is survived by two grandchildren, Larry James “Jamie” Frymyer of Irvine and Deanna Neal (Brian) of Lexington, South Carolina; three great grandchildren, Brandi Michelle Frymyer of Irvine, Shelby Neal and Jacob Neal, both of Lexington, South Carolina; and four nephews, Tommy Abney of Louisville, Michel Abney (Barbara) of Sterling, Colorado; David Whitener and Gary Whitener, both of Indiana.
    In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Debra Ann Witt and Pamela Sue Frymyer; one sister, Betty Dolley; one brother, Logan Whitener; and two grandchildren, Sheila Denise Frymyer and Heather Dawn Witt.
    Funeral services will be conducted Friday, September 29, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Scott Rogers officiating. Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00 a.m. to service time at 1:00 p.m.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, September 21, 2023

    Matt Douglas Bickers age 65, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Berea, Thursday, September 21, 2023 after a brief illness.
    Matt was born in Carrollton, Kentucky, to the late Gilbert and Louella Cheek Bickers. He was a plumber and worked for Neal Brothers and Rapid Plumbing. Matt was also a United States Army Veteran.
    He was also preceded by his sister, Martha Ellen Bickers.
    Matt is survived by his children, Matt Bickers (Suzie), Haley Reid and Jessica McCoy (Dominic); his brother, Gilbert Lee Bickers; and his grandchildren, Chandler, Cash, Megyn, Benjamin, and Eleanor.
    A memorial service will be planned at a later date.
    Lakes Funeral Home of Berea is in charge of arrangements.

Lakes Berea Funeral Home

  Sunday, September 24, 2023

    Tony Neal, 83, of Shady Lane in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, at his home, following a sudden illness.
    He was born April 23, 1940, in Estill County and was the son of the late Claude Muncie Neal and Evaleen Tipton Neal. He was a retired employee of the Estill County School System and was a member of the White Oak Church of God. He loved UK Basketball and the Cincinnati Reds. He lived in Estill County most of his life.
    He is survived by his wife, Anna Frances Jordan Neal; one daughter, Margaret Denise Neal of Powell County; two sons, Jeffrey Boyd Neal (Mollie) of Estill County and Cecil Ray Neal (Rusti) of Powell County; three grandchildren: Lonnie James Neal, Sara Epperson, and Gracelyn Neal; three great grandchildren: Jackson Epperson, Scarlett Epperson, and Katelyn Michelle Neal; and his best friend, Roy Dunaway
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Tony Randall Neal; four sisters, Wilma Jean Carroll, Anna Rhea Tucker, Blanche Risner, and Billy Joyce Samples; and three brothers, Henry Hood Neal, Tracy Neal, and Leon Neal.
    Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, September 28, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Glyndon Woosley officiating. Burial will be at the Tipton Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers are Roy Dunaway, Ted Saylor, Anthony Kelly, Timothy Gilbert, Ethan Jordan, and Lonnie James Neal.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, September 23, 2023

    Rufford Clarence “RC” Puckett, age 90, of Wisemantown Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the Irvine Health and Rehab Center following a short illness.
    He was born January 8, 1933, in Lee County and was the son of the late Elva and Mamie Rawlins Puckett. He was a Carpenter and a Renowned Song Writer. He had lived in Estill County and Miamisburg, Ohio all his life.
    Mr. Puckett is survived by one daughter, Roxie Carol McKinney (Johnny Otis) of Estill County; a daughter-in-law, Janet Puckett Stevens of Estill County; five grandchildren, Shad Puckett (Virginia), Shayne Puckett (Candi), Shylah McIntosh (Steve), Shawn Puckett, and Shara Rauch (Langley), 13 great grandchildren, seven great, great grandchildren; and a special friend, Kathryn (Lacey) Edwards.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Rexford C. Puckett and Randall Cheyenne Puckett; three sisters, Faye McKinney, San Raney, and Joyce Stevens; two half-sisters, Mollie Asker and Eva Baker; and three brothers, Bruce Puckett, Ross Puckett, and Elva Puckett Jr.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Eddie Eve officiating. Burial will be at the Witt Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m.
    Pallbearers are Jericho Puckett, Dalton McIntosh, Colton Puckett, Austin Rauch, Dustin Puckett, and Michael Puckett.
    Honorary pallbearers are Shayne Puckett, Shawn Puckett, and Shad Puckett.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, September 22, 2023

    Sherry Ann Merritt, age 59, wife of William “Bean” Merritt, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023.
    She was born April 15, 1964, in Estill County, Kentucky, to the late Clarence Sparks and Betty Disney Asbury. She was the manager of Kentucky Fried Chicken and attended the Church of Living God (Franklin Avenue).
    In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by her children, Jennifer Simpkins (Kevin), Shawn Embs (Whitney), Brandon Merritt (Ashleigh), Ryan Embs (Blainey), and Cory Embs (Mikaela); grandchildren, Skyler Embs, Gavin Simpkins, Isaac Embs, Braelyn Embs, Alexis Simpkins, Aiden Merritt, Ella Embs, Isaah Embs, Amelia Merritt, and Rylan Embs; great grandchildren, Parker Embs and Cole Embs; siblings, Hilda Wilson, Mary Kay Haggard, Jay Galloway (Diane), Danny Galloway (Kathy), Wanda Hundley (Jerry), and Kenneth Sparks (Phyllis); and nieces and nephews, Jamie, Tony, Carmen, Chris, Tiffany, Jason, Bridgette, Chasity, Kenneth Wayne, Tonya, Kenny, and Dana.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Dustin Powell; a sister, Margie Watson; and nieces and nephews, April, Daniel, Ronnie, and Joe.
    Visitation is Monday 4-6:30 p.m. with services 6:30-7 p.m. at the the Church of Living God, 114 Franklin Road, Winchester.
    Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester is in charge of arrangements.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Friday, September 22, 2023

    Gene David “Moose” Rawlins, age 67, of Ida Grace Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, at the Georgetown Community Hospital following a long illness.
    He was born November 3, 1955, in Estill County and was the son of the late Catherine Rawlins Ashcraft. He was a retired Assistant Chief with the Irvine Fire Department, a retired Bluegrass Army Depot employee, and a former Allen Company employee. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Rawlins is survived by his best friend and caregiver, Delores Rawlins; two brothers, Glynn Rawlins (Magnolia) of Winchester and Jerry Rawlins (Sharon) of Richmond; one grandchild, Joshua Chase Rawlins (Caitlin); one nephew, Robert Jasin Rawlins; and a special stepdaughter, Rita Crouch Watts.
    In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his son, Joshua David Rawlins.
    He will also be missed by many other relatives and friends.
    Funeral services will be conducted Monday, September 25, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    Pallbearers are Chad Smith, Brad Smith, Jacob Smith, Scott Smith, Dwight Smith, and Chase Rawlins.
    Honorary pallbearer is Billy Roy Smith.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, September 18, 2023

    Stephanie E. Berryman, age 48, of Irvine, Kentucky departed this life on September 15, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
    She was born on June 3, 1975, in Richmond, Kentucky to the late Joyce Marcum Young and Earl Young.
    In addition to her mother, Stephanie is preceded in death by her daughter, Whitney Berryman; and one brother, Denny Glen Young.
    Survivors include her father, Earl Young; her ex-husband, Jeffrey Berryman; two children, Jeffrey Berryman II and Leandrea Berryman; one granddaughter, Taelor Berryman; two brothers, Earl Young Jr. and Eddie Young; four sisters, Charlene Begley, Wilma Rose, Tina Seargent and Crystal Baranowski; along with many other relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing,
    Funeral services for Stephanie E. Berryman are pending at this time but will be announced as soon as they become available by Lewis Home for Funerals.
    In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Stephanie’s memorial fund c/o Lewis Home for Funerals.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Monday, September 18, 2023

    Patricia Sue Griffin, age 79, of Sid Griffin Road in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a short illness.
    She was born December 8, 1943, in Breathitt County and was the daughter of the late Carl and Lillie Gabbard King. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Griffin is survived by three daughters, Debra Collier (Tony) of Nicholasville, Teresa Arnold and Kimberly Richardson (Dwight), both of Irvine; one sister, Betty Faye Florence, Paris; six grandchildren: Anthony Collier, Brandon Collier, Jamie Horn, Jennifer Horn, Sydney Richardson, and Karlee Richardson; and five great grandchildren, Carter, Caroline, Devyn, Jadyn, and Taryn.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Price Griffin; two sisters, Wilma Jean Hall and Maxine Spicer; and two brothers, Matt and Jack King.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, September 22, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home with Tim Hall officiating. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation was held Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Dwight Richardson, Tony Collier, Robert Thacker, Anthony Collier, Brandon Collier, and Devyn Johnson Honorary Pallbearer: Chance Woolery.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, September 18, 2023

    Jimmy Daryl Hall, age 70, husband of Sandra Farmer Hall of Stanton, Kentucky, passed into the arms of Jesus at CHI Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington on Monday, September 18, 2023.
    He was born in Pikeville, Kentucky, on August 18, 1953, to the late Haskell and Virginia Turner Hall. Jim cherished his family deeply, and his grandchildren brought him immeasurable joy.
    He graduated from Wheelwright High School and attended Alice Lloyd College and Morehead State University. He was an active member of Bowen First Church of God, having served as a former church council chair and a member of Gideon's International. Jim held his church family in high regard and looked forward to attending services every week. He went on two mission trips to Honduras with the Stanton Christian Church, an experience he treasured.
    Jim taught Chemistry at Powell County High School as a teacher for the Powell County Board of Education. He also served as a teacher representative on the site-based council, was a member of the Retired Teachers Association, and was honored as a Distinguished Educator by the Air Force Recruiting Service. Jim sponsored the Upper Room at Powell County High School. He enjoyed traveling, collecting hats from every destination. Jim loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing, with a particular sense of pride in the elk he had hunted.
    In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Tim Addison; and his brother, James Hall.
    In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Jonathan Garrett Hall (Rachel LeAnn) of Orange Beach, Alabama; his daughter, Rachel Ellen Miller (D.J.) of Bowen; his sister, Joan Caldwell of Lexington; his mother-in-law, Faye Garrett; his aunt, Connie Crissman of Amelia, Ohio; four grandchildren: Chase Garrett, Oaklee Clay, Allyson Hope and Alexis Grace; and several nieces and nephews.
    Visitation was held from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Funeral services officiated by Brother Terry Frerichs were held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 22, 2023. Burial will be held at Stanton Cemetery with Chase Garrett Hall, D.J. Miller, James Addison, Tim Abner, Todd Caldwell, Ben Caldwell, John Farmer and Darrell Billings serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers were Don and Linda Butler, Phil and Zelma Lambert, David and Rebecca Lester, Bob Skidmore, Middle Fork Fire Department and the congregation of Bowen First Church of God.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Monday, September 18, 2023

    Joshua Steve Harrison, age 41, of Cushing, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023.
    He was born December 10, 1981, in Richmond, Kentucky to Randall Steve Harrison and Lucy Arvin.
    Joshua was married to Shonna Smith in April 2018; the couple moved to Cushing where Joshua worked as a Senior Superintendent for the pipeline. Joshua loved spending time with his kids.
    He is survived by his wife, Shonna; his children, Bailey Smith, Brison Harrison, both of Cushing, Oklahoma; and Katie Sparks of Irvine; his parents, Randall Steve Harrison of Richmond, Kentucky and Lucy Arvin and Bill of Cushing; his grandparents, Louise Arvin and Vincent and Lucille Harrison, all of Irvine; in-laws, Shelly Yarber of Richmond and Billy Smith of Irvine; two sisters, Shelbi Creech of Cushing and Megan Griggs of Lexington; and many other relatives and friends to miss and mourn his passing.
    A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
    Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to assist the family of Joshua Steve Harrison.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Monday, September 18, 2023

    Dailey "Doc" Thompson, age 89, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the Marcum-Wallace Hospital in Irvine.
    He was born on October 9, 1933, in Jackson, Kentucky to the late Charlie and Erie C. Turner Thompson.
    Mr. Thompson was a retired auto worker for Ford Motor Company in Batavia, Ohio. He was a member of the Robert Burns Masonic Lodge #163 F and AM, as well as a faithful member of the Cobb Hill Crossroads Community Church and the Irvine First Church of God.
    In addition to his parents, Dailey was apreceded in death by his loving wife of 42 years, Wilma Hall Thompson; and a daughter; Diane Youngman; one brother, Eugene Thompson; and one sister, Cora Sebastian.
    Survivors include his four daughters, Debbie Lawson (Dave), Donna Bates (Bill), all of Independence; Darlene Hamlin of Erlanger and Sandra K. Oppenheimer of Florence; two sons, Larry Hall of Crittenden, and Wayne Hall (Jennifer) of Butler; and one brother, Paul Thompson of Butler; along with numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great, great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews and relatives and friends to miss him and mourn his passing.
    Funeral services for Dailey "Doc" Thompson will be conducted on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Cobb Hill Crossroads Community Church. Rev. Elwood Patrick will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Cobb Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 22, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. at Lewis Home for Funerals. A Masonic Rites service will be given at 7:30 p.m., Friday by Irvine Lodge #137 F and AM, at the funeral home.
    Serving as pallbearers will be Ian Foster, Danny Williamson, Dave Lawson, Jennifer Johnson, Heather Foster, and Dan Bates.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Tuesday, September 12, 2023

    Kathy Joan Bryant Dunaway, daughter of the late Ernie and Inez Pigman Bryant, was born in Hazard, Kentucky on April 17, 1951 and departed this life in Manchester, Kentucky on September 17, 2023 at the age of 72 years and 5 months.
    Kathy is survived by one daughter, Michelle Dunaway of Winchester; one son, David Dunaway of Beattyville; her sister, Joy Feist of Frankfort; five grandchildren, David Lee Dunaway (Brooke) of Irvine, Kayla Hughes of Richmond, Justin Hughes of Beattyville, and August and Ashley Dunaway, both of Stanton; ten great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
    In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by one daughter, Regina Hughes; one grandson, Kyle Dunaway; and three brothers, Leonard Brant, Dale Bryant, and Steven Brandenburg.
    Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 25, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Dunaway Cemetery on Dunaway Road in Beattyville.

Newnam Funeral Home

  Thursday, September 14, 2023

    Nita Faye Bryant Hurst, age 70, of Twin Creek Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 after a brief illness due to complications from surgery.
    She was a native of Estill County, born August 5, 1953, the daughter of the late Cornelius Washington “Neal” and Viola Maureen Moore Bryant.
    Nita was preceded in death by a brother, Neal “Butch” Bryant.
    She worked as a 911 dispatcher while living in Florida and later as an L3 at the Bluegrass Army Depot at Avon from which she retired.
    She is survived by a niece, Emily Orndorff; and a nephew, Matthew Bryant.
    A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
    Donations are requested to be given to your local animal shelter.