Friday, November 17, 2023

    Jeffrey Allen Flinchum, 49, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at his home.
    He was born April 16, 1974 in Mount Sterling, Kentucky to the late Walter Flinchum and Helen Anderson Mize.
    Survivors include his mother, Helen Mize (Robert); a son, Jeffrey Scott Flinchum; a daughter, Brittany Nicole Pelfrey (Josh); and three grandchildren, Kaylee Nicole Matthews, Malia Jade Matthews, and Logan Myles Pelfrey.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Flinchum.
    Services will be held Tuesday, November 21, 2023, 3 p.m., at Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, by Bro. Dale Payne and Bro. Ryan Robinson. Visitation will be held Monday, November 20th, 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home.
    Burial will be in Vaughns Mill Cemetery with Brian Stanhope, Bobby Joe Seale, Jason Lewis, Anthony Thomas, Ryan Robinson, and Donnie Huntsberger serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving are all of his friends.

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  Thursday, November 16, 2023

    William Dwight “Dee Bird” Horn, age 59, of Winston Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the Baptist Health in Richmond following a short illness.
    He was born March 29, 1964, in Estill County and was the son of the late William Harlan and Wilma Lois Wiseman Horn. He was retired from Hardy Oil and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Horn is survived by one daughter, Shelby Kelly (Kyle) of Estill County; and one son, Richard Horn of Estill County.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Mason Horn.
    Graveside services will be conducted Monday, November 20, 2023, 12 Noon, at the West Irvine Cemetery with Bro. Kevin Turpin officiating.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
    In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made toward his funeral expenses.
    Pallbearers are Ricky Walton, Jeff Henry, Casey Hix, Jon Villers, Tim Wiseman, and Anthony Wiseman.

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  Thursday, November 16, 2023

    Ellis "Tince" Hall McDaniel, age 77, widow of William McDaniel, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at her home in Clay City, Kentucky.
    She was born August 15, 1946 on South Fork in Powell County to the late Sherman and Zelpha Mullins Hall.
    Survivors include two sons, Lonnie Ray McDaniel (Annette) and David Wayne McDaniel; a daughter, Cindy Herald (Nick); three brothers, Billy Hall, Raymond Hall and Lester Hall; five sisters, Bonnie Lacy, Vickie King, Susan Harrison, Ruby Hall and Peggy Hall; six grandchildren, David Moatts, Dana McDaniel (Nathan Hall), Joe McDaniel (Beth), Karla McDaniel, Kelsey McDaniel (Andrew Aldridge) and Kirstie McDaniel (Spencer McIntosh); and seven great grandchildren, Jacob Moatts, Jackson Hall, Sam Hall, Kenlee Townsend, Levi Townsend, Atlas Aldridge and Korra Aldridge.
    She was preceded in death by here husband, William McDaniel; her father, Sherman Hall; here mother, Zelpha Hall; her step-mother, Lou Verna Hall; a twin sister, Phyllis Hall; two sisters, Marie Rogers and Christine Sparks; and four brothers, Mack Hall, Fred Hall, Travis Hall and Thomas Townsend.
    Funeral services will be conducted at Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, at 1 p.m., Monday, November 20, 2023, with Bro. Scotty Willoughby and Bro. Harold Kelly officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 19th beginning at 4 p.m. for family and from 5-8 p.m. for friends. Mrs. McDaniel will be laid to rest in Stonegate Cemetery in Stanton beside her husband.
    Active pallbearers include Scottie Hall, Joe McDaniel, David Moatts, Kyle Lacy, Luke Pasley and Daniel Lacy.
    Honorary pallbearers include the members of Christian Fellowship Church of God in Clay City.

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  Thursday, November 16, 2023

    Millard Wayne Tipton, age 45, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at his home.
    He was born August 12, 1978 in Winchester, Kentucky, to Abigail J. Tipton.
    Millard Wayne is survived by his parents, Gary and Abigail Wright; a sister, Daisy Still; many aunts & uncles; a niece, Tamron Still; and a great-nephew, Kamari Price.
    Service will be Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, officiated by Bro. Donald Hale. Visitation will also be Tuesday, beginning at 10 a.m. for family and 11 a.m. for friends. Burial will be in the Kennon Cemetery in Clay City.
    In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations for funeral expenses.

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  Wednesday, November 15, 2023

    Bonnie Bruce Palmer Reed, age 91, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed into the arms of Jesus at her home surrounded by her family on November 15, 2023.
    She was born in Stanton on January 26, 1932, to the late Herbert Palmer and the late Celia Moreland Palmer. Bonnie was a devoted Christian and an active member of Bowen First Church of God. She taught Sunday School for many years and was involved in various activities in the church. Bonnie loved music and often sang in churches throughout the county. Bonnie was proud of her family, and she was devoted to them. She was a loving, fun, and doting mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. During her final months of life, she joyfully awaited the arrival of her first two great-grandchildren, and she was able to meet each of them.
    A homemaker, Bonnie also worked several different jobs throughout the years. She loved making children feel special as she worked as a teacher’s assistant at Bowen Elementary and as she drove throughout Powell County as the first driver of the county’s Bookmobile. She worked for Sears Catalog for several years.
    In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Matthew Seldon Reed; her son-in-law, Strother D. Hall; two brothers, Charles Thomas Palmer and Donnie Palmer; and one sister, Ena Faye Bowen.
    She is survived by her son, Seldon Dean Reed (Sue) of Stanton; her daughter, Rose Lynn Hall of Stanton; three grandchildren: Deana Brooks (Troy), Kevin Hall (Angela Earwood), and Jeremy Townsend; five great grandchildren: Matthew Brooks (Erin), Nathan Brooks, Jonathan Brooks (Kelsey), Strother Harrison Earwood-Hall, and Poppy Victoria Earwood-Hall; two great, great grandchildren, Wesley Scott Brooks and Emilia Jude Brooks; one brother, Deane Palmer of Winchester; one sister, Debra Fitzpatrick of Akron, Ohio; and three sisters-in-law, Barabara Reed of Norton, Virginia, Jackie Palmer and Carole Palmer, both of Middletown Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews who she loved very much.
    Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Funeral services officiated by Brother Stephen Donithan, Brother Terry Frerichs, and Brother William Carpenter will be held at the funeral home at 1 p.m. on Monday immediately following visitation.
    Burial will be held at Reed Family Cemetery with Matthew Brooks, Nathan Brooks, Jonathan Brooks, Strother Harrison Earwood-Hall, Jeremy Townsend, Matthew Reed, Morgan Reed, Chris Nolan, and Nicholas Barnes serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers are nieces and nephews and the ladies who provided loving care for her during her last weeks of life, Frances Highley, Gladys Patton, and Lois Meadows.
    The family has requested donations be made to Bowen First Church of God in memory of Bonnie.

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  Sunday, November 12, 2023

    Phyllis Ann Tevis Freeman, age 80, of Drowning Creek Ridge, Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond after a short illness.
    She was born to Earl and Berneice Congleton Tevis on January 16, 1943 in Estill County, Kentucky, where she lived all her life. She was a homemaker and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church.
    Mrs. Freeman is survived by her children, Billy Earl Freeman and Sheila Ann Freeman, both of Irvine; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Harold Freeman; her parents and her brother, Park Tevis.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, November 17, 2023, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ronald Lutes officiating. Burial was at the Turpin Cemetery. Visitation was held on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made toward her funeral expenses.
    Pallbearers were Harold Freeman, Dave Freeman, Jr., Paul Rose, Joe Case, Mark Rose, and Kenny Webb.

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  Wednesday, November 15, 2023

    Hilda Irene Williams, age 80, of West Bend, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 while tending her garden.
    She was born in West Bend on the western edge of Powell County on August 11, 1943, the first daughter of Mose and Mary Fletcher Williams. She attended Powell County High School. She retired as a medical records clerk for the Veterans Administration.
    Hilda was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Fletcher Williams and her father, Mose Williams; and two brothers, James Darnell Williams two Robert Edward Williams.
    Survivors include four brothers, Gene Williams (Natalia) of Louisville, Kenneth Williams (Ethel) of Winchester, Emmitt Williams (Renee) of Marysville, Michigan; and Julius Williams (Yvonne) of Port Huron, Michigan; two sisters, Doris Burrell (Harold) of Lansing, Michigan, and Barbara Slaton of Lexington; two sons, Michael Morgan (Julie) of Memphis, Tennessee, and Raynold Morgan (Sherry) of Waco, Kentucky; a daughter, Leslie Morgan of Houston, Texas; and seven grandchildren Mai-Aleesha Morgan, Quinton Morgan, Briasia Leontyvaughn, Brock Morgan, Jada Carter (Isaiah), and Alana Morgan; with special thanks to her nephew, Brett Slaton.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue in Stanton with Beau Brown officiating. Visitation will also be held Wednesday beginning at 11 a.m. for family and 12 Noon for friends. Burial will follow the funeral in the Cooper-Fletcher Cemetery in West Bend.

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  Saturday, November 11, 2023

    Ralph Bowen, age 91, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
    He was born in Powell County, Kentucky, on November 19, 1931, to the late Clayton Bowen and the late Roxie Darrell Bowen. He was a United States Army Veteran who served in the Korean War.
    Ralph was known for his carpentry skills and had the honor of building Rick Pitino’s home when he coached for the University of Kentucky. He valued his church attendance at Grace Bible Church in Winchester and considered it to be an essential aspect of his life.
    In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Morton Bowen; one brother, Victor Bowen; and four sisters, Laura Ann Robinson, Dixie Sue Hall, Lillian Powell, and Marie Netherley.
    He is survived by one son, Dana Alan Bowen of Winchester; one step-son, Timmy Tipton (Pam) of Stanton; one daughter, Sheila June Singleton (Don) of Lexington; one step-daughter, Lisa Adams (Greg) of Clay City; one brother, Damon Bowen (Beverly) of Stanton; one sister, Violet Bowen of Rockledge, Florida; two grandchildren, Nicole Singleton and Shay Stratton; four step-grandchildren, Martin Tipton (April), Hannah Tipton Parsons (Josh), Jonathan Adams (Jodie) and Brittany Adams Billings (Patrick Younts).
    Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Funeral services officiated by Rev. Lee Cruse were held at the funeral home at 1 p.m. on Tuesday after visitation.
    Burial was held at Stanton Cemetery in Stanton with Lonnie Dale Stewart, Jonathan Adams, Timmy Tipton, Patrick Younts, Larry Mittleman, and Ed Razor serving as active pallbearers.

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  Saturday, November 11, 2023

    Charlene Vires, wife of Mark Vires, age 53, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away at UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
    She was born in Campton, Kentucky on December 2, 1969, to the late William Anderson and Joyce Townsend Anderson. Charlene deeply loved her husband and cherished her son and grandchildren. She had a passion for taking care of children and was highly skilled in crafting. Charlene’s warm and cheerful personality was contagious, and she always had a smile on her face.
    In addition to her husband and mother, Charlene is survived by her son, William Jonathan Vires (Bethylin) of Clay City; three brothers, James Anderson (Rhodea), Mark Anderson, and Johnny Ray Anderson, all of Mount Sterling; one sister, Janice Reed (James) of Stanton; and three grandchildren, Freyja Vires, Avalene Vires, and Gracie-Lynn Vires.
    Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Memorial services will be held at the funeral home at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, immediately following visitation.

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  Friday, November 10, 2023

    Betty Lou Berryman, widow of Jack Berryman, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at the age of 89.
    She was the daughter of the late Chester and Pearl Pope Gibson. Born in Clark County on January 31, 1934, she graduated from Trapp Elementary and Clark County High School.
    Betty is survived by three sons, Bill Berryman (Amy), Keith Berryman (Sandra), and Brad Berryman (Susan); four grandchildren, Brian Berryman, Whitney Hood (Josh), Janelle Danis (Isaiah), and Jennifer Howard (Taylor), a step-granddaughter, Merritt Combs (Jacob); nine great grandchildren, Jack & Gracie Berryman; Ella & Avery Hood; Tate, Calloway, & Carden Howard; Rhett Danis and Ben Combs.
    She was a faithful member of Liberty Bible Church and had previously taught Sunday School for 3 & 4 year olds for many years, often the second generation of children.
    Mrs. Berryman was preceded in death by her parents and her husband; three sisters, Ruth, Midge, & Jo Ann; and two brothers, Chester & Bill.
    Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. at Liberty Bible Church.
    Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Liberty Bible Church of God, 6615 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Winchester, by Brother Bill Konstantopoulos and Brother Anthony Molihan. Burial will follow at the Winchester Cemetery.
    Pallbearers will be Brian Berryman, Josh Hood, Isaiah Danis, Taylor Howard, Mike Kindred, and Doug Gabbard.

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  Thursday, November 9, 2023

    Faye Noland, age 87, a resident of the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the Center following a long illness.
    She was born February 22, 1936, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Carl and Hazel Trimble Powell. She was retired from the Dollar General Store and was a member of the White Oak Church of God. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Noland is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Anderson (Larry) of Florida; one brother, Homer Powell of Ohio; two grandchildren, Adam and Shade Maggard; and four great grandchildren, Serinadee Maggard, Hitey Maggard, Ciaira Maggard, and Asher Wolf Maggard.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Noland; one sister, Imagene Drew; and three brothers, Henry, Buddy, and Elwood Powell.
    Funeral services will be conducted Monday, November 13, 2023, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Glyndon Woosley officiating. Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Monday from 11 a.m. to service time at 1 p.m.

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  Wednesday, November 8, 2023

    Lula B. Sewell, age 85, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
    She was born on February 21, 1938, in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Lemon and Callie Horn Estes.
    In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sewell was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul Douglas Sewell; two brothers, Charles Estes and Lemon "Junior" Estes Jr.; two sisters, Lois Walters and Anna Mae Walters; and one great grandson, Cameron.
    Survivors include her three daughters, Paula Norris (Larry), Marcia Lane (Chris), and Lorna Lunsford (Wayne); four grandchildren, Ashley, Brittany, Chealsea, and Kim; seven great grandchildren, Cambria, Jacob, Julia, Magnolia, Bradyn, Desirae, and Ashton; two great, great grandchildren, Hallie and Natalie; bonus grand and great grandchildren who loved her like there own; two brothers, Paul Estes and Bobby Estes: two sisters, Emma Dennis and Carrie Sewell; along with numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Lula B. Sewell will be conducted on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals. Brother Linville Dunaway will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Fielder Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until the time of services at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
    The pallbearers will be Kyle, Kory, and Joseph Estes; Billy and Tommy Walters; and Danny Sewell.

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  Tuesday, November 7, 2023

    Ronald Warren Lanter, age 81, of Waco, Kentucky, the husband of Joyce Cain Lanter, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
    Ronald was born in Estill County, Kentucky on March 20, 1942, the son of the late Arnold and Jane Ellington Lanter. He was a member of the Providence Baptist Church in Estill County and was a retired employee of The EnerSys Company of Richmond.
    Survivors include his wife Joyce of Waco, Kentucky and one son, Keith Lanter (Robin) of Paint Lick, Kentucky.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Lloyd Lanter and Boyd Lanter; and a sister, Ima Lou Barnes, as well as a sister, Josephene Lanter, who died at the age of three.
    Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street in Richmond. Burial will follow in the Flatwoods Cemetery at Waco. Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m., Sunday afternoon, prior to the funeral service.

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  Tuesday, November 7, 2023

    Billy Lindon Stamper, age 81, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at home in Estill County.
    He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 4, 1942, to the late Enoch Stamper Jr. and Myrtle Tudor Stamper.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Johnny, Ernest, James, and LaVaughn Stamper; three sisters-in-law, Carolyn Faircloth, Betty Stamper, and Delores Stamper; and one brother-in-law, Lee Crafton Sr.
    Billy was a soldier in the United States Army, Kentucky National Guard for 6 years, honorably discharged as a Sergeant on January 8, 1967. He was ordained as a pastor on September 20, 2014, and has been a member and pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church #1 for the last ten years.
    He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandpa, uncle, and friend. Billy’s favorite thing in this life was being a pastor. He loved New Bethel Baptist Church #1 and the church family. He loved his wife, his girls, and his grandchildren.
    Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Paulette Harris Stamper; his daughters, Sarah Elizabeth Shepperson (Donnie) and Ginny Lynn Bryant (Kris); two grandchildren, Kaeli Elizabeth Bryant and Dylan Lyndon Bryant; one brother; Donald Gene Stamper; one sister, Virginia Catherine Crafton; and a special niece and nephew, Kelli Robinson and Aaron Stamper; as well as many other nieces, nephews, family and friends who will miss him in this life.
    Funeral Services for Billy L. Stamper will be conducted on Saturday, November 11, 2023, in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals at 1 p.m. with Brother Aaron Stamper officiating. Interment will follow at the Hoover Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 10th at the Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m.
    Pallbearers will be Dylan Bryant, Donnie Shepperson, Justin Robinson, John Robinson, Michael Flanagan and Terry Arvin.
    Honorary pallbearers will be John and Steve Fox; Kris Bryant, Shannon Faircloth, and Isaac Crumbacker.

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  Tuesday, November 7, 2023

    James Willoughby, age 51, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
    He was born March 11, 1972 in Lexington, Kentucky, to Andy Turner and Deborah Plowman Crouch.
    Mr. Willoughby is survived by a son, Kenneth Willoughby; a grandchild, Madison Willoughby; a brother, Donnie Crouch; a sister, Danielle Crouch (David Owen); and three nieces, Debreona Powell, Shelby Owen and Madlynn Crouch.
    He was preceded in death by his mom and dad, Deborah and Donnie Crouch.
    Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Friday, November 10, 2023 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating. Friends visited Friday from 11 a.m. till time of the service. Burial was in the Pea Ridge Cemetery.
    In Lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to Grayson Funeral Home to help with funeral costs.

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  Monday, November 6, 2023

    Ora McIntosh, age 93, widow of James "Jim" McIntosh, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at her residence in Clay City, Kentucky.
    She was born Thursday, April 17, 1930 in Wolfe County, Kentucky, to the late Johnnie and Lucy Pence Hollon. A homemaker, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
    Mrs. McIntosh is survived by two daughters, Shirley Christopher and Annette Tipton (Ray); five grandchildren, Dawan Hart (Todd), Christy Tipton, Amy McIntosh, Anthony McIntosh, and Gary Christopher; eight great grandchildren, Logan Hart, Conner Hart, Tyler Shearer, Courtney Rice, Whitney Moore (Tylor), Emily Bennett, Makayla Noland (Christian), Janson McIntosh, and Lucas Christopher; and two great, great grandchildren, Olivia Shearer and Kate Moore.
    In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sons, Johnnie McIntosh and Paul McIntosh; and a great-grandson, Cameron McIntosh.
    Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Wells Funeral Home in Stanton with Bro. Rob Rice officiating. Visitation was held on Thursday, beginning at 10 a.m. for family and 11 a.m. for friends.
    Burial followed the funeral at Powell's Valley Cemetery with Todd Hart, Conner Hart, Logan Hart, Anthony McIntosh, Tyler Shearer, and David Tipton serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers included Linda & Stanley Knox, Connie & Hugh Reed, Raymond & Cindy Goodwin, and Brenda McKinney.

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  Monday, November 6, 2023

    Belinda Kay Dooley Sparks, age 60, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away at Baptist Health Hospital of Lexington on Monday, November 6, 2023, after a strong battle against brain cancer.
    She was born July 22, 1963 in Clay County, Kentucky and was the daughter of late Billy Ray Dooley and Lola Stepp Dooley. Belinda was a supply chain coordinator at the Marcum and Wallace Hospital. She has been a life-long resident of Estill County and was a member of Church of the Living God in Winchester, Kentucky.
    Belinda loved a good cup of coffee and casual porch time to visit. She was proud to attract more hummingbirds than anyone and looked forward to them each year. She was a strong-hearted woman with the fight of a warrior. She set an example to work hard, find joy in the simple things, and always “B” Strong.
    She is survived by her husband, Larry Sparks; one son, Jeremy Sparks (Tiffany); two sisters, Regina Watson (Bruce) and Carolyn Estes (Tommy); three brothers, Douglas Dooley (Debbie), Billy Dooley (Leslie), and Keith Dooley (Melinda); two brothers-in-law, Gary Sparks and Danny Marcum; nieces and nephews, Kasandra Mize (Logan), Tyler Watson (Jimmi Lynn), Brent Estes (Courtney), Chris Estes (Angie), Dedra Freeman (Chase), Dustin Dooley (LeAnna), Claysen Dooley, Haley Dunaway (Jacob), Jonathon Dooley, Brandon Vanderpool, Braxton Dooley, Jessica Kirby (Brian), and Brandon Sparks (Heather); and great-nieces/nephews, Raylen Mize, Rylee Mae Mize, Bo Watson, Tyler Jean Watson, Brayden Estes, Austin Estes, Peyton Estes, Waylon Estes, Lola Dooley, James Dooley, Meredith Dooley, Levi Dooley, Ella Kirby, Abby Kirby, and Bryson Sparks.
    In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a nephew, Bradley Watson; and a sister-in-law, Renaye Marcum.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, November 10, 2023, 11 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Smith officiating. Burial was at the Fielder Cemetery. Visitation was held on Thursday, November 9th from 6-9 p.m at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Larry Sparks, Jeremy Sparks, Doug Dooley, Bill Dooley, Keith Dooley, and Gary Sparks.
    In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations be made in her name to support the fight against brain cancer. Donations are recommended to one of the organizations below or can be provided to Jeremy/Tiffany Sparks to submit. Both organizations contributed to Belinda’s care through this journey.

Musella Foundation For Brain Tumor Research & Information

Duke University Brain Tumor Center

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  Sunday, November 5, 2023

    Alice Townsend, age 67, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023.
    She was born in Madison County, Kentucky, July 10, 1956 to Willie and Dora Smith Cox. She was a Census worker.
    Mrs. Townsend is survived by her husband, Creed Townsend; a son, Matthew Glen Townsend; two daughters, Belinda Hunt (Ray) and Julie Brooks; four grandchildren; a brother, Ivan Everett (Nancy); and several sisters.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; and two children, Heather and Hester Townsend.
    Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine, with Bro. Sidney Sparks officiating. Friends visited Wednesday from 11 a.m. till time of the service. Burial was in the Crowe Cemetery.

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  Friday, November 3, 2023

    Nancy Sue Bowling was born February 9, 1955 in Clark County, Kentucky and departed this life Friday November 3, 2023 at her residence in Tyner, Kentucky; being 68 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Dan and Sarilda Burton Sparks.
    Nancy is survived by her husband, James Bowling of Tyner; two children, Vincent Bowling (Rita) of Annville, and Tiffany Disciplina (Jesus "Chuy") of Versailles; the following sibblings, William Charles Sparks (Marie) of Annville, Roy Dan Sparks (Sherry) of Richmond, Indiana; Jessie Ray Sparks of Gray, James Elbert Sparks (Brenda) of Annville, and Mary Lillie Gabbard of Irvine; and by seven grandchildren.
    Other than her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by a brother, Ben Sparks; and a sister, Cindy Sparks.
    Funeral services for Nancy Sue Bowling were at 1 p.m., Tuesday November 7, 2023 at the Lakes Funeral Home Chapel in McKee, with Tiffany Disciplina officiating and burial in the Mullins Cemetery. Visitation was held at 6 p.m., Monday November 6th at the Funeral Home.

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  Friday, October 27, 2023

    Scotty James Farthing, age 59, died Friday, October 27, 2023 in Edgewater, Florida.
    Scotty was born on January 1st, 1964 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Charles Jr. and Betty Cole Farthing.
    He is survived by his wife, Cynthia; three brothers, Kenny, Michael, and Joey Farthing; his sons, grandchildren, cousins, and close friends.
    Scotty was born and raised in Cincinnati but spent many summers in Irvine, Kentucky with his grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He graduated from Northwest High School in Cincinnati in 1982.
    Scotty was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Cole Farthing, and his father, Charles Farthing Jr.
    A graveside service will be held Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 12 Noon, at the Walton Cemetery in Irvine, Kentucky, where many of his family are buried, including his Mom, Dad, Grandmother, Grandfather, Aunt, Uncle, and Cousins. Pastor Ricky Kirby will officiate the service.

  Friday, October 27, 2023

    Jeanette Renee Tiemeyer, age 54, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023.
    She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, February 23, 1969 to James Michael and Marilyn Melrose Nunnelley.
    Mrs. Tiemeyer is survived by her husband, Timothy Tiemeyer; four step-sons, Timothy Tiemeyer Jr., George Tiemeyer, Steven Tiemeyer, and Brandon Hammonds; two daughters, Jessica Winchester (Chris) and Ida Smith (Chris); a stepdaughter, Misty Ware; three grandchildren, MahKaylan, Clifton, and Hunter; and several loved step-grandchildren.
    A celebration of life was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, November 9, 2023 at the Community Restoration Church in Irvine.

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