Wednesday, November 22, 2023  Irvine, Ravenna, Estill County, Kentucky   


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  Sunday, November 26, 2023

Ronnie Jay Sparks, 62


Ronnie Jay Sparks

    Ronnie Jay Sparks, age 62, of Harris Ferry Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, at the UK Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, following a long illness.
    He was born March 15, 1961, in Estill County and was the son of the late T. J. and Nellie Hampton Sparks. He was a dairy farmer and small business owner. Ronnie was a charter member of the Calvary Christian Church and attended the Christview Christian Church. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Sparks is survived by his wife, Jennifer McKee Sparks; his twin sister, Rita Patrick of Estill County; and one brother, Farrell Sparks of Clark County.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Terry Clay Sparks.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 11 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the Fielder Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 6-9 p.m.
    Pallbearers are Tommy Sparks, Daniel Sparks, Brandon Ecton, Ricky Sparks, Mark Sparks, and Tim Patrick.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, November 25, 2023

Christine Tipton, 87


Christine Tipton, 87

    Christine Tipton, age 87, of Ravenna, Kentucky departed this life on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the Saint Joseph Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
    She was born on January 28, 1936, in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Strauder and Ester Barnes Griggs.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Neal Tipton; a daughter, Teresa Woolery; two brothers, Samuel and Lawrence Griggs; one sister, Geneva Barnes; a son in law, Louie Streiss; and two sisters-in-law, Vivian Griggs and Jaunita Griggs.
    Mrs. Tipton was a lifelong member of the Mount Carmel Christian Church. She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother and a true friend to all.
    She is survived by her three children, Barbara Streiss, Stevie Tipton and wife Rebecca Issacs Tipton, and Jeff Tipton and wife Rebecca Wise Tipton; four grandchildren, Brian Tipton, Stevie Tipton II, Brittany Tipton, Carena Tipton Riddell (Noah); six great grandchildren, Samantha, Racin, Lacey, Allen, Alayiha, and Ensley; one brother, Johnny Griggs; a sister, Betty Embs (Scottie); and a son-in-law, Doug Woolery; along with numerous nieces and nephews and relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Christine Tipton will be conducted on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals. Brother Mark Pearson will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Gray Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. on Monday, November 27th at Lewis Home for Funerals.
    Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Friday, November 24, 2023

Marvin Dean Corcoran Jr., 67


Marvin Dean Corcoran Jr.

    Marvin Dean Corcoran Jr., age 67, widow of Virgie Mae Corcoran, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky.
    He was born July 10, 1956 in California to the late Marvin Dean Corcoran Sr. and Vera Faye Spicer.
    Survivors include his mother, Faye Spicer; a son, Marvin Dean "Corky" Corcoran III; two daughters, Yvonna Kaye Thompson and Patty Brown; six sisters, Connie Husley (Kenneth), Ella Whelchel, Kimber Brock, Trina Shuman (Steven), Robin Harbin (Troy), and Anita Borders (Rodney); and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his father; his wife, Virgie Corcoran; and two sons, Robert Franklin Costello and Wendall Lee Costello.
    Services will be held Friday, December 1, 2023, 1 p.m., at Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, by Bro. Daniel Reed. Visitation will be held Friday from 11 a.m - 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the in West Cemetery with pallbearers Fanessa Clark, Rodney Borders, David Collins, Danny Wilson, Kenny Ross, and Dustin McClure.
    Honorary pallbearers serving are Jordan Thompson, Madison Borders, Victoria Larson and nieces, and nephews.

Wells Funeral Home

  Friday, November 24, 2023

Ruth Carmichael Hall, 94


Ruth Carmichael Hall

    Ruth Carmichael Hall, age 94, widow of Herman Hall, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, at Stanton Nursing Center, Stanton, Kentucky.
    She was born July 18, 1929 in Powell County to the late Samuel and Rosa McIntosh Carmichael. She was a homemaker.
    Survivors include her daughter, Linda Butler (Don), Clay City; a daughter-in-law, Janice Hall, Sevierville, Tennessee; a brother-in-law, Sid Bailey, Wichita, Kansas; grandchildren, Stephanie Davis (Aric), Hockley, Texas; Mike Butler (Melanie), Georgetown; Amy Hart (Chris), Harrodsburg; Heath Hall (Amanda), Gatesville, Texas; Jackie Smallwood (Bowen), Stanton; and Rosanna Diggs (Nate), Port Orchard, Washington; great grandchildren, Chloe Davis, Emmie Davis, Aubrey Davis, Jacob Butler (Bella), Hayley Butler, Marshall Hart, Lilly Hart, Julia Hart, Gabriel Hall, Cole Napier, L.W. Napier, Samuel Napier, Garrett Smallwood, Conleigh Smallwood, Zack Diggs, Talia Diggs, and Joel Diggs; and several nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; two sons, Ernie Jay Hall and Terry Hall; and three brothers, Russell Carmichael, Earl Carmichael, and Arnold Carmichael.
    Services will be held Saturday, December 2, 2023, 2 p.m., Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, by Bro. Brad Epperson. Visitation will be held Saturday from 12 Noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Kennon Cemetery, Clay City.

Wells Funeral Home

  Thursday, November 23, 2023

Samuel Lee Canter Jr., 89


Samuel Lee Canter Jr.

    Samuel Lee Canter Jr., age 89, of Broadway in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born August 28, 1934, in Estill County and was the son of the late Samuel Lee Canter Sr. and Esther Hughes Canter. He was retired from Proctor & Gamble where he worked as a Mechanic. He was a United States Army Veteran, and he attended the Friendship Baptist Church. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Canter was preceded in death by his wife, Lavenda “Jo” Jamison Canter; and he is survived by two daughters, Vickie Dunaway of Madison County, and LaSonia Smith of Laurel County; one son, Samuel Glenn Canter (Patty) of Jefferson Co; two grandchildren, Dustin Dunaway (Tiffany Richardson) and Ashley Simpson (Graham); and one nephew, Rick Canter (Jean).
    In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lenvil Canter; one grandson, Cody Austin Canter; and one niece, Teresa Canter.
    Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Rick Canter officiating. Burial will be at the Cobb Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, November 23, 2023

Greg Coyle, 63


Greg Coyle

    Greg Coyle, age 63, the husband of Patty Mullins Coyle, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
    Greg was born on April 3, 1960, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Paul and Annette Isaacs Coyle. Greg’s family moved back to Madison County, where he grew up in the College Hill Community. He attended Waco Elementary School and was a 1978 graduate of Madison Central High School. He was currently a co-owner for the past 27 years, of Hays Furniture in Berea, Kentucky. Prior to the furniture store, he had worked at Carhartt Inc. in Irvine and was the owner of Coyle’s Grocery in Richmond.
    Greg loved spending time with his family. In addition, he loved to golf, and he also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He and his wife Patty attended Church On The Rock in Berea.
    Survivors include his wife, Patty; one son, Cameron Gregory Coyle; one daughter, Conner Rachel-Ryan Coyle; two brothers, Paul Allan Coyle (Kim) and Larry Anthony Coyle (Becky); his step-mother, Joan Coyle; his mother-in-law, Margie Mullins; a brother-in-law, Greg Mullins (Pam); several aunts and uncles, including Shirley Stidham, Ralph Coyle, Gary Coyle (Tammy), Ora Lee Isaacs, Pam Isaacs and Joan Isaacs; his nieces and nephews, April Caudill (A.J.), Chad Coyle (Misty), Nathan Coyle (Hollie), Evan Coyle, Lacena Mulvey (Cody), Brandon Coyle (Katrina), Caleb Mullins, Aidan Mullins and Graham Mullins as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
    Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Church On The Rock, 1049 Richmond Road N, Berea, Kentucky with Pastor Mark Sarver and Rev. Tony Stidham officiating. Burial will follow at Madison Memorial Gardens. The family will received visitors from 5-8 p.m., Monday evening at the church.
    Pallbearers are Chad Coyle, A.J. Caudill, Nathan Coyle, Evan Coyle, Cody Mulvey, Brandon Coyle, Neil Claytor and Dylan Jackson.
    Honorary pallbearers are Caleb Mullins, Aidan Mullins and Graham Mullins.
    The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to all the wonderful friends who have shown their love and support to the family during Greg’s illness. A special thank you to lifelong friend, Ed Denney and his loving mother-in-law, Margie Mullins who have and continue to help at Hays Furniture.
    The Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Richmond is in charge of the arrangements.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Beth Ann Sparks, 49


Beth Ann Sparks

    Beth Ann Sparks, age 49, of Augusta, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington.
    She was born September 4, 1974 in Lexington to Danny and Carolyn Garland Sparks.
    Beth Ann is survived by her mother, Carlyon Estepp; a brother, Mitchell Estepp; and a sister, Teresa Hubbard.
    Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City with Bro. Robbie Hisle officiating. Friends may visit Tuesday from 11 a.m. till time of the service.
    In lieu of flowers, family ask donations be made to Grayson Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Kelly Macarthur Bellamy, 81


Kelly Macarthur Bellamy

    Kelly Macarthur Bellamy, age 81, husband of Delpha Arlene Mullins Bellamy, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at his home.
    He was born April 16, 1942 at Rogers Chapel in Powell County, Kentucky to the late Sherman Cassius and Beulah Foist Brandenburg Bellamy.
    Survivors include his wife, Delpha Arlene Bellamy; a son, Kelly Scott Bellamy (Lisa Watkins); a grandson, Logan Scott Bellamy; and a sister, Shirley Ann Crabtree.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Celia Estes and Ruby Rogers Faoila.
    Services on scheduled for March 19, 2024.

Wells Funeral Home

  Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Douglas Dean Hicks, 69


Douglas Dean Hicks

    Douglas Dean Hicks, age 69, of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 21, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
    Doug was born in Ashland, Kentucky, December 28, 1953 to the late Harold and Mary Coffey Hicks. Doug retired from Marathon Petroleum Company after 33 years of loyal service. He was a member of the Route 60 Freewill Baptist Church. Doug was an avid outdoorsman that loved to hunt and fish. He loved to sing and play his guitar for the Lord. As a member of his singing servants of 18 years. Doug and his wife Kathy loved to travel and spread the gospel. He loved his church family and friends.
    Doug is survived by Kathy Hicks, his wife of 42 years; a daughter Shellie McCoy (Mike); a grandson, Trevor Holbrook (Cassandra); a granddaughter, Laney McCoy; four brothers, Ed Hicks (Mary Beth), Jerry Hicks (Mellody), Joe Hicks (Sherry), and Bob Hicks (Tammy); four sisters, Dot Qualls (Moses), his twin, Jean Sellards, Pat Duvall, and Diane Brown (James); his beloved Mutt Dog Benji; and a host of nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Mary Hicks; a son, Norman Douglas Hicks; a brother, James Sonny Hicks; a sister, Tillie Shavers; and a very special brother in-law, Charlie Sellards.
    Doug was a loving, giving and a devoted husband, dad and papaw. He will be greatly missed by all that loved him.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the Route 60 Freewill Baptist Church in Kenova, West Virginia with Bro. Dennis Young and Bro. Terry Collins officiating. Friends may call Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. till time of the service. Burial will follow in the Bowling Cemetery.
    Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City is in charge of services.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Saturday, November 18, 2023

Mary Magdalene Patrick, 70


Mary Magdalene Patrick

    Mary Magdalene Patrick, age 70, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at her home with family by her side.
    She was born May 23, 1953, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Curtis and Lissie Banks Townsend. Mary loved reading, enjoyed listening to gospel music, and had a passion for collecting Angels. More than anything, Mary loved when her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren spent time with her.
    She is survived by three children, Wayne “Bub” Patrick (Marianne) of Bethel, Ohio; Tammy Sherwood (Shane) of Blanchester, Ohio; and Tina Shipley (J.R.) of Bloomington, Indiana; grandchildren, Jeff Smallwood, Curtis Patrick (Sam), Chelsea Sherwood, Ivory Brewer (Bobby), Chazz Sherwood (Tori), Harley Patrick (McKenzie), Ashley Patrick, and Jared Shipley; great grandchildren, Colton, Layla, Jameson, JR, Ryder, Logan, Damian, Scarlet, Rylee, Carson, and Michael; a brother, Billy Joe Townsend of Blanchester; and a special friend and neighbor, Betty Betuel.
    In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Ray Patrick on December 14, 2015.
    Mary’s family would like to thank Crossroads Hospice, especially nurse Mollie Smith, for the loving care shown to Mary.
    Local funeral services were held at 7 p.m., Friday, November 24, 2023, at the Wilmington Church of the Nazarene by Pastor Donis Williams of the church. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. at the church. Graveside services and interment took place at 12 Noon, Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the Stonegate Cemetery in Stanton, Kentucky. Brother Joey Rogers officiated graveside services.
    The family asks that memorial donations be directed to the Wilmington Church of the Nazarene, 2193 Wayne Road, Wilmington, Ohio 45177.
    Brown Funeral Home, Wilmington, Ohio, is assisting the family with Ohio services. Wells Funeral Home, in Stanton, Kentucky is assisting with the graveside services in Kentucky.

Wells Funeral Home

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  Friday, November 17, 2023

Jeffrey Allen Flinchum, 49


Jeffrey Allen Flinchum

    Jeffrey Allen Flinchum, 49, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at his home.
    He was born April 16, 1974 in Mount Sterling, Kentucky to Helen Anderson Mize and the late Walter Flinchum.
    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.

Wells Funeral Home

  Thursday, November 16, 2023

William Dwight “Dee Bird” Horn, age 59


William Dwight “Dee Bird” Horn

    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.

Warrren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, November 16, 2023

Ellis "Tince" McDaniel, 77


Ellis "Tince" McDaniel

    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.

Wells Funeral Home

  Thursday, November 16, 2023

Millard Wayne Tipton, 45


Millard Wayne Tipton

    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.

Wells Funeral Home

  Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Bonnie Bruce Palmer Reed, 91


Bonnie Bruce Palmer Reed

    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.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Sunday, November 12, 2023

Phyllis Ann Tevis Freeman, 80


Phyllis Ann Tevis Freeman

    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.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Hilda Irene Williams, 80


Hilda Irene Williams

    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.

Wells Funeral Home

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