Tuesday, December 19, 2023

    Emma Faye Brewer, age 75, widow of Ellis Brewer, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at the Stanton, Kentucky, Nursing Center.
    She was born February 5, 1948 in Pine Ridge to the late Arnold and Rosa Bella Perry Halsey. Faye was a retiree of the Kentucky State Parks.
    Survivors include two sons, James Brewer and Brian Brewer (Jennifer); two brothers, Ronnie Halsey (Elaine) and Johnny Halsey (Debbie); three sisters, Phyllis Radschweit (David), Diana Haney (Bill), and Ruby Clos (Jerry); grandchildren, Kaitlyn Brewer, Ananiah Brewer, Azariah Brewer, Hannah Brewer, and Ellis Brewer; and a great grandchild, Hudson Brewer.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a sister, Barbara Phillips.
    Services were held Friday, December 22, 2023, 1 p.m., at the Wells Funeral Home by Bro. Brad Epperson and Ellis Brewer. Visitation was held Thursday, 6-9 p.m., at the funeral home.
    Burial was in Kennon Cemetery with Ellis Brewer, Ronnie Halsey, Johnny Halsey, Chris Halsey, John Halsey, Steve Brewer, and Gage Dixon serving as pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers serving, Tonya Lindon, Steve Skinner, Dr. Julie Kennon, and the staff at Stanton Nursing Center.

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  Sunday, December 17, 2023

    William Edward Isaacs, age 54, of Greens Crossing in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at the Baptist Health in Lexington following a long illness.
    He was born June 5, 1969, in Estill County and was the son of Wanda Faye Marcum Isaacs Crouch and the late Claude Isaacs, Jr.
    Survivors in addition to his mother include one brother: Jeff Marcum of Stanton; and two aunts, LaDonna Muncy and Janice Witt.
    In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Danny Marcum.
    Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, December 19, 2023, 12 Noon, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Daniel Reed officiating. Burial was at the White Oak Cemetery. Visitation was held on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 12 Noon.
    Pallbearers were David Viers, Adam Brooks, Kim Jostmeyer, Kyle Jostmeyer, Cody Howell, and Matthew Brewer.

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  Tuesday, December 19, 2023

    Jessie Ray Stone, age 39, of Stone Fox Lane in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington.
    He was born October 16, 1984, in Fayette County and was the son of James and Connie Bach Stone. He was a former Hitachi employee and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Shonna Renae Neal Stone; one daughter, Jessarae Lashaye Stone; one stepdaughter, Deadra Johnson of Estill County; one stepson, Randall Lynn Johnson of Estill County; and one brother, James Stone of Ohio.
    He was preceded in death by one brother, Jonathan Winkler.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, December 22, 2023, 11 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bill Wesley officiating. Burial was at the Garrett Cemetery. Visitation was held on Thursday, December 21st from 6-9 p.m.
    Pallbearers were Donnie Jones, Michael Sizemore, Randall Johnson, Chris Moore, Christopher Davidson, and Robert Harvey.

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  Sunday, December 17, 2023

    Robert Mason, age 53, husband of Wendy Bridgeman Mason, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at his home.
    He was born April 15, 1970 in Dayton, Ohio to Robert and Patricia Farmer Mason. He was a United States Army Veteran, a member of the Stanton Fire Department, and an employee of Clay City Elementary.
    Survivors include his wife, Wendy Mason; children, Stori Rothwell (George), Nevaeh Bridgeman, and Robert Lee Mason III; grandchildren, Isabella Rothwell, Ezra Rothwell, and Kamilla Rothwell; brothers, Brian Mason and Bradley Durham; and sisters, Robin O’Dear and Charlotte Crye.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Linda Mason, and a son, Brandon Mason.
    Services were held Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 1 p.m., at Wells Funeral Home by Rev. Robert Rice. Visitation was Wednesday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Burial was in Kennon Cemetery with Eddie Barnes, Enoch Thomas, Jason Hunley, Steven Haddix, Brian Mason, and Doug Townsend serving as pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers serving were all his fellow firefighters.

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  Friday, December 15, 2023

    Kathy Lynn Beach, age 61, wife of Dwayne Beach, passed away surrounded by those she loved on Friday, December 15, 2023, at her home in Stanton, Kentucky. She was born in Winchester, Kentucky, on October 2, 1962, to her parents, Jearl and Kathlene McKinney Rogers.
    Kathy, through the years, was a constant presence at Cotton’s and Bruen’s Restaurants, where she worked as a cook and waitress. She loved her children and grandchildren; they were the great joy of her life.
    She is preceded in death by her son, Brian Keith Rogers; and her sister, Pam Helton.
    In addition to her husband and her parents, she is survived by three sons, Justin Spencer (Crystal) of Clay City, Frank Spencer (Lyndsey) of Stanton and Josh Spencer (Savannah) of Danville; four brothers, Gregory Rogers of Stanton, Michael Rogers (Carrie) of Jeffersonville, Chris Rogers (Alicia) of Stanton and Jason Rogers (Tammy) of Clay City; two sisters, Beverly Hall (Shane) of Irvine and Angie Lane (Jeff) of Stanton; and five grandchildren, Sawyer Spencer, Presley Spencer, Kamryn Spencer, Everlee Spencer and Reid Spencer.
    Visitation will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Funeral services officiated by Brother Anthony Molihan will be held at the funeral home at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
    Burial will be held at Stonegate Cemetery with Justin Spencer, Frank Spencer, Josh Spencer, Michael Coy Helton, Logan Faulkner and Jon Hall serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers are Gregory Rogers, Michael Rogers, Chris Rogers, Jason Rogers, Beverly Hall, Angie Lane, Sawyer Spencer; former employees of Bruen’s and Cotton’s Restaurant, and members of Hospice East.

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  Friday, December 15, 2023

    Marcia Willoughby, age 85, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington.
    She was born April 28, 1938 in Winchester, Kentucky, to Clyde and Adalaide Kindred. She was a retired employee of the Sylvania and Square D factories.
    Mrs. Willoughby is survived by her husband, Jesse Willoughby; three sons, Tony Willoughby (Wilma), Michael Willoughby (Donna), and Mitchell Willoughby; seven grandchildren; a sister, Jean Crouch; and her beloved little dog Jill.
    She was preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Adalaide Kindred and two brothers, Ricky and Douglas Kindred.
    Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, December 17, 2023 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Bill White officiating. Friends may visit Sunday from 12 Noon till time of the service. Burial will follow in the Vaughn’s Mill Cemetery in Clay City.

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  Thursday, December 14, 2023

    Bertha F. Peters, age 85, wife of Willie E. Peters, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.
    She was born November 2, 1938, in Irvine, Kentucky, to the late James Millard McGee and the late Bessie Noland McGee. She was a member of the South Irvine Christian Church. She was a retired employee of Carhartt Manufacturing in Irvine. She enjoyed her family and her Bluegrass Music family. She enjoyed bluegrass music festivals with her husband and friends, of which she had many.
    In addition to her husband, Willie E. Peters, she is survived by one son, Earl J. Peters; one daughter, Melinda Gentry (Bobby); three grandchildren, Casey Gentry, Michelle Gentry (George Rogers), and Stacy Peters (Amanda); ten great grandchildren, three very special great, great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by seven brothers, Gilbert, Esmer, Joe, Roy, James, Bruce, and Edgar McGee; and four sisters, Naomi Tribbey, Mayfrey Richmond, Dorothy Lainhart, and Shirley Taylor.
    Bertha loved her family, and even while fighting cancer, she always had a smile on her face when she saw any of them. She was proud of the life and family her and Willie had created together.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, December 16, 2023, 2 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Matthew Wampler officiating. Burial was at the Roberts Cemetery. Visitation was held on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    Pallbearers were her grandsons, Casey Gentry, Stacy Peters, Devin Gentry, Wesley Sutton, Chris Puckett, Nathan Rose, and Kendall Vaughn.
    Honorary pallbearers were her granddaughters.

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  Wednesday December 13, 2023

    Robert Melvin McBratney Jr. of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at his residence.
    He was born October 3, 1955 in Buffalo, New York, to Robert and Pauline McBratney. He was retired from the United States Marines.
    Mr. McBratney is survived by his wife, Georgia Barnes McBratney; four sons, Robert McBratney, Rory McBrantney, Rance McBrantney, and Donald Stone; five daughters, Malinda Bayner, Skylar McBratney, Pegan McBrantney, Donna Stone, and Shelleana Stone; 13 grandchildren; one brother, Paul McBratney; and three sisters, Marline Wesolowski, Debbie Thompson and Diana Domanski.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Aimee McBratney and Christy Crowe; and a granddaughter, Kaylan Dunn.
    No services are planned at this time.
    Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine is in charge.

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  Wednesday, December 13, 2023

    Harry Walters, age 94, of Old Fox Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
    He was born January 13, 1929, in Estill County and was the son of the late Charles and Hattie Haze Walters. He was a retired CSX Railroad employee and a member of the Corinth Christian Church. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Walters is survived by one daughter, Lisa Wise (Dale) of Irvine; and one grandchild, Christopher Wise.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Theda Wiseman Walters; seven sisters, Martha, Myrtle, Emma, Edith, Elsie, Viola, Emma Jean; and eight brothers, Chester, Freddie, Charlie, Frank, Hank, Larry, Al and John Walters.
    Funeral services were conducted Monday, December 18, 2023, 11 a.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Raymond Tipton officiating. Burial was at the Walters Cemetery. Visitation was held on Sunday, December 17th from 6-9 p.m.
    Pallbearers were Stevie Tipton, Bryan Thompson, David Estes, Billy Walters, Buck Walters, and Jamie Dunaway.

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  Monday, December 11, 2023

    Bruce Alan Oertli, 65, born August 10, 1958, widower of Michele Oertli, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
    He was a wonderful provider; loving husband and father; and an passionate believer in his favorite saying, "I'm an Oertli. I can do anything."
    Mr. Oertli is survived by his sons, Cody Oertli, Seth Turner (Heather), and Lucas Turner; daughters, Jessica Campbell (Robert) and Heather Rose Oertli; brothers, Terry Oertli (Nancy), Randall Oertli (Mary), and Edwin Fritz Oertli Jr (Tyra); sister in law, Wanda Oertli; 15 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
    In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Oertli; and a great grandchild, Magnus Merrick.
    There are no services planned at this time.
    Wells Funeral Home of Stanton is in charge of arrangements.

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  Wednesday, December 13, 2023

    Janet Crawford Dailey, age 78, widow of Henry Dailey Jr., passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
    Born in Estill County, Kentucky, on July 22, 1945, to the late Edward and Golden Bailey Crawford,, she was a CMA at Rose Manor for over 50 years and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church.
    Mrs. Dailey is survived by her son, Pete Dailey (Melissa); grandchildren, Garrett, Aiden, and Noah Dailey; a brother, Alvin Crawford; as well as numerous extended family members.
    In addition to her loving husband and parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Damon Crawford, Richard Crawford, Patricia Crawford, and Carolyn Sams.
    Service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Brother Joe Price. Burial will follow in the Boonesboro Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. until the time of service at Scobee Funeral Home.

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  Monday, December 11, 2023

    Dickie Lloyd Murphy, age 82 of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023, at Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation after a long battle with Parkinsons disease.
    He was born August 25, 1941, in Heidelberg, Lee County, Kentucky, to the late Chester Lee and Julia Estes Murphy.
    Dickie graduated from Irvine High School and continued his education at EKU. Dickie was a member of the River Drive Christian Church and retired as a brakeman/conductor from CSX Railroad after 38 years of employment. Dickie was a avid fisherman and enjoyed sports, especially UK teams. He was a Kentucky Colonel.
    He is survived by his sister, Edna Grace Murphy of Irvine; special cousins, James Hood and Elizabeth Hughes, Jeannette Ross; Carla, David, Charlie and Tucker Lyons; Donnie and Gale Watts, Linda and Branden McGuire, and Vonda Gregory.
    Funeral services For Dickie Lloyd Murphy will be conducted on Friday, December 15, 2023, at the River Drive Christian Church at 1 p.m. with Rev. Timothy Canter officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
    Pallbearers will be James Hood Hughes, Donnie Watts, Ralph Howell, Donnie Barnes, Roy Embs, and Duff Wolfinbarger.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Mays, Herman Conrad, Todd Gould and all of River Drive Church's members.
    Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Dickie Lloyd Murphy.

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  Tuesday, December 12, 2023

    Diane Patrick Embs, age 87, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, surrounded by family.
    She was born in Estill County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Luther and Corda Roberts Patrick.
    Mrs. Embs is survived by her husband of 64 years, Dewey Doyle Embs; a daughter, Norma Jo Rudolph (Bruce) of Louisville; a son, Charles Wayne Embs of Lexington; two granddaughters, Kayla Jo Rudolph and Cassidy Paige Neely (Cody); and one sister, Nancy Roberts of Lexington.
    Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul Patrick, Maurice Patrick, and W.G. Patrick.
    Burial will be private at Camp Nelson.

  Tuesday, December 12, 2023

    Leanna Charlene Rogers, 71, wife of James Rogers, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by loved ones.
    She was born Friday, July 25, 1952 at Cobb Hill, Estill County, Kentucky, to the late Roy and Zetta Hall Stamper. She and James were married on June 7, 1969 and went on to have three sons. Mrs. Rogers worked as a seamstress for Powell Manufacturing before her retirement, as well as a devoted homemaker.
    Survivors include her husband, James Rogers; three sons Keith Rogers (Jackie), Darrell Rogers (Pam), and Dwayne Rogers (Dena); grandsons, Todd Rogers, Jared Rogers, Noah Rogers, and Josh Murphy; granddaughters, Courtney Rogers, Emily Murphy, and Katie Roberts; great grandchildren, Brayden Rogers, Kynlee Rogers, Marren Rogers, Bella Willoughby, Hudson Roberts, and Tripp Murphy; a brother, Ellis Stamper; a sister Delores McCullough (Delmont); and a host of other family and friends.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Zetta Stamper; a grandson, Michael Dwayne Rogers, Jr; three brothers, Ray Stamper, Dewey Stamper, and Roy Stamper, Jr.; and a sister, Judy Stamper.
    Funeral services will be conducted by Bro. Jim Hall and Bro. Roy Jackson at 1 p.m., Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Wells Funeral Home,777 West College Avenue in Stanton. Visitation will be held Friday, December 15th beginning at 4 p.m. for family and 5 p.m. for friends. Burial will follow the funeral service at the Rogers Chapel Cemetery on High Rock Road.
    Active pallbearers include Darrell Rogers, Courtney Rogers, Keith Rogers, Todd Rogers, Dwayne Rogers, Noah Rogers, and Jared Rogers.
    Honorary pallbearers are Michael Dwayne Rogers, Jr. (posthumously) and the Roadside Mission Church family.

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  Saturday, December 9, 2023

    Gerald Alvin "Jerry" McKenzie, age 73, husband of Robin Kirkpatrick McKenzie, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 in Richmond, Kentucky.
    He was born August 17, 1950 in Ashland, Kentucky, to the late Ora Jr. and Beverly Joy Christianson McKenzie.
    Mr. McKenzie attended the University of Kentucky on an athletic scholarship and went on to a career as a corporate executive in the field of healthcare technology. Throughout his career, he specialized in many aspects of that business, including sales/marketing, leadership/team building, recruiting/training, acquisition/mergers, strategic planning, executive management, cost containment, corporate legal issues, and software development. He served with several firms throughout his tenure in high level positions in which he was a gifted leader and top salesman. He rose to the level of President & CEO of Del Crane Medical Corporation, Accu-Med Service, Inc., and Asset Management Technologies, LLC. He was Co-Owner/General Manager at Pinnacle Business Group LTD as well as Owner & President/CEO of Apex/Apogee Billing and Consulting, LLC, during which time he also served as interim CEO of Woodford Memorial Hospital. He finished his career as Vice-President of Business Development with CAH & Community Hospitals.
    Survivors include his wife, Robin Kirkpatrick McKenzie; a brother, Randy McKenzie (Gwynn); a sister-in-law, Barb McKenzie; two nieces, Catie Poff (David) and Margy McKenzie; several other nieces & nephews; two great nephews, Harris Poff and Wyatt Scarbery; and his special pup, Kaba.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jeffrey Scott McKenzie.
    Services will be held Saturday, December 16, 2023, 5 p.m., at Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation will be held Saturday 3-5 p.m. at the funeral home.
    In lieu of flowers donations suggested to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation, 306 W Main St, Frankfort, KY 40601.

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  Friday, December 15, 2023

    Willard Horn Jr., age 70 of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at his residence.
    He was born July 14, 1953 in Irvine to Willard Sr. and Wynemia Horn.
    Mr. Horn is survived by his wife, Carol Horn; a son, Stan Horn; two daughters, Gerica Horn and Melissa Holbrook; and a sister, Vivian Covey,
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard Sr. and Wynemia Horn; a daughter, Denisha Horn; and a sister, Sue Rawlins.
    A graveside service was held at the Horn Cemetery, Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
    Grayson Funeral Home of Irvine was in charge.

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