Saturday, January 20, 2024

    Violet Riddell Dawes, age 79, of Irvine, Kentucky, sadly left us on Saturday, January 20, 2024, due to a long illness. She was loved by many and blessed to be called a wife, mom, Mamaw Violet, sister, aunt, and friend by those that knew her. God and family were the heart of her life and who she was.
    Violet was born July 10, 1944, in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Glenn and Chaney Kirby Riddell. She was of the Pentecostal faith.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, William, Owen, Fred and Kimball Riddell; and one sister, Ruth Hall.
    Survivors include her loving husband of over 65 years, Billy Dawes; three children, Janice Noland (Jimmy), Teddy Dawes (Teresa), and Lisa Angel; five grandchildren, Jacqueline Noland, Tyler Noland, Jeff Angel (Laili), John Dawes (Haley), and Jodi Lynn Dawes; five great grandchildren, Kylie Jo Noland, Wyatt Noland, Ayden Angel. Aleena Halleran, and Ashton Leigh Angel; one brother, Larry Riddell (Judy); two sisters, Gerry Clowers and Marcy Grace (Jimmy); and a very special niece, Rhonda Lisle; along with numerous other nieces and nephews, relatives, and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    Funeral services for Violet Riddell Dawes will be conducted on Wednesday January 24, 2024, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals. Brother Jerry Rose and Brother Chris Winkler will be officiating. Interment will follow in the West Irvine Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral services at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Serving as pallbearers will be Jeff Angel, John Dawes, Tyler Noland, Jimmy Noland, Greg Wright, and Justin Riddell.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Lainhart, Danny Holliman, Paul “Bird” Arvin and Jack Riddell.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Saturday, January 20, 2024

    Margaret Geneva Denniston, age 88, of Lilly Ferry Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024, at her home following a long illness.
    She was born May 23, 1935, in Estill County, a daughter of the late Grant and Mary McIntosh Puckett. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Denniston is survived by her husband, James Paul Denniston; and several nieces and nephews.
    In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two sisters, Izolla Crowe and Jean Hall; and three brothers, Sherman, Ivan, and Rube Puckett.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 24, 2024, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Merle Travis with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers are Gary Embs, David Banks, Jeff Puckett, Jack Stickney, Marty Capo, and Matt Crain.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, January 20, 2024

    James Edward “Jim” Johnson, age 87, husband of Bonnie Lois Drake Johnson, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at his home in Winchester, Kentucky.
    Born March 1, 1936, in Estill County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Ishmael and Louis Beckley Johnson. Jim was a carpenter for many years and retired from the Imperial Service Station in Lexington, Kentucky, where he worked in management. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army.
    In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Tony Johnson (Belinda) of Winchester, Jimmy Johnson (Crystal) of Columbus, Ohio; and Bobby Johnson (Teresa) of Grove City, Ohio; four grandchildren, Heather Johnson of Nicholasville, James and Eric Johnson of Columbus, Ohio; and Desiree Smith of Norfolk, Virginia; ten great grandchildren; five brothers, Billy Johnson of Winchester, Bob Johnson of Mooresville, North Carolina; Donnie Johnson of Nicholasville, Elmer Johnson of Heath, Ohio; and Delmer Johnson of Millersburg; four sisters, Joyce Carter of Winchester, Emma Crowe of Mt. Sterling, Brenda Potts (Terry) and Betty Aubrey (George), both of Winchester; several extended family members and friends.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Howard Johnson.
    Visitation will be at 11 a.m., Friday, January 26, 2024, until time of service at 12 Noon at the Leon Pace Memorial Chapel of SCob ee Funeral Home by Bro. Joe Price. Burial will follow in the Winchester Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Aaron Potts, Danny Johnson, Billy Johnson, Danny Fisher, Rodney Fisher, and Chris Johnson.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Friday, January 19, 2024

    William Eugene Crouch, age 89, husband of Dorothy Dawson Crouch, Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024.
    He was born October 16, 1934 in Clark County, Kentucky, to the late Stanley and Aileen Brock Crouch. He was a Christian in faith, a beloved husband and father of two. He served in the United States Navy four years and the U.S. Navy Reserves and retired from Bundy Tubing after 30 years of service. He was an avid fisherman and loved to play pool.
    In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Debbie Abner (Danny) and Letha Crouch; one grandchild, Christy Abner Combs; two great grandchildren, Jonathan and Kaytlen Combs; a sister Alice Brooks (Orville) of Irvine; cousins, John and Pat Pratt; and several nieces and nephews; also special friends, Letha and Scott Earnest of Winchester; known as Papaw Bill by Madyson, Perry Bellamy and Grayson Fletcher, all of Winchester; and his special buddy and loyal pup, Jackson.
    A graveside service will be on Wednesday, January, 24, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Winchester Cemetery.
    Rolan G Taylor Funeral Home of Winchester is in charge of arrangements.

Rolan G Taylor Funeral Home

  Thursday, January 18, 2024

    Lillie Mae Brooks Tubbs, wife of Claude Thomas Tubbs, of Paris, Kentucky, departed this life peacefully at her home on Thursday morning, January 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 89.
    Lillie was born in Estill County on December 29, 1934, the daughter of the late Lee Vernon and Della Mae Means Brooks; attended Estill County Schools, and was a seamstress having worked at Hansley Mill and Bluegrass Textile. She was a long-time member of Central Baptist Church where she served in W.M.U. and quilted with the Willing Hands Quilters.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Claudia Gardner; a son, Dwayne Tubbs; a sister, Virginia Lee Ormes; and two brothers, Johnny Ward Brooks, and Billy Ray Brooks.
    Along with her husband Claude, she is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Roy Scott; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Anne Tubbs; eight grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; four great, great grandchildren; two brothers, Donald Brooks and Orville Clay Brooks; and a special daughter-in-law, Sharon Davidson.
    Visitation for Lillie Mae Brooks Tubbs was held at Hinton-Turner Funeral Home on Monday, January 22, 2024, beginning at 11 a.m. with funeral following at 1 p.m. with Pastor Josh Ancello officiating. Interment followed in Paris Cemetery with casket bearers being Ronnie Joe Scott, Joe Fister, Ray Aubrey, Trevor Dixon, Dylan Scott, Steve Watts, Jason Lemaster, and Jimmy Lemaster.
    In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial donations to Central Baptist Church, 829 High Street, Paris, Kentucky 40361.

Hinton-Turner Funeral Home

  Wednesday, January 17, 2024

    Bertha Mae Estepp Bowman, age 98, of Sikeston, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Providence Hospice at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
    She was born May 1, 1925 in Owsley County, Kentucky, to Hayes Estepp and Louetta Couch Estepp. On July 19, 1946, she married the late Conley Bowman, also of Owsley County.
    Bertha was a member of the Lilbourn First Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, gardening flowers, volunteering at the Senior Oaks Center, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
    She is survived by three sons, George Bowman (Linda) of Atlanta, Georgia; Donald Bowman (Maryellen) of Ballwin, Missouri; and Dave Bowman of Sikeston, Missouri; two daughters, Louise St. John of Jackson, Missouri; and Joyce Nysewander (Phil) of Plainfield, Indiana; ten grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and six great, great, grandchildren.
    In addition to her husband and parents, Bertha was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl Estepp and Hayes Estepp, Jr.; five sisters, Mary Bennett, Hazel Shouse, Beulah Estepp, Ima Jean Burton, and Catherine Estepp; and one grandson, Jason St. John.
    Visitation will be held Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 10 a.m. until time of funeral services at 12 Noon at Ponder Funeral Home, 1120 North Main Street in Sikeston, Missouri.
    Interment services will be at Shepherds Hill Cemetery in Booneville, Kentucky.
    In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations may be sent to Providence Hospice at the Lutheran Home, 2825 Bloomfield Road, Cape Girardeau MO 63701 for expansion of the Hospice Unit.

Ponder Funeral Home

  Tuesday, January 16, 2024

    Gene Abney, age 73, of Patsy Road in Stanton, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, following a short illness.
    He was born March 20, 1950, in Estill County and was the son of the late Earl and Nellie Rogers Abney. He was a retired Square D employee and attended the Cow Creek Baptist Church.
    Mr. Abney is survived by his wife, Leona Patrick Abney; one sister, Vivian Rogers of Lebanon, Kentucky; two brothers, Edward Abney of Howard Abney, both of Illinois; special nephews, Mark Brennan Patrick of Patsy, Roger Dale Abney of Berea, and Jered Patrick of Russellville; and very special great nephews, Brenden Hughes, Skyler Patrick, and Levi Patrick.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Zelma Abney, Wandella Wasson and Wanda Tuttle; and three brothers, Junior, Buell and Earvil Abney.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, January 19, 2024, 11 a.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Warren Rogers and Bro. Jered Patrick officiating. Burial was at the Cobb Hill Cemetery. Visitation was held on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.
    Pallbearers were Roger Abney, Mark Patrick, Jered Patrick, Billy Patrick, Allen Cox, and Howard Farris.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, January 14, 2024

    Carl Derek Kinser, age 73, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at his home.
    He was born January 13, 1951 in Winchester, Kentucky, to the late Carl Duwain Kinser and the late Norma McCoy Kinser Denny. He was the retired co-owner and operator of Kinser & Son Logging in Clay City, as well as retired as an explosives operator for Bluegrass Army Depot.
    Mr. Kinser is survived by one son, Carl Daylan Kinser; a sister, Becky Skidmore (Stephen), and a special brother-in-law, Gary Abner.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary "Sissy" Abner.
    Visitation will be held at Wells Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, beginning at 10 a.m. for family and 11 a.m. for friends. The funeral will be held following at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. Burial will be at Stonegate Cemetery with Hunter Read, Aaron Ledford, Jay Ledford, Bobby York, Stephen Skidmore, and Gary Abner serving as pallbearers.

Wells Funeral Home

  Saturday, January 13, 2024

    Earnest Lee Bicknell, age 79 of Miamisburg, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Austin Trace Health & Rehabilitation, Washington Township, Ohio.
    He was born in Irvine, Kentucky, the son of the late Leonard and Addie Mae Bicknell.
    Earnest was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from Delco Products/General Motors after 32 years of employment.
    He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ilena; a daughter, Lee Ann Bicknell-Clapp (Matthew); four brothers, Kenneth Bicknell (Barbara), Carl Bicknell (Loraine), Randall Bicknell (Penny), and Gary Bicknell (Renee); sisters, Eva Ramsey and Joyce Webb (Anthony); a sister-in-law, Grethel Bicknell; as well as numerous extended family members and many friends, including his softball family.
    Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Darrell Bicknell, Venice Bicknell, and Fay Day.
    Visitation was held on Friday, January 19, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Newcomer Centerville Chapel. Funeral service began at 1 p.m. Burial followed in David's Cemetery, with military honors.

Newcomer Dayton Funeral Home

  Saturday, January 13, 2024

    Robin Charles “Bobby” Callahan, age 62, of Lexington Road in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, at the Baptist Health in Richmond, following a long illness.
     He was born August 30, 1961, in Dayton, Ohio and was the son of Edna Betsy Jones Vancil and the late Clifton Carlton Callahan. He was a Kroger employee and a member of the Wagersville Pentecostal Church. He had served in the National Guard and was a member of the VFW.
     Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Betty Bernice Mays Callahan; three stepdaughters, Cynthia Foster of Madison County; Rachel Woody of Laurel County; and Vanessa Conn of Madison County; one stepson, Jason Knight of Madison County; four sisters, Christina Callahan, Lisa Hock, both of Ohio; Donna Tipton (Ronnie), and Dianna Callahan (Dewey McKinney), both of Estill County; one brother, Clifton “Bo” Callahan, Jr. (Bonita) of Estill County; ten step-granddaughters and one step-grandson; two step-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Rose and Bro. Sidney Sparks officiating. Burial will be at the Callahan Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
     Pallbearers are Dylan Callahan, Logan Callahan, R.J. Tipton, Bo Callahan, Jason Knight, and Dakota Gordon.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, January 11, 2024

    Eric Wolfinbarger, age 73, of Trotting Ridge Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the Irvine Nursing and Rehab Center following a short illness.
     He was born August 13, 1950, in Estill County and was the son of the late Edford “Peach Seed” Wolfinbarger and Joy McIntosh Wolfinbarger Hall. He retired from Wolfinbarger Auto Supply, and he formerly served in the National Guard. He was a member of the American Legion and he had lived in Estill County for most of his life.
     Mr. Wolfinbarger is survived by his wife, Rosemary Kelly Wolfinbarger; his daughter, Susan Rae Wolfinbarger of Arlington, Virginia; one sister, Mia Newman of Estill County; and two brothers, Duff Wolfinbarger and Herbert Wolfinbarger, both of Estill County.
     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jeremy Brent Wolfinbarger; and one brother, Adair Wolfinbarger.
     Funeral services were conducted Monday, January 15, 2024, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Harold Kelly officiating. Burial was at the Turpin Cemetery. Visitation was held on Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
     Pallbearers were Terry Webb, Duff Wolfinbarger, Matt Wolfinbarger, Luke Wolfinbarger, Craig Snowden, and Gene Turner.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, January 10, 2024

    Steven Mitchell Baber, age 69, of White Oak Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchestere, following a long illness.
     He was born May 21, 1954, in Madison County and was the son of the late Devoe “Bo” and Wilma Hunt Baber. He was a retired CSX Railroad employee and a member of the Williams Memorial Baptist Church. He was a member and Past Master of the Stafford #562 Masonic Lodge and a member of the Irvine Lodge Chapter and Council. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
     Mr. Baber is survived by his wife of 41 years, Kimberly Winkler Baber; one daughter, Devon Traci Baber of Estill County; two sons, Jason Neil Baber and Steven Clay Baber (Ashleigh), both of Estill County; and three grandchildren, Aidan Christopher Baber, Jackson Mitchell Baber, and Lena Grace Baber.
     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Christopher Mitchell Baber and Joshua Hunt Baber; and his brother, Gary Baber.
     Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 13, 2024, 11 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Chris Winkler officiating. Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Friday from 6-9 p.m. with Masonic Rites at 7:30 p.m.
     Pallbearers are Jason Baber, Aidan Baber, Clay Baber, James W. Richardson, Larry Stewart, and Mike Chaney.
     Honorary pallbearers are Gary Mullins and Eric Webb.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, January 9, 2024

    Gary Dewayne Baker, age 70, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at the Compassion Care Center in Richmond, on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
    Gary was born November 10, 1953, and grew up in Clay City in a home of ten children that included nine brothers and one sister. He was the proud owner of Bakers Auto Sales, serving his community with pride for many years.
    Ann and Gary were married on December 21, 1979, and shared 44 wonderful years together. Gary loved attending the local area auctions; estate and automotive dealer. He enjoyed buying and trading items he would find with those around him. He loved spending time with family and his close friends, working on the family farm, or working on automobiles of all types, traveling or playing a good card game with his nieces and nephews. Gary had a passion for those around him; his love for his family and others was contagious. He enjoyed catching up each evening with his friends via phone or a personal visit. He was incredibly proud of his family and always was the first one in line to love and support them. He enjoyed life to the fullest, always sharing his humor, a smile and a good laugh with each person he met daily.
    Gary is survived by his wife, Melissa Ann Baker of Clay City; two brothers, Carl Raymond Baker and Clyde Sammuel Baker; a sister, AnnaBelle Haddix; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and god-children.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Sidney Oliver Baker; his mother, Anna Mae Baker; his brothers, Ray Clayborn Baker, Lewis Frank Baker, Kelly Emerson Baker, Everette Clay Baker, Sidney Oliver Baker Jr., and Charles Morguson Baker.
    Visitation will be Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. followed by services at 1 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home officiated by the Rev. Harold Kelly. Burial will be immediately following the service at the Stonegate Cemetery.
    The family is honored to have pallbearers Dewayne Myers, Wes Brewer, C.J. Hensley, Stephen Rogers, Robbie Puckett, and Ricky Charles.
    Honorary pallbearers are Tim Rogers, Rodney "Bubby" Barnes, Scott Graham, Dwaine Meadows, Wyatt Bremer, John Haddix, Jerry Rose, Rodney Barnes, Bobby Lowe, Gary Booth, Eddie Barnes, and Bobby Knox.
    In lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting a donation be made to Compassionate Care Center – Hospice Care Plus 350 Isaacs Lane, Richmond, Kentucky 40475 Hospice Care Plus Inc.

Wells Funeral Home

  Tuesday, January 9, 2024

    Bertie Mae Floyd, age 91, of North Sulpher Wells Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, following a long illness.
    She was born January 21, 1932, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Hallie Rose Hawkins. She was a Homemaker and a member of the Spout Springs Baptist Church, where she served as a Piano Player, Singer, Sunday School Teacher, and Bible School Teacher. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Floyd was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Floyd, and she is survived by one daughter, Demetria Rogers (Michael) of Estill County; three sons: Anthony D. Floyd (Sandra Kay) of Powell County; Timothy P. Floyd (Vonda) and Mark Floyd (Donna), both of Estill County; one sister, Sue Caldwell of Jackson County; one brother, Russell Hawkins of Ohio; eight grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; and a special niece, Tamara Fox.
    In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Addie Lee Cummins; and four brothers, Henry, Willie, Raymond, and Tommy Hawkins Jr.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, January 12, 2024, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Timothy Floyd officiating. Burial was at the Johnny Richardson Cemetery. Visitation was held on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    Pallbearers were Anthony Floyd, Jeremiah Floyd, Daniel Floyd, Justin Rogers, Danny Melton, Jaxon Melton, and Mallory Floyd.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, January 9, 2024

    Carolyn Schirmer, age 62, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.
    She was born October 24. 1961 in Dayton, Ohio to Albert and Eileen Potts. She was a former employee of IGA.
    Carolyn is survived by two sons, Ryan Schirmer and Tyler Schirmer; three daughters, Megan Becerra (Marcus), Brooke Schirmer (Matt) and Ashley Schirmer; and three grandchildren.
    Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2024 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City, with Bro. James Harold Combs officiating. Friends visited Friday from 1 p.m. till time of the service. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family ask donations be made to Grayson Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Tuesday, January 9, 2024

    Dena Whisman, age 62, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky, on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
    She was born in Middletown, Ohio, on June 30, 1961, to the late Osa Raymond Whisman and the late Mildred Albin Whisman. Dena was a kind-hearted person who loved her family and friends dearly. She cherished spending time with her grandson and was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. In addition to her loving nature, Dena had a passion for photography. She enjoyed capturing beautiful moments with her camera and was known for her ever-present smile, earning her the nickname "Smiley".
    Dena is survived by her son, Brian Whisman (Henryetta); three brothers, David Whisman of Stanton, Jack Whisman (Linda) of Mount Vernon, and Michael Whisman (Rose) of Wells, Texas; four sisters, Carolyn King (Kenneth) of Owingsville, Goldie Allen (Stanley) of Middletown, Ohio; Kimberly Whisman of Stanton, and Debra Roberson (Tom) of Sand Springs, Oklahoma; and one grandchild, Braylen Scott Whisman.
    Visitation will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Funeral services, officiated by Brother Thomas Rogers, will be held at the funeral home at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 14, 2024.
    Burial will be held at Whisman Cemetery in Rogers, Kentucky, with Kenneth King, Shawn King, Nathan Richardson, Clinton Brown, Joshua King, and Marcus Gomaz serving as active pallbearers.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Monday, January 8, 2024

    Ivan Preston “Pete” Ashcraft, age 58, of Ravenna, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, January 8, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
    Ivan was born on May 24, 1965, in Lexington, Kentucky, to the late James and Alberta Kirby Ashcraft.
    In addition to his parents, Ivan was preceded in death by one brother, James Ashcraft Jr.; and two sisters, Mary Hackworth and Emma Hackworth.
    Ivan loved the Lord. He loved dirt track racing, listening to Bluegrass Gospel music and spending time with his family and friends. Ivan “Pete” will be greatly missed.
    Survivors include four children, Tyler Preston, Tamara, Breanna and Micha Ashcraft; one grandchild, Presley Reay; a brother, Danny Ashcraft; and two sisters, Linda Muncy (Charlie Bill) and Ruth Ann Hackworth; along with many other relatives and friend to miss him and mourn his passing.
    Funeral services for Ivan Preston “Pete” Ashcraft will be conducted on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals. Brother Sidney Sparks will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Kirby Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Billy Muncy, Bryson Muncy, Frankie Muncy, Parker Muncy, Harold Friend, Frank Cox, Phillip Kirby, Micha Ashcraft, Danny Ashcraft and Danny Ashcraft Jr.

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