Thursday, June 20, 2024

    Brenda Arledge, age 82, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away early Thursday morning, June 20, 2024 at Legacy of Hillsboro.
    She was born September 21, 1941 in Hamilton, Ohio, daughter of the late Kenneth Bell Sr. and Nanny Barker Bell.
    Brenda was a member of former member of the Hillsboro Eagles #1161.
    Surviving are her husband of 35 years, Clay Arledge; one daughter, Rhonda Hollon (Gary) of Hillsboro, Ohio; one son, Timmy Lutes of Irvine, Kentucky, four grandchildren, Michael Hollon, Daniel Hollon, Kyle Hollon, all of Ohio; and Belinda Davidson of Irvine, Kentucky; five great grandchildren, Preston Hollon, Brody Hollon, Jaydan Hollon, Rylee Hollon, and Zane Hollon; four brothers, Henry Bell, Benny Mequire, Owen Bell, and Desi Bell; three sisters; Mary Juanita Grafman, Rosalie Turner, and Denise Dunnivant; and several nieces and nephews.
    In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her three sisters, Avia Vierling, Shirley Thomas, and Mildred; and a brother, Kenneth Bell Jr.
    Services are pending at Rhoads-Edgington Funeral Home, Hillsboro, Ohio.

Rhoads-Edgington Funeral Home

  Thursday, June 20, 2024

    Charles Edward Rawlins, age 53, of New Fox Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at his home following a short illness.
    He was born January 17, 1971, in Estill County and was the son of the late J.D. Rawlins and Sara Tipton Rawlins. He was an Auto Mechanic and he had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Rawlins is survived by two sons, Dakota Earl Hatton-Rawlins of Estill County; and Nicholas Rawlins of Madison County; three sisters, Maggie Jane Puckett, Joyce Ann Rawlins, and Beulah Marie Adams, all of Estill County; and three grandchildren.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Junior Rawlins.
    A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, June 20, 2024

    Leroy Shuler, age 84, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024 at the Delhi Post Acute Nursing Facility in Cincinnati, Ohio.
    He was born May 13, 1940 in Beattyville, Kentucky, a son to the late Troy and Jane Holloway Shuler. He was a self-employed truck driver and a member of the Apostolic Fellowship Church of Pine Ridge.
    Mr. Shuler is survived by four sons, Steve Shuler (Stephanie), Tim Shuler, Josh Shuler, all of Beattyville, and Ethan Shuler of Richmond; three daughters, Sheila Shuler of LaGrange, Missy Henry (Tony) of Winchester, and Chatty Shuler of Lee County; one brother, Dooley Shuler of Beattyville; one sister, Betty Fay Shuler of Beattyville; a special granddaughter, Mackenzie Wilder; 18 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren, along with many other loving family members and friends.
    Leroy was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Arvetta Spencer Shuler of 64 years; and six brothers, Ed, Lloyd, Floyd, Amel, Harry, and Bill Shuler.
    Visitation was held on Monday, June 24, 2024, from 12 Noon till the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home, Burial wase at the Shuler Homeplace Cemetery in Beattyville, officiated by Brother Josh Shuler.

Booneville Funeral Home

  Tuesday, June 19, 2024

    Ronald Jackson age 79, husband of Shirley Jackson, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 19, 2024 at St Joseph Berea Hospital.
    Ronald had been a Supervisor/Foreman for CSX Railroad; he was a member and deacon at Gethsemane Baptist Church in Berea and had been a member of the Irvine Masonic Lodge #137, and Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Allie Craft Jackson; and his brothers, Richard Jackson and Michael Jackson.
    Ronald is survived by his wife, Shirley Corbett Jackson; his son, Ron Jackson (Candy); his daughter, Yvette Rogers (Scott), his sister, Teresa Jackson; a brother, Danny Jackson; and his grandchildren: David Young (Whitney), Brooke Jackson, and Hunter Jackson.
    Visitation was held Saturday from 10 a.m. – 12 Noon at Lakes Funeral Home in Berea. Funeral services followed at 12 Noon with Rev. Ed Cortez and Rev. Scott Rogers officiating. Entombment took place at Madison County Memorial Gardens.
    Pallbearers were Ron Jackson, David Young, Hunter Jackson, Scott Rogers, Monty Jay Corbett, and Tim Jordan.

Lakes Berea Funeral Home

  Thursday, June 13, 2024

    Henrietta Smith Long, age 88, widow of Raymond Long, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024 at the University of Kentucky Hospice Care Center in Lexington.
    Henrietta was born November 23, 1935 in Booneville, Kentucky, a daughter to the late Henry Clay and Tina McIntosh Smith. Along with her husband, they owned and operated Longs' Upholstery for over 50 years in Owsley County. Her greatest love was for her family and was a member of the Warren's Chapel Church.
    She is survived by three sons, James Long (Hazel) of Irvine, Johnny Long of Hindman, and Billy Long (Amber) of Booneville; one daughter, Cristy Long of Booneville; one brother, Ronald Lee Smith of Lexington; two sisters, Frances Kincaid of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and Mary Lou Angel of Beattyville; six grandchildren, Cassie Long, Stephanie Settles, Joshua Long, James Earl Long, Aubrielle Long, and Samantha Perciful; and four step-grandchildren, Dean, Robert, Steven, and Stephanie; along with many other loving family members and friends.
    Henrietta was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, her parents; two sons, David Wayne Long and Billy Paul Long; two brothers, Arvel Smith and Everett Smith; one sister, Donna Smith Brandenburg; and two grandsons, David Wayne Long Jr. and Jamie Shawn Long.
    Visitation was held Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home. Funeral services were held following with Reverend J. Jamison Brunk officiating. Henrietta was laid to rest next to her husband in the Warrens Chapel Cemetery, located in Vincent Community of Owsley County.

Booneville Funeral Home

  Tuesday, June 4, 2024

    Tracy Wallace McQueen Jr., age 65, departed this life on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 in Stokes County, North Carolina.
    He was born September 7, 1958 in Richmond, Kentucky, to the late Tracy Wallace McQueen Sr. and the late Betty Lou Gould Lane.
    Mr. McQueen was the co-owner and operator of several small business operations in Estill County. He had been a professional musician, cattle farmer, member of Kiwanis Club, a Mason, a Lions Club member and a Boy Scouts leader for many years. He was a member of Williams Memorial Baptist Church in Ravenna. He loved to read, ride his motorcycles, and spend time in the great outdoors.
    He is survived by three children, Benjamin Jackson McQueen, Jordan McQueen, and Stephen Dalton McQueen; four sisters, Dawn Elizabeth McQueen Mortimer (Simon), Kelley Ambre McQueen Harlow, Tonya Richardson Floyd (Gayle), and Susan Adrienne McQueen; two brothers, Jeffery Gould (Robin) and Patrick Edward McQueen; eleven nieces and nephews, several great nieces and nephews, and many cousins and extended family members.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Richardson Taylor.
    A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Sunday, June 30th, 2024 at the Irvine Masonic Lodge Hall on Broadway in Irvine at 3 p.m.

  Thursday, May 30, 2024

    Howard Lane Patton, age 66, was born on April 4, 1958 to Willie Herbert and Cecile Patrick Patton at the Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee, and passed away there at the same facility on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
    He is survived by his siblings, Linda Futrell, Alan Patton, Ava Patton, Rita Walker and Harvey Patton, all of Crossville.
    Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Cecile and Herb Patton, a brother, Dale Patton; his grandparents, Homer and Lillian Patton of Tennessee and Sanford and Dora Ann Dickerson Patrick of Cob Hill, Kentucky; and two sisters-in-law, Kathy Patton and Debbie Patton.
    He had six nephews, Danny G. Futrell, Jason Futrell, Toby Patton, Willie Patton, Tom Pritchard, and Timmy Anderson; and three nieces, Tina Brown, Dusty Hubbard and Brandi Kirk.
    The family received friends on Monday, June 3, 2024 from 4 to 6 p.m. with a service to follow at 6 p.m. with Mitchel Covington officiating.
    Howard was not a "people person," but the family was used to him and his ways. He was the baby of seven children, and all of his siblings loved him. The only person he would go and eat with was Milton Walker.
    He was a blunt person; if he had something to say, he would let you know. The only time he every got mad at Mom was when she was keeping Brandi and she wanted to watch cartoons and Mom wouldn't let him change the channels. He did not like that.
    Howard at one time walked to a nearby creek every day; you could hear of different ones seeing him walk. He will be missed by all his family. His sister Linda says, "Oh, yes, he was Mom's favorite!"

Crossville Memorial Funeral Home

  Thursday, June 20, 2024

    Sharon Kaye Coomer Brewer, age 70, of Clay City, Kentucky, born in Breathitt County, Kentucky, wife of Harvey Kenneth Brewer of Clay City, was the daughter of Shelby Vernon and Ruth Lockard Coomer and a step-daughter of Dorothy Roberts Coomer.
    Sharon passed away at Fountain Circle in Winchester, Kentucky, on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:25 with her sister Lenora Spray and Jim Graham by her side. Sharon was born February 20 1954. She was a member of Clay City United Methodist Church.
    She is survived by husband, Harvey Kenneth Brewer; two sons, Billy Jason Estes of Morehead and Michael Vernon Estes (Alisa) of Clay City; two brothers, Dennis Coomer of Clay City and Paul Brewer of Battle Creek, Michigan; and four sisters, Lenora Spray (Jim Graham) of Mt Sterling, Kathy Smith of Stanton, Elaine Cole (Garry) of Clay City, and Anita Sharma (Biakuntha) of Lexington. She had several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
    Sharon was preceded in death by her father, mother, and stepmother; and a sister, Vondra Carol Coomer Rose.
    Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, June 24, 2024 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Rev. Kim Rose officiating. Friends may visit Monday from 11 a.m. till time of the service. Burial will be in the Rest Haven Cemetery in Stanton.

Grayson Funeral Home Clay City

  Wednesday, June 19, 2024

    Mary "Tiny" Jones, age 88, widow of Everett Jones, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky.
    She was born March 23, 1936 in Estill County, Kentucky, to the late Isaac & Nora May Tipton McIntosh. A homemaker and lover of the outdoors, she is survived by three sons, Jimmy McIntosh (Bonnie), Jerald Blythe (Wanda Johnson), and Gary Thomas Jones; three daughters, Judy Martin (James Isaacs), Janice Bates, and Jennifer Bolin (Sammy); a daughter-in-law, Wanda Blythe; 18 grandchildren and many great and great, great grandchildren.
    In addition to her parents and husband, Tiny was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Blythe; a daughter, Patricia Mays; two brothers and two sisters.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Wells Funeral Home in Stanton by Bro. Kenny Wasson. Visitation will also be held Sunday, beginning at 11 a.m. for family and 12 Noon for friends.
    Burial will follow the funeral at the Jones-Frazier Cemetery in Stanton with Jamie Martin, Jaylan Martin, Brandon Blythe, Tooty Jones, Ricky Barnett, and Steven Gabbard serving as pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers serving are Danny Rogers, Eddie Barnes, and the staff at Stanton Nursing Center.

Wells Funeral Home

  Tuesday, June 18, 2024

    Carol Marie Foster, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at her home in Stanton, Kentucky.
    She was born in Cobb Hill, Kentucky on May 15, 1940, to the late Sidney Clark Hall and the late Juanita Marie Bryant Hall. Carol was a homemaker who loved caring for her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed working in her yard, making it beautiful with all kinds of flowers. Carol was a member of Cat Creek Church of Christ and the Ladies Auxiliary of AmVets Post 67 and loved to play bingo.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Eldon Foster; one son, Jeffrey Wayne Foster; her brother, William “Billy” Clark Hall; and two grandchildren, Jerrica Miller and Cameron Martin.
    Carol is survived by one son, Tim Foster (Brenda) of Stanton; one daughter, Lisa Martin-Johnson (Barren) of Russell Springs; three grandchildren, Ashley Penrod (Wayson), Jimmy Foster, and Chelsie Martin Williams (Lucas); and three great grandchildren, Oaklee Penrod, Paislee Penrod, and Sawyer Jane Williams.
    Visitation was held from 12 Noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Dwaine Meadows, were held at the funeral home immediately following visitation at 2 p.m. Burial was at the McCoy Cemetery in Stanton with Tim Foster, Jimmy Foster, Reece Foster, Barren Johnson, Lucas Williams, and Wayson Penrod serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers were Sandra McCoy, Sandy Flinchum, Steve and Patty Gordon, Diane Chenault, and the members of AMVETS Post 67.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Monday, June 17, 2024

    Wavelene Jane Cardona, age 69, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, at her home in Stanton, Kentucky. She was born in Bowen, Kentucky on August 1, 1954, to the late Russell Patrick and the late Alwena Spangler Hudson.
    She was a member of Nada Baptist Church and worked as a factory worker at Texas Instruments. She cherished spending time with her grandchildren and loved her dogs, Spanky and Skittles.
    Wavelene had a sincere concern for others and was always willing to help anyone. She also enjoyed going out to eat, especially at her favorite restaurant, Red Lobster.
    In addition to her parents, Wavelene was preceded in death by her sister, Starlena Patrick; and one grandchild, Haley Marcum.
    She is survived by her husband, Hector Cardona of Stanton; her stepfather, Grant George Hudson of Stanton; two daughters, Tammy Marcum (Johnny) of Versailles and Kristie Fields (Jack) of Clarksville, Tennessee; one brother, George Patrick of Winchester; one special friend who was just like a sister to her, Ruby Richardson; eight grandchildren, Dustin Marcum, Jonathan Marcum, Nicholas Marcum, Noah Marcum, Caitlin Yewell (A.J.), Kyle Tankersley, Shawn Tankersley, and Jack Fields, Jr.; and four great grandchildren, Harper Roth, Roen Carlson, Delene Wilson, and Lucas Tankersley.
    Visitation was held from 5-9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Willie Means were held at the funeral home on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 12 Noon.
    Burial was held at Rose Crest Cemetery in Versailles with Robert Bailey, Tommy Richardson, Brandon Crabtree, David Watkins, and Jonathan Haddix serving as active pallbearers.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Monday, June 17, 2024

    Howard Wayne Pelfrey, age 76, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, at his home in Stanton, Kentucky.
    He was born in Stanton, Kentucky on February 11, 1948, to the late Lawrence Edward Pelfrey and the late Beulah Lowe Pelfrey. Howard was a member of Grace Fellowship Church of God of Prophecy and worked as a machinist for Allied Signal. He was a graduate of Powell County High School, class of 1967, and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.
    Howard loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchild. He also enjoyed working and spending time with his father. Howard enjoyed helping others and being a benefit to his church.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two sisters, Wanda Carolyn Clark and Teresa Bowen.
    He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty Pelfrey; three sons, Stephen Pelfrey of Stanton, Douglas Pelfrey (Melissa) of Georgetown, and Kevin Pelfrey (Amanda) of Stanton; one brother, Jerry Pelfrey of Stanton; one special aunt, Jane Rogers of Stanton; and one grandchild, Gracie Pelfrey.
    Visitation was held from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Funeral services officiated by Bro. Ralph Shipley and Bro. Willard Estep were held at the funeral home on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 11 a.m.
    Burial was at Resthaven Cemetery in Stanton with Stephen Pelfrey, Douglas Pelfrey, Kevin Pelfrey, Jerry Pelfrey, Jeff Neal, Chris Neal, Kelly Neal and Mike Estep serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers were the Grace Fellowship Congregation, the Morris Creek First Church of God Congregation, and special friends, John and Gail Brewer.

Hearne Funeral Home