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August 7th Edition

  Sunday, August 4, 2013

Millard Lee Banks, 81

    Millard Lee Banks, age 81, a resident of the Lee County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Beattyville, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013 at the Center.
    He was born May 9, 1932 in Estill County and was the son of the late Jane Gillespie Banks. He was a taxi driver and a veteran of the United States Navy. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Millard Banks was preceded in death by his wife, Hallie Walters Banks.
    He is survived by one daughter, Pamela Banks Gentry, Irvine; two sons: Millard Wayne Banks and Jerry Lee Banks, both of Irvine; and four grandchildren.
    Private services were conducted at a later date.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, August 4, 2013

Lizzie Berryman Muncie, 84

    Lizzie Berryman Muncie, age 84, of Dry Branch Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013 at the Irvine Health & Rehabilitation Center after a long illness.
    She was born June 12, 1929 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Headley and Annie Abney Berryman. She had worked as a cook at the River Restaurant and had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Mrs. Muncie is survived by her husband, Ray Muncie; her son, Danny Ray Muncie (Rose Marie), Irvine; one sister, Pearl Gritton, North Carolina; seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by one daughter, Ann Elizabeth Muncie Flynn; one sister, Jessie Lynn Rawlins; and four brothers: Lawrence, Willard, J.W. and Delaney Berryman.
    Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, August 6, 1 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Marvin Neal. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Wesley Flynn, Danny Joe Muncie, Shane Spencer, Randy Sutter, Ryan Sutter and Damian Harrison.
    Honorary pallbearers were Brandon Flynn and Tyler Sutter.

Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, August 3, 2013

Tracy Wallace Woosley, 80

    Tracy Wallace Woosley, age 80, husband of Lillian Powell Woosley, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Baptist Health after a short illness.
    He was a native of Estill County, born April 28, 1933, a son of the late John Henry and Lou Ellen Finney Woosley. He was a former employee of the Dawson Bridge Company, Bundy Tubing, and the Estill County Road Department. He was a member of the Church of God.
    Mr. Woosley was preceded in death by a son, Graydon Woosley; two brothers: Floyd and Wesley Woosley; and six sisters: Eva Witt, Eudell Marcum, Marie Conder, Flora Wolfenbarger, Gladys Woosley and Dolly Woosley.
    Survivors include his sons: Glyndon Lewis Woosley (Fayetta), Lenvil Garrett Woosley (Betty), and Wallace Dean Woosley; two brothers: James Eddie Woosley and John Calvin Woosley (Dorothy); a sister, Bethel Robinson (Walter); five grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
    Services were held at 12:00 Noon, Monday, August 5th at the Lewis Funeral Home, officiated by David Earl Woosley and David Russell Woosley. Burial followed in the Mackey Cemetery. Friends called from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Monday at the funeral home.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Thursday, August 1, 2013

    Rose Katherine Robinson, age 79, wife of John W. Robinson, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Baptist Health in Richmond, Kentucky, after a short illness.
    She was a native of Estill County, a daughter of the late Chester and Lizzie Mansfield Marcum. She was a retired teacher’s aide, working at Bellevue, Mayfield, and Madison Middle Schools, and was a member of Clarksville Baptist Church.
    Mrs. Robinson was preceded in death by three brothers: William Henry Marcum, Glendon Marcum and J.B. Marcum.
    Survivors, other than her husband of 59 years, John W. Robinson, include her children, Betty Carpenter (Jerry), David Robinson (Beverly), Billy Robinson (Lisa), and Wesley Robinson (Joyce); her sisters: Bessie Reece, Dessie Burton and Mona “Tootsie” Robinson; her grandchildren: Johnny Robinson, Beth Joyce (David), Krystle Robinson, Cathy Carpenter, Bobby Carpenter (Valerie), Josh Lynch, Earl Wesley “Boo” Robinson, Chris Robinson, Michelle Goforth and Janis; and numerous great-grandchildren also survive as well as a host of nephews and nieces.
    Services were held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, August 4th at the Heritage Funeral Home, 237 North 2nd Street, Richmond, with Bro. Bradley Johns and Bro. Edwin Lainhart officiating. Burial followed in the Turpin Cemetery at Winston. Friends called anytime after 12:00 Noon until service time.
    Pallbearers were Bobby Carpenter, Mike French, Ronnie Rawlins, Josh Lynch, Chris Robinson and Charles Marcum.
    Honorary pallbearers were her grandchildren.

Heritage Funeral Home

  Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Jack Underwood, 59

    Jack Underwood, age 59, of Pea Ridge Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born February 14, 1954 in Estill County and was the son of the late Wesley and Betty Johnson Underwood. He was a drywall contractor and a veteran of the United States Army. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    He is survived by one daughter, Sara Beth Underwood, Irvine; one son, Eric Scott Underwood; Irvine; one sister, Maudie Maddox, Lexington; one brother, Charles Earl “Wolf” Underwood, Irvine; and three grandchildren: John Scott Underwood, Trenton Paul Tuttle and Steven Wesley Johns.
    He was preceded in death by three sisters: Alverta Riddell, Hazel Plowman and Haley Marie Plowman; and two brothers: Wesley and Jimmy D. Underwood.
    Funeral services were conducted Sunday, August 4, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Owen Moody. Burial wass at the Johnson Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Saturday, August 3rd at the funeral home.

Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Lee Young, 75

    Lee Young, age 75, of Little Doe Creek Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at the Irvine Health & Rehabilitation Center after a long illness.
    He was born September 10, 1937 in Estill County and was the son of the late James and Mamie Isaacs Young. He was a retired construction worker and had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Mr. Young is survived by two daughters: Lisa Brandenburg, Scott County; and Selena Miller, Garrard County; two sons: Eddie Young and Steve Young, both of Estill County; five grandchildren: Jonathan Brandenburg, Cheyenne Young, Jeromey Cole, Kristie Baker and Dalton Miller.
    He was preceded in death by one son, Terry Young: three sisters: Cleta Berryman, Geneva Kelly and Mollie Perry; and two brothers: Phillip and Leslie Young.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, August 3, 11 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Darrell Isaacs. Burial was at the Young Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, August 2nd at the funeral home.

Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, July 29, 2013

Addie B. Estes, 88

    Addie B. Estes, age 88, a resident of the Irvine, Kentucky, Health & Rehabilitation Center passed away Monday, July 29, 2013 at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
    She was born October 1, 1924 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Wade and Anna Mae Rose Kirby. She was a homemaker and attended the Thomas Baptist Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Estes was preceded in death by her husband, Masco Estes.
    She is survived by two daughters: Geneva Philbeck, Ohio; and Elsie Kirby (Richard), Irvine; three sons: Kenneth Estes (Juanita), Beverly Estes (Glenda), Delbert Estes, Irvine; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews
    She was preceded in death by three daughters: Eva Mae Miller, Eunice Robertson and Reva Hardy; and four sons: Rosco, Michael, Obed and Samuel Estes; and one sister, Edna Wood.
    Funeral services were conducted Thursday, August 1, 11 a.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. David Watson. Burial was at the Joe Miller Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, July 31st at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Masco Grace, Gary Grace, Roger Dean Robertson, Gary Blevins, Darrell Wood and Anthony Kirby.

Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, July 29, 2013

Mary Elsie Plowman Osborne, 90

    Mary Elsie Plowman Osborne, age 90, of Sarvice Hollow Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, July 29, 2013 at her home.
    She was born September 1, 1922 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Isaac and Susan McKinney Plowman. She was a homemaker and attended the Church of God. She had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Ms. Osborne was preceded in death by her husband, Harlie Osborne.
    She is survived by one daughter, Edith Osborne (Donnie Isaacs), Irvine; one son, Ronald Osborne (Helen), Irvine; a son-in-law, Bruce Puckett, Irvine; a brother, Herman Plowman (Lillian), Norwood, Ohio; six grandchildren: Timothy Puckett (April), Venissa Puckett Cross (Chris), Penny Kelley (Andy Newton), Rebecca Young (Jason), Mardy Stamper, and Rennie Renae McKinney (Thomas); 11 great grandchildren and five great, great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by one daughter, Thedus Osborne Puckett; seven brothers and sisters; one great granddaughter, Cassandra Lynn McKinney; and one great, great grandson.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, August 2, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Beverly Arvin. Burial was at the Sparks Cemetery. Friends called after 11 a.m., Friday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Thomas Ray McKinney, Trevor Ryan McKinney, Corey Michael McKinney, Mardy Stamper, Andy Newton and Jason Stepp.
    Honorary pallbearers were Timothy Puckett and Noah Craig McKinney.

Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, July 28, 2013

Barbara Alice Dixon Bell, 81

    Barbara Alice Dixon Bell, age 81, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013 at the Marcum-Wallace Hospital in Irvine, Kentucky.
    She was born August 16, 1931 in Lexington, a daughter of the late George Steven and Bertha Florence Baker Dixon. Mrs. Bell was a retired employee of Carhartt Inc. where she performed many administrative tasks throughout the years. She attended Friendship Baptist Church, was an avid reader, a devoted sister and aunt. She enjoyed cooking and studying history.
    Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by four sisters: Inez Dixon Durbin, Lucille Arthur, George Ann McGee and Janice DeSantis.
    She is survived by her nieces and nephews: Wallace, William Ray, Jeffery Dixon; and Mark Thomas Arthur; Lou Catherine McKinney, Tim McGee, John David DeSantis, Paul Christopher DeSantis, and Steven Durbin; and her special caregivers: Marie Dixon, DeVonda Hardy, Ruth Hardy Mansfield and Sheila Hardy.
    Services were held Wednesday, July 31st, 2:00 p.m., at Friendship Baptist Church with Bro. Scott Rogers and Bro. Adrian McKinney officiating. Burial followed in the Texola Cemetery at Pryse. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 30th at Lewis Funeral Home.

Lewis Funeral Home

July 31st Edition

  Sunday, July 28, 2013

Geneva Lawson, 77

    Geneva Lawson, age 77, who resided in Lexington, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2013 at her home with family members at her bedside. Mrs. Lawson succumbed after battling a long chronic illness.
    She was born in Estill County on May 24, 1936 to the late Floyd B. and Dovie Norton. She was one of their eleven children. Mrs. Lawson lived and attended her primary education in the small community of Pea Ridge in Estill County. After high school she became an ordained minister and enjoyed hearing, watching, and teaching the gospel to others. She was the mother of six children and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
    Mrs. Lawson is survived by two sisters: Katherine Hall and Nettie Pearl Powers, both of Estill County; her children: Donna Waddell, Michael Dulin, Sandra Reeves, all of Lexington; Terry Holbert of Tampa, Florida; and Timothy Colyer of Goldboro, North Carolina; her grandchildren: Michael D. Dulin, Paul W. Abner, Chris Abner, all of Jessamine County; Michael W. Dulin Jr. of Dallas, Texas; Kyle Dulin of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Joshua Cobb of Lexington, Cindy Cobb, Matthew Holbert, Amy Holbert, all of Madison County; Angie Holbert of Apex, North Carolina; Andrea Kelly, Brandon Kelly, both of Estill County; and Angela Webb of Lexington; and several great grandchildren.
    Mrs. Lawson was receiving excellent health care at the time of her passing by Hospice of the Bluegrass. We are so thankful for all of their care and assistance. We love you Mother and someday we will all be together again.
    Visitation was held at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 31st between the hours of 6-9 p.m. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 1st, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jason Riddell with burial to follow in the Pea Ridge Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Matt Holbert, Michael Dulin, Paul Abner, Chris Abner, Kyle Dulin, Andrew Kelly and Josh Cobb.

Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, July 28, 2013

    Neal Johnson, age 91, of New Paris, Ohio, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 28, 2013 at his home, after an extended illness.
    He was born February 1, 1922 in Shade, Estill County, Kentucky to Floyd D. and Lilly Lynch Johnson and lived in the Richmond, Indiana area most of his life. He formerly worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad and retired from Conrail in 1983. He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church, and enjoyed gardening and yard sales.
    Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Kathryn; five children: Carolyn S. Horn of Richmond, Indiana; Brenda K Gingrey (Ed Phenis) of New Paris, Ohio, Floyd D. (Linda) Johnson of Huber Heights, Ohio, Vickie D. (Steven) Wheeler of Eldorado, Ohio, and Pamela L. (Darrell) Whalen of Cambridge City, Indiana; 34 grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
    He is preceded in death by an infant son; a son-in-law, Julius Horn; his parents, and 12 brothers and sisters.
    Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m., Friday August 2nd at the Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Home, 222 North 10th Street, Richmond, Indiana, with Rev. David Anderson officiating. Burial was in Spring Lawn Cemetery in New Paris, Indiana, with military rites. Friends called 5-8 p.m.. Thursday, August 1st at the funeral home.
    Memorial contributions may be given to the Disabled American Veterans P.O. Box 14301 Cincinnati, Ohio 45250.

Stegallber-Heide-Orr Funeral Home

  Sunday, July 28, 2013

Ronnie Gail Jordan, 63

    Ronnie Gail Jordan, age 63, of Dry Branch Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013 at his home, following a long illness.
    He was born September 11, 1949 in Estill County and was the son of the late Junice Boyd and Sadie White Jordan. He was a former employee of Carhartt, Inc. and the Estill County School System. He attended the Sandhill Christian Church and had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    He is survived by his wife, Mildred Palmer Camenisch Jordan; two daughters: Veronica Sears (Jerry) and Sarah Gilbert (Tim), both of Madison County; three sisters: Barbara Jean Carroll, Anna Neal (Tony) and Vicki Kelly (Anthony), all of Irvine; two brothers: Carl Jordan (Debbie) and Ray Jordan (Christine), both of Irvine; and two grandchildren: Caroline Parke Gilbert and Taylor Rae Gilbert.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 31st at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Matthew Vaught and Bro. Joe Lahrmer. Burial was at the Turpin Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 30th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Tim Gilbert, Jerry Sears, Anthony Kelly, Jeffrey Neal, Tyler Jordan and Tony Neal.
    Honorary pallbearers were Wilton Flynn and friends, Bob Camenisch, J.B. Camenisch, Carl Jordan, Roy Jordan, Michael Oberson, Tojo Barnes, Jim Winkler, and his nieces and nephews.

Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, July 27, 2013

Michael Wayne Barnes, 55

    Michael Wayne Barnes, age 55, of Main Street in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013 at his home following a sudden illness.
    He was born May 7, 1958 in Richmond, KY and was a son of Alvin C. “Dud” Barnes and the late Jeanetta Maxine Jones Barnes Moore. He was a factory worker with Nestle & G.R. Springs and had lived in Estill County all of his life. He attended Ravenna Church of God.
    Michael Wayne Barnes was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Jean Barnes.
    He is survived by his father, Alvin C. “Dud” Barnes, Ravenna; one daughter: Tonetta Hoevenaar, Richmond; one stepson, Steven Dwayne Newton, Virginia; one sister: Nettie McQueen (Bob), London, Kentucky; five brothers: Benny Barnes (Rachel), Irvine; Charles Barnes, Ravenna; Robert Barnes (Lori), Clay City; Mark Barnes (Donea and Terry Barnes (Marsha), both of Ravenna; and three grandchildren: Ciera LeAnn Martinez (Gabriel), Christian Michael Tyler Newton, and Jade Newton.
    Memorial services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 3, 2013 at True Vine Ministries, 104 River Drive, Irvine, by Bro. Terry Barnes.

Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, July 27, 2013

    Carol Sue Tuttle Perkins, age 54, of Old Fox Road in Irvine, Kentucky, wife of John Perkins, passed away at her residence on Saturday, July 27, 2013.
    Born August 16, 1958 in Bourbon County, she was a former factory worker and member of The Body Of Christ Ministries.
    She is survived by her parents, Bergin Jr. and Gladys Tuttle of Irvine; her husband, John Perkins of Irvine; one son, Jerry Conrad Jr (Ruthie) of Irvine; and two brothers: Greg Tuttle and Bergin Tuttle III, both of Irvine.
    Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 30th at The Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 201 7th Street, Clay City, Kentucky. Visitation was 5-8 p.m., Monday, July 29th at the funeral home. Burial was in the Wood Cemetery in Irvine.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Friday, July 26, 2013

James Alfred Dickerson, 78

    James Alfred Dickerson, age 78, husband of the late Lela Joyce “Jane” Lynch of 32 years, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013.
    He was a native of Estill County, born September 17, 1934, one of eleven children of the late Roy and Alphie Bailey Dickerson. He was a retired farmer.
    Mr. Dickerson was preceded in death by his beloved children, Ruth Ann and Travis Mitchell Dickerson.
    He is survived by his five girls: Ruby (Kenneth) Butler, Aileen (John D.) Wilcox, Mary Jane (Mike) Hensley, Betty Gail Dickerson and Debbie Sue Dickerson Pryor; ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive.
    Graveside services were held Monday, July 29th at the Lynch/Dickerson Family Cemetery in Cobb Hill with Bro. Barnett officiating. Friends were invited to meet at Lewis Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. and travel in procession to the cemetery.
    Pallbearers were sons-in-law, grandchildren, nephews and friends.
    Memorials may be made by doing a kind deed for someone in need.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Gerry Wayne Puckett, age 53

    Gerry Wayne Puckett, age 53, of Old Fox Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at his home, following a long illness.
    He was born May 18, 1960 in Estill County and was the son of the late Roy and Alma Hall Puckett. He was a roofer and attended the Full Gospel Evangelistic Ministry. He was a former member of the National Guard. He had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    He is survived by his wife, Patricia Tipton Puckett; one daughter, Brittany Faye Puckett; Estill County; one son, Gerry Wayne “J.R.” Puckett Jr. (Amanda) Estill County; two sisters: Ann Lewis and Brenda Hawkins, both of Estill County; four brothers: Johnny Puckett, David Puckett, Ronnie Puckett and William Puckett, all of Estill County; and one grandchild, Haley Jo Puckett.
    He was preceded in death by two daughters: Linda Michelle and Patricia Gail Puckett; two sisters: Linda Puckett and Tootsie Berryman; and four brothers: Alvin, Omer, Donald and Bobby Puckett.
    Private services were held Friday, July 26th at the Puckett Cemetery by Bro. Larry Collins.
    Pallbearers were David Puckett, William Puckett, James Tipton, Chris Tipton, David Hatton and Charlie Rawlins.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Helen Margaret Long, 96

    Helen Margaret Long, age 96, a resident of the Irvine, Kentucky, Health & Rehabilitation Center passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at the Center.
    She was born September 22, 1916 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Ike and Lottie Horn Neal. She was a member of the Ravenna Church of God where she had served as a Sunday School teacher and was a member of the choir. She was a former employee of Winn’s Dry Cleaners and had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Helen Long was preceded in death by her husband, Shirley Long.
    She is survived by one daughter, Peggy Noe Cincinnati, Ohio; five sons: Everett “Sonny” Rucker (Vicki), Robert Rucker, both of Irvine; Glen Long (Carol), Batesville, Indiana; James Edmond Long (Pat) and Michael Ray Long (Delois), both of Irvine; 17 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and several great, great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by one son, Billy Ray Rucker; two sisters, five brothers, one grandchild, Jason Rucker; and two great grandchildren: Emily Setser and Joshua Montgomery.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 26th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Willie Gordon. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p. m., Thursday, July 25th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Mike Long, Robert Rucker, Sonny Rucker, Edwin Long, Zack Harris, Anthony Rucker and Chris Long.
    Honorary pallbearers were Glen Long Sr., Glen Long Jr., Gary Long, Joel Long, Taylor Sewell, Tyler Sewell, Logan Russell, Ryan Leach and Jared Leach

Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Orville Cornelius Richardson, 93

    Orville Cornelius Richardson, age 93, Blue Run Road, Irvine, Kentucky, a retired farmer, died Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at his home.
    He was born August 23, 1919 in Estill County and was the last surviving child of the late Henry and Martha Rose Richardson.
    Orville Richardson was preceded in death by three brothers: James “Jay” Richardson, Wade Monroe Richardson and Wilson Richardson; and eight sisters: Minnie Estes, Milda Estes, Geneva Freeman, Rhoda Stone, Nannie Richardson, Pryse Baker and Flossie Bogie.
    Survivors include many nieces and nephews.
    Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 27th at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Ronald Lutes officiating. Burial followed in the Richardson Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Friday, July 26th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Walt Morris, Jesse Glenn Bogie, Dan Rose, Jimmy Richardson, Bill Freeman and Billy Freeman.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Monday, July 22, 2013

Achie F. Walling, 91

    Achie F. Walling, age 91, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away Monday, July 22, 2013 at his home following a sudden illness.
    He was born January 19, 1922 in Estill County and was a son of the late James S. and Rhoda Abner Walling. He was a Union Carpenter and had lived in Ohio most of his life. He was a member of the Baptist Church and was a United States Army veteran of World War II.
    Achie Walling was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Gilbert Walling.
    He is survived by one sister, Ruth M. Stone, Estill County; and one brother, Robert Walling, Columbus, Ohio.
    He was preceded in death by two sisters: Louise Barnett and Betty Walling; and two brothers: James Ray Walling and John Walling.
    Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home chapel by Bro. Forrest Turpin. Burial followed in South Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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  Monday, July 22, 2013

Mattie Mae Samples Richardson, age 83

    Mattie Mae Samples Richardson, age 83, of Dawes Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, July 22, 2013 at Baptist Health Lexington following a short illness.
    She was born August 30, 1929 in Lee County, Kentucky, and was a daughter of the late George Washington and Daisy Laura Kincaid Samples. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mattie Mae Richardson was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Richardson.
    Survivors include three daughters: Sharron Kaye Marble, Florida; Nikki Leah Richardson and partner, Cathi Johnson, Scott County; and Lisa Michelle Horn and husband, Dwight, Estill County; three sisters: Reva Golden Richardson, Berea; Juanita Irene Wilson, Ohio; and Margaret Evelyn Rawlins, Estill County; three brothers: Hugh Eugene “Shine” Samples, Estill County; Howard Landon Samples, Ohio; and Johnathon Walter Samples, Arizona; seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren also survive.
    In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death two sisters, Georgia Imogene Samples and Jessie Ailene Lovins; and one brother, Harold Edward Samples.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 25th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home chapel by Bro. Kevin Turpin. Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation was held 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 24th at the funeral home.

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July 24th Edition

  Sunday, July 21, 2013

Barbara Fielder, 71

    Barbara Fielder, age 71, of Sandhill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2013, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center after a long illness.
    She was born June 6, 1942 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Robert and Elsie Smithers Fielder. She was a retired employee of Eastern Kentucky University and a member of the Sandhill Christian Church. She had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Barbara Fielder is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Lee Fielder, Irvine; one sister, Loraine Hendrix (Paul) Ashland; three brothers: Tom Fielder (Yvonne), Lexington; Ed Fielder (Kay), Mount Vernon; and Gene Fielder (Roxanne), Ashland; her cats: Pepper and Willow; and special nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by two sisters: Blondena Billings and Mavis Tate; and one brother, Donald Fielder.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 24th at the Sandhill Christian Church by Bro. Matthew Vaught. Burial was at the Sandhill Christian Church Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 23rd at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Michael Berry, Craig Berry, Jason Stacy, Kenneth Billings, Eddie Fielder and Jack Walling.
    Honorary pallbearers were Elizabeth Stacy and Toni Schmidt.

Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Cegal Harrison,92

    Cegal Harrison, age 92, husband of Barbara Wyatt Harrison, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at the Life Care Center in Morehead, Kentucky.
    He was a native of Clark County, born August 18, 1920, a son of the late Vannie and Julia Stevens Harrison. Mr. Harrison was retired from the Toledo Mental Health Center; he was a supervisor with Shakelee Corporation for 25 years and was a boilermaker with the C&O railroad in Lexington. He was a member, deacon and minister at the 1st Missionary Baptist Church and a member of the Unity Freewill Baptist. He was a United States Army Veteran.
    Mr. Harrison was preceded in death by his previous wife, Ruby; his brothers, Roy, and Weldon “Jr.”; and his sister, Lillian Withers.
    Survivors, other than his wife of 16 years, Barbara; include his brothers, Forest, and Wayne; and several nieces and nephews.
    Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 21st at Lewis Funeral Home with Bro. Martin McIntosh officiating. Burial followed in the West Irvine Cemetery, with Military Honors. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Saturday, July 20th at the funeral home.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Saturday, July 13, 2013

Connie Faye Morris, 53

    Connie Faye Morris, age 53, of Oreo Drive in Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013, at the St. Joseph East Hospital, Lexington, after a long illness.
    She was born May 30, 1960 in Cynthiana, Kentucky, and was the daughter of Lula Kirby Morris and the late Edward Morris. She was a former home healthcare provider and attended the Baptist Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    She is survived by her mother, Lula Kirby Morris; two sons: Tobie Kirby and Jobie Kirby, both of Irvine; one sister, Shelia Coffey, Estill County; one brother, Greg Morris, Estill County; and two grandchildren: Chase and Kyle Kirby.
    Memorial services were conducted at a later date.

Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, July 11, 2013

Charles Michael Hughes, 51

    Charles Michael Hughes, age 51, of Wesley Chapel, Florida, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013, at his home.
    He was born June 12, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio and was the son of Charles and Joline Newton Hughes. He was a former employee of Lowe’s and had lived in Florida the last 13 years.
    Survivors in addition to his father and mother include one daughter, Darrien Hughes, Lexington; three stepdaughters: Brittany Stewart, Lexington; Chelsi Stewart and Katie Loveless, both of Somerset; and one brother, Robert Hughes, Somerset
    He was preceded in death by two sisters: Vicki Hughes and Pamela Worrell.
    Funeral services were conducted by Bro. Delvin Reece at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 18th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called from 11:00 a.m. until service time on Thursday at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Kendell Knox, Tracy Neal, David Worrell, Terry Abney, Dwight O’Hair, Brian Estes, Jeff Estes and Rick Andruskewicz.

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