Friday, August 5, 2016

William B. “Bill” Freeman, 57

    William B. “Bill” Freeman, age 57, lost his battle with cancer on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky.
    He was born on November 13, 1958 to Boyd and Lois (Moore) Freeman. Bill was employed as a truck driver by The Allen Company. He was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Berea.
    Mr. Freeman was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Larry, Gary and Danny Freeman.
    Bill is survived by his wife, Sandy Abrams Freeman; his son, Mark Parker (Erlena); one daughter, Kelley Freeman; a sister, Colleen Rogers (Herbert), sisters-in-law: Cindy Freeman, Carolyn Freeman, Wanda Renner (Thomas); a brother-in-law, Bernie Abrams (Susan), and numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved very much.
    Visitation was held Tuesday, August 9th from 5-8 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1138 Paint Lick Road in Berea. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 10th at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow in Madison County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
    Pallbearers will be Mark Parker, Shane Allen, David Freeman, Darren Northern, Herbert Rogers III, and Danny Rose.
    Honorary pallbearers are Jim Abney, Boyd Adams, Larry Chadwick, Bob Cornelison, Dennis Grant, and Joe Kays.
    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church, PO Box 485, Berea, Kentucky 40403 or Compassionate Care Center, 350 Isaacs Lane, Richmond, Kentucky 40475.
    Lakes Funeral Home of Berea has been entrusted with arrangements.

Lakes Berea Funeral Home

  Friday, August 5, 2016

Sarah Jewell Donahue Henry, 85

    Sarah Jewell Donahue Henry, age 85, of Evergreen Drive in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016 at her home following a short illness.
    She was born June 5, 1931, in Estill County, a daughter of the late John Earl and Jessie Mae Farthing Donahue. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County all of her life. She was a member of the New Life Apostolic Church.
    Mrs. Henry was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Lee Henry.
    She is survived by three daughters: Sarah Jane Healey (Robert Edward), Shirley Mae Henry, both of Berea; and Margaret Lee Creech (Mike), Irvine; one son, Donald Ray Henry, Irvine; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
    Mrs. Henry was preceded in death by four siblings: Mary Frances Estes, W. Brown Donahue, Forest Ward Donahue, and Harvey Donahue.
    Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the New Life Apostolic Church by Rev. Ross Conley and Rev. Alan Peevler with burial following in the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends called after 11 a.m., Tuesday, at the church until funeral time.
     Warren F. Toler Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, August 5, 2016

Melissa "Lisa" Jane Riddell Martin, 35

    Melissa "Lisa" Jane Riddell Martin, age 35, wife of Jesse, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, after a long illness.
     Mrs. Martin, "Lisa" to her friends, was a native of Estill County, born September 6, 1980, a daughter of Judy Tipton Riddell, and the late Tommy Riddell. She was a member of the Substation Pentecostal Holiness Church, who enjoyed fishing, UK basketball, and music.
     Survivors other than her husband Jesse, include her mother, Judy Tipton Riddell; her son, Dylan Marcum; her stepson, Cole L. Martin; her stepdaughter, Alissa Martin; her sister, Tonya Dixon (Steven); her nephew, Ethan Dixon; and lots of special friends and family.
     Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 9th at Lewis Funeral Home with Wayne Knopp officiating. Burial followed in the Gary Riddell Memorial Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.
     Pallbearers were Ethan Dixon, Rodney Wills, Jeff Wills, Bryan Thomas, Frank Johnson, and Scott Martin.
     Honorary pallbearers were Bill Riddell Jr., Dwight Riddell, Nathan Howard, and Ronald Dixon.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Friday, August 5, 2016

Jason Glenn Roberts, 40

    Jason Glenn Roberts, age 40, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Friday morning, August 5, 2016.
     Jason was born on October 9, 1975 in Madison County and was an employee of Critchfield Meats of Lexington.
    He is survived by three children: his oldest daughter, Chelsea Roberts; one son and one daughter: Corbin and Madison Roberts and their mother, Jessica; his mother, Sharon Story Tudor; his father and step-mother: Ronald Glenn Roberts (Jeanie) of Irvine; and one brother, Justin Shane Roberts; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
    Services were at 1:30 p.m., Monday, August 8th at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Richmond, with burial following in the Richmond Cemetery. Visitation was from 6-9 p.m., Sunday, August 7th at the funeral home.
    The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in memory of Jason, to help with final expenses.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Zachary Scott McKinney Grensavitch, 23

    Zachary Scott McKinney Grensavitch, age 23, of Crooked Creek Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at his home.
    He was born October 2, 1992, in Riverside, California, the son of Michael Christopher and Kim Cherie McKinney Grensavitch. He worked for Amazon and had lived in Estill County for the past year.
    In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his grandparents, Ron and Linda McKinney, Irvine; great grandparent: Delores Brown, Irvine; and a sister, Savannah Rose Grensavitch, Estill County.
    Memorial services were conducted Sunday, August 7th at 3:00 p.m. at the Christian Worship Center by Bro. Jimmy Bonny.
    Arrangements have been entrusted to Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, May 19, 2016, 2016

Clayton Roberts, 88

    Clayton Roberts, age 88, husband of Juanita Scrivner Roberts, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016.
    He was born December 18, 1927 in Irvine, Kentucky, to the late Minor Clinton and Fannie Mays Roberts. Mr. Roberts was a United States Army veteran and worked in quality control at IBM. He was a charter member of Gardenside Christian Church, and a member of the 101 Club at U. K.
    Surviving relatives include two sons, Scott Roberts (Jodi) and Mark Roberts (Donna); seven grandchildren, Cheryl, Brandon, Austin, Brooke, Caleigh, Spencer and Connor Roberts; and one great grandchild, Emma. Also, he is survived by one sister, Dora Roberts Winkle; and three brothers: Lloyd Roberts (Betty), Paul Roberts (Charlotte) and Wayne Roberts (Susie).
    He was preceded in death by five sisters: Ida Mae Freeman, Lois Nugent, Hazel Tomes, Cora Wilson, and Ruby Smyth; and one brother, Donald Roberts.
    Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 24th at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Road in Lexington, by Minister Bill Kennedy. Burial followed in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens. Visitation was 12:00 Noon until the service time, Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home

  Sunday, July 31, 2016

Louise Riddell Babb, 88

    Louise Riddell Babb, age 88, of Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016, at the Clark Regional Medical Center, following a short illness.
    She was born October 8, 1927, in Estill County, a daughter of the late James and Faye Kirby Riddell. She was a homemaker and had lived in Clark County most of her life. She was a member of the Lighthouse Church of God.
    Mrs. Babb was preceded in death by her husband, Berlon Babb.
    She is survived by a son, Harold D. Babb, Winchester; a brother, Cornell Riddell, Estill County; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by a son, Archie W. Babb; five siblings: Hazel Dixon, Scottie Neal, Kenneth Riddell, Russell Riddell, and Elmer Riddell.
    Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, August 3rd at 1:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, August 2nd at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Colburn Babb, Clint Babb, Wade Poe, James Evans, Wayne Babb and Eric Clements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, July 28, 2016

Violet Elmer Fowler, 89

    Violet Elmer Fowler, age 89, of Jakes Heavenly Highway in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016, at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
    She was born July 17, 1927 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Hume and Anna Mae Flynn Fox. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Mrs. Fowler was preceded in death by her husband, Romo Fowler.
    She is survived by one stepson, David Durbin, Irvine; loving companion, Arthur W. Fowler, Irvine; and several nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by one sister, Lona; and two brothers, Manuel and Otis.
    Funeral services were conducted Monday, August 1st at 1 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Sam Miller. Burial was at the Sparks Cemetery. Friends called after 11 a.m., Monday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Glendle Flynn, Lamon Flynn, Clay Flynn, Aubrey Miller, Nathan Arvin, Frank Flynn and Gerald Flynn.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, July 29, 2016

Sandra Kay Parsons Cox, 66

    Sandra Kay Parsons Cox, 66, wife of Darrel Cox, passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at the Marcum Wallace Hospital in Irvine, Kentucky.
    She was a native of Estill County, born September 29, 1949, a daughter of the late Leonard and Ruby Sparks Parsons. She was a homemaker that enjoyed animals, flowers, birds, mushroom hunting. She was a homebody that enjoyed the simple things in life, her family, and her animal companions, PJ and Coconut.
    Mrs. Cox was preceded in death by her brother, James Daniel Parsons.
    Survivors other than her husband Darrell, include her daughters: Tammy Tipton (Randy), Trina Reffett (Scott), and Kristy Means (Tim); her grandsons: Christopher Tipton, Stephen Conrad (Kelsey), Casey Tipton, Cody Means, Tyler Conrad, and Caleb Means; and her great grandchildren: Aaliyah Nichole Tipton, Camden Shawn Tipton, Catarina Marie Hurt,and Madyson Rayne Conrad.
    There was a gathering of friends Tuesday, August 2nd from 4-7 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home, followed by a memorial service beginning at 7 p.m.
    Grandsons served as honorary pallbearers.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Herman Riddell, 82

    Herman Riddell, age 82, of Pea Ridge Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a long illness.
    He was born April 8, 1934 in Estill County and was the son of the late Victor Sr. and Mariah Neal Riddell. He was a retired Hamilton Foundry employee and a member of the Pea Ridge Holiness Church. He was a United States Marine and served during the Korean Conflict. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Riddell was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Akers Riddell.
    He is survived by one daughter, Sandra Turner (Mick), Las Vegas, Nevada; three sons: Timothy Wayne Riddell, Estill County; Donald Lee Riddell (Diane), Fayette County; and Herman Todd Riddell, Estill County; one sister, Wanda Duncan, Estill County; two brothers: Jason Riddell and Estill Riddell, both of Estill County; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by two sisters: Lorene Hunt and Margaret Barrett; and three brothers: Harold, Victor Jr. and Ben Riddell.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, July 30th at 11 a.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jerry Rose. Burial was at the Pea Ridge Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, July 29th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Nate Turner, Evan Riddell, Cody Riddell, Wayne Kelly, Robert Hunt, and Bobby Wayne Carroll.
    Honorary pallbearer was Jacob Hunt.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Rosalee Bailey Tipton, 82

    Rosalee Bailey Tipton, age 82, of Raintree Court in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
    She was born December 9, 1933 in Madison County and was the daughter of the late Eli and Vema Richardson Bailey. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County for the past 35 years.
    Mrs. Tipton is survived by her husband, Charles Marion Tipton; two sons: Charles Lee Tipton, Madison County; and Kevin Drew Tipton, Estill County; five sisters: Bonnie Robinson, Estill County; Janice Vaughn, Clark County; Eunice Ann McKinney, Estill County; Brenda Condor and Debbie Mayes, both of Clark County; one brother, Ronnie Bailey, Jefferson County; and two grandchildren: Charles Walter Tipton III and Crystal Rose Dean.
    Memorial services will be conducted at a later date.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, July 21, 2016, 2016

Cynthia Fern Childers, 51

    Cynthia Fern Childers, age 51, passed Monday, July 25, 2016 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky.
    She was born October 20, 1964, in Campton, Kentucky, a daughter to Gwen (Fox) Farmer and the late Hardy Shelton. She was a registered nurse, working in Irvine and Beattyville.
    Along with her mother, Gwen Farmer (Bill) of McKee; she is survived by one daughter, Shawneese Drake (Jonathan) of Beattyville; one son, Derek Childers (Monica) of Shelbyville; three sisters: Barbra Sue Smith, Tabitha Hobbs and Tina Turner; her former husband, Dwayne Childers of Beattyville; and many other loving family members and friends.
    She was preceded in death by her father, Hardy Shelton; and her stepmother, Rhonda Shelton.
    Visitation was held Wednesday, July 27th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 28th at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Angel officiating. She was laid to rest in the Rock of Ages Cemetery, located in Beattyville.

Booneville Funeral Home

Thursday-Sunday, August 4-7, 2016

Good Weather Yard Sale

    Good weather yard sale at 961 Spout Springs Road in Irvine. Nativity sets, women's small clothing, jars, gas logs, snow globes and much more.

Saturday, August 13, 2016

House of Prayer Singing

    House of Prayer, 535 Dark Hollow Road in Irvine, will be having a Gospel Singing on Saturday, August 13, starting at 7:00 p.m. Featured singers are Voice of Praise from Barbourville and The Praise Singers. There will be refreshments afterwards. Everyone is welcome.

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Millers Creek Farm For Sale

    Farm for sale on Driftwood Drive at Millers Creek in Estill County with 15 surveyed acres. Has present income of $1200 per year for pasture land. Call (606) 723-2303.