_   Volume 39 - Number 11 - Wednesday, September 16, 2020  Irvine, Ravenna, Estill County, Kentucky    _


Current Obituaries

Wednesday, September 30th Edition

  Monday, September 21, 2020

Norma Jean Nunnelley, 77

Norma Jean Nunnelley

    Norma Jean Nunnelley, age 77, a resident of the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center passed away Monday, September 21, 2020, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky, following a long illness.
    She was born January 24, 1943 in Cincinnati, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Carlos McCormick, Sr. and Virginia Brown Abney. She was a homemaker and member of the Irvine First Church of God.
    Mrs. Nunnelley was preceded in death by her husband, Parker Nunnelley.
    She is survived by one daughter, Mary McIntosh, Irvine; four sons: John Nunnelley, Irvine; Mark Nunnelley, Stanton; Matthew Nunnelley (Geneva), and Steve Nunnelley, both of Irvine; one sister, Carol Barnes, Irvine; five brothers: Tim Abney; Ronnie Abney; Michael Abney; Robert Abney; and Johnny Abney, all of Irvine; four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by four siblings: Mona Watson, Carlos McCormick, Jr., Danny Abney and Jim Abney.
    Friends may call Thursday, September 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services will be held with burial at the Oakdale Cemetery.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

Wednesday, September 23rd Edition

  Friday, September 18, 2020

Emily Alyssa Howell, 23

Emily Alyssa Howell

    Emily Alyssa Howell, age 23, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 at the University Of Cincinnati Medical Center.
    She was born November 13, 1996 in Scottsboro, Alabama to Christopher and Jamie Howell. She was an employee at the Burger Barn in Irvine.
    Ms. Howell is survived by her mother, Jamie Turner (William R.) of Irvine; her father, Christopher Howell of Scottsboro, Alabama; her partner, Christopher Nichols of Irvine; three brothers: Zander Turner, Liam Turner, and Jensen Turner, all of Irvine; and a sister, Yana Turner of Irvine.
    Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 106 Tyler Lane in Irvine, with Bro Larry Toner officiating. Friends may visit Tuesday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the church.
    There will be a meal to follow in the fellowship hall for those who wish to stay.
    Emily will be laid to rest in the Turner Cemetery, 522 Woodward Branch Cemetery Road in Bledsoe, Kentucky.
    In lieu of flowers, family ask that you make donations to her favorite place, the Estill County Animal Shelter, 50 Ginter Lane, Ravenna, KY 40472. Make Check or Money Order payable to the Estill County Animal Shelter.
    Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge of services.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Saturday, September 19, 2020

Roger Lee Maloney, 71

Roger Lee Maloney

    Roger Lee Maloney of Campton, Kentucky departed this life Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the age of 71 years and 20 days.
    He was a son of the late Samp and Nora Little Maloney, born in Bethany, Kentucky on August 30, 1949. He was a farmer by trade.
    Mr. Maloney is survived by two brothers, Ray Maloney (Kathy) of Campton, and David M. Maloney of Irvine; six sisters: Jewell Tester of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Esther Sneed of Georgia; Linda Stahl (Ray) of Burlington; Margaret Hatton (Bruce), Roberta Feuerbacher (Charles), both of Campton; and Dianie Dean of Hazard; and one special nephew, James Maloney of Campton.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Samp and Nora Little Maloney; three brothers, Jay Maloney, James Millard Maloney and Bill Maloney; and one sister, Sally Jo Watts. He also leaves behind a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.
    Visitation begins at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Porter and Son Funeral Directors, 769 East Main Street, Campton. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23rd at the funeral home by Rev. David Neace and Bro. Harold Connor. Burial will be at the Maloney Family Cemetery, Cave Branch, Bethany.
    Serving as pallbearers will be Bill Dean, Gearld Sallie, Jay Banks, James Maloney, Hershell Tester, and Mike Ratliff.

Porter and Son Funeral Directors

  Saturday, September 19, 2020

Eldon Hughes, 88

Eldon Hughes

    Eldon Hughes, age 88, of 50 Hughes Lane in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital in Lexington, after a long illness.
    He was born May 26, 1932 in Barren County to the late Kara Adwell and Reverend Ray Hughes. He lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Hughes was also preceded in death by one brother, Rollen Hughes.
    He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Hope Ginter Hughes; two sons: James Hood Hughes (Elizabeth) of Irvine; and Wayne Hughes (Diane) of Henderson; two granddaughters: Melissa Clements (Drew) of Niagara, Kentucky; and Andrea Engelbrecht of Newburgh, Indiana; four great grandchildren; one sister, Peggy Clines of Cave City; one sister-in-law, Lavana Hughes of Cave City; one nephew Clay Ginter (Samantha); and three nieces: Alison Napier (Josh), Theresa Barbee (Jeff) and Melodye Gabbard (Kelley).
    Eldon was a member of Basil Chapel Baptist Church. He was a former employee of Codell Construction Company and a retired employee of South East Coal Company. Eldon loved being outdoors on his tractor, spending time with his family, and talking on the phone to his grandcat, Boog.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 23, 2020, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Joe Lahrmer. Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be Clay Ginter, Larry Davis, Donald “Duck” Johnson, Wilson Plowman, David Harrison and Raymond Conrad.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, September 18, 2020

Billy Joe Wade, 64

Billy Joe Wade

    Billy Joe Wade, age 64, of Red Lick Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital.
    He was born January 5, 1956 in Bexar County, Texas and was the son of the late Charles Adren Wade and Donna Jean Barnett Turner. He was a retired radiologist and a United States Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.
    Mr. Wade is survived by his wife, Sheila Marlene Jenkins Wade; one daughter, Shasta Gearhart, Floyd County; two stepchildren: Tina Thacker (Mike) and James Barnett (Lisa), both of Irvine; one brother, Paul Wade (Kathy), Floyd County; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
    He was preceded in death by his sister, Julie.
    Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, September 22, 1:00 p.m., at the Jenkins Cemetery by Bro. Jerry Rose.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, September 17, 2020

Ava Colleen McCoy Ball, 93

Ava Colleen McCoy Ball

    Ava Colleen McCoy Ball, 93, widow of Ivan Douglas Ball, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020, at her home.
    She was a native of Montgomery County, born March 3, 1927, a daughter of the late Rev. Thomas McCoy and the late Bernice Rogers McCoy. Mrs. Ball was a homemaker and a farm wife.
    Other than her husband Ivan, she was preceded in death by her siblings: Eula Marie Pickup, Jeanetta Barnett, Anna Phillips, May McCoy, Marvin Joseph McCoy, and Shirley McCoy.
    She is survived by her children: Darrell Ball (Debra) and Patricia Ball.
    Graveside services will be held at Flatwoods Cemetery, Monday, September 21, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with Junann Johnson officiating.

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Wednesday, September 16th Edition

  Monday, September 14, 2020

Crystal Gail Profitt Hall, 43

Crystal Gail Profitt Hall

    A private memorial service will be held Monday, September 14, 2020 for Crystal Gail Profitt Hall, age 43, of Winchester, Kentucky who passed away peacefully on Monday, September, 14, 2020.
    She was born August 19, 1977 to James Sandford Profitt (Juanita) and Janice Tuttle McKinney.
    Survivors in addition to her parents are her wife, Lisa Miley; children: Barry Baskin III (Kylie), Tyler and Lashay Hall; one sister, April Profitt (Brian), one niece, Devon Madison (Michael), two nephews, Sam and Ben Madison; special friends and family including her "other dad" Lon Goodwin; best friends, Kim Rice Pelfrey and Marc Crase; her "other son" Blake Browning; and her aunt/cousin/best friend, Staci Profitt.
    Crystal is preceded in death by her brother, James S. Profitt Jr.; her paternal grandparents, Charlie Elmer and Elsie Patrick Profitt; her maternal grandparents, Bergin and Dovie Woods Tuttle, and her best friend/cousin, Connie Profitt Hamilton.
    In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to her children for their ongoing needs. Please contact family for information on how to donate.

  Friday, September 11, 2020

Shelby Newton, 66

Shelby Newton

    Shelby Newton, age 66, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at the University Of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington.
    He was born July 4, 1954 in Irvine to the late Dillard and Daisy Canter Newton. He was a retired construction worker.
    Mr. Newton is survived by his partner of 34 years, Maelee Holland of Irvine; three sons: Andy Newton and partner Penny Osborne, Shannon Kirby (Ashley), and Ryan Newton (Anglia), all of Irvine; one daughter, Shea Newton of Irvine; 16 grandchildren, one great grandchild; a brother, Manford Newton of Irvine; and two sisters: Annie Berryman and Lillian Young, both of Irvine.
    He was preceded in death by his parents.
    Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Monday, September 14, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 3905 Richmond Road in Irvine with Bro. Ivan Smith officiating. Friends may visit Monday from 10:00 a.m. until until time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Cane Springs Cemetery in Irvine.
    Pallbearers are Jobie Kirby, Donnie Crouch, Shannon Kirby, Logan Noble, Dillon Noble and Amos Ashcraft.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Elijah Begley, 46

Elijah Begley

    Elijah Begley, age 46 of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 in Cincinnati.
    He was born October 31, 1973 in Winchester to Arnold and Mageline Begley. He was a handyman.
    Mr. Begley is survived by his mother, Mageline Begley of Florida; his wife, Pamela Begley of Irvine; two daughters: Lisa Begley and Danielle Begley, both of Irvine; one brother, Arnold Begley Jr. of Florida; and five sisters: Lora Kelley, Naomi Finley, both of Florida, Rhonda Begley of Georgia, Rachel Turner and Sheila Snyder, both of Florida.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold Begley; and a brother, Mitchell Begley.
    Funeral services will be held 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 3905 Richmond Road in Irvine with Bro. Harold Edmonson officiating. Friends may visit Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service. Burial will be in the Newton – Wilson Cemetery in Irvine.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Thursday, September 10, 2020

Darlene Spicer, 64

Darlene Spicer

    Darlene Spicer, age 64, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at the Irvine Nursing and Rehab Center.
    She was born April 19, 1956 and previously lived at Pryse in Estill County.
    Daralene was preceded in death by her parents.
    Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the West Bend Cemetery in Clay City.
    Grayson Funeral Home of Clay City and Irvine is in charge of services.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Wyoma Case Estes, 75

Wyoma Case Estes

    Wyoma Case Estes, age 75, wife of Douglas C. Estes, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at her home.
    A native of Clark County, Kentucky, she was born on August 21, 1945, to the late Garnie and Ella Bailey Case. She was retired from Clark Regional Medical Center, where she managed the cafeteria. Mrs. Estes was a member of Ruckerville Church of Christ.
    In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons: Timothy Estes (Charlene) of Portland, Oregon; Tommy Estes (Diana) of Winchester; and James Estes (Samantha) of Pittsboro, North Carolina; three grandchildren, six brothers and sisters, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
    Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 11, 2020 at Clarmont Memorial Gardens.
    Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester was in charge of arrangements.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Charles Herbert Young, 50

Charles Herbert Young

    Charles Herbert Young, age 50, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020, suddenly at his home.
    He was born May 5, 1970 in Estill County and was the son of the late Joe and Juanita Newton Young. He was employed by Turner Seed Company as a warehouse supervisor and lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Young is survived by one son, Charles Young (Starr); one daughter, Megan Young; one granddaughter, Sarah Young; one sister, Loretta Allen; and one brother, Ronnie Young; also several nieces and nephews that he loved very much.
    He is preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Abney; and three brothers, Elvis Young, Wayne Young and Rick Young.
    A celebration of life will be held Saturday 12, 2020 at 12:00 Noon at 1680 Cressy Road in Irvine. All who knew him and loved Charles are invited.
    Arrangements are being handled by Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals

Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals

Jody Creech, Bud Tucker, Phillip Gross, Sam Niekirk, Stephen Daugherty, Brian Daniel, Benny Smith, Tommy King, Chris Wiseman, Charles Young, Jeff Pearson (not in order)

  Monday, September 7, 2020

Marcia Lynn Buckland, 62

Marcia Lynn Buckland

    Marcia Lynn Buckland (Mamaw Buck), 62 yrs old from Clay City, Kentucky, was born September 8, 1957 in Winchester, to Laura Faye Means and the late Herbert Means. She passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at her residence with her loving family beside her.
    She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jimmy Dean Buckland; her son, Brian Scott Buckland; and her brother, James Alvin Means. She was a niece to the late Kenneth Means (Tootsie) of Estill County.
    Mrs. Buckland is survived by her daughters: Jamie Buckland (Charles Luttrell ) of Mount Sterling, and Kayla Buckland of Clay City; five grandchildren, Adrian Harvey, Cierra Harvey, Christian Buckland, Caden Buckland, and Kierra Hawkins; one brother, Herbert "Herbie" Means, Jr. of Indian Harbor Beach, Florida; and four sisters: Pamela Hollon (Roger), Delilah King (Darrell), Rhonda Means, all of Clay City; and Vickie Lettis of Indian Harbor Beach, Florida. She had many nephew and nieces.
    The funeral service was held Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation was held Wednesday, September 9th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Burial was in Napier Cemetery in Clay City.
    Davis and Davis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Davis and Davis Funeral Home

  Monday, September 7, 2020

Elizabeth S. Hackworth, 79

Elizabeth S. Hackworth

    Elizabeth S. Hackworth, age 79, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020.
    She was born July 28, 1941 to the late Uri and Mattie G. Barnes Hackworth in Irvine, Kentucky. She was a niece to the late Charlie Barnes of Cressy.
    Ms. Hackworth is survived by a son, George Patrick (Gabriela), a step-daughter, Wavelene Cardona of Powell County; two sisters: Nettie Lykins of Ohio and Betty Jamison of Georgia; a grandchild, Mianna Jo Patrick and eight other grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
    Private services have been held.
    Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home of Winchester was in charge of arrangements.

Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home

  Saturday, September 5, 2020

Wesley Ray Flynn, 45

Wesley Ray Flynn

    Wesley Ray Flynn of 885 Wagersville Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020.
    He was born October 31, 1974 in Estill County to the late Ann (Muncie) and Franklin Flynn.
    Mr. Flynn is survived by his father, Franklin Flynn (Beverly); two brothers: Brandon Flynn and Robert Lee Arthur; and two sisters: Charlotte Sutter (Randy) and Dessa'lena Kerby (Chris), all of Estill County.
    He was preceded in death by his mother, Ann Muncie Flynn. He attended Ivory Hill Baptist Church. He was also a United States Army Veteran; he served for 13 years. He loved to hunt and enjoy the outdoors.
    A memorial service will be held at a later date with Bro. Chris Green officiating.
    Arrangements are being handled by Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals

Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals

  Friday, September 4, 2020

Bennie Reed, 88

Bennie Reed

    Bennie Reed, age 88, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 4, 2020.
    Bennie was born in Madison County, Kentucky, on October 14, 1931. His parents were Charles Reed and Mary Jane Spivey Reed. Bennie married Sula Comley in 1955, after his tour of duty in the Korean War. He was employed by Bluegrass Plumbing and Heating for 42 years, and was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Richmond.
    He is survived by his wife, Sula; a daughter, Janey Reed Masters (Kevin); a grandson, Benjamin Tyler Masters (Hannah); a granddaughter, Halle Grace Masters; a brother, W.D. Reed; two nieces, Donna Reed Grant (Wayne) and Brenda Lowery; and three nephews, Edward Earl Barnes (Shirley), Danny Barnes (Angie), and Randall Barnes (Jennifer).
    Mr. Reed was predeceased by three brothers, Daniel Reed (Maxie), Edward Reed (Nancy) and Gardiner Reed (Minnie); and one sister, Jane Barnes (Earl).
    A graveside funeral service was held at Camp Nelson National Cemetery on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 1:30 p.m.
    Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home served the family.
    In lieu of flowers please make donations to Honor Flight Kentucky, P.O. Box 1, Winchester, KY 40392.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home

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