_   Volume 39 - Number 12 - Wednesday, September 23, 2020  Irvine, Ravenna, Estill County, Kentucky    _


Current Obituaries

Wednesday, September 30th Edition

  Saturday, September 26, 2020

Della Marie Keller Jacobs, 92

Della Marie Keller Jacobs

    Della Marie Keller Jacobs, age 92, of Irvine, Kentucky, widow of Leonard Jacobs, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020.
    A native of Winchester, Kentucky, she was born on July 14, 1928, to the late Arthur and Anna Smith Keller. She was a seamstress and a member of Ivory Hill Baptist Church.
    She is survived by her daughters, Diane Jacobs Bates and Phyllis Tipton; eight grandchildren, Austin Tipton (Sherry), Timmy Tipton, Larry Tipton, Karen Brooks (Vernon), Shannon Congleton, Wayne Congleton, Helen Flinchum (Dan) and Kimberly Link (Anthony); several great grandchildren and great, great children, including a special great, great granddaughter, Jaelynn Miles; and brothers and sisters, Harold Keller, Gerald “Bud” Keller, Linda Keller Sparks and Janet Snowden.
    In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by siblings, Bonnie Russel and Juanita “Joe” Richards; and a great, great grandson, Eric Tipton.
    Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Scobee Funeral Home, 219 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, by Bro. Billy Keller. Burial will follow in Winchester Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service.
    Pallbearers will be Austin Tipton, Larry Tipton, Timmy Tipton, Wayne Congleton, Eric Brooks and Derrick Brooks.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Sunday, September 27, 2020

Audrey Jean Caudill, 83

Audrey Jean Caudill

    Audrey Jean Caudill, age 83, was born May 7, 1937 in Perry County, Kentucky. She spent most of her life growing up in Blackey, Kentucky. Audrey departed this life on Sunday, September 27, 2020 and went to her heavenly home with her Lord.
    Audrey was a member of the Blackey Missionary Church in Blackey. She loved going to church and singing hymns. She was the daughter of the late Curt and Sarah Logan Caudill.
    She was preceded in death by three brothers, Michael Allen Caudill, Gary Melvin "Pee Wee" Caudill, and Larry Curtis Caudill; and three sisters, Maxine Osman, Anna Mary Caudill, and Geneva Caudill.
    Audrey is survived by three sisters, Marsha Caudill (Charles), Irvine; Sandra Smith, Hazard; and Sadie Tipton, Irvine; and three brothers, John Caudill (Shirley), Letcher; Alonzo Caudill and Charles Caudill (Patty), Ohio; along with a host of nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.
    She loved church, listening to and singing gospel music, and being with her family and friends. She was known for her smiles and hugs.
    Services Wednesday, September 30, 2:00 p.m., Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, by Bro. Dale Payne. Visitation Wednesday after 12:00 Noon. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery with pallbearers Bobby Mudd, Paul Kimble, Doug Smith, Ronnie Smith, Luke Tipton, Jesse Tipton, Bobbie Osman, and Austin Osman.
    Honorary pallbearers serving, Paul David Smith, Stephen Caudill, and all the staff at Irvine Nursing and Rehab Center.
    Audrey, you are our sunshine, our only sunshine.

Davis and Davis Funeral Home

  Thursday, September 24, 2020

David Allen West, Sr., 62

David Allen West, Sr.

    David Allen West, Sr., age 62, of James West Way in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington following a short illness.
    He was born December 21, 1957 in Estill County and was the son of the late James and Ida B. Puckett West. He was a retired welder and a member of the Church of God.
    Mr. West is survived by his wife, Jo Etta Dawes West; one son, David Allen West, Jr. (Kimberly Renee Tipton), Estill County; one brother, Otis West, Estill County; and one grandchild, Bentley Marie West.
    He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mandy Delois Woolery and Elizabeth Ann Powell.
    Friends called Sunday, September 27, 2020, between 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services were conducted Sunday, September 27th at the funeral home by Bro. Jerry Rose. Burial was at the West-Mainous Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Jimmy Crabtree, Otis West, Buddy Puckett, Marty Dawes, Steven Mainous and Henry Boian.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Ronald O. Miller, 70

Ronald O. Miller, 70

    Ronald O. Miller, age 70, of New Lebanon, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 following an extended illness.
    He was born on February 23, 1950, he was the son of the late Otis and Evelyn (Harrison) Miller. He retired after 35 years from the Delphi Division of General Motors. After retiring from Delphi he went back to work as a maintenance man for apartments in West Alexandria and New Lebanon. His family said “Ron never met anybody who wasn’t his friend.” He was greatly loved and will be missed by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Loretta Miller.
    Ron is survived by his wife of 50 years, Debbie (Covington) Miller; children: Barbie Dooley (Tim) of West Manchester, Shawn Miller of New Lebanon, and Traci Deneski (Jeremiah) of New Lebanon; grandchildren: Madison Deneski, Nathan Miller; Chris, Corey and Cody Dooley; Dayna and Mark Cocca; great grandchildren: Calvin Grimes and Liara Boze; and Levi and Jack Cocca; sisters: Yolanda Hardy of West Alexandria, Ohio; and Connie Tobias and husband Jack of Eaton, Ohio; and longtime good friend, Gary Allen of Tennessee.
    Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 28, 2020 at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center, West Alexandria, Ohio, with Pastor Wallace “Buddy” Barnett, Jr. officiating. Friends called on the family at the funeral home from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, September 27th. Burial was next to his mother at Preble Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center

  Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Harry Edwin “Bud” Clevenger, 85

Harry Edwin “Bud” Clevenger

    Harry Edwin “Bud” Clevenger, age 85, husband of Betty McCloud Clevenger, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at his home.
    He was born in McClure, Virginia, on June 1, 1935, to the late Galley and Myrtle Carter Clevenger and was one of five siblings. He served in the United States Army Field Artillery and was a medical courier for MD Billing Services.
    In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Harry, Jr. and Joy Clevenger of Lexington; two grandsons, Nicholas and Colin Clevenger; one sister, Patricia Kiser; and several extended family members and friends.
    He was especially proud of his grandsons and their accomplishments: Nicholas (17), who attends The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science, Bowling Green, Kentucky; and Colin (15), who attends SCAPA Lafayette, Lexington.
    Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Winchester Cemetery.
    Memorials are suggested to Northeast Christian Church, 990 Star Shoot Parkway, Lexington, KY 40509.
    Scobee Funeral Home of Winchester is in charge of Arrangements.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Shawna Crowe, 29

Shawna Crowe

    Shawna Crowe, age 29 of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
    She was born June 21, 1991 in Mt. Sterling to Ralph and Sandy Crowe. She was of the Pentecostal faith and an employee of Hardee’s.
    Ms. Crowe is survived by her father, Ralph Crowe of Irvine; her mother, Sandy Coffey Crowe of Irvine; two sons: Trenton Neal of Irvine and Elijah Puckett of Richmond; her grandparents: Gertrude Stepp and Bruce Coffey; and two sisters: Kelly Embree (Jason) and Teresa Crowe, both of Irvine.
    She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Willie and Clara Crowe.
    Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 3905 Richmond Road in Irvine with Bro. Buford Powell officiating, Burial will follow in the Joe Miller Cemetery in Irvine.
    Pallbearers are Jason Embree, Billy R. Coffey, Jason Hyden, Bruce Coffey, Jake Hoskins and Scott Coffey.

Grayson Funeral Home

  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 called Thursday, September 24, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services were conducted afterwards by Bro. Glennis Sizemore at the funeral home. Burial was at the Oakdale Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Bill Mullins, Jeremy McGuire, Jeffery McCormick, Corey Nunnelley, Anthony Forjone and Michael Booth.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, September 12, 2020

James Wayne Wyatt, 72

James Wayne Wyatt

    James Wayne Wyatt, age 72, of Winchester Road, Irvine, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at his home, following a long illness.
    He was born November 26, 1948 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, the son of the late James William and Lottie Norris Wyatt. He was a retired car salesman.
    Survivors include his son, Jay Wyatt (Melanie) of Nicholasville; a sister, Shirley Wyatt Brandenburg of Fayette County; three grandchildren, A.J., Laiken, and Zachary Wyatt; and very special friends, Debra and Joshua French; as well as several nieces and nephews.
    Private Services will be held at a later date.
    Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals is in charge of arrangements.

Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals

  Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Dorothy L. Richardson, 93

Dorothy L. Richardson

    Dorothy L. Richardson, age 93, of Miamisburg, Ohio, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Oak Creek Terrace in Kettering, Ohio.
    She was born in Irvine, Kentucky on January 1, 1927 to Mary and Charles Homer Flynn.
    Mrs. Richardson was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Ansel Winkle and Wade Richardson; a daughter Brenda Winkle Fields; four sisters, Josephine, Martha, Flo and Eula; and six brothers, Fred, Bill, Orville, Hart, Ed and Gaylord.
    She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Devonne (Winkle) Denman of Centerville, Ohio; one son, Jeffrey W. Richardson of Indianapolis, Indiana; four grandchildren, Rodney S. Glass of Kettering, Ohio; Isabella J. Richardson of Indianapolis, Indiana; Christopher T. Fields of Lawrenceville, Georgia; and Yvette E. (Fields) Moy of Seattle, Washington; six great grandchildren: Brandon Glass; Desmond, Daylen and Trinity Fields; and Corrado and Ansel Moy; a sister, Retha of Orlando, Florida; and a host of nieces and nephews.
    Dorothy retired from Karolton Envelope (Kimberly Clark) and enjoyed her retirement years spending time with her family. She also enjoyed sewing and quilting. She was loved and cherished by all who knew her. She leaves a legacy of faith, generosity, compassion, laughter, kindness, honesty, and unconditional love. She will be sorely missed and forever remembered by her loved ones. We know she went home to be with the Lord and receive her eternal reward and we will see her again.
    A private service was held at Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral Home, 508 East Linden Avenue, Miamisburg, Ohio.
    In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer Association or the American Cancer Society.

Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral Home

Recent Obituaries

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 were conducted Wednesday, September 23, 2020, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Joe Lahrmer. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends called from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were 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. Military Rites were performed by the American Legion Post #79.
    Pallbearers were Herman Willis, Trenton Flynn, Mike Thacker, James Leif Barnett, Thomas Ray Barnett and Paul 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.

Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals

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