Monday, November 16, 2020

    Douglas Allen Miller, age 55, of Minor Lane in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born March 31, 1965 in Estill County and was the son of Mary Sue Baker Miller and the late James Raymond Miller. He was a retired construction worker and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Carolyn Faye Rawlins Miller; one daughter, Jennifer Carol Powers (Branden), Estill County; two sons: Michael Douglas Miller (Andrea) Estill County; and Daniel Douglas Miller, Hamilton, Ohio; three sisters: Charlotte Miller (Mike Estes), Kim Miller, and Melinda Miller (Dan), all of Estill County; three brothers: Dennis Miller (Trena), Billy Miller (Tammie), and Bryan Miller, all of Estill County; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
    He was preceded in death by two brothers, Randy and Jeff “Mutt” Miller.
    Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 1:00 p.m., at the Mt. Carmel Christian Church. Visitation was held Tuesday, November 17th from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home and after 12:00 Noon, Wednesday at the Church.
    Pallbearers will be Dawson Miller, Adam Warner, Justin Warner, Daniel Philhower, Justin Samples, Stan Means and Dustin “Duck” Miller.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, November 12, 2020

    Alma Jean Reynolds Kelly, age 78, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.
    The daughter of the late George Wilson and Hyldra Comley Reynolds, she was born in Madison County on August 27, 1942. She enjoyed keeping up with her family and friends on Facebook and was a member of Southside Church.
    On November 26, 1958, Alma Jean united in marriage to Rev. Howard Kelly who survives. They celebrated 61 years of marriage.
    Other survivors include four sons: Steve Kelly of Mt. Vernon, Tim Kelly of Irvine, David Kelly (Carmyn) of Richmond, and Samuel Kelly (Leslie) of Bronston; her brother and sister-in-law, E.T. and Kim Reynolds; two sisters: Betty Agee and Omie Farthing; seven grandchildren: Krystal Gatliff (Curt), Derek Kelly (Brittany), Kalynn Dessenko (Doug), Kristyn Kelly, Alexis Kelly, Madalyn Kelly and Maddox Kelly; and four great grandchildren: Lilee Kelly, Theo Dessenko, Avery Gatliff and Hudson Gatliff.
    Mrs. Kelly was also preceded in death by two brothers: Stanley Reynolds and Elwood Reynolds.
    A walk through visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 16, 2020 at Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Richmond, and will follow with a private funeral service. Private interment will be in the Richmond Cemetery.
    Facial coverings and social distancing required due to the current pandemic.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Thursday, November 12, 2020

    Tamera Dean Allen Green was born August 19, 1957 in Winchester, Kentucky to the late Millard Sr. and Lovadis McQuire Allen. She passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 in Floyd County, Kentucky after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family.
    Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Morton Davis Green; and her stepfather, Emmitt Maze. Also preceding her in death was one grandchild, Justin Charles Saylor; one brother, Millard Ray Allen Jr.; three sisters, Nella May Akers, Brenda Louise Helton and Linda Kay Moreland.
    She is survived by two sons: Darrell Johnson (Tabitha) of Stanville, Kentucky; and David Gibson (Ashley) of New Iberia, Louisiana; three daughters: Chasity Wade of Irvine, Whitney Green of Stanton, and Britney Garrison (David) of Mt. Sterling; 14 grandchildren: Bennie, Jordan, Brianna, Kaytlyn, Taylor, Hannah, Emily C., Shaylee, MaKayla, Autumn, Hunter, Emily S., Tyler and Maddie; two great grandchildren, Addison and Raymond; and three sisters, Barbara Kash, Donna Craig and Dena Saylor, all of Mt. Sterling.
    Tammy was a mother, a mammaw, a sister, an aunt, a nanny to Kristina, Dalena & Joseph and a friend. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
    Visitation will be held Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. at Betsy Layne Church of Christ, Betsy Layne, Kentucky and also on Sunday, November 15, 2020 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Herald & Stewart Funeral Home, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 16, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Herald & Stewart Funeral Home with Bob Harper officiating. Burial will follow at Machpelah Cemetery, Mt Sterling, Kentucky
    Pallbearers will be Darrell Johnson, Carl Meade, Bill Palmer, David Garrison, Ross Hicks, Brian Saylor, David Kash, David Gibson and Travis Harris.

Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

  Thursday, November 12, 2020

    Danny Lee Powell, age 58, of Georgetown, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the Georgetown Community Hospital.
    He was born March 12, 1962 in Madison County to George Oakley and Edith Dixon Powell. He was a member of the Ravenna Church of God and a former Surgical Tech at the Lexington Clinic.
    Mr. Powell is survived by his mother, Edith Turpin of Ravenna; his wife, Valerie Powell of Georgetown; a son, Josh Powell of Lancaster; a stepson, Allen Gaines of Georgetown; a daughter, Jackie Mitchell (Danny) of Wilmore; three stepdaughters: Victoria Williams (Josh) of Means, Lauren Vogel and boyfriend Chad Gilbert of Georgetown, Joycelyn Gaines of Georgetown; ten grandchildren; and a brother, Buford Powell and his wife Mary of Ravenna.
    He was preceded in death by his father, George Oakley Powell.
    A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the New Vision Full Gospel Church at 300 5th Street in Ravenna with Bro. Buford Powell officiating.
    Grayson Funeral Home Irvine is in charge of arrangements.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Monday, November 9, 2020

    Jay “Ted” Mansfield, Jr., age 89, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at Baptist Health – Richmond.
    Mr. Mansfield, the son of the late Jay and Martha Lou Patrick Mansfield, Sr., was born in Estill County on January 6, 1931. He retired from IBM and was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War. He attended Mt. Pleasant Christian Church and enjoyed studying with Shepherd’s Chapel.
    Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law: Danny and Connie Freeman of Richmond; his brother and sister-in-law: Brutus and Rose Mansfield; two grandchildren: Valerie Jo Drake and Jason Freeman (Amy); and his great granddaughter, Alaina Drake.
    Due to COVID-19, a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
    Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Friday, November 13, 2020

    Garet Wayne Horn, age 72, of Plowman Dunn Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born May 9, 1948 in Estill County and was the son of the late Dillard and Flora Dunn Horn. He was a retired logger and heavy equipment operator and attended the Church of the Nazarene. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    Mr. Horn is survived by his wife, Ruth Janet Deaton Horn; one daughter, Tammy Lynn Horn, Estill County; one son, Garet Horn, Jr. (Jan), Clark County; three sisters: Gracie Cox, Wilma Hoover, and Betty Turner, all of Estill County; two brothers: Dillard Horn and Jeff Horn, Estill County; and two grandchildren: Cole Garet Horn and Mary Addison Horn.
    He was preceded in death by three sisters, Hester Hoover, Ethel Smith and Lucy Dudney.
    Graveside services will be conducted Monday, November 16, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at the New Bethel Cemetery.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, November 10, 2020

    Jake Rose, age 89, of Jake Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at his home, following a short illness.
    He was born May 21, 1931 in Estill County and was the son of the late Willie and Lillie Smithers Rose. He was a farmer and masonry contractor and a member of the Sandhill Christian Church. He was a United States Army veteran who served during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Rose was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Berryman Rose and is survived by his daughter, Donna Meinze, Richmond; and a special lady friend, Shirley Camden Fowler of Estill County.
    He was preceded in death by six siblings: Alva White, Effie White, Mildred Stone, Ledward Rose, Morris Rose and Ray Rose.
    Visitation for the public was held Saturday, November 14, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services were conducted afterwards at the funeral home chapel by Bro. Ronald Lutes. Burial was at the Sandhill Christian Church Cemetery. Military Rites were performed by the American Legion Post #79 Honor Guard.
    Pallbearers were Douglas Caldwell, Keith Perdue, Tim Perdue, Ryan Perdue, Eugene Miller and Aubry Miller

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, November 10, 2020

    Nettie June Stone, age 73, of Old Fox Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at her home following a long illness.
    She was born January 29, 1947 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Harvey and Sally Kirby Stepp. She was a retired Sylvania employee and had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Stone was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Clay Stone.
    She is survived by one daughter, Karen Stone, Estill County; one son, Jerry Stone (Pam), Estill County; four grandchildren: Chasity Wesley (Josh), Elijah Stone, Justin Shearer and Samantha Rawlins (Michael); and two great grandchildren: Samara and Karlie Rawlins
    Mrs. Stone was preceded in death by three siblings, Flossie Profitt, Chester Stepp and Beverly Stepp.
    Visitation for the public was held Friday, November 13, 2020, from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private memorial services Memorial services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel by Rev. Sandy Broadbent.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Saturday, November 7, 2020

    Cleveland Darrell “Doc” Adams, age 65, of Winchester Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at his home, following a short illness.
    He was born March 22, 1955, in Estill County, a son of the late Cornelius and Ora West Adams. He was a member of the Spout Springs Baptist Church and had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Mr. Adams is survived by one daughter, Miranda Cassett, Hamilton, Ohio; one son, Matthew Adams, Estill County; one stepdaughter, Bonnie Sparks, Estill County; one stepson, Victor Jones, Estill County; one sister, Shirley Lancaster, Lee County; and one brother, Doug Adams, Estill County.
    In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Grace Puckett; and a brother, John Adams.
    Visitation for the public was held Thursday, November 12, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services were conducted in the funeral home chapel at 1:00 p.m. by Bro. Tim Floyd. Burial was at the Crowe Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Victor Jones, Jeff Sparks, Jim Cassett, Vonda Floyd, Herman Brinegar and Steven Henry.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to go toward funeral expenses.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, November 5, 2020

    William Earl Bledsoe, age 73, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at St. Joseph Main in Lexington, Kentucky after a short illness.
    Born October 17, 1947 in Fayette County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Edward and Lois Barker Bledsoe. He was a former manager of Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals for 41 years.
    In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Ernest Bledsoe; and one sister, Chloann Clevenger.
    He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sherrel Bledsoe; and two sons, William Arthur Bledsoe (Stephanie Butler) and Edward Brent Bledsoe (Kristy); three grandchildren, Josh, Kaitlyn and Emma Bledsoe; and one brother, Bobby Bledsoe of Clarksville Tennessee.
    Funeral services officiated by Bro. Joe Lahrmer will be held privately at Oakdale Cemetery due to the Covid. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery with Josh Bledsoe, Parker Hall, Bev Hall, Gary Embs, Brad Hall and Brent Bledsoe serving as active pallbearers. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Les West, Charles Samples, Jr. Estes, Ray H, Hardy and Bob Pruitt.
    Arrangements by Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals.

Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals

  Tuesday, November 3, 2020

    James Edward “Murdock” Townsend, age 54, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at the Hospice Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.
    He was born April 2, 1966 in Richmond, Kentucky, to James and Mary Miles Townsend. He was a carpenter.
    Mr. Townsend is survived by a daughter, Melissa Brinegar of Winchester; two grandchildren: Neveah Puckett and Mathew Townsend; four brothers: Cassius Townsend, Johnny Townsend (Amy), both of Irvine; Joe Townsend of Paris and Richard Neal of Irvine; and two sisters: Connie Estes (Jacob) and Dorothy Walling (Henry Knight), both of Irvine.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Townsend; and a son, Michael Edward Townsend.
    Funeral services will be held 12:00 Noon, Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Scott Rogers officiating. Friends may visit Friday from 10:00 a.m. 'till time of the service. Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery in Irvine.
    Pallbearers are Joe Townsend, Johnny Townsend, Richard Neal, Clayton Mays, Steve Hoover and Earl Willis.
    Honorary pallbearers are Josh Walling, Mathew Townsend and Neveah Puckett.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Wednesday, November 4, 2020

    Daniel Wayne Martin, age 65, husband of Barbara Napier Martin, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at his home in Stanton, Kentucky.
    He was born March 21, 1955 in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Lemray and Ruth Whisman Martin. He was retired from Clark Energy Cooperative.
    Survivors include his wife, Barbara Martin; a son, John Martin, Clay City; two daughters, Rebecca Martin and Angela Martin, both of Stanton; and a sister, Freda Shoemaker, Lexington.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Bill Martin; and a sister, Brenda Rogers.
    In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Hospice East, 407 Shoppers Drive, Winchester, KY 40391.
    Davis and Davis Funeral Home of Stanton is in charge of arrangements.

Davis and Davis Funeral Home

  Wednesday, October 28, 2020

    James Allen Wiser, age 66, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Spring View Hospital in Lebanon, Kentucky. He was born February 2, 1954 in Lebanon.
    He is preceded in death by his father, James Wesley Wiser; two sons, Jason Allen Wiser and Wesley Earnest Wiser; and a sister, Diane Renee Wiser.
    Mr. Wiser is survived by his mother, Mary Wiser; two daughters, Amanda Bird and Stacy Hyatt (Ben); four brothers: Jimmy Wiser (Marie), David Wiser (Vicky), Russ Wiser (Bonnie), and Terry Wiser; two sisters: Donna Bradshaw (Tom) and Michelle Wiser (Vance Ellis); and five grandchildren: “Donna Doo” Bird, Mercedes “Booger Bear” Bird, Cassie Hyatt, Aaron Hyatt, and Joseph Hyatt. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Bosley Funeral Home in Lebanon, Kentucky. Interment followed in Old Liberty Cemetery. Visitation was held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service, Sunday, at the funeral home.

Bosley Funeral Home

  Saturday, March 14, 2020

    On Saturday, March 14, 2020, Billy Eugene Wilcox, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at home at the age of 88.
    A native of Estill County, Billy was born June 12, 1931 in West Irvine, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Henry Ben Wilcox and Cecil K. Lunsford.
    He served in the Kentucky National Guard and the US Army, Second Armored Division in Germany during the Korean War. He retired from Standard Products Company after 35 years service. Billy was a member of Eastland Church of God. He loved his God, his family and his country. He loved gardening, fishing and life in general. He was a big UK fan; especially the girls basketball team
    Billy is survived by his wife Imogene "Jean" Withers Wilcox; one son, Billy E. Wilcox II, Wilkinson, Indiana; three daughters: Debi Baugh, Brevard, North Carolina; Kathy Skinner, Lexington; and Christina Bledsoe, Blythewood, South Carolina; five grandsons: Michael Coldren, Lexington; Will Baugh, Columbia, South Carolina; David Bledsoe, Ben Bledsoe and Gregory Bledsoe, all of Blythewood, South Carolina; and one niece, Angela Zengerle, Etters, Pennsylvania.
    Besides his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his brother, Henry Ben Wilcox Jr.; and a granddaughter, Sarah C. Baugh.
    Memorial services were held Friday August 14, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Eastland Church of God with Pastor Rob Kespelher and Pastor Justin Linseisen officiating.
    Arrangements by Care Cremation Funeral Services of Lexington.

Care Cremation Funeral Services