Sunday, November 22, 2020

    Linda Sue Thacker, age 77, of Broaddus Crossing in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a short illness.
    She was born August 6, 1943 in Mingo County, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Taylor and Matewood Farley Hatfield. She was a homemaker and former employee of Ravenna Food Mart, Food World and Irvine Health Care. She attended the Ravenna Nazarene Church and had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Thacker was preceded in death by her husband, Marcus Wayne Thacker, Sr., and is survived by three sons: Marcus W. Thacker, Jr. (Donna), Ravenna; Hoy V. Thacker (Teresa), Irvine; Jesse T. Thacker (Sandy), Ravenna; one daughter, Matewood Kortbein, Ravenna; one sister, Mercedes Jordan, Mississippi; one brother, Halcy Hatfield, West Virginia; six grandchildren: Marcus W. Thacker III, Michael A. Thacker, Jessica D. Thacker, Dylan J. Kortbein, Jason T. Thacker and Gavin M. Thacker; and two great grandchildren: Ava M. Kortbein and Felix A. Flynn.
    She was preceded in death by four brothers, Ance, Walker, Eddie and James Hatfield.
    Due to Covid-19, graveside services will be conducted Friday, November 27, 2020, at 12:00 Noon at the Sunset Memorial Gardens by Bro. John Anderson.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Sunday, November 22, 2020

    Leon B. Curtis, age 87, a resident of the Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020, at the Center following a short illness.
    He was born February 12, 1933 in Estill County and was the son of the late Harlan and Millie Ann Woosley Curtis. He was a retired roofer and builder and a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.
    Mr. Curtis was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Riddell Curtis.
    He is survived by two daughters: Tammy S. Young (Gary) and Christy Curtis, both of Irvine; two sons: Terry Curtis (Eppie) and Donald Curtis (Beth), both of Irvine; one sister, Ann Anderson, Ravenna; five grandchildren: Heather Jones, Teresa Morrow, Michael Curtis, Madison Webb and Logan Dixon; and four great grandchildren: Chloe Reed, Kailee Reed, Cass Curtis and Maddie Curtis.
    Mr. Curtis was preceded in death by two siblings, Zelma Guillicci and Edgar Curtis.
    Due to Covid-19, private funeral services will be conducted by Bro. Gary Willoughby with burial at the Oakdale Cemetery.
    Pallbearers will be David Beckler, Shawn Baber, Kendall Baber, Ronnie Rice, Gary Anderson and Russell Webb.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Friday, November 20, 2020

    Earl Junior Sparks, age 85, of Chapel Hill, Tennessee, formerly of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at NHC Healthcare Oakwood in Lewisburg, Tennessee.
    Mr. Sparks, the son of the late Isaac Thomas and Mary Margaret Shearer Sparks, was born in Estill County, Kentucky, on June 1, 1935. He retired from Forrest School in Chapel Hill as a Custodian. He loved singing and playing his guitar and harmonica. Bird watching and gardening were among his favorite past times. He was a member of White Hall Holiness Church.
    He was united in marriage to Ruby Mae Barrett Sparks who preceded him in death.
    Survivors include: three sons: Flemon Sparks (Doris) of Springfield, TN, Michael Sparks (Darla) and Marcus Sparks (Sherry), all of Richmond; one daughter, Kim Bourland (James) of Chapel Hill, TN; one brother, Herman Sparks; his sister, Coffa Embrey; six grandchildren: Amanda Iler (Jesse), Tyler Sparks (Samantha), Andrea Fitzgerald (Dustin), Rachel Shearon (Thomas), Amber Nava (Abraham) and Corey Sparks; seven great grandchildren; two step grandchildren: Jessica Hughes (Nathan) and James Mitchell; five step great grandchildren; his brother-in-law, James Still; two sisters-in-law: Marquita Sparks and Shelia Sparks; and several nephews, nieces and cousins.
    Mr. Sparks was also preceded in death by two sons: Charles Earl Sparks and Danny Sparks; six brothers: William Arthur, James, John, Glendon, Delbert Eugene and Sydney Sparks Sr.; and four sisters: Addie Sparks, Nannie Sparks, Lillian Culton and Elsie Still.
    Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, private services will be held at the Pine Grove Pentecostal Holiness Assembly with Rev. Sydney Sparks, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Boian Cemetery in Estill County.
    Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Saturday, November 21, 2020

Roger Dunn Dawes

    Roger Dunn Dawes, 69, of Dark Hollow Road in Irvine passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at his home following a long illness.
    He was born October 8, 1951 in Estill County and was the son of the late Orville and Anna Mae Farthing Dawes. He had been a construction worker all his life and was a member of the Irvine Masonic Lodge. He was also a former member of the National Guard.
    Mr. Dawes is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sheree Harrison Dawes; one daughter, Aimee Ormes (Beattle), Estill County; one son, Roger Bryan Dawes (Cathy), Estill County; two sisters: Doris Harrison and Marlene Rawlins, both of Estill County; one brother, Norman Dawes, Madison County; and four grandchildren: Jacob Cantrell, Kolby Dawes, Tatum Cantrell and Jacquee Cantrell.
    He was preceded in death by one grandchild, Kaydi Jo Dawes; and his brother, Orville Wayne Dawes.
    Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, November 24, 2020, 12:30 p.m., at the Wood Cemetery by Bro. Glyndon Woosley.
    Pallbearers will be Bryan Dawes, Shawn Dawes, Danny Hoover, Ronald Rawlins, Smokey Woods, Steve Harrison and Josh Harrison.
    Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of Burger Barn, the employees of Meade’s Do It Center, his friends at Hardee’s, his friends at Concrete Materials, members of the Masonic Lodge, and the Georgia Gang.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Friday, November 20, 2020

    Betty Lou Willis, age 63, wife of 45 years to Thomas Willis, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at her home, surrounded by family.
    She was born August 16, 1957 in Estill County, Kentucky, to the late James and Laura Bell Estes Coffey. Mrs. Willis loved going to church and loved her family; especially her children and grandchildren. She was of the holiness faith.
    Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Ronnie Coffey; and one sister, Martha Carolyn Rogers.
    In addition to her husband, Thomas Willis, she is survived by one daughter, Connie Means (Roger) of Berea; two sons: Edgar Willis of Paint Lick, and Charlie Willis of Berea; six brothers: Bruce Coffey of Irvine, Denny Coffey (Sue) of Waco, Harold Coffey (Amy) of Berea, Leon Coffey (Betty Shuler) of Irvine; Ernie Coffey (Debbie) of Lancaster, and Wade Coffey Gail) of Waco; her adopted sister, Linda Johnson of Irvine; and three grandchildren, Josh Willis, Jonathon Means, and Helen Willis, all of Berea.
    Funeral services will be private. You may view the services live at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday November 24, 2020 from the funeral home website at www.davisandpowellfuneralhome.com Burial will be in Pilot Knob Cemetery.
    Davis & Powell Funeral Home of Berea is in charge of arrangements.

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  Friday, November 20, 2020

    Hazel Jo Sherrard, age 84, of Main Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020, at her home.
    She was born October 24, 1936 in Madison County and was the daughter of the late William Dan and Dorothy Richardson Moore. She was retired from B G Sherrards Jewelry, was an apprentice watch maker and a past President of the Kentucky Jewelers Association. She was a member of the Irvine First Christian Disciples of Christ and one of the original founders of the Mushroom Festival.
    Mrs. Sherrard is survived by her husband, Bobby G. Sherrard; one daughter, Jackqueline Jo Graves (Allen), Fayette County; two sons: Robert Daniel Sherrard (Kimberly), Franklin County; and Harold Glenn “Howie” Sherrard (Staci), Carter County; one sister, Vivian Kaye Daugherty, Estill County; and seven grandchildren: Marisol Isabella Graves, Sutton Sherrard, Carrington Sherrard, London Sherrard, Samuel Calvin Sherrard, Mary Grace Sherrard and Jacob Paul Sherrard.
    She was preceded in death by her sister, Gloria Wolfinbarger.
    Due to Covid-19, graveside services will be conducted Monday, November 23, 2020, 1:00 p.m., at the Sunset Memorial Gardens by Bro. Greg Humpert.
    Pallbearers were Jimmy Barnes, John Duvall, Samuel Sherrard, Allen Graves, Chris Green, Wayne Johnson and Jacob Sherrard.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Thursday, November 19, 2020

    Barbara Newton Welch, age 88, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Madison Health and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, Kentucky, after a short illness.
    She was born March 13, 1932 in Estill County, and was the daughter of the late Wilgus and Addie Witt Newton. Barbara and her late husband, Robert M. Welch, owned and operated Bob's Supermarket for 44 years in Ravenna. She was a lifelong member of Station Camp Christian Church where she the pianist and a Sunday School teacher. She loved her community and was a member of the Four Seasons Garden Club and the Estill County Homemakers. Along with her garden club, she helped develop the Monarch butterfly way station at the West Irvine Intermediate School.
    She is survived by her son, Robert M. Welch Jr.; one daughter, Susan W. Tipton; three grandchildren: Oliver T. Welch, Robert T. Tipton, and Elizabeth K. Renner; and four great grandchildren, Holly, Tori and Olivia Welch, and Colton Renner.
    She is preceded in death by one sister, Onnalee Boardman; and three brothers: Nelson, Douglas and Elmo Newton.
    Funeral services officiated by Bro. Scott Beauchamp were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Lewis-Abner Funeral Home in Irvine. Visitation began at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, at the funeral home. Burial was in Oakdale Cemetery with Oliver Welch, Jeff Renner, David Newton, Anthony Newton, Seth Newton and Jonathan Newton serving as active pallbearers.

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  Tuesday, November 17, 2020

    Anna M. Harrison, age 51, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Clark Regional Medical Center. A native of Winchester, Kentucky, she was born on June 14, 1969, to the late Kelly and Myrtle Walling Harrison.
    She is survived by one daughter, Kelley Webb (Kaleb) of North Carolina; four sisters and five brothers.
    No services are planned at this time.
    Scobee Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
    

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  Tuesday, November 17, 2020

    Vada Rea Abshear, age 91, a resident of The Willows at Citation Drive in Lexington, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Baptist Health in Lexington following a short illness.
    She was born October 4, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Earl Raymond Howell and Lelah White Williams Howell. She was a retired Kroger employee and a member of the River Drive Christian Church.
    Mrs. Abshear was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Brown Abshear; and is survived by three daughters: Deborah Ann Calvert, Marthalyn Brown Blythe, and Lisa Carol Ransdell, all of Lexington; one sister, Shirley Hellmueller, Ft. Myers, Florida; and six grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by five siblings, Mary “Kay” Christopher, Wilda Elliott, Wilma Woodley, Chock Howell and Bill Howell.
    Visitation was held Friday, November 20, 2020, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Graveside services were conducted following at 12:00 Noon at the Sunset Memorial Gardens.

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  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 were conducted Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 1:00 p.m., at the Mt. Carmel Christian Church. Burial was at the Rawlins Cemetery. 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 were Dawson Miller, Adam Warner, Justin Warner, Daniel Philhower, Justin Samples, Stan Means and Dustin “Duck” Miller.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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.

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