Friday, April 2, 2021

    Kathy Billings DeBord, age 65, the wife of Charles Edward DeBord, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021.
    Kathy, the daughter of the late Sam and Margie Camden Billings, was born on August 13, 1955 in Irvine, Kentucky. She was a wife and mother who loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a UK Basketball fan and she loved to shop. Kathy was very fond of her pets, Daisy Mae, Cisco and Allie, and her grand dog, JoJo.
    She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Charles; one son, Charles DeBord II (Sarah); three daughters: Samantha Medley (Doug), Renea Wall (Brian) and Charlotte Broaddus (Scott); four grandchildren: Nikki Cates, Austin DeBord, Kaylee Banks and Gabe DeBord; a great grandson, Hayden Cates; a brother, Kim Billings (Lesa); a sister-in-law, Louise Fields; as well several nieces, nephews and dear friends.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Geneva DeBord; her sister, Patsy Billings; her brother, Dave Billings; and a great grandson, Hunter Clark Cates.
    Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday evening, April 6, 2021 at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home with Bro. David Evans officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, prior to the service.

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  Thursday, April 1, 2021

    John Randall Tipton, age 52, of Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his residence.
    He was born October 7, 1968 in Dayton, Ohio to Pearl Raymond and Loretta Tipton.
    Mr. Tipton is survived by his parents, Pearl Raymond Tipton of Ravenna, and Loretta Hurley of Clay City; a daughter, April Richardson of Indiana; four grandchildren; a brother, David Pelfrey of Stanton; and a sister, Vonda Jones of London, Kentucky.
    Funeral services will be held 12:00 Noon, Monday, April 5, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine. Friends may visit Monday from 11:00 a.m. 'till time of the service. Burial will be in the Gray Cemetery in Ravenna.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Thursday, April 1, 2021

    Peggy Jane Centers, 85, of Waco, Kentucky, formerly of Buffalo, Kentucky (Larue County) and the widow of Eugene Centers, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
    Mrs. Centers was born in Estill County, Kentucky at Drip Rock, on January 22, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Maime Cox Ball. She was a retired nurse’s aide at Sunrise Nursing Center in Hodgenville and also did private duty nursing. Mrs. Centers was a member of The Buffalo Nazarene Church.
    Survivors include one daughter, Kathy Childers; two sons: Mike Scenters (Marty) and Ricky Scenters (Lula); a son-in-law, Jeff Nash; one sister, Ann Bernice Westbrook; six grandchildren: Shane Childers (Raysha), Sherry Shuford, Shea Scenters (Melanie), Jamie Brown (Jay), Travis Barnes (Kelly) and Brandy Smith (Stephen); and numerous great grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews and dear friends.
    In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Kay Nash; a granddaughter, Angela Rainey; two sisters, Iona Adams and Viola Roark; a brother, Ivan Ball; and a son-in-law, Earl Childers.
    Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 5, 2021 at the Combs, Parsons and Collins Funeral Home with Bro. Andrew Singh officiating. Burial will follow in the Flatwoods Cemetery at Waco, Kentucky. Visitation will begin at 12 Noon on Monday at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers are Shane Childers, Shea Scenters, Reagan Childers, Stephen Smith, Darrell Ball and Troy Roark.
    Honorary Pallbearers are Tucker Childers, Michael Scenters, Warren Smith and Kane Smith.

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  Wednesday, March 31, 2021

    Geraldine Jewell Chrisman, age 77, of Estonia Drive in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at the Baptist Health Lexington Hospital, following a short illness.
    She was born March 28, 1944, in Richmond, Kentucky, a daughter of the late John and Goldie Henry Hoover. She was a Food Supervisor with Aramark and had lived in Richmond most of her life where she enjoyed playing bingo.
    Geraldine is survived by two daughters: Donna Wilson (Aaron), Madison County; and Jennifer Bawden (Darin), Tennessee; and a son, Michael Chrisman (Vivian), Madison County.
    She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
    Memorial Services will be held on a later date.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Wednesday, March 31, 2021

    Valery Hatton Williams, age 70, of Owingsville, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at the Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, following a long illness.
    She was born June 24, 1950, in Estill County, a daughter of the late Samuel Ray and Juanita Powell Hatton. She was a former Carhartt employee where she worked on the sewing line.
    Valery is survived by three daughters: Tammy York (Joe), Bath County; Shelley Arvin and Adreanna Williams, both of Fayette County; a son, Dale Wise (Lisa), Estill County; two sisters: Madeline Morris, Estill County; and Magnolia Rawlins (Glynn), Clark County; four grandchildren: Joseph York, Christopher Wise, Coleman Conrad and Samantha Arvin; and a great grandchild, Georgia Conrad.
    Memorial Services will be held on a later date.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Tuesday, March 30, 2021

    Nancy Alice Stringer Brinegar, age 70, of Grindstone Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at her home, following a short illness.
    She was born October 9, 1950, in Dayton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Reginald and Dorothy Cayton Stringer. She was a homemaker and had lived in Estill County most of her life where she attended the Calvary Baptist Church.
    Mrs. Brinegar was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Brinegar.
    She is survived by four daughters: Lanette Calhoun, Alabama; Patricia Hall, Madison County; Lori Smith, Fayette County; and Amy Rall, Ohio; two sons: James Nelson Calhoun, Ohio; and Ellis Brinegar Jr., Montgomery County; a sister, Gayle Marsh, Ohio; two brothers: Reginal Stringer and Jerry Stringer, both of Ohio; several grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
    Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Tuesday, March 30, 2021

    Eugene "Buck" Carpenter was born May 2, 1954 in Jackson County, Kentucky and departed this life March 29, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky, being 66 years of age. He was the son of the late Floyd and Elva Isaacs Carpenter.
    Eugene is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Carpenter of McKee; and by two sons: Brandon Eugene Carpenter of McKee, and Brently Shane Eugene Carpenter (Jamie) of Berea; three grandchildren, Kylie Shae Carpenter of McKee, Soraya Starr Carpenter of Irvine, and Allison Lynn Haas of Berea. He is also survived by two sisters, Freda Harrison (Darrell) and Yvonne Freeman (William), a brother-in-law, Michael Gabbard who was like a brother; and Michael Chasteen who was like a son to him; and also Keith Coyle, who was a best friend and like a brother to him.
    Eugene was a member of the Sand Springs Holiness Church.
    Funeral Services for Eugene Carpenter were held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 3, 2021 at the Lakes Funeral Home in McKee, with Bro. Leonard Wilder, Bro. Mike McKinney and Bro. Larry Gray officiating; with burial in the Russell Flatt Cemetery. Visitation began at 6:00 p.m., Friday, April 2nd at the funeral home.

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  Friday, March 26, 2021

    Deborah Kay Lambeth, age 68, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
    She was born July 27, 1952 in Frankfort, Kentucky to Ophia Hood Pope and the late William Arthur Pope. Mrs. Lambeth was a Special Education Teacher in Estill County for many years. She loved to read and spending time with family. She was of the Christian faith.
    Other than her father, William Arthur Pope, Mrs. Lambeth is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lambeth; and one son, William Todd Lambeth.
    Other than her mother, Mrs. Lambeth is survived by one son, Joshua Brooks Lambeth (Crystal) of Berea; two sisters, Joyce Cox (Frank) of Lawrenceburg, and Deanna Parker (Dwight) of Lawrenceburg; one grandchild, Ashley; and two great grandchildren.
    Graveside services were 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 29, 2021, at Madison County Memorial Gardens in Richmond.
    Davis & Powell Funeral Directors of Berea was in charge of arrangements.

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  Sunday, March 28, 2021

    Dorothy Scrivner Boian, age 93, widow of Thomas James Boian of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at her home after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family.
    Born in Estill County on May 20, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Roy Jefferson and Melinda Garrett Scrivner. She was a long time member of the Wisemantown United Methodist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother and Christian.
    In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Wanda Lee McIntosh; two sons, Billy Roy Boian and Timothy Marshal Boian; and one granddaughter, Tressa Parsons Adams.
    Dorothy is survived by three daughters, Linda Parsons (Bobby), Sondra Arvin (Doug), and Sheila Niece; two sons, Larry Boian (Beth) and Henry Boian; one brother, James Bentley Scrivner (Geraldean); 13 grandchildren, Thomas McIntosh (Karen), Stephen McIntosh (Shylah), Ashley Collins (Eddie), Tina Ann Knopp (Mark), Chastity Ann Arvin, Beverly Dee Ann Brewer (Brandon), Ryan Thomas Boian, Shavonna Lynn Tuttle (Bergin), Henry Lee Boian Jr, (Julia), Michael Vincent Richardson (Christa), Matthew Hugh Richardson (Sarah), Rebecca Sparks, and Cody Marshall Boian; 15 great grandchildren, and all her wonderful caretakers, all of Estill County, Kentucky.
    Funeral services officiated by Bro. Joe White will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the Wisemantown United Methodist Church. Visitation begins at 11:00 a.m. until time of service at the church. Burial will be in Gumm Cemetery with Tommy McIntosh, Stephen McIntosh, Ryan Boian, Henry Boian Jr, Michael Richardson, Cody Marshall Boian and Matthew Richardson serving as active pallbearers.
    Arrangements by Lewis-Abner Funeral Home.

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  Monday, March 22, 2021

    Joyce Ann Estes, 50, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington.
    She was born April 26, 1970 in Estill County, Kentucky to the late Jennings Elroy Estes and Beatrice Watkins Estes.
    Survivors include, her mother, Beatrice Watkins Estes; a sister, Marie Kanatzer (Raymond); a son, Jeffery Estes (Tabitha Newland); a daughter, Kayla Richardson (Frankie Reed); seven grandchildren, Destiny Reed, Jeffery Estes Jr., Madison Estes, Morgan Estes, Jackson Richardson, Jaelyn Richardson, and Thomas Reed; two nieces, Erica Rawlins (Hunter) and Amanda Greco (David); and great nieces and nephews, Conner, Christian, Liam, and Bree.
    Services were held Friday, March 26, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton, by Richard Stipe. Visitation was after 10:00 a.m., Friday. Burial was in Clarmont Memorial Gardens, Winchester with Jeffery Estes, Bily Watkins, Thomas Watkins, John Watkins, Jeffery Rowland, Brandon Rutland, Raymond Kanatzer, and Linville Watkins.

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  Friday, March 26, 2021

    Geneva Francis Ballard, age 82, widow of Arnold E. Ballard of Stanton, Kentucky passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.
    Born July 28, 1938 in Mountain Springs, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Rogers and the late Nora Morefield Rogers.
    In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Franklin Rogers; two sisters, Avon Jewell and Dorothy Marie Dunaway; and her grandchild, Connie Gail Hamilton.
    Geneva is survived by one son, Gary Ballard (Debbie) of Livingston, Tennessee; two daughters, Ruth Anderson (Donald) of Jeffersonville, Kentucky; and Sherry Lynn Rogers (Scott) of Stanton; one brother, Randall Rogers of Ravenna; six grandchildren, Lovena Fultz, Kayla Wallace, Kindra Wallace, Travis Ballard, Jessica Higginbottom and Heather Ballard; and 13 great grandchildren.
    Funeral services officiated by Bro. Terry Barnes and Bro. Paul Bates with eulogy by Sharon Rogers will be 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation begins at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.
    Burial will be in Hensley Cemetery, Gainsboro, Tennessee at 3:00 p.m. central time on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 with Billy Dunaway, Travis Ballard, Paul Rogers, Scott Rogers, Timmy Scott Caudill and Brad Nolan serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers are Anthony Wallace, Johnny Rogers and Donald Anderson.

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  Saturday, March 13, 2021

    Ester Hall, age 81. of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the Fountain Circle Nursing and Rehab in Winchester.
    She was born July 29, 1939 in Irvine to Elza and Gracie Barnes Ballard. She was a housewife and a member of the Ivory Hill Baptist Church.
    Mrs. Hall is survived by two daughters: Debra Woosley of Irvine, and Carole Hall of Camargo; four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, two great, great grandchildren; a brother, Lloyd Ballard (Karen) of Louisville; and two sisters: Pat Rainey and Virginia Thares, both of Winchester.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Langley Hall; a daughter, Lisa McIntosh, several brothers, and two sisters: Bonnie Arthur and Faye Stamper.
    A memorial service will be held at the Vaughn’s Mill Cemetery on Mother’s Day.
    Grayson Funeral Home of Irvine was in charge.

Grayson Funeral Home Irvine

  Monday, March 22, 2021

    Mary O. Nordmeyer, age 78, of Stevens Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021, at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
    She was born March 22, 1943 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Hubert and Myrtle Bishop Murphy. She was a homemaker and member of the Providence Baptist Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
    Mrs. Nordmeyer was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Nordmeyer.
    She is survived by one daughter, Annette Moore, Estill County; three sons: Farris Marcum, Farrell Marcum, both of Estill County; and Tony Marcum, Indiana; one step-son, Bill Nordmeyer, Indiana; three sisters, Marie Dixon, Laura Stone, and Patricia Edmonson; two brothers: Scotty Murphy and Kenneth Murphy; 12 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by six siblings: Beulah Murphy, Earsel Kerby, Jeweldean Mansfield, Herbert Murphy, Cecil Murphy and Earl Murphy.
    Visitation for the public was held Monday, March 29, 2021, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services were conducted by Bro. Randy Marcum and Bro. Wendell Amburgy with burial at the Sunset Memorial Gardens.
    Pallbearers were Joe Marcum, David Lee Marcum, Kevin Glenn Marcum, Mike Kerby, Brian Mahaney, Bryant Mahaney, Jonathan Witt and Kendall Murphy.

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  Wednesday, March 24, 2021

    Paul Dewey Coyle, 85, of Berea, Kentucky, a former resident of College Hill, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.
    Paul was born on November 6, 1935 in Estill County, Kentucky, the son of the late Dewey and Myrtle Rose Coyle. He was a retired employee with 27 years of service, of The City of Richmond, where he worked as an operator of the water plant at College Hill. In addition, he was a farmer and he loved to hunt and fish. Paul and his wife are members of The Silver Creek Baptist Church in Berea.
    Survivors include his wife, Joan Johnson Howard Coyle; three sons: Paul Allan Coyle (Kimberly), Larry Anthony Coyle (Becky) and Greg Coyle (Patty); two step-sons: Joey Howard and Mark Howard (Gail); two brothers: Ralph Douglas Coyle (Thelma) and Gary Wilce Coyle (Tammy); one sister, Shirley Faye Stidham (Lester); eight grandchildren: April Caudill (A.J.), Chad Coyle (Misty), Nathan Coyle, Evan Coyle, Lacena Mulvey (Cody) and Brandon Coyle (Katrina), Cameron Coyle and Conner-Rachel Coyle; three step-grandchildren: Kyle Howard, Caroline Swango and Bradley Howard; great grandchildren include: Haleigh Caudill, Emily Caudill, Kennedy Caudill, Raleigh Caudill, Blake Coyle, Luke Coyle, Bradley Coyle, and Oliver Mulvey; two step-great grandchildren: Kinzie Jones and Rian Jones; as well as several nieces, nephews and dear friends.
    He was preceded in death by his first wife and the mother of his children, Annette Isaacs Coyle; three brothers: William, Roy and Ulysses Coyle; and two sisters: Betty Alice Miller and Carolyn Mae Lainhart.
    Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, March 29, 2021 at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Richmond. Burial will follow in the Richmond Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Sunday, March 28th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers are Chad Coyle, Brandon Coyle, Nathan Coyle, Cameron Coyle, Evan Coyle, Cody Mulvey and A. J. Caudill.

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  Wednesday, March 24, 2021

    Helen Faye Maggard, age 79, of Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her home.
    She was born in Leslie County, Kentucky, on April 1, 1941, the daughter of the late Raymond and Mollie Vanover Skeens. Helen was a homemaker, who loved her grandchildren and spending time with her family and was of the Presbyterian faith. She had beautiful eyes, a sweet expression and was always smiling. Her favorite holiday was Christmas, and she enjoyed decorating and making Christmas ornaments. She was a good seamstress and enjoyed making crafts, reading, and planting and raising flowers. She could not swim, but loved her swimming pool and spent many hours just sitting in the pool. She had a deep love for animals, especially her puppy Abigail.
    Survivors include one son, David Maggard, Jr. (Vickie); three daughters, Teresa Maggard, Melissa McIntosh (Chris), and Audrey Clowers (Tim); six grandchildren, Amy Brangers, Paul David Maggard, Travis Maggard, Molly King, Cody Lewis and Mason Clowers; and seven great grandchildren, Katie Maggard, Bradley Maggard, Emilee Maggard,Matthew Brangers, Olivia Brangers, Sophie Brangers and Kendall Maggard.
    She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, David Maggard Sr.; and three brothers, Harold Skeens, William Woods and James Skeens.
    Memorial services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Richmond. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.

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  Sunday, March 21, 2021

    Van Hobart Thomas, age 92, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 21, 2021 at his home.
    He was born on Monday, November 19, 1928 in Estill County, Kentucky, the son of the late Clark and Henrietta Kidwell Thomas. Van was a farmer at heart and loved the land, raising tobacco and cattle. He and his wife Peggy operated the Country Kettle Restaurant for 21 years serving delicious home cooked meals to their patrons. He was a veteran of the United States Army; loved to hunt and visit with his family and friends.
    Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Peggy Stevens Thomas; ten children, Gary Van Thomas (Diana), Roger Thomas, Glen Thomas (Rayna), Randy Thomas (Dora Mae), Donald Thomas (Pamela), Debbie Winkler (Randall), Douglas Thomas, Bruce Thomas (Evelyn), Lisa Russell (Mike) and Gary Wayne Thomas (Denise); one son, Darren Thomas, preceded him in death. He is also survived by a brother, Ed Thomas; 23 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild.
    He was preceded in death by four brothers, Roscoe, Clarence, Alison, and Cecil; and four sisters, Bulah, Modean, Loraine and Mamie.
    Funeral Services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home with Rev. Sherl Thomas officiating. Burial followed in Red Hill Cemetery. Visitation was after 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were grandchildren, Roger Thomas Jr., Randall Winkler Jr., Gregory Winkler, Derek Thomas, Josh Thomas, Matthew Thomas, Tyler Thomas and Frankie Thomas.

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  Monday, March 22, 2021

    Kenneth Ray Dennis, age 78, of Walters Ridge Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021, at the St. Joseph East Hospital, Lexington, following a short illness.
    He was born January 5, 1943 in Estill County and was the son of the late Glendon and Geneva Walters Dennis. He was a retired Hardy Oil employee and a member and deacon of the Bethel Christian Church. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Dennis is survived by his wife, Zada Flannery Dennis; three daughters: Mechelle Renee Dixon (Perry), Kimberly Gay Roberts (Tommy), and Glenetta Hope Lynch (Rick), all of Estill County; one son, Kelvin Ray Dennis (Rosa), Estill County; one sister, Nancy Fox, Estill County; three brothers: Douglas Dennis, Paul Dennis, and Richard Dennis, all of Estill County; eleven grandchildren: Jordan Dixon, Elijah Dixon, Hannah Dixon, Kristopher Dennis, Morgan Dennis, Emily Dennis, Mackenzie Miller (Wesley), Mariah Roberts, Ethan Lynch, Colby Lynch and Amelia Lynch; and three great grandchildren: Bryson Dixon, Kason Dennis and Finley Miller.
    Visitation for the public was held Friday, March 26, 2021, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services were conducted by Bro. Harvey Spry with burial at the Dennis Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Jordan Dixon, Elijah Dixon, Colby Lynch, Kristopher Dennis, Ethan Lynch, Wesley Miller, Dylan Arthur and Ricky Dennis.

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  Monday, March 22, 2021

    Arthur Joey Spicer, age 41, of Furnace Junction in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021, at his home following a long illness.
    He was born April 21, 1979 in Fayette County and was the son of Calvin Ray and Leta Jane Bennett Spicer. He was an employee of WHB Sales and a member of the Estill County Fire Department, the Estill County EMS and the Powell County EMS. He was a charter member of the Roadside Mission Church of God where he served as song leader and a Sunday School teacher.
    Survivors, in addition to his father and mother, include his wife, Mary Ann McIntosh Spicer; his grandmother, Teddy Spicer, Estill County; and three brothers: Joshua Spicer, Justin Spicer (Teddi), both of Estill County; and Curtis Spicer, Madison County.
    Visitation for the public will be held Thursday, March 25, 2021,from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services were conducted by Bro. Terry Barnes and Bro. Jim Hall with burial at the Shelter Valley Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Joshua Spicer, Justin Spicer, Curtis Spicer, Chris Hall, Jacob Fowler, Les McIntosh, Daniel Spicer and Chris Gordon.
    Honorary pallbearers were the Estill County Fire Department and Estill County EMS.
    Donations are suggested to Roadside Mission Church of God, 4085 Furnace Junction, Ravenna, KY 40472

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  Monday, March 22, 2021

    Eva Jean Riley, age 91, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at the Campton nursing home. She was born May 31, 1929 in Lee County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Delbert and Annis White Riley.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas Riley, Delbert Riley Jr. and Pleasant Riley.
    She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
    Graveside services were held at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at the Goe Family Cemetery in Beattyville, Kentucky. Visitation was held 10-11 a.m., Wednesday at Lewis-Abner Funeral Home.

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  March, 2021

    Greta Helms, passed away March, 2021.
    Visitation will be held on Friday, March 26, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at Lewis-Abner Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. with burial in Sunset memorial Gardens.

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  Monday, March 22, 2021

    Nora Lee Smyth Abney, age 91, of 405 Daniels Addition in Ravenna, Kentucky, went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 22, 2021 with her precious family by her side after battling a long illness.
    She was born September 3, 1929 in Lee County, Kentucky, to the late Sarah Elisabeth Hall and Raymond Jonas Smyth. She was a faithful member of White Oak First Church Of God where she had served as a Sunday School teacher and choir member. She was a caregiver and a homemaker. She loved springtime, going to church, and being around her family. She was recently presented an honorary key to the City of Ravenna.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Bascom "Yogi" "Tody" Abney; and one sister, Ramah Fay Ballard.
    She is survived by one daughter Elizabeth Hughes (James Hood); one son, Barry( Abney Sonya); a grandson, Christopher Abney; four granddaughters, Deanna Abney, Sarah Pasley (Justin), Jerrica Everman (Brandon), and Timara Crabtree; six great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 25, 2021 at White Oak First Church Of God, Irvine, officiated by Brother Glyndon Woosley. Visitation will begin at the church on Thursday at 12:00 Noon until time of service. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens with Earl Young, David Harrison, Larry Frymyer, Raymond Conrad, Gene Abney, James Gross, Walter Shuler and Jerry Stacy serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers are members of the White Oak Church and all her nieces and nephews.
    Arrangements by Lewis-Abner Funeral Home.

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  Saturday, March 20, 2021

    Pauline Henry Cox, age 79, of Forest Hill Drive in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021, at the Irvine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, following a long illness.
    She was born October 19, 1941 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Elmer E. and Mary Wiseman Henry. She was retired from Cox Insurance Company and was a member of the Irvine First Church of the Nazarene. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
    Mrs. Cox is survived by her husband, John Everett Cox; two daughters: Kim Cox (Jimmy) and Paula Adams (Greg), both of Estill County; one brother, Kenneth Henry (Pamela Jean), Clark County; one grandchild, Micah Adams; and three nephews: Wayne Henry, Tim Henry and Todd Henry.
    She was preceded in death by her grandson, Dalton Adams; and two brothers, Elmer Eugene “Fudd” Henry and Roger Dale Henry.
    Visitation for the public was held Monday, March 22, 2021 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Private funeral services were conducted by Bro. Clint Stricklen with burial at the Sunset Memorial Gardens.
    Pallbearers were Micah Adams, Christian Henry, Kenneth Henry, David Walters, Jimmy Cox and Wayne Henry.

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