Saturday, February 11, 2023

    Melissa Irene Horn, age 53, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
    She was born in Irvine, December 21, 1969 to Paul and Virginia Charlton Willis.
    Melissa is survived by her mother, Virginia Hedges of Irvine; two sons, Shawn Willis and Jeremiah Willis; two grandchildren; a brother, Paul Jessie Willis (Linda); and two sisters, Connie Willoughby (Ronnie) and Pamela Dailey (Rob).
    She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Willis; a brother, Gregory Willis; and a sister, Paula Brandenburg.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine with Bro. Ronnie Willoughby officiating. Friends may visit Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. 'till time of the service. Burial will follow in the Hardy Cemetery in Irvine.
    Family asks "in lieu of flowers" that donations be made to Grayson Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Thursday, February 9, 2023

    George Rodney Dunn, 71, widower of Glenda Dunn, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky.
    He was born January 16, 1952 in Lexington, to the late Roy and Gertrude Rogers Dunn.
    Survivors include two sons, Steve Dunn (Tabitha) and Brandon Dunn (Hayley); two daughters, Jessica Ledford (and the late Josh) and Christine Bishop (Gerald Jr.); two brothers, Tommy Dunn and Ralph Dunn; and seven sisters, Sara McDaniel, Juanita Brewer, Orene Green, Wanda Brewer, Ruth Banks, Kathy Jones, and Vickey Watson.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and two brothers, Grayllin Dunn and Lee Roy Dunn.
    Services Monday, February 13, 2023, 1:00 p.m., Wells Funeral Home, Stanton, by Bro. George Sparks and Bro. Donald Wayne Hale. Visitation was held Sunday, February 12th, 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial in Townsend Cemetery with Steve Dunn, Brandon Dunn, Zander Bishop, Joshua Ledford, Ryan Dunn, and Gerald Bishop Jr.

Wells Funeral Home

  Thursday, February 9, 2023

    Marshall Ray Marcum, age 77, of White Oak Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
    He was born January 4, 1946 in Estill County and was the son of the late Rosevelt and Lizzie Tyree Marcum. He had worked at Crouch’s Auto, Tipton Motor Co. and Bunt Gross Auto Sales. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Marcum is survived by one daughter, Crystal Marcum; three sisters: Janice Witt, Wanda Faye Crouch, and LaDonna Muncy (Darrell); and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Ora Lee Blackson and Hazel Marcum; and four brothers, David, Otha, Jackie and Douglas Marcum.
    Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, February 12, 2023, 2:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Glyndon Woosley officiating. Burial will be at the White Oak Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m.
    Pallbearers are Roger Bowles, Eugene Wiseman, Bruce Crouch, Jimmy Powell, Jeff Marcum and David Vires.

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  Wednesday, February 8, 2023

    Christian Howard Hobbs, age 43, of Wisemantown Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
    He was born September 18, 1979, in Madison County and was the son of the late Timothy Howard "Timmy" Hobbs and Patricia Rae Johnson Hobbs. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Hobb is survived by one daughter, Gabriella Hobbs of Estill County; and one son, Chase Lee Hobbs of Breathitt County.
    There are no services scheduled at this time.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, February 8, 2023

    Ralph Edward Rice, age 75, of McKee Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital.
    He was born February 2, 1948, in Estill County and was the son of Otis J. and Rosa Nelle Kelly Rice. He was a retired Carhartt, Inc. employee and had lived in Estill County all his life.
    Mr. Rice is survived by his niece, Tamara Rose (Dellas) of Irvine; a sister-in-law, Marcia Rice of Irvine; and a great nephew, Kenny Dell Rose of Irvine.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Kenneth J. Rice.
    Funeral services were conducted Friday, February 10, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Harold Kelly officiating. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation was held Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    Pallbearers are Charlie Park, Kenny Rose, Ernie Causey, Tony Flynn, J.P. Barnes, and Ike Boyd.

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  Monday, February 6, 2023

    Randall Joe Goosey, age 71, of Winston Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at the Irvine Nursing and Rehab Center.
    He was born February 14, 1952 in Madison County and was the son of the late Elmer and Pearl Conner Goosey. He was a retired Construction Worker and of the Holiness faith.
    Mr. Goosey is survived by three sons: Randy Joe Goosey of Estill County; Michael Goosey (Tiffany) of Madison County; and Rick Goosey of Estill County; three sisters: Brenda Logsdon, Barbra Richardson, both of Estill County; and Geraldine Chaney (Steve); one brother, Bill Goosey (Pamela) of Estill County; and three grandchildren: Brandon Goosey, Aaron Williams, and Faylen West.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bertha and Dudley Conner, and Claudia and Ledger Goosey; the mother of his children, Sharon Lois Goosey; one sister, Shirley Ann Estes; and two brothers, Elmer Goosey Jr. and Raymond Goosey.
    A graveside service will be conducted Sunday, February 12, 2023, 12:00 Noon at the Goosey Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Greg Richardson, Brandon Goosey, Aaron Williams, Steve Chaney, Aaron Goosey, Jerry Goosey, Justin Riddell and Chris Goosey.
    The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, February 6, 2023

    Melissa Raider, age 45, of McKee, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at the University Of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
    She was born in Irvine, Kentucky, August 30, 1977 to Johnny Lee and Wanda Clark Neal. She was a homemaker.
    Melissa is survived by her mother, Wanda Jackson; a son, Jaden Raider; Travenna Neal; and two brothers, James Mathew Neal and Johnathon Lee Neal.
    She was preceded by her father, Johnny Lee Neal; and a sister Rhonda Sue Harvey.
    Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Irvine. Friends may visit from 12:00 Noon 'till time of the service. Burial will be in the Russell Flat Cemetery in Jackson County.
    The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Grayson Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Sunday, February 5, 2023

    Cecil Hayes Embry, age 81, husband of Lois Embry passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the Clark Regional Medical Center. He passed peacefully after a long illness.
    He was born March 19, 1941 in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. He was raised by his sister, Ruby Potts. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and worked at Georgia Pacific and Hobart.
    In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Denisa Omohundro (Barry); two stepsons, William Spencer (Kelly) and Robert Spencer; and two grandchildren, Sara and Laurel Omohundro.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Jack Embry and a sister Ruby Potts.
    Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City. Friends visited Thursday from 1:00 p.m. 'till time of the service.

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  Monday, January 30, 2023

    Phyllis Ann McMahan, age 85, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023. She was a sister to Virginia Alice Rawlins of Irvine.
    She was born October 13, 1937, in Oldham County, Kentucky; one of seven daughters of Pryor Hinkle and Ina Thelma Morrison Speer. She loved the Lord and her children.
    Phyllis is survived by her three children, Ronald McMahan, Debra "Debbie" McMahan, and Anita Long; five sisters: Judith Arlene "Judy" Craig (D.L.) of Crestwood, Linda Manley of Ballardsville; twins Nancy Cheatham (Bobby) of Crestwood and Norma Cheatham of Shelbyville; and Virginia Alice Rawlins of Irvine; and many grandchildren, family and friends who will miss her greatly.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Brenda Joyce McHargue; one sister, Donna Gayle Nation; and her husband, Desmon McMahan.
    A gathering to celebrate Phyllis' life will be 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Newcomer Cremations Funerals and Receptions, East Louisville Chapel, 235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, Kentucky 40243.

Newcomer Funeral Home

  Saturday, February 4, 2023

    Samuel “Sammy” Dwayne Travis, age 30, of Autumn Leaf Drive in Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond, following a short illness.
    He was born November 5, 1992 in Fayette County and was the son of Dwayne Travis of Irvine and Sherry Lynn Willis of Richmond, formerly of Irvine. He was a graduate of Estill County High School, Class of 2011.
    Sammy loved animals, especially his three cats, Dutchess, Hermione, and Bully. Sammy was an avid reader. He loved books even before he could read. He was a lover of music, movies, and anime. He was a self-proclaimed music and movie critic.
    In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Callie Sonora Barnett of Richmond, and two brothers, Joshua Earlywine (Kassidy) and Jarred Earlywine (Marissa), both of Paris; and two nieces, Oaklee Earlywine and Paisley Bailey, both of Paris. He was an uncle to two special little guys, Waylon Noland and Michael Childers. Also surviving are his stepmother, Rayne Earlywine of Paris; a maternal grandmother, Wilma Willis, of Irvine; a step-grandmother, Wanda Willis, of Irvine; paternal grandparents, Merle and Loretta Travis of Irvine; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Sammy had lots of friends. He never met a stranger.
    He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Farrell Willis of Irvine; maternal great grandparents, Elmo and Lucille Townsend of Irvine, and Marion Willis and Bessie Willis of Irvine; paternal great grandparents, Edward and Bea Travis of Irvine, and Samuel and Nannie Embs of Irvine.
    Sammy was also preceded in death by his best friend, Obie Noland, of Irvine.
    Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation was held Tuesday, February 8th from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

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  Friday, February 3, 2023

    Penelope Faith “Penny” Bishop, age 52, of Elm Street in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a short illness.
    She was born April 1, 1970, in Estill County and was the daughter of Earl Wayne Bishop Sr. and Carolyn Sue Scenters Bishop. She was a seamstress for Carhartt and was of the Holiness Faith. She had lived in Estill County for all her life.
    Survivors, in addition to her parents, include her daughter, Courtney Sue King of Estill County; three brothers: Earl Wayne Bishop Jr., Russell Ray Bishop, both of Estill County; and Tony Lee Bishop of Hamilton, Ohio; and one grandchild, Lucian Zakari King.
    Visitation will be held Monday, February 6, 2023, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, KY at 350 Isaacs Ln, Richmond, KY 40475.

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  Thursday, February 2, 2023

    Thelma Chambers Horton, age 101, widow of Buford T. Horton, the former superintendent of Estill County Schools, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, peacefully at her home.
    She was born in Estill County, Kentucky, on July 4, 1921, to the late John R. and Lucille Kimbrell Chambers. She was retired from Nutek Beauty Academy and a member of Dunaway United Methodist Church. Thelma was a loyal supporter at Glen Eden Youth Center and always enjoyed spending time there.
    Survivors include two children, Tom Horton and Becky Taylor; grandchildren, Stephen Horton, Allen Taylor, and Lori Horton Winburn; great grandchildren, Zach Horton, Garry Allen Taylor III, Langdon Winburn, Logan Winburn, Ella Grace Horton, Grant Jackson Taylor, and Aidan Gillis; and great, great grandchildren, Millie Lynn Horton and Maria June Horton.
    She lived a long and worthwhile life, always keeping God at her focus.
    Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2023, at the Winchester Cemetery Layne Shelter by Pastor Jim Hall. Pallbearers will be Logan Winburn, Garry Allen Taylor III, Zach Horton, Grant Jackson Taylor, Bryan Middleton, and Marshall DeVary.
    In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Glen Eden Youth Center, 2150 Mina Station Road, Winchester, KY 40391.

Scobee Funeral Home

  Thursday, February 2, 2023

    Melinda Ann Miller, age 56, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at her home.
    She was born on June 6, 1966, in Irvine, to the late James Raymond and Mary Sue Baker Miller.
    In addition to her parents, Melinda was preceded in death by three brothers, James Randolph, Jeffrey Scott and Douglas Allen Miller; and two sisters, Jennifer and Nancy Miller.
    Miss Miller is survived by her daughter, Heather Philhower and fiancé, Chris; her son, Daniel Philhower III; and a special bonus daughter, Emily “Jamie” Calmes; three grandchildren, Daniel Ray Philhower IV, Kristopher Philhower, and Cayson Mullins; three brothers, Dennis Miller (Trena), Billy Miller (Tammy), and Bryan Miller (Shawn); three sisters, Charlotte Miller (Mike), Kim Miller, and Carolyn Miller, along with many other nieces and nephews and relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.
    A memorial service for Melinda Ann Miller will be conducted on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., in the Lewis Home for Funerals chapel, with Brother Michael Miller officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.

Lewis Home for Funerals

  Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    Oliver Clay Morefield, age 71, husband of the late Joann Lykins Morefield passed away at Windsor Care in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
    Born in Estill County on December 6, 1951, he was the son of the late Jesse Morefield and the late Bessie Gillespie Morefield.
    Clay loved Ale8 only in returnable bottles, coffee and anything sweet. He enjoyed playing cards, listening to country music; especially the music of George Jones, and watching his favorite game show, “The Price Is Right” and his favorite baseball teams, the Braves and the Cubs.
    In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by one brother, Ray Morefield; and one sister, Loretta McClure.
    He is survived by two sons: Thomas Morefield (Kayla Rawlings) of Mt. Sterling and James Morefield (Brandi Logan) of Clay City; four brothers: Willie Morefield of Richmond; Ed Morefield of Clay City; Jerry Morefield of Kentucky, and Larry Morefield of Stanton; one sister, Lillie Mae Bowman of Mt. Sterling; and two grandchildren, James Dylan Morefield and Raeann Jean Morefield.
    Funeral services officiated by Bro. Dale Payne will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2023, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Cob Hill Cemetery in Ravenna with Thomas Morefield, James Morefield, Bobby Barnett, Stacy Salleng, John Brooks and Jesse Chadwick serving as active pallbearers.
    Honorary pallbearers are Danny Barnett, Tonya Salleng and Bethany Morefield.

Hearne Funeral Home

  Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    William Junior Reece, 77, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at St. Joe – East in Lexington.
    William was born on July 9, 1945 in Irvine, Kentucky, and was the son of John William and Bessie Marcum Reece, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a retired truck driver and business owner.
    Survivors include his wife, Madeline Davis Reece; three sons, John Reece, Sr. (Rebecca), Earl Reece (Faith), and Lynn Reece (Angela May); one chosen daughter, Toni Miller; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one brother, Paul Reece; three sisters, Gladys Hoover, Susie Tuttle, and Louise Hyatt; and many loving nieces and nephews.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: his great grandson, Jaxton McKinney; two brothers, Lodie and Tracy Reece; and two sisters, Thelma Hoover and Elizabeth Davis.
    A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home with Greg Humpert officiating. Burial will follow in the Sand Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers will be John Reece, Jr., Justin Reece, Willie Hardin, Kelly McKinney, Jake Miller, Greg Nelson, Charlie Hobbs, and Glenn Prather.

Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home

  Tuesday, January 31, 2023

    Ima Murphy Ward, age 92, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at her residence.
    She was born November 28, 1930 in Estill County, Kentucky, to the late Lonnie Murphy and Hazel Isaacs Murphy.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Eula, Edra and Beulah; and brothers, Donald and Bonnie Murphy.
    She worked for the Henry County Public School System and enjoyed all the children whom she truly admired. She loved children and animals; enjoyed helping others, and the outdoors, especially hiking.
    Ima is survived by her daughter, Jessie Ward; sisters, Mildred "Midge", Margie and Mary; and brothers, Tony Murphy and Everett Murphy.
    The visitation was held on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at Wright Funeral Service Chapel in Martinsville.
    A graveside service will be conducted Monday,February 6th at 2:00 p.m. at the West Irvine Cemetery.
    Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.
    Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net

Warren F. Toler Funeral Home

  Monday, January 30, 2023

    Corbett Brown Feltner, age 72, of Hazard, Kentucky, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at Saint Joseph London in London, Kentucky.
    He was born at Hazard on June 26, 1950 to Raymond Feltner and Linda Johnson Feltner Howard. Corbett loved to garden, carpentry work, wood working, working on cars, trucks, four wheeling and going fishing.
    Mr. Feltner is survived by a daughter, Tonya Williams (Chris); a grandson, Connor Williams; two sisters, Jenny Spencer (Bill) and Joyce Hardy (Pepper); and two sisters-in-law, Cleta Stanley (Wayne) and Donice Perkins (Joe).
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Feltner and Linda Feltner Howard; his wife, Jeanne Feltner; one daughter, Alison Feltner; and two brothers, Estill Feltner and George Feltner.
    Funeral services for Corbett Brown Feltner were held at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel in Hindman, Kentucky, on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. with Brian Bridges and Josh Feltner officiating. Burial followed at the Alison Feltner Cemetery at Fisty, Kentucky. Visitation was held at the Chapel, Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m.

Hindman Funeral Services

  Monday, January 30, 2023

    David “Bimbo” Strange, age 68, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at his residence.
    He was born January 5, 1955 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Steve Strange and Shirley Patrick. He was a retired contractor.
    Mr. Strange is survived by three sons, Jesse Rogers, David Strange, and Jason Strange; two daughters, Mary Strange and Crystal Gibson; 17 grandchildren, five great grandchildren; two brothers, Jerry Lee Scott and Doug Scott; and a sister, Rejeana Scott.
    He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Patrick Scott; his dad, Jerry Scott; his biological father, Steve Strange; a brother, Terry Scott; and a sister, Mary Alice Strange.
    Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Eugene McIntosh officiating. Friends visited Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until time of the service. Burial followed in the Patrick Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Anthony Richardson, Danny Richardson, Mark Crowe, Ronald Allen and Korie Hall.
    Honorary pallbearers were Jonathon Rogers and Adam Rogers.
    The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Grayson Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Sunday, January 29, 2023

    Robert Alfred Adams, age 91, of Old Garden Court in Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, at his home following a short illness.
    He was born February 21, 1931 in Bourbon County and was the son of J. E. “Doc” and Letha Doyle Adams. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and retired from CSX Railroad. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Winchester and a member of the Masonic Lodge.
    Mr. Adams is survived by his wife of 70 years, Laverne Toler Adams; one daughter, Kathy Jo Lewis (Craig) of Winchester, Virginia; one brother, Roy Adams of Bourbon County; and two grandchildren, Robert Lewis and Susan Lewis.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, J.E. Adams, Jr., Matt Adams and Archie Adams.
    Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Scobee Funeral Home with Rev. Warren Toler, Rev. Wayne Everman and Rev. Vernon Adams officiating. Burial was at the Clarmont Memorial Gardens. Visitation was held Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Scobee Funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Jay Jones, Mark Jones, Gary Adams, Jim Watkins, George Johnson and Lynn Toler.
    Honorary pallbearers were Kenny Book, Donnie Adams, Ron Barker, Craig Elkins, Don Rose, Jack Adams and Bob Morris.

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  Sunday, January 29, 2023

    Jeremiah Clayton Earl Jankowski, age 30, of Willow Lane in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, at his home.
    He was born November 19, 1992, in Fayette County and was the son of Greg and Amy Ashcraft Arvin. He worked at the Edgewater Recovery Center as a peer support counselor. He was a member of the FFA and attended the Drip Rock Baptist Church.
    Survivors in addition to his parents include his fiancée, Whitney Lowe; a stepdaughter, Haley Lowe; two sisters, Audrey Arvin and Amber Arvin; his father, John Robert Jankowski; and his grandparents: James and Janet Kiser, John Dale Arvin, Sue Ashcraft and Jean Woods.
    A memorial service will be conducted Friday, February 3, 2023, 7:00 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home with Bro. Keith Carr officiating. Visitation will be held Friday from 5 to 7 p.m.

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