Leslie Theodore Watson
Jan 1, 2020
Leslie Theodore Watson, 86, husband of Lillie Mae Shuler Watson, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, after a long illness. He was a native of Estill County, a son of the late James Rufford Watson and Stella Shuler Watson. Mr. Watson enjoyed singing and playing guitar. He was preceded in death by a grandson Levi...
Sandra Sue Clark
Dec 23, 2019
Sandra Sue Clark, 74, passed away Monday in Frankfort at her home. She was a native of Hamilton Ohio, the daughter of the late Ada House. She was preceded in death by a brother James House. Survivors include her daughters Sandra Pearson, Ada Young, and Renaye (Mark Kirby) Merrill; her grandchildren Savanna Butcher, James Butcher, Jesse Butcher, Johnathon Kirby, Kourtney...
Michael C. York
Dec 11, 2019
Michael C. York, 70, passed away Wednesday at the VA hospital in Lexington. Mr. York was a native of Wayne IN, a son of the late Christopher and Edna Wicker York. He was a United States Army Veteran, who served in Vietnam. He enjoyed repairing cars, and bingo. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, the 40 &...
Gilbert "Cowboy" Mcintosh
Nov 30, 2019
Gilbert "Cowboy" McIntosh Jr. died Saturday, November 30th. He was a native of Estill County, he lived in Ohio, and many years in Florida, but called Kentucky home. He was the son of the late Alice and Gilbert McIntosh, Sr. Cowboy was a proud sailor in the US Navy, serving on the USS Randolph, USS Independence, and on the first...
Glenn "Slick" Dunaway
Nov 3, 2019
Glenn (Slick) A. Dunaway, 83, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Marcum and Wallace Hospital following a short illness. Glenn was a native of Estill County, born December 3, 1935 to Robert and Julia Dunaway. Glenn enjoyed sitting on his porch watching the squirrels and blue jays, watching NASCAR racing on the weekends, and playing with his beloved dog,...
Chelsa Turner
Oct 17, 2019
CHELSA TURNER, 85 of Hoys Fork Rd in Irvine passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 at his home following a long illness surrounded by his loved ones. Chelsa was born June 17, 1934 to John and Florence Turner. Chelsa was a retired Second Class Petty Officer in the Navy. He enjoyed being with his family; watching the humming birds outside...
Emma Lee Neal Bolton
Oct 16, 2019
Emma Lee Ballard Neal Bolton, 79, widow of Travis Neal and George Bolton, passed away Wednesday morning at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, after a long illness. Mrs. Bolton was a native of Estill County, daughter of the late James and Rosie Henry Ballard. She was a homemaker, who enjoyed tending her rose garden, singing and playing her guitar,...
William Stephen Daugherty
Oct 6, 2019
William Stephen Daugherty, Esq, 49, passed away at his home Sunday. Steve was a native of Estill county, a son of Vivian Kay Moore Daugherty and the late Elwood Daugherty. Steve was a graduate of Georgetown College where he studied finance and marketing; he received a Masters of Arts in teaching at EKU; he received a Masters in Business Administration...
Eunice Hutchison Witt
Sep 22, 2019
Eunice Hutchison Witt, 95, wife of Theodore Ray Witt, passed away September 22, 2019. Eunice was born in Irvine, Kentucky, August 29, 1924, to the late Clarence and Jennie Hutchison. She was a graduate of Irvine High School, class of 1942. She worked in the insurance business for 33 years, the majority of which were for the Estill Insurance Agency....
Ollie Roberts
Sep 16, 2019
Ollie Roberts, 77, passed away Sunday at her home in Berea. Mrs. Roberts was a native of Estill County, a daughter of the late Ernest and Anna Marie Griffin Roberts. She was a member of Rice Station Christian Church, and a former employee of Westinghouse and Carhatt. She was preceded in death by a son Michael Lee Hardy; her brother...
Garry Dwight Collett
Sep 10, 2019
Garry Dwight Collett II, 46, passed away Tuesday. Mr. Collett was a native of Estill County, the son of Garry and Eddie Bea Watson Collett. He was a former employee of the Pepsi company. Survivors other than his parents include a sister, Teresa Michelle Collett and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, at Lewis-Abner...
Edgar "E.B." Samples
Sep 2, 2019
Edgar Bryan "E.B." Samples, Jr. 69 of Pryse Road. Irvine. Ky, passed away Monday, Sept.2, 2019 at the Marcum and Wallace Hospital after a battle with cancer. He was born in Richmond, Kentucky on November 14, 1949. He was the son of the late Edgar "Bryan" Samples. Sr. and Eva Calmes Samples. He lived in Estill County all his life....
Richard "Boola" Lynch
Aug 27, 2019
Richard "Boola" Lynch, widower of Ruby Barnes Lynch, passed away Tuesday. Mr. Lynch was a native of Estill County, a son of the late Owen and Katherine Stoffer Lynch. He was a retired employee of Rockwell International. He was a mason, being a member of Stafford Lodge #562. He was a big sports fan, especially University of Kentucky sports. He...
Venessa Gail Hale Reese
Aug 25, 2019
Venessa Gail Hale Reese, 43, wife of Pat Reese, passed away at her home Sunday. She was a native of Estill County a daughter of Donna Frazier Parsons and the late Garry Hale. Venessa enjoyed crafts, sewing, quilting, and knitting. She attended the White Oak Church of God. She was preceded in death by her step brother Timothy Mitchell. Survivors...
Virginia Sons Miller Powell
Aug 25, 2019
Virginia Sons Miller Powell,90, widow of Charles Miller and Leslie Powell, passed away Sunday at her home. She was a native of Estill County, a daughter of the late Albert and Bettie Powell Sons. She was a former employee of Bundy Tubing, and a homemaker. She was a member of the White Oak Church of God. She was preceded in...
Christopher Todd Hamm
Aug 17, 2019
Christopher Todd Hamm, 38, passed away Saturday, August 17th, 2019 at the Marcum-Wallace Hospital. Mr. Hamm was a native of Estill County, a son of the late Scotty and Helen Anglin Hamm. Mr. Hamm was a roofer, who enjoyed hunting agate. Survivors include his daughter Brianna Hamm; his brothers Billy (Linda) Hamm, Greg (Faye) Hamm, Jamie (Paula) Hamm; his sisters...
Marion Bush Hardy
Aug 16, 2019
Marion Bush Hardy, 94, formerly of Ravenna, departed this life August 16th, 2019. She was the daughter of the late James Clark Hardy, Sr. and the late Mary Bush Hardy. She was a lifelong member of Ravenna Christian Church, and former Sunday School teacher. She was a retired employee of the Union Bank and Trust Company, working there for 41...
Richard Snowden
Aug 12, 2019
Richard "Dick" Raymond Snowden Jr., 96, husband of Joy, passed away at Marcum-Wallace Memorial Hospital Monday, after a short illness. Mr. Snowden was a native of Estill County, the son of the late Dr. Richard R. Snowden and Hazel Bicknell Snowden. Mr. Snowden was a United States Naval veteran, serving in WWII from 1943-1946 at Pearl Harbor. He also served...
Elizabeth "Birdie" Abner Osborne
Aug 6, 2019
Elizabeth Frances "Birdie" Abner Osborne, 72, wife of Cecil, of Hamilton Oh, formerly of Estill County, passed away August 6th, in Hamilton OH, after a sudden illness. She was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Rebecca Johns Abner. Birdie was a homemaker who enjoyed bingo, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brothers...
Aaron Johnnie Arvin
Jul 6, 2019
Aaron Johnnie Arvin, age 70, died suddenly at his home on Searcy Branch Rd. on Saturday, July 6, 2019. "Johnnie," as he was known to most, was born on August 9, 1948. He was the son of Clyde Walker and Myrl Cox Arvin. Johnnie lived in Estill County most of his life. He was loved by many cousins and friends....
