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Thomas Lee Alcorn

Thomas Lee Alcorn

Apr 15, 2017

Thomas Lee Alcorn, 85, widower of Cynthia Mae Sparks Alcorn passed away Saturday in his home. He was a native of Estill County, a son of the late Hume and Maude Wells Alcorn. He was loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a gentle man who never said or did anything to hurt anyone. He delighted in serving the Lord....

Jeffrey Kirk Harrison

Jeffrey Kirk Harrison

Apr 9, 2017

Jeffrey Kirk Harrison, 60, of Irvine, passed away Sunday, April 9th at Marcum and Wallace Hospital. A native of Fort Polk, Louisiana, he was the son of William Jennings and Ailene Woods Harrison. The "Sports Dad" he enjoyed fishing, doing his job, driving his bus and taking care of children. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Elaine...

Edward Monty Martin

Edward Monty Martin

Apr 4, 2017

Edward Monty Martin, 61, of Irvine, passed away Monday, April 4th, at Marcum and Wallace Hospital. A native of Richmond, KY, he was a son of the late James P. and Rebecca Sparks Martin. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and enjoyed fishing and gardening. Mr. Martin is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Martin; special friend, Lisa...

Joseph Marlin Mckinney

Joseph Marlin Mckinney

Apr 3, 2017

Joseph Marlin McKinney, 78, of Irvine, passed away Monday, April 3rd at the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Frenchburg, he was the son of the late Morthan "Bulger" and Anzy Hasty McKinney. A veteran of the Army, he spent most of his life as a resident of Lexington, Nicholasville, and called Estill County home for the past...

Marcella Sue Isaacs Doty

Marcella Sue Isaacs Doty

Apr 3, 2017

Marcella Sue Isaacs Doty, 78, widow of James Doty, passed away on Monday, April 3rd at her home. A native of Estill County, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Bethel Richardson Isaacs. She was a member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church and she loved spending time with her grandchildren and family, sewing, decorating and tending to...

Thelma Sizemore Webb

Thelma Sizemore Webb

Mar 24, 2017

Thelma Webb (Sizemore) passed away in her home on March 24th, 2017. She was very blessed to have lived a long and full life surrounded by her family and friends and is now reunited peacefully with her husband James Howard Webb. Thelma is survived by her sons Danny (Linda) and Donald (Patty) and her grandchildren Shannon, Danielle, Angie, Bradley, Ryan,...

Alverta Hymer Brinegar

Alverta Hymer Brinegar

Mar 22, 2017

Alverta Hymer Brinegar, 103, widow of Willie Howard Brinegar, passed away early Wednesday morning at the Irvine Health and Rehab center. Mrs. Brinegar was a native of Estill, a daughter of the late Sam and Bitha Murphy Hymer. Mrs. Brinegar was a retired cook. Mrs. Brinegar was preceded in death by a son Carlos Ray Brinegar. Survivors include her children...

David Allen White

David Allen White

Mar 7, 2017

David Allen White, 51, of Irvine, husband of Angie Mills White, passed away Tuesday, March 7th at Marcum and Wallace Hospital. A native of Estill County, he was a son of James and Lillian Campbell White. A motorcycle enthusiast, he loved to play billiards and spend time with his family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Angela Mills White; son,...

Abraham "Abie" Lewis

Abraham "Abie" Lewis

Mar 3, 2017

Abraham "Abie" Ferrell Lewis, 76, of Irvine, passed away at his home on Friday, March 3rd, 2017 surrounded by family. Abraham served in the National Guard for 9 years. He worked as a mail carrier for 5 years, and retired from Blue Grass Army Depot after 26 years. He was a Deacon and Sunday School teacher at Irvine First Christian...

Ethel Rawlins Powell

Ethel Rawlins Powell

Mar 2, 2017

Ethel Rawlins Powell, 98, widow of Carl Powell, passed away Thursday, March 2nd, 2017 at the the Hospice Compassionate Care Center in Richmond after a long illness. A native of Estill County, she was the daughter of the late Granville and Mary Finney Rawlins. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Shirley Jones; brothers, Clarence, Teddy and Earl Rawlins;...

Lydia Sparks Mckinney

Lydia Sparks Mckinney

Feb 24, 2017

Lydia Sparks McKinney, 95, widow of Denny McKinney of Irvine, passed away on Friday, February 24th, 2017. A native of Estill County, she was the daughter of the late Eli and Lillie West Sparks. She was a retired county treasurer and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her sister, Maxine Flynn and brothers, Raleigh, Randall, Raymond, Earl, Donald, Odell...

Dewey Elden Cole

Dewey Elden Cole

Feb 23, 2017

Dewey Elden Cole, 76, husband of Geraldine Crowe Cole, passed away Thursday, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Dewey was a native of Estill County, he was a son of the late Dewey and Lillian Rader Cole. He was a retired carpenter and painter. He was a talented musician and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church of...

Shauna Nicole Turpin Dougherty

Shauna Nicole Turpin Dougherty

Feb 22, 2017

Shauna Nicole Turpin Dougherty, 45, wife of Steve Dougherty, passed away Wednesday, February 22nd at Marcum and Wallace Hospital. A native of Estill County, she was the daughter of Elmo Wayne and Nancy Popp Turpin. She was a loving mother and wonderful sister who loved helping others and truly had a heart for being nice. Survivors are her husband, Steve...

Lois Virginia Barnes Walker

Lois Virginia Barnes Walker

Feb 17, 2017

Lois Virginia Barnes Walker, 90, passed away Feb. 17th, at the Marcum Wallace Hospital folling a sudden illness. Virginia was born January 14th, 1927 in Estill County, a daughter of the late Hood and Flora Hamilton Barnes. She spent many years as a teacher and administrator for the Estill County School System. She was a member of the Estill County...

Hazel Wagers Lamb

Hazel Wagers Lamb

Feb 15, 2017

Hazel Wagers Lamb, 93, widow of George Brock Lamb, passed away Wednesday, at the Owsley County Health Care Center. Mrs. Lamb was a native of Estill County, a daughter of the late Charles And Nettie Lucy Cox Wagers. Mrs. Lamb was a retired nurse, working for 45 years at the Marcum Wallace Hospital, and the former Pattie A. Clay Hospital....

Charles Wayne Lowe

Charles Wayne Lowe

Feb 15, 2017

Charles Wayne Lowe, 61, passed away Wednesday, February 15th, 2017 at the Stanton Health and Rehab Center. He was a native of Estill County, a son of the late Walter Lowe and the late Elsie Horn Lowe Oliver. Charles was a proud University of Kentucky Wildcats fan, Kyle Busch's #1 fan, a member of Estill County V.F.W, enjoyed the outdoors...

Marcus  Wayne Thacker, Sr.

Marcus Wayne Thacker, Sr.

Feb 11, 2017

Marcus Wayne Thacker, 78, of Irvine, passed away Saturday, February 11th, 2017 at the Hospice Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. A native of Buchanan Virginia, he was the son of the late Lillian Newkirk Thacker Barnes. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Hoy Gayle, John Wesley, Harold Edward, and James Roscoe Thacker. Mr. Thacker is survived by his...

Jackie Dean Begley

Jackie Dean Begley

Feb 11, 2017

Jackie Dean Begley, 54, of Irvine, died February 11th, 2017 of natural causes. He was a native of Estill County, a son of the late Roscoe and Betty Reed Begley. He was preceded in death by his sisters Vickie Marie Tipton and Wanda Lee Begley; and his brother Danny Begley. If anyone knew Jack they knew how kindhearted he was...

Ronnie Dale Estes

Ronnie Dale Estes

Feb 7, 2017

Ronnie Dale Estes, 43, of Irvine passed away Tuesday, February 7th, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. A native of Estill County, he was the son of the late Charles Estes and Bonnie "Darlene" Freeman Estes. He was preceded in death by his aunts, Carly Baker, Lois Walters and Patty Freeman; and an uncle, Junior Estes. He enjoyed his...

James "Paul" Barker

James "Paul" Barker

Feb 6, 2017

James "Paul" Barker, 87, widower of Ula Horn Barker, passed away Monday, February 6th, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington. A native of Estill County, he was the son of the late Jim and Millie Farthing Barker. He was an Army veteran and former member of the American Legion and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He...

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