On February 27, 2019, our beloved daddy, poppy and father-in-law joined his angel in heaven. He loved God, his family and friends. Even during difficult times in life, he relied on his faith in God to help him through. He was a living testament for anyone that had an opportunity to spend time with him. […]

Connie Jo Hicks Sparks, 64, of Waco, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the Hospice Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. Connie was born on August 16, 1954 in Madison County, and was the daughter of John D. and Ebbie Marie Hall Hicks, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a mother […]

Alline Hinds, age 79, of Winchester Road in Irvine, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019, at her home following a long illness. She was born June 9, 1939 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Clyde and Helen Estes Griffin. She was retired from Croonies Pool Room where she worked as a […]

Clara Mae Cooper Henry, age 98, of Broadway in Irvine passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness. She was born November 13, 1920 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Oscar and Effie Clem Cooper. She was a homemaker and a member […]

Charles Nelson Hammons, 83, widower of Arlene Ashcraft Hammons, passed away Friday at the V.A. Medical Center in Lexington. Mr. Hammons was a native of Artmise, KY.  He was the son of the late Edward and May Fortney Hammons.  He was Navy Veteran, a farmer, a retired truck driver, a lifetime member of the VFW, […]

Donald Edwin Arthur, age 85, of Waco, Kentucky, passed away January 27, 2019. He was a native of Irvine, born to the late Ben and Velma (Smith) Arthur. Donald was an Air Force Veteran and retired from General Motors in Flint, Michigan with more than thirty years of service and many great friendships. In addition […]

William “Bill” Franklin Baber, age 93, of Hudson Avenue in Irvine, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019, at his home. He was born September 10, 1925 in Estill County and was the son of the late J. W. “Bill” and Cora Wise Baber. He was a retired Kroger employee and a member of the Irvine […]

Carolyn West Marcum, 74, wife of Orville, passed away at her home Thursday evening. Mrs. Marcum was a native of Estill County, a daughter of the late Floyd and Lida Lou Walling West. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Pine Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed Bluegrass and Gospel music. Survivors, other than […]

Arthur Gene Ballard, age 77, of South Winn Avenue in Irvine, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Baptist Health Richmond following a short illness. He was born September 29, 1941 in Estill County and was the son of Vicie Smyth Alcorn and the late Lonnie Ballard. He was a retired engineer with CSX Railroad […]

William Taylor Dunaway, age 82, of Rice Street in Irvine, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018, at Saint Joseph Hospital following a short illness. He was born August 19, 1936 in Estill County and was the son of the late Charlie and Martha Powell Dunaway. He worked for the CSX Railroad and attended the White […]