In Memory 2016
Leroy Adams - November 28, 2016 - Maintenance Helper
Leroy Adams was born May 11, 1946 in Jackson County and departed this life Monday, November 28, 2016 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Berea, being 70 years of age. He was the son of the late Earnest & Mildred (Leger) Adams.
Leroy is survived by his wife, Bessie (Malicote) Adams and by two children, Tim Adams and his wife Beverly of McKee and Suzanna France and her husband Larry of Manchester. He is also survived by a brother, Boyd Adams and his wife Rita of Berea and by a sister, Susan Isaacs and her husband Kenny of McKee. Leroy was blessed with four grandchildren, Aaron & Luke Adams and Jonah & Nate Taylor and a step grandson, Zach Taylor.
In addition to his parents, Leroy was also preceded in death by three siblings, Louise Horn, Arthur Adams and James Adams.
Leroy was a member of the McKee Reformed Church.
Funeral service was held 2:00PM Friday, December 2, 2016 at Lakes Funeral Home with Bro. Calvin Hays and Bro. Gerald Maupin officiating. Burial followed in the T.M. Lakes Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ed Abner, Mark Horn, Tom Grimes, Captain Mullins, Donnie Bowles and Aaron Adams. Honorary pallbearers were Phillip Chrisman, Jeff Johnson, Kenny Isaacs, Rufford Grimes, Larry France, Zach Taylor, All his buddy's at Fill Ups and Dairy Queen.
Lakes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. www.lakesfuneralhomemckee.com
Leroy is survived by his wife, Bessie (Malicote) Adams and by two children, Tim Adams and his wife Beverly of McKee and Suzanna France and her husband Larry of Manchester. He is also survived by a brother, Boyd Adams and his wife Rita of Berea and by a sister, Susan Isaacs and her husband Kenny of McKee. Leroy was blessed with four grandchildren, Aaron & Luke Adams and Jonah & Nate Taylor and a step grandson, Zach Taylor.
In addition to his parents, Leroy was also preceded in death by three siblings, Louise Horn, Arthur Adams and James Adams.
Leroy was a member of the McKee Reformed Church.
Funeral service was held 2:00PM Friday, December 2, 2016 at Lakes Funeral Home with Bro. Calvin Hays and Bro. Gerald Maupin officiating. Burial followed in the T.M. Lakes Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ed Abner, Mark Horn, Tom Grimes, Captain Mullins, Donnie Bowles and Aaron Adams. Honorary pallbearers were Phillip Chrisman, Jeff Johnson, Kenny Isaacs, Rufford Grimes, Larry France, Zach Taylor, All his buddy's at Fill Ups and Dairy Queen.
Lakes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. www.lakesfuneralhomemckee.com
Phillip C. Payne - November 19, 2016 - Plastics Operator
Mr. Phillip C. Payne, age 79 of Brodhead, Ky., passed away Sat. November 19, 2016 at the Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Facility in Brodhead, Ky.
He was born on April 19, 1937 in Rockcastle County, a son of the late Charlie and Monte Weaver Payne. Phillip retired from Okonite Cable Company in Richmond, KY., was a Korean-Airman First Class, attended Brodhead Baptist Church, was a member of the Hardees Coffee Club. He found great enjoyment in fishing, mechanics, yard work, and flea market and yard sales.
Phillip was married to Ravenna Owens Payne who preceded him in death on March 20, 2006, after 45 years of marriage.
Those left to celebrate his life are his nieces and nephews: Connie Denny, Kathy Ramey, Debbie Adams, Ricky Payne, Kenneth Payne, Steve Denney, Scott Denney, Carol Payne, Teresa Boose and Arlene Neitzel. As well as a host of friends and neighbors.
Besides his parents, and wife he was preceded in death by three brothers: Floyd, Charles and James Kenneth Payne.
Visitation for Phillip Payne will be Tuesday, November 22, 2016 from 10AM until funeral time at 1PM at the Marvin E. Owens Home for Funerals with Bro. Randal Adams officiating. Burial will follow in Providence Cemetery.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.marvineowensfuneralhome.com
Dennis Rice - August 24, 2016 - Boiler Operator
Dennis Rice, 85, of Richmond passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at Baptist Health - Lexington after a brief illness.
Mr. Rice was born on May 15, 1931, in Madison County, Kentucky and grew up in Estill County. He was the son of the late Charlie Clay Rice and Allie Miller Rice. Mr. Rice was a graduate of Estill County High School. He retired from the Okonite Cable Company in 1997 after 27 years of service. He was a member of Clarksville Baptist Church but attended Pilot Knob Missionary Baptist Church.
On November 1, 1951, Mr. Rice enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. After an honorable discharge in October 1953, he continued his service in the inactive reserves for 6 years. Mr. Rice was a charter member and remained very active in the Marine Corp League, Bluegrass Detachment 1012, where he proudly served with the Honor Guard. He was a Kentucky Colonel and also a 60-year member of the O.D. Henderson #437 Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Christine Barrett Rice, three children, Sue Babb of Richmond, Pete (Stephanie) Winkler, Olive Branch, Mississippi, Denise (Danny) Rousey of Richmond, eight grandchildren, Brandon Rousey, Blake Howard, Tyler Rousey, Christian Carter, Tori Rousey, Lance, Kelsey and Ashley Sanderson.
Funeral services for Mr. Rice will be conducted at 11am, Monday, August 29, 2016, at Oldham, Roberts and Powell Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Lakes officiating. Burial will follow in Madison Memorial Garden.
Visitation will be from 5 – 9 PM Sunday, August 28, 2016, with Masonic Rites at 7:00 PM Sunday at Oldham, Roberts & Powell.
Pallbearers will be Pete Winkler, Brandon Rousey, Blake Howard, Tyler Rousey, Christian Carter and Tori Rousey.
Mr. Rice was born on May 15, 1931, in Madison County, Kentucky and grew up in Estill County. He was the son of the late Charlie Clay Rice and Allie Miller Rice. Mr. Rice was a graduate of Estill County High School. He retired from the Okonite Cable Company in 1997 after 27 years of service. He was a member of Clarksville Baptist Church but attended Pilot Knob Missionary Baptist Church.
On November 1, 1951, Mr. Rice enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. After an honorable discharge in October 1953, he continued his service in the inactive reserves for 6 years. Mr. Rice was a charter member and remained very active in the Marine Corp League, Bluegrass Detachment 1012, where he proudly served with the Honor Guard. He was a Kentucky Colonel and also a 60-year member of the O.D. Henderson #437 Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Christine Barrett Rice, three children, Sue Babb of Richmond, Pete (Stephanie) Winkler, Olive Branch, Mississippi, Denise (Danny) Rousey of Richmond, eight grandchildren, Brandon Rousey, Blake Howard, Tyler Rousey, Christian Carter, Tori Rousey, Lance, Kelsey and Ashley Sanderson.
Funeral services for Mr. Rice will be conducted at 11am, Monday, August 29, 2016, at Oldham, Roberts and Powell Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Lakes officiating. Burial will follow in Madison Memorial Garden.
Visitation will be from 5 – 9 PM Sunday, August 28, 2016, with Masonic Rites at 7:00 PM Sunday at Oldham, Roberts & Powell.
Pallbearers will be Pete Winkler, Brandon Rousey, Blake Howard, Tyler Rousey, Christian Carter and Tori Rousey.
Tim Robertson - April 15, 2016 - CV Operator
Tim Robertson, age 32, of Paint Lick in Garrard County, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016 at Baptist Health in Lexington following a brief illness. Born Sunday, April 24, 1983 in Danville, he was the son of Bud & CeeCe Robertson of Richmond. His loving wife, whom he married June 3, 2006 is Amy Taylor Robertson of Paint Lick. Tim worked at Okonite Cable in Richmond and attended Ashland in Madison County Baptist Church. Tim will be remembered for being a loving husband and wonderful father. Tim loved to play golf and was honored to be an organ donor following his passing.
In addition to his wife and parents, Tim leaves behind three daughters, Leigha Marie Robertson, Natalie Beth Robertson, and Emily Kate Robertson all of Paint Lick; two brothers, Daniel Scott Robertson (Kendra) of Waco, KY; Stephen William Robertson (Lyndsay) of Richmond; paternal grandparents, William & Reba Robertson; maternal grandmother, Illene Jewell Mitchell; two nieces, Grace Marie Robertson and Ryley June Robertson; one nephew, Micah James Robertson; eight aunts; six uncles; mother and father-in-law, William & Deborah Taylor; and brother-in-law, Joseph Taylor.
A Funeral Service will be held 11:00AM Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Grace Fellowship Church, 2294 US Hwy 27 South, Stanford, KY 40484. Pastor Jeremy Haskins will officiate the service.
Burial will follow in Madison Memorial Gardens, 210 West Rice Lane, Richmond, KY 40475. Dan Robertson, Stephen Robertson, Joseph Taylor, Josh Ernst, Chris Overfield, and Kenny Goodin will serve as Active Pallbearers.
The Visitation will be held 4-8PM Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at the church. A Second Visitation will be held 9am, until service time, Wednesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions suggested to Tim’s children.
Barnett, Demrow & Friend Funeral Home, Waynesburg, is entrusted with Tim’s arrangements.
Guest Book at www.friendfuneralhomes.com.
In addition to his wife and parents, Tim leaves behind three daughters, Leigha Marie Robertson, Natalie Beth Robertson, and Emily Kate Robertson all of Paint Lick; two brothers, Daniel Scott Robertson (Kendra) of Waco, KY; Stephen William Robertson (Lyndsay) of Richmond; paternal grandparents, William & Reba Robertson; maternal grandmother, Illene Jewell Mitchell; two nieces, Grace Marie Robertson and Ryley June Robertson; one nephew, Micah James Robertson; eight aunts; six uncles; mother and father-in-law, William & Deborah Taylor; and brother-in-law, Joseph Taylor.
A Funeral Service will be held 11:00AM Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Grace Fellowship Church, 2294 US Hwy 27 South, Stanford, KY 40484. Pastor Jeremy Haskins will officiate the service.
Burial will follow in Madison Memorial Gardens, 210 West Rice Lane, Richmond, KY 40475. Dan Robertson, Stephen Robertson, Joseph Taylor, Josh Ernst, Chris Overfield, and Kenny Goodin will serve as Active Pallbearers.
The Visitation will be held 4-8PM Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at the church. A Second Visitation will be held 9am, until service time, Wednesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions suggested to Tim’s children.
Barnett, Demrow & Friend Funeral Home, Waynesburg, is entrusted with Tim’s arrangements.
Guest Book at www.friendfuneralhomes.com.
Robert "Bobby" Combs - February 20, 2016 - Electrician, Boiler Operator
Bobby Combs, 80, of Berea, KY, husband of Jean Combs, passed away February 20, 2016 at Baptist Health in Richmond. Bobby was born in Garrard County to Marcus and Leona Semonis Combs. He was master electrician, member of the electrical workers union, I.B.E.W., a 42 year employee of the Okonite Company, a KY Colonel and a member of the WestSide Baptist Church.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Robert Bruce Combs, two sisters, Mildred Louise French McCollum, Emma Jean Abrams.
Bobby is survived by his wife of 59 years, his children: Rick (Kathy) Combs, Lisa (Larry R.) Combs, Kimberly(Steve) Kellerman, Rodney (Amy) Combs, Jeanne Wilson Combs wife of Bruce. Grandchildren: Dustin and Austin Rose, Tim (Jasmyne) Combs, Daniel Combs, Jeanne Lee and Robert Bruce Combs Jr., Andrea (Jesup) Shepard, Amber Blair, Adam (Sarah) Parsons, Tracy Parsons. Great Grandchildren: Alex, Katie, Colin Combs, Aleya Lewis, Madeline and Dilon Parsons, Annistan Shepard and Jackson Roberts. One brother, Elec Combs. Special nieces and nephews, Larry French, Rita Defour, Brenda Duerson, Kelly Prewitt.
Services for Bobby Combs will be Thursday, February 25; 1 p.m. at Lakes Funeral Home, with Rev. Allen Livingood officiating.
Burial will follow in the Berea Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 24 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Lakes Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.lakesfuneralhome.com
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Robert Bruce Combs, two sisters, Mildred Louise French McCollum, Emma Jean Abrams.
Bobby is survived by his wife of 59 years, his children: Rick (Kathy) Combs, Lisa (Larry R.) Combs, Kimberly(Steve) Kellerman, Rodney (Amy) Combs, Jeanne Wilson Combs wife of Bruce. Grandchildren: Dustin and Austin Rose, Tim (Jasmyne) Combs, Daniel Combs, Jeanne Lee and Robert Bruce Combs Jr., Andrea (Jesup) Shepard, Amber Blair, Adam (Sarah) Parsons, Tracy Parsons. Great Grandchildren: Alex, Katie, Colin Combs, Aleya Lewis, Madeline and Dilon Parsons, Annistan Shepard and Jackson Roberts. One brother, Elec Combs. Special nieces and nephews, Larry French, Rita Defour, Brenda Duerson, Kelly Prewitt.
Services for Bobby Combs will be Thursday, February 25; 1 p.m. at Lakes Funeral Home, with Rev. Allen Livingood officiating.
Burial will follow in the Berea Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 24 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Lakes Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.lakesfuneralhome.com
Carlie Craig Amburgey - February 1, 2016 - Plastics Operator
Carlie Craig Amburgey age 73, died Monday Feb 1, 2016 in Lexington, KY. Carlie was born in Perry County Kentucky to the late Gernie and Nora Combs Amburgey; he was retired from the Okonite Cable Company and a veteran of the US Navy. Carlie was also preceded in death by his wife Darliss Amburgey.
Carlie is survived by his children: Christopher Amburgey, and Melissa Spradlin of Ohio, and step son Louis (Pam) Schriml of Berea, his brother Randy Amburgey of Perry County, KY, and sister Joyce Cook of OxFord, OH, his grandchildren: Ashley Goebel, Hannah Ingram, Brayden Amburgey, Step grandchildren; Brandon (Jessica) Ward, and Joey Ward, great grandchildren: Jackson and Layla Goebel and step great grandchildren Kaleb and Hendricks Ward.
No funeral services are scheduled at this time. Lakes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.lakesfuneralhome.com.
Carlie is survived by his children: Christopher Amburgey, and Melissa Spradlin of Ohio, and step son Louis (Pam) Schriml of Berea, his brother Randy Amburgey of Perry County, KY, and sister Joyce Cook of OxFord, OH, his grandchildren: Ashley Goebel, Hannah Ingram, Brayden Amburgey, Step grandchildren; Brandon (Jessica) Ward, and Joey Ward, great grandchildren: Jackson and Layla Goebel and step great grandchildren Kaleb and Hendricks Ward.
No funeral services are scheduled at this time. Lakes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.lakesfuneralhome.com.