In Memory
Gerald Wayne Martin - September 21, 2018 - Fork Lift Operator
Gerald Wayne Martin, 68, of Crab Orchard, passed away Friday, September 21st, at his home. Wayne was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 25, 1949. He was the son of the late Robert "Bobby" and Betty Jane (Fletcher) Martin. Wayne had retired in March of 2000 after working 28 years at Okonite Cable Company. He was a member of Ephesus Baptist Church.
Survivors Include
Daughter, Kim & Husband Dale Lamb of Crab Orchard
Companion, Joy Dearinger of Crab Orchard
Son, Shane Simpson of Lexington
Special Friend, Mary Alice & Husband Jimmy Martin of Danville
Special Friend, Paula & Husband Garnett Tatum
Aunt, Shirley Fletcher of Crab Orchard
Uncle, William Lester Fletcher of Stanford
2 Grandchildren: Devin Michael and Laiken Rachelle Bradley
2 Step Grandchildren: Tyler & Andrew Lamb
Pallbearers: Shane Simpson, Devin Bradley, Dale Lamb, Dickie Ledford, Lonnie Pruitt & David Price
Honorary Pallbearers: Bill Dyehouse, Randy Ledford, Jimmy Martin & Charlie Ray
Funeral Service: 2 PM, Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Place of Service: McKnight Funeral Home Chapel
Officiating: Bro. Doug Eggers
Place of Burial: Crab Orchard Cemetery
Visitation after 6 PM, Monday, September 24, 2018 at McKnight Funeral Home
Memorial Contributions can be made to Heritage Hospice at P.O. Box 1213
Danville, Kentucky 40423
Survivors Include
Daughter, Kim & Husband Dale Lamb of Crab Orchard
Companion, Joy Dearinger of Crab Orchard
Son, Shane Simpson of Lexington
Special Friend, Mary Alice & Husband Jimmy Martin of Danville
Special Friend, Paula & Husband Garnett Tatum
Aunt, Shirley Fletcher of Crab Orchard
Uncle, William Lester Fletcher of Stanford
2 Grandchildren: Devin Michael and Laiken Rachelle Bradley
2 Step Grandchildren: Tyler & Andrew Lamb
Pallbearers: Shane Simpson, Devin Bradley, Dale Lamb, Dickie Ledford, Lonnie Pruitt & David Price
Honorary Pallbearers: Bill Dyehouse, Randy Ledford, Jimmy Martin & Charlie Ray
Funeral Service: 2 PM, Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Place of Service: McKnight Funeral Home Chapel
Officiating: Bro. Doug Eggers
Place of Burial: Crab Orchard Cemetery
Visitation after 6 PM, Monday, September 24, 2018 at McKnight Funeral Home
Memorial Contributions can be made to Heritage Hospice at P.O. Box 1213
Danville, Kentucky 40423
Stephen Dwight Rison - June 20, 2018 - CV Operator
Obituary for Stephen Dwight Rison
Stephen Dwight Rison, age 48, of Rison Circle in Irvine passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born February 27, 1970 in Estill County and was the son of Mary Stella Horn Rison and the late Dwight Rison. He was an employee of Okonite and a member of the Mt. Carmel Christian Church. He had lived in Estill Co. all his life.
Survivors in addition to his mother include:
Several aunts and uncles and a host of cousins and friends
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Earl and Rachel Rison and Leonard and Fannie B. Horn.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 23, 2 PM at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Merle Travis. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 PM Saturday until service time at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home.
Raymond Paul Burdette - April 28, 2018 - Shipping/Receiving
- Former IBEW Local 2356 President
Obituary for Raymond Paul Burdette
Raymond Paul Burdette, age 59, passed away Saturday, April 28th, 2018. He was born on January 3rd, 1959 in Berea, KY to Elmer and the late Edith Burdette. He was an employee of the Okonite Cable Co. having been employed there for 40 years. He was a member of Brodhead Lions Club. Raymond found great joy in Nascar, camping, drag strip racing and puzzles.
Raymond had been President of IBEW Local 2356 in Richmond, KY, where he had 39 years and 11 months of membership.
Those left to celebrate his life are: His father: Elmer Burdette and wife Mary of Brodhead, Ky.; His children: Julie Ann Burdette Caudill of Lexington, KY; and Jonathan Paul Burdette of Lexington,KY; His sisters: Beverly (Timothy) Harrison of Berea, KY; Regina Gale (Jerry) Looney of Brodhead, KY; step sisters: Patricia Lewis, Donna Pigg, and Tammy Barnes; and step brother; Matthew Faulkner; his nephew: Brian Bullock; his nieces: Ashley Harrison, Carissa Looney and Melissa Ramey; as well as a host of step nieces/nephews, friends and neighbors.
Raymond was preceded in death by his mother, Edith Burdette.
Visitation for Raymond Paul Burdette will be Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 from 6-9 P.M. at the Marvin E. Owens Home for Funerals.
Funeral Services for Raymond Paul Burdette will be conducted at 2PM on Friday, May 4th, 2018 at the Marvin E. Owens Home for Funerals Chapel with Bro. Gary Parker officiating.
Burial will follow in Saylor Cemetery.
Raymond Paul Burdette, age 59, passed away Saturday, April 28th, 2018. He was born on January 3rd, 1959 in Berea, KY to Elmer and the late Edith Burdette. He was an employee of the Okonite Cable Co. having been employed there for 40 years. He was a member of Brodhead Lions Club. Raymond found great joy in Nascar, camping, drag strip racing and puzzles.
Raymond had been President of IBEW Local 2356 in Richmond, KY, where he had 39 years and 11 months of membership.
Those left to celebrate his life are: His father: Elmer Burdette and wife Mary of Brodhead, Ky.; His children: Julie Ann Burdette Caudill of Lexington, KY; and Jonathan Paul Burdette of Lexington,KY; His sisters: Beverly (Timothy) Harrison of Berea, KY; Regina Gale (Jerry) Looney of Brodhead, KY; step sisters: Patricia Lewis, Donna Pigg, and Tammy Barnes; and step brother; Matthew Faulkner; his nephew: Brian Bullock; his nieces: Ashley Harrison, Carissa Looney and Melissa Ramey; as well as a host of step nieces/nephews, friends and neighbors.
Raymond was preceded in death by his mother, Edith Burdette.
Visitation for Raymond Paul Burdette will be Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 from 6-9 P.M. at the Marvin E. Owens Home for Funerals.
Funeral Services for Raymond Paul Burdette will be conducted at 2PM on Friday, May 4th, 2018 at the Marvin E. Owens Home for Funerals Chapel with Bro. Gary Parker officiating.
Burial will follow in Saylor Cemetery.
James D. Huff - May 1, 2018 - Material Handler
Obituary for James D. Huff
James D. Huff was born January 11, 1943 in Jackson County and departed this life Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at his residence, being 75 years of age. He was the son of the late Chester & Daisy (Smith) Huff.
James is survived by his wife, Shirley (Muncy) Huff of McKee; by a daughter, Rhonda (Jack) Peters of Tyner, by a son, Randall (Vickie Rose) Huff of Gray Hawk and by a son in law, Fred Lainhart of McKee. He was blessed with six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, James was also preceded in death by his daughter, Debra Lainhart; two sisters, Nell Chappell and Faye Liani and by three brothers, Ned Huff, Lloyd Huff and Kellis Huff.
James was a member of the Green Hill Baptist Church.
James retired from The Okonite Cable Company in 2003, where he had been employed for 29 years. He was also a member of the IBEW Local 2356 in Richmond, KY, for 29 years.
Funeral service 1:00 PM Friday, May 4, 2018 at Lakes Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Morgan and Bro. Mitchell Baker officiating. Burial to follow in the Annville Cemetery.
Lakes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. www.lakesfuneralhomemckee.com
James D. Huff was born January 11, 1943 in Jackson County and departed this life Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at his residence, being 75 years of age. He was the son of the late Chester & Daisy (Smith) Huff.
James is survived by his wife, Shirley (Muncy) Huff of McKee; by a daughter, Rhonda (Jack) Peters of Tyner, by a son, Randall (Vickie Rose) Huff of Gray Hawk and by a son in law, Fred Lainhart of McKee. He was blessed with six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, James was also preceded in death by his daughter, Debra Lainhart; two sisters, Nell Chappell and Faye Liani and by three brothers, Ned Huff, Lloyd Huff and Kellis Huff.
James was a member of the Green Hill Baptist Church.
James retired from The Okonite Cable Company in 2003, where he had been employed for 29 years. He was also a member of the IBEW Local 2356 in Richmond, KY, for 29 years.
Funeral service 1:00 PM Friday, May 4, 2018 at Lakes Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Morgan and Bro. Mitchell Baker officiating. Burial to follow in the Annville Cemetery.
Lakes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. www.lakesfuneralhomemckee.com
Leroy "Butch" Cunnigan - March 11, 2018 - Shipping/Receiving
Obituary for Leroy "Butch" Cunnigan
Leroy Cunnigan better known to some as Butch was born June 1, 1947 in London, KY and departed this life Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond, KY, being 70 years of age. He was the son of the late Dewey & Nola (Stewart) Cunnigan.
Leroy is survived by his wife Lorena (Murphy) Cunnigan; by one daughter, Tammy Starcher and her husband John all of Sand Gap. He is also survived by a brother, Raymond Fredrick Cunnigan of Sand Gap and by two sisters, Rachel Reed of Chicago, Illinois and Hazel Ruth Cunnigan of Hamilton, OH. Leroy was blessed with two grandsons, Brandon Clemons and his wife Ann and Jonathon Starcher and by a great grandson, Richard Clemons all of Sand Gap.
In addition to his parents, Leroy was also preceded in death by a son, Wally Riley and by a brother, Tommy Cunnigan.
Funeral service 11:00 AM Friday, March 16, 2018 at Lakes Funeral Home with Bro. Wayne Carpenter and Bro. Frank Peters officiating.
Burial to follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Starcher, Brandon Clemons, Garrett Murphy, Keith Bowles, Dewey Cunnigan and Denver Singleton. Military services were conducted by the members of the late D.A.V. Jack Welch Chapter #165, Jim Bryant, Bobby Lakes, James G. Byrd, Leon Bales, Dallas Isaacs, Mike Montgomery, Danny Robinson, Shane Morris, Lewis Sparks, Jr. and Bob Scholten.
Lakes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. www.lakesfuneralhomemckee.com
Leroy Cunnigan better known to some as Butch was born June 1, 1947 in London, KY and departed this life Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond, KY, being 70 years of age. He was the son of the late Dewey & Nola (Stewart) Cunnigan.
Leroy is survived by his wife Lorena (Murphy) Cunnigan; by one daughter, Tammy Starcher and her husband John all of Sand Gap. He is also survived by a brother, Raymond Fredrick Cunnigan of Sand Gap and by two sisters, Rachel Reed of Chicago, Illinois and Hazel Ruth Cunnigan of Hamilton, OH. Leroy was blessed with two grandsons, Brandon Clemons and his wife Ann and Jonathon Starcher and by a great grandson, Richard Clemons all of Sand Gap.
In addition to his parents, Leroy was also preceded in death by a son, Wally Riley and by a brother, Tommy Cunnigan.
Funeral service 11:00 AM Friday, March 16, 2018 at Lakes Funeral Home with Bro. Wayne Carpenter and Bro. Frank Peters officiating.
Burial to follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Starcher, Brandon Clemons, Garrett Murphy, Keith Bowles, Dewey Cunnigan and Denver Singleton. Military services were conducted by the members of the late D.A.V. Jack Welch Chapter #165, Jim Bryant, Bobby Lakes, James G. Byrd, Leon Bales, Dallas Isaacs, Mike Montgomery, Danny Robinson, Shane Morris, Lewis Sparks, Jr. and Bob Scholten.
Lakes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. www.lakesfuneralhomemckee.com