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Richmond, Kentucky Jessie Lee Engle 1936 — 2024 Jessie Lee Engle, 88, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 in Richmond, Kentucky; widow of beloved husband, Dewey Engle. Sweethearts who picked each other in their second grade of schooling. She was born on January 22, 1936 to late Gracie Frye Angel in Knox County, Kentucky. Following her passion for education, she became a teacher. Focusing on the second grade and retiring after 36 years. She received two masters' degrees, one from E.K.U. She was a lover of literature; from the simple sweet Beatrix Potter to the poetic comedy of Mr. Twain. She is survived by her daughter, Lori Cotton of Buckeye in Garrard County, KY, two grandchildren, Daniel Lee Cotton and Charlie Cotton with his...

Port Orange, Florida Sue K. Spurlock 1947 — 2024 Sue Moberly Spurlock of Port Orange, FL and Villa Hills, KY was called by God to join His army of Angels on January 22nd. She was the daughter of the late Kenton W Moberly and Loretta Manuel Moberly of Richmond, KY. She is survived by her husband Kenneth K Spurlock of Port Orange,FL. She was preceded in death by her daughter Kristina M Spurlock Coslett of Port Orange, FL, her brother ,Kenton D Moberly and brother-in-law, Richard Beneta. Other survivors include sisters-in-laws Marilyn McLesney Moberly, Carol Spurlock Boneta, and special niece and nephew ,Heather Bennett and Scott Moberly as well as several additional nieces and nephews. Sue was lovingly referred to as Susie Q by many family...

Richmond, Kentucky Dr. Edward Orrin Nearhoof 1936 — 2023 Dr. Edward Orrin Nearhoof ,87, husband of Marjory Mae Brown Nearhoof passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Baptist Health Richmond. He was born on January 10, 1936 to the late Edward Brooks Nearhoof and Dorothy Markley Nearhoof in Bellwood, Pennsylvania. He had served as the Executive Director of Iowa State Board of Education Examiners as well as Director of Teacher Education and Certification for the state of Iowa. He had many hobbies such as watching football, playing golf as well as reading mystery novels and photography. He played league bowling, traveling and visiting family and friends in Pennsylvania. He loved the art of conversation with anyone. Orrin was passionate about...

Meadow Creek, Kentucky Paul Bruce Cox 1943 — 2023 Paul Bruce Cox, 80, of Meadow Creek, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Walker's Trail Senior Living in Danville. Paul Bruce was born on August 17, 1943 in Whitley County, and was the son of Elmer Grove and Lois Marcella Terrell Cox, both of whom preceded him in death. He was retired from Teco Coal Company and had also worked as an independent contractor driving a coal truck. Survivors include three cousins, Robin Cobb Tudor (John), Sandy Cobb Snell (David), and E. Terrell Cobb (Sallie); and his longtime friends, Douglas Angel and Harold Brown. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow...

Richmond, Kentucky Martin A. Nofio 1955 — 2023 Martin A. Nofio, 68, husband of Caroline Nofio, passed away November 12, 2023. He was born on May 11, 1955 in Springfield, MA. He has lived in Massachusetts, Colorado and most recently Kentucky. Martin proudly served in the US Navy Reserves and he worked for RM Sullivan Trucking where he retired from. Martin enjoyed golfing at Lake Reba, traveling, Disney, gardening, wood working, and was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. He is survived by his wife Caroline Nofio, his sons Brandon Nofio (Krystal) of Michigan and Patrick Nofio of Montana. He is predeceased by his mother Joan McGinn and sister Sherry Nofio. His family sincerely thanks the oncology staff of the D'Amour Cancer Center Dr....

Dr. Jerry E. Joyner 1941 — 2023 Dr. Jerry E. Joyner, 82, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Hospice Compassionate Care Center. Jerry was a long time professor at Eastern Kentucky University in the Department of Applied Arts and Technology. He was also a car enthusiast and artist. Jerry was the husband of Diane Joyner and father of Cindi Hazelwood (Dr. Scott Hazelwood). Jerry was blessed with two grandchildren, Hunter Hazelwood (Kelsey) and Dr. Hannah Madden (Spencer). He also has a great-grandson, Beckham Madden. There will be no formal funeral services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Hospice Care Plus, 350 Isaacs Lane, Richmond, KY 40475, or to the charity of...

Matthew McKee 1978 — 2023 Matthew McKee, a resident of Forsyth County, Georgia, died July 18, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Matthew was born in Lexington, Kentucky and was the oldest son of Eddie and Sandra McKee. Matthew is survived by his wife, Jessica; sons, Patriot and Azlan; brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Ashley McKee; parents-in-law, John and Jan Strimple; sister-in-law, Joni Tapp; nieces and nephews, Elias Tapp and Caedmon, Chloe, Ansley, Abram McKee. Upon graduation from Madison Central High School, Matthew attended Cumberland College as a two-scholarship athlete in both soccer and bowling. While there, Matthew met the love of his life, Jessica, and married her the summer before his senior...

Richmond, Kentucky Estelle Griffin Baker 1945 — 2023 Estelle Baker, 78, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at her home. Estelle was born on February 15, 1945 in Shelbyville, Kentucky, and was the daughter of Ernest and Dorothy Griffin. She was a teacher in the Madison County school system for over 30 years. Estelle was of the Baptist faith. She was a joy and light to all who knew her, and she loved her family and friends dearly. Estelle is survived by one daughter, Paula Pearson (Christopher) of Needham, MA; her "favorite" (and only) grandchildren James (18) and Madeline (16) Pearson; her brother Marion Louis Griffin of Wilson, NC; nieces Wendy Wells (Robert) and Amanda Flowers (Jeff), also of Wilson, NC; her sister-in-law...

Richmond, Kentucky Ewell T. Cobb 1940 — 2023 Ewell Terrell Cobb, 83, of Richmond, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023. His passion was people. He loved being around friends and family in fellowship, sharing stories, and enjoying life to the fullest. He was always the life of the party?the first to arrive and the last one to leave. Ewell was born in Corbin, Kentucky on March 14, 1940 to Daniel Lawson Cobb and Edna Terrell Cobb. Of the Christian Faith he was a graduate of the Kentucky Mortuary College in Louisville and he served in the United States Army at Fort Knox, Kentucky and Fort Dix, New Jersey. He was proud to be a Kentuckian?specifically being from Richmond, Kentucky. In the late 1950s, Ewell and his childhood...

Dr. Danny Robinette 2023 Dr. Danny Roy Robinette, 79, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the Hospice Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. Danny was born on September 26, 1943 in Benham (Harlan County), Kentucky, and was the son of Edward Roy and Cecil Rains Robinette, both of whom preceded him in death. No matter where he lived throughout his adult life, Benham was always "Home" to Danny. He was valedictorian of his senior class, the last graduating class of Benham High School, and always considered himself a Benham Tiger. Dr. Robinette Earned his bachelor's degree from Berea College, a school that always occupied a special place in his heart. He went on to earn a master's degree from Vanderbilt...

Melissa McGuire Reddix 1970 — 2022 Melissa McGuire Reddix, 52, wife of Timothy W. Reddix, passed away at her home in Richmond, Kentucky on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on her father's birthday, February 3, 1970, to Rebecca Diane Davidson McGuire and Eldon Rex McGuire in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. As a child Melissa lived in Lexington and Winchester, Kentucky, graduated from George Rogers Clark High School and attended Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky. She was self-employed as a sales representative for Pruvit Ventures, Inc. In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by two sons, Braden Gilbert and Jaxson Reddix of Richmond, uncle Kenny McGuire...

Richmond, Kentucky Erma Jean Melton 1936 — 2022 Erma Jean Melton, 85, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at The Terrace Nursing and Rehab. She was the widow of Bill Melton. She was born on December 11, 1936 to the late Earl Coda and the late Flossie Lee Smith in Hazard, Ky. She was a homemaker. She is survived by two sons, Ronnie Morris of Michigan, Earl Morris (Tammy) of Irvine, Ky; two daughters, Melissa Fleck (Sanford) of Louisville, Ky and Dianne Garvin (Jim) of Cadiz, Ky; fourteen grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by one son, David Harold Morris; one daughter, Linda Jasper (Bill) and two sisters, Lola and Doris. Services will be...

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky Beverly Lois McCleary 1948 — 2022 Beverly Lois McCleary, 74, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Baptist Health - Lexington. She was born on June 29, 1948 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late George Emmett and Macy Pearl Kingsley McCleary. She is survived by: one brother, John McCleary; two nieces, Michelle Waters and Laura McCleary; two nephews, Kevin Phibbs and Robert McCleary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Lelia Holts, and a daughter, Anita Fox. There will be a celebration of life held at a later date.

Richmond, Kentucky Edward Glenmore Jones 1923 — 2022 (Edward) Glenmore Jones World War II Veteran, Graduate of EKU, entrepreneur, newspaper columnists, KY PGA Media Representative of the Year 2008, purveyor of wisdom, loved life and adventurous things! Glenmore was born in Richmond, KY, to Thomas Phelps and Zada Edwards Jones on June 24, 1923. After serving in World War II he attended Eastern Kentucky State Normal School (EKU). He finally received his degree when he turned the ripe old age of ninety and was very proud of this diploma. For about 60 years he had businesses in the Carolinas, Wisconsin and Florida. He moved back to Richmond permanently in 2007 after spending his summers here. Glenmore has written golf news and historical...

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