The Estill County Tribune

12/07/2023

A Celebration of Life for James T. Brackett will held Sunday, December 17, 2023, 2-4 p.m. at the Estill County Golf Club, 1602 Kirkland Avenue in Ravenna.

James T. Brackett, age 80, formerly of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at his home in Morrow, Ohio.
James was born on January 23, 1943 in Irvine, Kentucky, to the late John William and Mildred Estes Brackett. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, John William (Bill) Brackett Jr. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, a retired engineer for CSX Railroad, a member of the American Legion, and a veteran of the United States Army.
Survivors include his 2 daughters, Selena Rae Bowling and husband Richard and Earla Dawn Brackett Combs, both of Morrow, Ohio. 2 grandsons, James Richard and Justin Ray Bowling, along with a granddaughter, Marlee Combs as well as numerous other relatives and friends to miss him and mourn his passing.
A Celebration of Life for James T. Brackett will be announced at a later date by the family.
Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of James T. Brackett.

12/07/2023

Teresa Lynn Bowen, age 61, wife of Steve Faw, passed into the arms of Jesus on December 6, 2023, at her home in Stanton, Kentucky. She was born in Wi******er, Kentucky to the late Lawrence Edward Pelfrey and the Late Beulah Lowe Pelfrey. Teresa attended Grace Fellowship Church and was

12/07/2023

Just a friendly reminder that Santa letters will be picked up tomorrow from the elementary schools. If your child would like to have their letter published in the newspaper please make sure they return it tomorrow morning.

12/06/2023

Gregory Lee Brewer, age 60, of Stanton, Kentucky, husband of Charlene Hatton Brewer, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, December 4, 2023, at the Rockcastle Regional Hospital. Greg was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, on March 3, 1963, to Pearl Brewer and Clare Ann Trent Brewer. He worked

12/06/2023

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12/06/2023

Daytime closures of KY 594 in Estill County through Friday, Dec. 15

JACKSON, Ky. – Drivers who use KY 594 (Maupin Hill Road) in Estill County should prepare for daytime road closures through Friday, Dec. 15.
The road will be closed at milepoint 12.1, between KY 3328 and KY 1139, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day for embankment failure repairs.
School buses will be accommodated, but the road will be closed to all other traffic. No marked detour will be posted, but drivers can use KY 3328 and KY 499 as an alternate route to bypass the closure.
Approximately 115 vehicles use this route each day.

12/05/2023

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12/05/2023

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12/04/2023

George Richard Williamson Jr., age 77, husband of Laura Elizabeth Baker Williamson, passed away at his home in Waco, Kentucky, on Friday, December 1, 2023, after a long illness
He was born on January 21, 1946, in DeWitt, Knox County, Kentucky to the late George Richard Williamson Sr. and the late Ruby Carnes Williamson.
George grew up in Booneville, Kentucky, graduating from Owsley County High School in 1964. He later attended Eastern Kentucky University, graduating with both a Bachelor's and Master of Arts degrees in Education. He and his wife, Elizabeth, were members of the Booneville Baptist Church.
He served the community for 25 years as a public school teacher. He was a dedicated instructor, coach, mentor, friend, and role model to many children growing up in Estill County. Years after his retirement, many still refer to him today as their all-time favorite teacher.
George was also well-known for his other varied interests and lifelong learning. He had an extensive knowledge of ancient Native American artifacts. He was often noted for his expertise in the minerology of Kentucky, focusing on Agates. George also enjoyed fishing, basketball, and discussing history; especially that of the American Civil War.
Most of all, he will be remembered as a kind and gentle man. He will be dearly missed by family and friends.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth; one son, George Richard Williamson III (Stacie); one brother, William Robert Williamson (Shirley); two sisters, Ann Williamson Teague (Paul) and Patricia Williamson Thomas (Bill); two step-grandchildren, Brianna S. Claypoole and Shawn K. Claypool; along with five great grandchildren. Many other nieces and nephews who fondly called him "Uncle Jar-Jar" also survive.
Visitation will be held 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Searcy and Strong Funeral Home, 1694 Old Kentucky 11, Booneville. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 6th at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in downtown Booneville.
Pallbearers include Shawn Claypool, Brandon Lawrence, Jason Tirey, Emmett Mastin, Bill Gabbard and Bobby Bell.

12/04/2023

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12/03/2023

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12/03/2023

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12/01/2023

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12/01/2023

View Anna Margaret "Marge" Davis's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

11/29/2023

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11/29/2023

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11/28/2023

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11/28/2023

Re*****on Hall, newborn infant son of William and Hope Hall, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed into the arms of Jesus the day he was born, November 23, 2023. He was loved by his family and will be greatly missed. Re*****on was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Henry Hall.

11/27/2023

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11/27/2023

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11/27/2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) - Mark Stoops isn’t going anywhere after all.

11/26/2023

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11/26/2023

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11/25/2023

On the first day of a four-day Gaza cease-fire agreement, Hamas released 24 hostages abducted by militants from southern Israel seven weeks ago. In return, Israel freed 39 Palestinians from

11/25/2023

In 1869, women from the Ladies Aid Society of Walnut Street Baptist Church formed the Louisville Baptist Orphan’s Home to care for children left abandoned by the Civil War. Eventually,

11/25/2023

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) -- Shortly after Jeff Brohm was hired as Louisville's football coach last December he made it clear where he stands on the football rivalry with Kentucky, saying

11/25/2023

AUBURN, Ky. — Former Logan-Todd District Judge Sue Carol Browning, 60, was arrested Thursday, Nov. 16, down from Auburn’s Elementary and Middle School after wielding a butcher knife and allegedly

11/25/2023

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11/25/2023

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11/23/2023

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11/23/2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Sharing is caring and Kentucky has developed the trait as one of its trademarks five games into John Calipari’s 15th season at the helm.

11/23/2023

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11/22/2023

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11/21/2023

11/20/2023

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11/19/2023

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Drought conditions have worsened in Kentucky, according to the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor report that was issued Thursday morning and covers the seven-day period that ended

11/19/2023

It wasn’t a good start or finish for Kentucky in its Southeastern Conference finale at South Carolina on Saturday night.

11/19/2023

Louisville's football team capped an unbelievable and unexpected march to the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game by holding off Miami (6-5, 2-5) 38-31 in a wildly entertaining, back-and-forth game that