Thursday, October 30, 2008

Mrs. Hampton

Mrs. Beulah Hampton, 75, formerly of Tollesboro, died Tuesday, Oct, 28, 2008, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home in Flemingsburg.
She was a retired cook and teacher's assistant with the Lewis County Schools and a member of the Tollesboro United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Hampton was born March 11, 1933 in Fleming County, the daughter of the late Samuel and Myrtle Gallagher Barnett.
She was the widow of Russell "Jay" Hampton.
Survivors include two daughters, Donna Rankin of Flemingsburg and Dawn Breeze of May's Lick; three grandchildren, Bill Breeze, Kim Breeze and Michelle (Anthony) Marshall; and a great-grandchild, Taylor.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Lavada McGinnis.

Services are 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at the Barbour and Son Funeral Home with Rev. Woody Woodford officiating.
Burial will follow in the Mount Tabor Cemetery in Ribolt.
Visitation is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Voiers Runs for City Council

On November 4, citizens all over the United States will be going to polling places to cast their ballots in one of the most important elections in many years. It is both a right and a responsibility for each of us to participate in this process. Choosing our leaders, whether on the national, state, or local level demands careful, serious consideration. We should make every effort to be informed about the candidates and then vote for those we believe are best qualified to provide the leadership that we deserve. As a candidate for the City Council of Flemingsburg, I am committed to addressing quality of life issues in our community which include economic, environmental, health, and recreation concerns. If elected I will endeavor to work with each of you to solve our community’s problems and ensure the brightest possible future for us all. I urge each of you to cast your ballot on November 4 for the candidate of your choice in each of the races. Thank you for your support.

Marty Voiers

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Drug bust nets marijuana

According to the Maysville Ledger Independent, the Fleming County Sheriff's Office, Flemingsburg Police Department, Mason County Sheriff's Office and agents with the Buffalo Trace/Gateway Area Narcotics Task Force arrested 60-year-old Robert Filvey at his home on U.S. 68 in Fairview after an investigation conducted over more than two months for allegedly cultivating and trafficking in marijuana.
According to Fleming County Sheriff Scotty Royse, the drug bust and weapons seizure took place around 5 p.m., Monday after a search warrant for Filvey's residence was executed.
Royse said complaints about firearms being discharged in the area had been reported to his office, with some of the reports alleging an automatic weapon was being fired.
According to an agent with the task force, three pounds of "high quality" processed marijuana was seized, as well as some newly planted marijuana plants from two "grow rooms" in the basement of Filvey's home. The agent said the marijuana has a street value of $6,000. Also seized during the search were several narcotics, including Xanax, Loratab and Morphine, in quantities of 100 or more, the agent said.

Head Start bus driver suspended

According to the Maysville Ledger Independent, officials with the Licking Valley Head Start program have suspended a bus driver after a 4-year-old child was left on a bus Tuesday morning.
Licking Valley Executive Director Judy Planck, and Toby Miller, director of the Licking Valley Head Start Program, confirmed the girl was found on the bus by personnel of Cheap's Chevrolet in Flemingsburg between 8;30 a.m. and 9 a.m. The bus was at the dealership for regular maintenance service when the child was discovered.
Miller said children are dropped off at the Head Start facility on High Street by 8:30 a.m., and she was at the garage with the child before 9 a.m.
Miller said the parents of the child came to the Head Start location and took the child home with them. "We think the child fell asleep, " Planck said, noting the state day care licensing agency, and the Department of Community Based Services, both entities of the Cabinet for Family and Children Services, have been notified about the incident.
Miller also confirmed all agencies involved in the regulation of Head Start programs and day care facilities were notified immediately.
Bus drivers are required to walk the center isle of the bus and then call into the agencies to say it was cleared, Miller said. The buses do not have video cameras on them.
Miller said when questioned about clearing the bus after the morning route, Blythe told her she did not see the child anywhere. The bus monitor on Blythe's bus was assisting a special needs child when the children left the bus and was unable to help Blythe clear the bus, Miller said.

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Mrs. Papineau

Mrs. Oma Becky McKee Papineau, 75, of Pioneer Trace Drive died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, in Flemingsburg.
She was born June 15, 1933, in Fleming County to the late Yantis McKee and Pearl McKee.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Papineau.
She is survived by a daughter, Pam (Nacho) Ramirez of Florence; one brother, Omar Paul McKee of Chicago, Ill.; three sisters, Jessie Humphries of Wallingford, Josie Gulley of Wallingford and Ann Elam of Winchester; four grandchildren, Jerry (Suzanne) Saunders, Tanya Davis, Angela (Kelly) Alcorn and Jessica (Johnathon) Saunders; four great-grandchildren, Cody, Breanna, Brandon and Trenton; and a special friend, Irma Mason of Flemingsburg.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Eldron Heber McKee.

Services are 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24, 2008 at Rameys Chapel Church with Pastor Jesse Hickerson officiating.
Burial following the service in the Rameys Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation is 11 a.m. until time of the service Friday at the church.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Anna Rose Hamm

Mrs. Anna Rose Doyle Hamm, 77, of Foxport died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at her residence.
She was born July 28, 1931, in Lewis County to the late Leonard W. Doyle and Gracie Ackley Doyle.
She is survived by her husband, J.W. Hamm.
Services are 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Foxport. Pastor Hillary Underwood will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Mount Carmel Cemetery in Mount Carmel.
Visitation is after 6 p.m., Wednesday at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service Thursday at the church.

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Mrs. Johnson

Anna Dean Waltz Johnson, 77, of Georgetown, Ohio, formerly of Hillsboro, died Friday at her residence. She was the widow of Ellis Johnson. Services at 11 a.m Monday at the Hutton Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Hillsboro Cemetery. Visitation after 10 a.m., Monday at the funeral home.

Lowell Denton Obit

- Lowell Osborne Denton, 85, former owner and publisher of the Flemingsburg Gazette for almost 48 years, died on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008.
He was born Aug. 11, 1923 in Fleming County, a son of the late Raymond and Edith Denton of Hillsboro.
As 1940 graduate of Fleming County High School, he received a degree in agriculture from the University of Kentucky in 1949, and was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho and Omicron Delta Kappa. He taught agriculture at Fleming County High School for two years.
His military service included three years in the United States Army. He was stationed in England and Germany with a tank destroyer battalion, attached to the First Army.
Lowell married Jean Lawson Rankin on Nov. 24, 1949 and they purchased the Fleming Gazette, as it was known then, from Ransom Todd in 1951. He saw the newspaper business change in many ways but the most striking evolution occurred in technology as linotype machines and typewriters were replaced by computers. However, he remained loyal to his manual typewriter, at which he wrote his weekly column, "From the Publisher's Pen." They sold the newspaper in 1998.
A three term member of the city council, he was actively involved in bringing the Randall Company and U.S. Shoe into Flemingsburg, was one of several to organize the local Chamber of Commerce in 1963, and helped plan the Chamber's first Friendship Night. Other civic duties included a stint as chairman of the area Red Cross and past president of the local Lions Club. He was a long-time member of the Kentucky Press Association, a former Sunday school teacher and member of the Flemingsburg United Methodist Church.

Throughout most of his adult life, his passion and foremost hobby remained the game of golf. He was a proud charter member on the board of directors who formed the Fleming County Golf Association in 1965. Until his health declined, he rarely missed a day at the course to play a round, practice putting or visit with friends. A highlight on his 70th birthday came when his golf score equaled his age.
He was preceded in death by his wife, who died on November 26, 1999; two brothers George and Gene Denton; and two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Kidwell and Mrs. Rosaleen Jett.
Survivors include one daughter, Marjorie, a son-in-law, David, and grandson, Matthew Lowell Rankin Winfough, all of Cincinnati; one sister, Mrs. Barbara Ann Sorrell, of Hillsboro; several nieces and nephews; and his friend and companion, Mrs. Ausel Eubanks.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008 at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home with Rev. Norman Wasson and Bro. Lynn Beach officiating. Burial will follow at the Fleming County Cemetery. Visitation 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 20 at the funeral home.
The family suggests donations to the Fleming County Library or a charity of one's choice.

Friday, October 17, 2008

Services for Lowell Denton

Visitation for Lowell Denton will be Monday, Oct. 20, after 6 p.m. at Denton-Workman Funeral home in Flemingsburg. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21.

Karl Rose

Karl Arlie Rose, 55, of Flemingsburg, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.
He was born June 8, 1953, to the late William Fred Rose and Mildred Rose.
He is survived by his wife, Regina Rose of Flemingsburg.
Mr. Rose was the owner of Rose Farm Supply in Flemingsburg.
Services are 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at the Kentucky Christian Church of Flemingsburg. Pastor, George Sloan and Pastor Jack Hinton will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Fleming County Cemetery.
Visitation is after 6 p.m., today and one hour prior to services Saturday at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home in Flemingsburg.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Lowell Denton

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Lowell Denton

Former Gazette owner and publisher Lowell Denton died Wednesday, Oct. 15. Details are not yet available but will be posted here when information is received.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Cooper is Citizen of the Year

Cooper is Citizen of the Year

Beverly Cooper of the Fleming County Public Library was named Fleming County's "Citizen of the Year" during the annual Chamber of Commerce awards banquet.

Business of the Year was the Fleming County Hospital, and Agriculture Leader of the Year was dairy farmer Craig Smith. The new "Green Award" went to the Fleming County High School FCCLA group, and the Event of the Year was Swing on Main.

The Cancer Care Club was named Community Service of the Year, and the New Business of the Year is Sapp Electronics/Radio Shack.

A full report with photos will be in next week's Gazette.

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Ronald Jolly

Ronald Royce Jolly, 69, of Flemingsburg, formerly of Ewing, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 11, 2008 at the Fleming County Hospital.
Ronald was born in Fleming County, Feb. 25, 1939, to Harrison and Ivetta Earlywine Jolly.
He was a retired farmer and wrecker driver.
Ronald is survived by his wife of 43 years, Dorothy Dickson Jolly; two daughters, Nancy (Johnson) Barnett and Darlene Harding (Jerry Mitchell ) both of Ewing; and one son, Mike Dickson of Florida.
Services are 2 p.m., Wednesday at Price Brothers Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Pennington and Rev. Garry McQuinn officiating.
Burial will follow at the Mount Tabor Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the funeral home Tuesday from 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Hazel Vice

- Mrs. Hazel Hurst Vice, 87, of Wilmore, formerly of Hillsboro, died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at St. Joseph Hospice in Lexington.
Mrs. Vice was born March 3, 1921, in Fleming County, and was the daughter of the late John C. and Sarah Alta Caudill Hurst. Also preceding her in death were three brothers, Forest, Harlan and Oscar Hurst; and one sister, Lovell Cox. Her husband, Wensel O’Brien Vice, passed away June 30, 2000.
Mrs. Vice is survived by two daughters, Betty Ann (Sammie) Cassity of Lexington and Peggy Lynn (Jack) Brown of Nicholasville; and one granddaughter, Andrea Brown of Lexington.
Mrs. Vice was a retired postal clerk, homemaker and farmer. She was active in the Hillsboro United Methodist Church as a board member, Sunday school teacher and youth leader. She was also a 4-H leader for many years in the community.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at the Hutton Funeral Home, Hillsboro. with the Rev. Chuck Cooper and Larry Sims officiating.
Burial will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery with nephews serving as pallbearers.

Visitation is 5-7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, at Northcutt and Son Home for Funerals, in Morehead and one hour prior to the funeral at the Hutton Funeral Home in Hillsboro.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Daybreak Community Church, 210 East Reynolds Road, Lexington, Ky. 40517.
View memorial tribute or sign guestbook at http://www.northcuttandson.com.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Eight indicted in County

A Fleming County grand jury handed down indictments Friday against two people allegedly involved with a burglary at Simons Middle School.
Adam Lee Hamilton, 19, and Brandon Kilgore, 21, were both indicted by the grand jury on one count each of third-degree burglary, two counts each of theft by unlawful taking in excess of $300, one count each of second-degree unlawful transaction with a minor and one count each of third-degree criminal mischief.
The grand jury also indicted the following individuals:
-- Patricia Ann Pruitt, 32, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, oxycodone; second-degree possession of a controlled substance, hydrocodone; possess of drug paraphernalia.
-- Bradley Edward Stitt, 25, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, methadone; possession of marijuana; DUI; and possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle.
-- Mitchell Lee Fields, 23, second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument.
-- Kristina H. Simms, 29, receiving stolen property over $300.
-- Robert Tyrone Simms, 26, receiving stolen property over $300.

-- Jade A. Hampton, 35, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, oxycodone; third-degree possession of a controlled substance, alprazolam; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana; and DUI.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Mrs. Gilbert

Robyn Renee Flanery Gilbert, age 47, Flemingsburg, passed away Sunday at Fleming County Hospital. Mrs. Gilbert was born in Mason County July 1, 1961. Her parents are Susan Mitchell Flanery of Ewing and Louie Flanery of Flemingsburg.

Visitation is after 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7. Funeral services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Rev. Norman Wasson and Rev. Lynn Beach officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park.

Full details are in the Oct. 8 Gazette.

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Mr. McClain

Byrom (Junie) McClain Jr., 74, of Flemingsburg died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, in Flemingsburg.
He was a self-employed carpenter.
Mr. McClain was born Jan. 23, 2934, in Fleming County, the son of the late Lucille Royce and Byrom McClain Sr.
Services are 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at Denton-Workman Funeral Home with Bro. Harley Sexton Jr. officiating.

Burial will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery.
Visitation is 6 until 9 p.m., today at the funeral home.

Full details will be in the Oct. 8 Gazette.

Friday, October 3, 2008

Mrs. Moreland

Mildred Frances Tracy Moreland passed from this earth Sept. 30, 2008.
Graveside serves will be held Saturday at 1 p.m., at May's Lick Cemetery.
Visitation is from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Saturday at Denton-Workman Funeral Home, Flemingsburg.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to Hospice of Hope, Maysville.
Full details will be in the Oct. 8 edition of the Gazette.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Nickels, Fryman obits

Mr. Nickels

Carl James Nickels, 41, of Wallingford, died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
He was a driver for Bulk Transit Corp.
Mr. Nickels was born July 30, 1967, in Buchanan County, Va., the son of Vonda Sue White Dyer of Muses Mills and the late Carl Nickels.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by a son, Derrick Nickels of Pembrooke, Va.; a daughter, Heather Renee Nickels, of Pembrooke; his fiancee', Kathleen Sampson of Wallingford; a brother, Randall Nickels of Virginia; a step-daughter, Katie Sampson of Fleming County; three step-sons, Steven Laurain of Michigan, and Wayne Sampson and Joey Sampson, both of Fleming County; and his grandmother, Jessie White of Pike County.
He was preceded in death by his step-father, Kenneth Dyer; his grandmother, Margie Nickels; and grandfathers, James White and Bill Nickels.
Services are 11 a.m., Friday at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the Sardis Cemetery in Morehead.

Mr. Fryman
GEORGE EVERETT FRYMAN, age 87, Ewing, died Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at Johnson Mathers Healthcare in Carlisle. Born in Nicholas County, July 11, 1921, to the late Albert Levi and Edna Francis Fryman, he was a retired Harrison Motor employee. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, William Lee Fryman and Roy Fryman and a sister, Lucy Mae Fryman.
He is survived by his wife, Lula Bell Getz; a son, Everett Jason Fryman, Harrison County; a daughter, Lori Beth (R. J.) Giles, Bourbon County; a stepson, William Getz, Fleming County; a stepdaughter, Connie Hart, Fleming County; a sister, Maggie Bell Fryman, Cynthiana; a granddaughter, Madison Giles; five step-grandchildren, George Rickett, Melinda Strong, Pamela Mount, Dawn Simmons and Clayton Getz; several step-great grandchildren and a step-great great granddaughter.
Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Saturday at Ware Funeral Home by Pastor. Ray Chamberlin and John Chamberlin. Visitation will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday. Burial will be in Wagoner's Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Bluegrass.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008