Mr. Thomas

James Cooper Thomas Sr., 82, died on March 28, 2009, at Fleming County Hospital. Eldest son of the late James Cooper Thomas and Marybelle Proctor Thomas of Maysville, Ky., he was the former owner and president of Cin-Day Food Brokers, Ft. Mitchell, Ky. He served in the Marine Corps during WW II in the South Pacific.

He was a graduate of the University of Kentucky, a member of Sigma Phi Fraternity and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Flemingsburg. He was an active member in the Republican Party of Kentucky and an avid golfer as past president of the Fleming County Golf Association, and past president of the Cincinnati Food Brokers Association.

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Ann Gray Thomas and two sons, Dr. James C. Thomas, Jr. (Laura) of Las Vegas and Jeffrey Gray Thomas of Los Angeles and two granddaughters, Lindsey Gray Thomas of Santa Monica and Jamie Little of Los Angeles.

Suggested expressions of sympathy are contributions to the Fleming County Hospital of the Fleming County Library.

Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home with visitation from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in the Fleming County Cemetery with military rites by the local American Legion and VFW.

Rev. Larry Ingram and Rev. Doug Craven will officiate

Mrs. Jolley

Ruby Frances Flora Jolley, 83, of Flemingsburg died Saturday.
She was born in Fleming County on June 11, 1925, to the late George W. and Mary Hannah Lyman Flora.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond M. Jolley, of Flemingsburg; a daughter, Paula (Chris) Lee, of Lapel, Ind.; two sisters, Geneva Owens, of Versailles and Leilla Mae (Jewell) Call, of Flemingsburg; three brothers, Estell Flora, of Poplar Plains, Fred (Eula) Flora, of Poplar Plains, and Tommie (Mary) Flora, of Lexington; and six grandchildren, Kaylah Overby, Kathryn Lee, Christopher Lee, Jessica Mayher, Lisa Shields, and Tara Jones.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Patty Tester; a son, Gary W. Jolley; and three brothers, Paul, Clyde Robert and Morgan Leford Flora.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Tuesday at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Burnett and Rev. Chris Lee Officiating. Burial in the Elizaville Cemetery.
Visitation after 6 p.m., today at the funeral home.

Tires burn in county

According to the Lexington Herald-Leader, Authorities in Fleming County were investigating a large fire in a tire dump that was still smoldering Tuesday morning.

The fire, which began about 8:30 p.m. Monday, burned between 1,500 and 2,000 tires in a dump on Tom Ishmael Road, said Dwayne Price, Fleming County's emergency management director.

No evacuations of nearby homes were needed and it did not appear the groundwater would be polluted by runoff, he said.

Kentucky State Police and state fire marshals are investigating, he said.

Earlier on Monday, state environmental officials were investigating the dump because of too many tires, Price said.

Mr. Saunders

Roy R. “Russie” Saunders, age 67, of State Route 1, Greenup, Kentucky, formerly of Hillsboro, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at the Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky.

He was born November 17, 1941, in Hillsboro, Kentucky and was the son of the late Roy “Chick” and Beulah Hawkins Saunders. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Zelma Ramey, and a brother, Kenneth W. “Buster” Hawkins.

He is survived by his wife, Marguerite Roesch Saunders; one sister, Sue Lewis of Kernersville, North Carolina; four nephews, Chuck Ramey, Shane Ramey, Kevin Lewis, and Josh Lewis, and a niece, Donna Lewis Evans.

Russie was a former sheriff of Fleming County and former owner of Saunders Grocery in Hillsboro.

Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2009, at the Hutton Funeral Home with Rev. Harley Sexton, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Hillsboro Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Tim Vice, Clarence Galliger, Mike Egan, Mike Hawkins, Mark Ramey, Marvin Horsley, Gerald Saunders, Curtis Hawkins, Bob McIntyre, Bob Jones.

Visitation is after 5 p.m. Friday at the Hutton Funeral Home, Hillsboro, Kentucky.

Kentucky 70, UNLV 60

Kentucky beat UNLV 70-60 in Memorial Coliseum Tuesday night to advance in the NIT.

MSU 58, Alabama State 43

Next game

Morehead State vs. Louisville

When: 7:10 p.m. Friday

TV: CBS-27

MOREHEAD ST. 58, ALABAMA ST. 43

MOREHEAD ST. (20-15) — Stallworth 4-11 0-0 11, Buchanan 5-10 3-4 14, Shingles 2-5 3-4 7, Harper 3-8 4-6 10, Faried 3-14 8-10 14, Brown 1-1 0-0 2, Peterson 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 18-50 18-24 58.

ALABAMA ST. (22-10) — Provitt 1-5 1-2 4, Hayles 5-17 3-4 14, Jones 3-6 1-3 7, Brooks 5-13 0-0 10, Kickingstallionsims 0-3 0-0 0, Mundadi 0-2 0-0 0, Butler 1-3 0-0 2, White 0-0 0-0 0, Fitch 3-9 0-2 6. Totals 18-58 5-11 43.

Halftime—Morehead St. 29-18. Three-point goals—Morehead St. 4-15 (Stallworth 3-9, Buchanan 1-1, Peterson 0-1, Harper 0-4), Alabama St. 2-15 (Provitt 1-2, Hayles 1-5, Butler 0-1, Fitch 0-1, Mundadi 0-2, Brooks 0-4). Fouled out—None. Rebounds—Morehead St. 50 (Faried 21), Alabama St. 27 (Brooks 7). Assists—Morehead St. 13 (Harper 6), Alabama St. 4 (Brooks 2). Total fouls—Morehead St. 14, Alabama St. 18. A—11,346.

Mr. Goodwin

Bobby W. Goodwin, age 69, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2009 at St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. He was born March 22, 1939 in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, a son of the late Lawrence and Edith (Medlin) Goodwin.

A 1958 graduate of New Castle High School, he was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Ford Motor Company in Indianapolis after 35 years of service. He owned Goodwin Bail Bonding for over 32 years and also served on the New Castle Police Department, and was named Outstanding New Castle Police Officer of the Year in 1974. He served on the New Castle City Council for four years and was very active in the Republican Party for many years, running for mayor and sheriff. He was presently employed as the Head Doorkeeper in the House of Representatives in the Indiana State Capitol Building. A Ford Mustang enthusiast, he was a member of several Mustang Car Clubs, the Greensboro Masonic Lodge, Veterans of Foreign Wars #1282, the Henry County Shriners, and the Eagles Lodge.

A loving father and grandfather, he leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Anna Jo (Cecil) Goodwin of New Castle, a daughter, Kathie (husband, Leo “Buddy”) Whitlow of Richmond, VA, three sons, Michael Wayne (wife, Monica) Goodwin of Suffolk, VA, Gary Bruce (wife, Dana) Goodwin of Fayetteville, NC, and Tony Goodwin of Tucson, AZ; four grandchildren, Jason Crouch (fiancé, Melissa Smutek), and Nathan (wife, Belinda) Crouch, both of Richmond, VA, Spencer Goodwin of Fayetteville, NC, and Matthew Goodwin of Suffolk, VA; a brother, Elmer “Clete” (wife, Norma) Goodwin of Henderson, NV; two sisters, Jane (husband, Bob) Billings of Indianapolis and Judy (husband, Odell) Stevens of O’Fallon, MO; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2009 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Reverend Dr. Linda Philabaun and State Representative Tom Saunders officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2009 at the funeral home, with a Masonic Service at 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to the Bobby W. Goodwin Fund c/o Henry County Community Foundation, 700 S. Memorial Drive, New Castle, IN 47362. Envelopes will also be available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.hinsey-brown.com.

Mrs. Burke

Nancy Alice Maze Burke, age 80, of Colfax Road, Hillsboro, passed away Monday, March 16, 2009, at the Pioneer Trace Nursing Home in Flemingsburg, Kentucky.

She was born October 9, 1928, in Nicholas County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Roy and Ruth Spurlock Maze.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Burke; one son, Lowell Burke; two brothers, Vernie Maze and Bob Maze; and one sister, Loretta Maze.

Mrs. Burke is survived by one daughter, Geneva (Thomas) Ross of Hillsboro, Kentucky; two sons, Leonard (Cindy) Burke of Flemingsburg, Kentucky; and Dennie (Rebecca) Burke of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky; one brother, J. W. (Wanda) Maze of Hillsboro, Kentucky; 10 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter.

Mrs. Burke was a homemaker.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at the Hutton Funeral Home with the Rev. Randy Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Ricky Maze, Tim Maze, Chris Hamm, Mike Hamm, L. D. Pettit, Herman Shelley , Matthew Maze, Marty Maze, and Mason Maze.

Visitation is after 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at the Hutton Funeral Home, Hillsboro, Kentucky.

View or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com

Mr. Planck

Harvey R. Planck, age 75, Flemingsburg passed away Saturday morning.
He was a used car dealer and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
Mr. Planck was a devoted member of the Flemingsburg Baptist Church where he was the head usher.
He was born in Fleming County, Aug. 10, 1933. His parents were the late Clem and Lena Belle Sapp Planck.

He is survived by his wife, Julia M. "Peggy" Planck of Flemingsburg, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Harvey R. Planck, Jr.; brothers, Raymond C. Planck and Clarence C. Planck; and sisters, Oda Belle Woods and Marjorie Robinson.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday at the Flemingsburg Baptist Church with Dr. Chris Beckham officiating.
Burial will follow in the Elizaville Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion Post and the V.F.W. Post of Flemingsburg.
Visitation will be held at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home after 6 p.m., today.

Mrs. Toy

Mrs. Katherine Thompson Toy, 52, of Flemingsburg died Thursday at the Fleming County Hospital.
She was the daughter of the late Ethel Johnson and Fred Thompson.
She is survived by her husband, Eddie Toy; brothers, Howard Fred Thompson and James Thompson, both of Connersville, Ind., Jackie, George, Wilbur, Robert, Glennis, Sherman and Gary Thompson, all of Fleming County and Virgil Thompson of Chesapeake, Ohio.
Services are 1 p.m., Saturday, at the Family Worship Center, Morehead Road. Rev. Steve Hickerson will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Newman Cemetery.
Visitation is after 6 p.m., today at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home in Flemingsburg.
Memorials may be made to the family for funeral expenses.

Mr. Spurlock

Hobert Glen Spurlock, 91, of Hillsboro, died Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at the RidgeWay Manor Nursing Home in Owingsville.
Mr. Spurlock was born April 27, 1917, in Fleming County, to the late Luley Spurlock and George Spurlock. He was self employed.
He is survived by three daughters, Millie Claypool of Carlisle, Alta Fay Spurlock of Hillsboro and Celia Irene (Kenneth Ray) Walker of Hillsboro; two brothers, Kelly Howard Spurlock of Muncie, Ind., and Clifford Spurlock of North Carolina; three sisters, Glydia May Spurlock of Muncie, Ind., Pauline Stone of Muncie, Ind. and Sara Ann Spurlock of Colfax; 15 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Ellen Spurlock; three sons, George Nelson Spurlock, Omar C. Spurlock and Grover Clifford Spurlock; two brothers, Melvin C. Spurlock and Emmitt Spurlock; one sister, Ermine Spurlock Revalee; three half-brothers, Hinton Spurlock, Shirley Spurlock and Newton Spurlock; three grandchildren, James Nolan Spurlock, Rachel Lynn Spurlock and Fay Ellen Spurlock; and two great-grandchildren, Dustin Ray Reed and Jeremy Johnson.

Services are 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2009, at the Chapel Denton-Workman Funeral Home in Flemingsburg. Pastor Randy Hawkins will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Grange City.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Friday, March 13, 2009, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Biddle

Mrs. Ruby Mae Faris Biddle, 77, of Ewing died Tuesday, March 11, 2009, in the Fleming County Hospital. She was born in Fleming County on Dec. 10, 1931 to Thomas and Lillie Farrow.
Ruby is survived by one son, Omar (Pat) Faris of Ewing; two grandchildren, Jennifer (John) Harris of Flemingsburg and Susan (Roger) Tapp of Owingsville; six great-grandsons, Cody Timms, Cory Ripato, Dylan Harris, Wyatt Harris, Justin Harris and Jacob Harris. Also surviving are four brothers, Roy (Arlene) Farrow of Tenn., James (Leona) Farrow of Ariz., Jerry (Carolyn) Farrow of Ezel and Ron (Barbara) Farrow of Walton; two sisters, Betty (Clayton) Gray of Lexington and Nancy (Denver) Caudill of Elsmere.
Preceding her in death are two husbands, Omar B. Faris and Howard F. Biddle; two sisters, Ruth Enix and Linda Farrow; three brothers, Robert Farrow, William Farrow and Marvin Farrow.
Services for Ruby Mae Faris Biddle will be at noon, Thursday, March 12, 2009, at the Mount Tabor United Methodist Church in Ewing. Rev. Ron Gill will officiate. Burial will follow in the Elizaville Cemetery. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. - noon, Thursday at the church. Arrangements by Price Bros. Funeral Home.

Mrs. Garred

Lillian Russell Gray Garred

1922 – 2009

OWINGSVILLE – Lillian Russell Gray Garrard, age 86, of Oakley Pebble Road, Owingsville, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home in Flemingsburg, Kentucky.

She was born June 22, 1922, in Fleming County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late James Harrison and Lillie May Calvert Gray.

Her husband, Claude Earl Garrard, preceded her in death on December 30, 1984.

Mrs. Garrard is survived by one daughter, Audrey Reed and husband Emery of Owingsville, Kentucky; two grandchildren, Randy Reed and wife Vickie and Lynn Reed; two great grandchildren, Travis Reed and wife Jessica and C. J. Reed; one great-great grandchild, Taylor Reed; one sister, Pauline Emmons of Owingsville, Kentucky; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Garrard was a homemaker and an employee of Pebble Grocery for 25 years. She was a member of East Fork Church of God.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2009, at East Fork Church of God with the Rev. Billy Harmon officiating. Burial will follow in the Longview Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Tommy Bradley, Wilson Harmon, Donnie Smith, Bobby Scott Trent, Darrin Campbell, and Jackie Hornback.

Honorary Pallbearers: J. R. Gray, Kenny Gray, Harold Purvis, Bob Calvert, Josh Mitchell, Gary Buckler, and Leo Gray.

Visitation was after 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at East Fork Church of God.

Arrangements were under the direction of Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.

View or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com

MSU Eagles honored in Frankfort

FRANKFORT – The Kentucky State Senate today adopted Senator Walter Blevins’ resolution honoring the Morehead State Eagles on winning the OVC Championship and advancing to the NCAA tournament for the first time in 25 years.

Mr. Gilbert

John Anthony Gilbert, 34, of Flemingsburg, died Saturday, March 7, 2009, in an auto accident in Danville.
He was born June 11, 1974, in Lorain, Ohio, to Jack Allen Gilbert and Brenda Wright Gilbert of Flemingsburg.
John was an iron worker.
He is survived by his son, Kyler Mathew Gilbert of Clearfield; a daughter, Shelby Jewel Gilbert of Clearfield; a brother, Jackie (Kim) Gilbert of Augusta; a sister, Brittany Gilbert of Flemingsburg; paternal grandparent, Dorcus Gilbert of Vanceburg; maternal grandparent, Mary Wright Wedington of Garrison; and a niece, Madyson Gilbert.
Services will be Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Dickerson Funeral Home. Rev. Clarence Hall will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Lewis County Memorial Gardens, Vanceburg.

Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m.- 1 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mr. Yazell

Ralph Lewis Yazell, 74, of Wallingford, died Friday, March 6, 2009.
He was the sexton of Goddard Cemetery and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Mr. Yazell was born June 5, 1934, in Flemingsburg, the son of the late Curtis M. and Bessie Hurst Yazell.
He is survived by a sister, Emma Louise Richmond of Wallingford; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Hilda Manning.
Services are 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2009, in the chapel at Denton-Workman Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in the Goddard Cemetery where military rites will be performed.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Stephens

Judy Marshall Stephens, age 60, of Ewing, passed away Friday, March 6, 2009.
Mrs. Stephens was the assistant trust officer at the Peoples Bank of Fleming County.
She was born Feb. 19, 1949. Her parents are Edna Conrad Marshal of Flemingsburg and the late Johnnie Preston Marshall.
She is survived by her husband, Jack Stephens of Ewing; one daughter, Jill (Mike) Vice of Morehead; one son, Jeff (Angie) Stephens of Ewing; one brother, Gary (Helen) Marshall of Flemingsburg; and five grandchildren, Morgan Stephens, Jordan Stephens, Coltan Vice, Kenady Vice and Canon Vice.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Teresa M. Strode.
Services are 1 p.m., Tuesday at the Elizaville Christian Church with Rev. Rich Anderson and Rev. Ron Gill officiating.

Burial will follow in Mount Tabor Cemetery.
Visitation will be at Boone Nickell Funeral Home after 5 p.m., today.

Lake Kelly

Lake Kelly, 75, of Flemingsburg, husband of Martha Randall Kelly died Thursday morning, March 5, 2009.
Mr. Kelly was retired from the Fleming County School System where he was basketball coach and principal. Mr. Kelly served as assistant coach at Austin Peay State University 1969-1971 and was head coach there in 1971-1977 where he had a record of 110-52 and was three times OVC Champ, with two trips to the NCAA; he also was an assistant coach to Joe B. Hall at the University of Kentucky in 1983-1985; and in 1993 served as assistant principal at the Flemingsburg Elementary School and was the head basketball coach. His Fleming County High School team made two trips to the Kentucky State Tournament, once in 1998 and again in 1999, with a record of 134-89.
Lake was born in Flemingsburg on Oct. 4, 1933, to the late Edward J. and Winder Dudley Kelly. He is survived by his wife, Martha; one daughter, Jane (Rob) Tenyer of Morehead; two sons, Lake Kelly Jr. of Flemingsburg and Brian (Gloria) Kelly of Franklin, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Grace Kelly, Emma Kelly, Annie Kelly, Drew Kelly and Brook Tenyer; and two nephews, Jimmy and Kelly Fox.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Kelly Fox; and a brother, Edward James Kelly.
Services are 2 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2009 at the Fleming County High School Gymnasium with Rev. Doug Craven officiating.
Burial will follow in the Fleming County Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 4 p.m., Saturday at the Fleming County High School.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church, Main Cross Street, Flemingsburg, Ky. 41041.

Lake Kelly

Lake Kelly, former Fleming County High School basketball coach and teacher, died Thursday, March 5, at the Fleming County Hospital.

Further details will be published when they are available.

Lady Panthers fall to Elliott Co.

3/3/2009

Elliott Co. 55

Fleming Co. 45

Fleming Co.
6
5
16
18
45

Elliott Co.
10
18
13
14
55

16th at Morehead St.
Fleming Co. (14-13) -- M.Boyd 18, Allex 8, Emmons 8, S.Boyd 5, Harmon 4, Burns 2.

Elliott Co. (21-8) -- K.Ferguson 7, S.Ferguson 18, Ison 5, Fannin 6, Griffith 19.

Mr. Razor

Billy Dean Razor, 80, resident of Johnson Junction Road, Flemingsburg went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at Fleming County Hospital. He was a retired farmer-landowner of the Lewisburg area of Mason County. He was a member of Antioch Church of Christ and a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Razor was born in Sharpsburg, on July 18, 1928 son of the late W.A. and Nellie Rawlings Razor.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Bertie Vice Razor; one son, Michael (Kim) Razor; and one daughter, Terri Leet; and grandson Robby (Melanie) Leet all of Fleming Co. He was preceded in death by a identical twin brother, Bobby Gene Razor and other brothers, J.C. Razor, Edwin Razor of Montgomery Co. and Claude Razor of Dayton. He leaves several nieces and nephews. We will surely miss him and he was always there for us.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2009, at Palmer Funeral Home in May’s Lick with Pastor Todd Wiley officiating. Burial will follow in the Longview Cemetery at Bethel with military rites conducted by Wm. Fant Post No. 5 American Legion of Flemingsburg.
Active pallbearers will be Larry and Don Arrasmith, Donnie, Ronnie and Jerry Lowe and Steve Jackson. Honorary Pallbearers, Eddie Razor, Scotty Arrasmith and Vester Florence. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday until 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions suggested to Hospice of Hope 909 Kenton Station Dr. Maysville, KY 41056. Condolences to http://www.palmerfuneralhome.net.