Mr. Applegate

Charles Edward “Buster” Applegate, 79, of 178 Foxport Road, Wallingford, passed away Saturday, Nov. 8, at the VA Medical Affairs Center in Lexington, Ky.

Mr. Applegate was born Dec. 1, 1920, in Lewis County to the late Mark and Alma White Applegate. He was a veteran of the Korean War, where he received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, and was a farmer.

He was married to Lucille Trumbo Applegate, who survives. He is also survived by a son, Timmy (Christina) Applegate of Mt. Carmel; grandchildren Amy Lynn Applegate, Jennifer Nicole Applegate, Carmen Marie Applegate, and Katie Dawn Applegate; brothers Ben Applegate of Tollesboro, Bobby Gene Applegate of Ind., and Fred Applegate of Beechburg; and a sister, Hazel Dietrich of Palm Coast, Fla.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Applegate was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Miller.

Visitation is Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 5-9 P.M. at Barbour & Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro. Funeral services are Thursday, Dec. 3, at 1 P.M. at the Funeral Home, followed by graveside services at Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Ribolt.

Pallbearers are Melvin Trumbo, Brent Trumbo, Edwin Hitt, Anthony Florence, Frank Combs and Mark Dillon.

Mr. Cox

Cleddith “Keed” Cox, age 82, of Maxey Flat Road, Hillsboro, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 30, 2009, at his residence.

Born March 7, 1927, in Fleming County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Walter Grider and Lou Ada Parish Cox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Randall Paul Cox; four brothers, Willard, Oral, Blaine, and Stirl Cox; and one sister, Eddith Reynolds.

Cleddith is survived by his wife, Frances Luman Cox, whom he wed January 26, 1952; one son, Michael Wayne Cox and wife Angela of Maxey Flat; two daughters, Janice Cox Story and husband Michael, and Debbie Cox, all of Maxey Flat; daughter-in-law, Joyce Hopkins Cox of Maxey Flat; four granddaughters, Rebecca (Mike) McIntosh, Rachel (Skylar) Webb, Kristina (Adam) Hinton, and Alicia (Shane) Kiser; and five great grandchildren, Cameron and Micah Jo Hinton, Shelby and Jaden Webb, and Alexis McIntosh.

Other survivors include three brothers, Elbert Cox, Don Cox, and Walter Cox, all of Hillsboro, Kentucky; two sisters, Jewell Reeves of Middletown, Ohio, and Faye Gregory of Mansfield, Ohio; a host of nieces and nephews, other family, and many friends.

Mr. Cox was a cattle and tobacco farmer for 55 years. In his later years, he enjoyed growing sweet potatoes and pumpkins. He was a member of the Crain Creek Christian Church.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Darry Cooper, Rev. Randy Hawkins, and Brother Gerald Saunders officiating. Burial will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be his nephews.

Visitation is after 5 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.

View memorial tribute or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com

Mr. Hickerson

Jonathan Allen Hickerson, 26, of Flemingsburg passed away Friday as a result of a traffic accident near Grayson.

Mr. Hickerson was an employee of the Mason County Detention Center in Maysville.

He was born in Fayette County, Nov. 22, 1983, to Patricia Durham Hickerson of Flemingsburg and James (Nancy) Hickerson of Flemingsburg.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Shyla Bohn of Fleming County; a son, Jonathan Allen Hickerson Jr. of Fleming County; a brother, Joshua (Amber) Hickerson of Norton, Va.; maternal grandparents, Roy Durham of Flemingsburg and Lillie Thurman of West Union, Ohio; paternal grandmother, Beulah Mae Hickerson of Flemingsburg; girlfriend, Ashley Bohn of Fleming County; and step-sister,, Regina Williams of Lewis County.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Clyde Hickerson.

Services are 1 p.m., Tuesday at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home in Flemingsburg, with Rev. James Ray Hickerson officiating.

Burial will be in Fleming County Cemetery.
Visitation is after 6 p.m., today at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home.

Mrs. Barger

Jeanette Thackston Barger, 76, of Bettendorf, Iowa, formerly of Hillsboro, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport, Iowa.

Born August 20, 1933, in Aberdeen, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Ruby Frances Riley and William Hosten Thackston. In addition to her parents, Jeannette was preceded in death by one son, Cecil Austin; and two brothers, Charles Thackston and George Thackston.

She is survived by two sons, Melvin Austin of Burlington, Iowa, and Roger Austin of Coffeyville, Kansas; one daughter, Frances Lent of Ft. Pierce, Florida; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Charme Gaither of Panama City, Florida, Patricia Snider Holt of Lexington, Kentucky, and Nancy Snider May of Peebles, Ohio; and two brothers, Alvin Thackston of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Steven Kenley of Hillsboro, Kentucky.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009, at the Hutton Funeral Home with Bro. Gerald Saunders officiating. Burial will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery.

Visitation is after 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at the Hutton Funeral Home, Hillsboro, Kentucky.

Mrs. Wolfenbarger

Martha Adkins Wolfenbarger, 73, of Wallingford passed away Friday at her residence.

She was born in Morgan County, Jan. 23, 1936, to the late Autie and Clara Adkins.

She was the widow of Elmer Lee Wolfenbarger.

She is survived by daughters, Joanie Marie Dyer of Wallingford and Clara Jo-Ann Allen of Owingsville; sons, William Lee Wolfenbarger of Rowan County, Danny Lynn Wolfenbarger of Wallingford, Roger Dale Wolfenbarger of Preston, Richard Keith Wolfenbarger of Rowan County, and Gary Wayne Wolfenbarger of Wallingford; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several brother and sisters.

She was preceded in death by a son, Johnny Allen Wolfenbarger.

Services are 1 p.m., Wednesday at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Muses mills Cemetery.
Visitation is after 6 p.m., Tuesday at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home.

Juvenile surrenders on Thanksgiving Day

The 13 year old that had been charged with several traffic charges and receiving a stolen vehicle, that escaped from the Fleming Sheriffs Department on his 14th birthday turned himself in to the Flemingsburg Police on Thanksgiving day. The juvenile's father called Assistant Chief Falon Fugett and advised him that his son would only turn himself in to Fugett. Juvenile was transported back to the Ashland Detention Center.

Visitation and Services for Jonathon Hickerson

Visitation: Monday, November 30, 2009

5:00pm - 9:00pm, Boone Nickell Funeral Home in Flemingsburg

 

Funeral: 1:00PM Tuesday, December 1st

Location: Boone Nickell Funeral Home in Flemingsburg

Hickerson killed in wreck near Ashland

According to the Ashland Daily Independent, the third traffic crash in nine days in the Coalton area killed a Flemingsburg man Friday on the Industrial Parkway.
Jonathon A. Hickerson, 26, died after his pickup collided with a delivery truck, according to the Ashland post of the Kentucky State Police.
Hickerson was driving south on the parkway shortly after 5 a.m. and drifted into the northbound lane, according to police. His pickup collided head-on with the truck.
He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the truck, Jerry Esque, 46, wasn’t injured, police said.

Mrs. Taylor

Betty J. Taylor, 83, of the Beechburg community, Fleming County, died Thursday morning, Nov. 26, 2009. She was a retired O.B. Nurse from the Fleming County Hospital. Betty was born in Mason County on Nov. 24, 1926 to the late Ray and Jenny Cooper Ravencraft. He was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Clyde Taylor who died Jan. 16, 2007.
She is survived by her daughter, Glenda (Duane) Parker of Ewing; one son, Michael Taylor of Okla.; one brother, Stanley Ravencraft of Maysville; two sisters, Linda Dodge of Flemingsburg and Millie Pitakis of Maysville; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Glen C. Taylor Jr., four brothers, Kenny, Paul, Ray and John Ravencraft.
Services are 1 p.m., Monday, at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home in Flemingsburg.
Burial in the Mount Carmel Cemetery.
Visitation at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home after 6 p.m., Sunday.

Mr. Royse

Ralph Lane Royse, 68, of May's Lick, passed this life Nov. 25, 2009 at his residence of an apparent heart attack.
Ralph was the former owner of the Kawaski Sales and Store in May's Lick and an accomplished musician.
Ralph was born in Mason County Jan. 30, 1941 to Gladys Claypoole Royse and the late Leon Royse.
Ralph is survived by his mother and two sons, Danny Royse and Jeff Royse; a step-daughter, Amy Cropper; one brother, Noel (Debbie) Royse of Fayetteville, NC; three sisters, Bonnie (Charles) Edison of Clintonville, Janet Wright of Lexington, Lu Royse (Rhodes) Grannis of Cynthiana; and preceded in death by a sister, Gayle (Bobby) Grannis.

Also surviving is a granddaughter, Jacklyn Cropper; and nieces and nephews, Bill, Angela and Pamela Royse, Dana and Amber Edison, Joshua Wright, Whitney Grannis and Darren Grannis.
Preceding in death is a nephew, Bobby Grannis Jr.
Also surviving are best friends, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Woosley.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Ewing Christian Church with Rev. Larry Ingram officiating. Burial will follow in the Elizaville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday at Ewing Christian Church in Elizaville.

Mr. Shrout

Mickey Dale Shrout, 37, of Ewing died Tuesday at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Parrish Shrout.
Services 1 p.m. Saturday at Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home. Burial in Olive Branch Cemetery.
Visitation after 11 a.m. Saturday.
On-line memorial and guest book at www.lanestuckygray.com.

One dies in house fire

According to Kentucky State Police, one person  died Nov. 24 from injuries sustained in a suspicious house fire in Ewing on Nov. 11. Mickey D. Shrout sustained third degree burns over 40 percent of his body in the fire and was airlifted to the UK Hospital. He was pronounced dead late on Nov. 24. The accident is under investigation by Detective Larry Bowling of KSP.

Mr. Deal

William Jacob "Jake" Deal Jr., age 97, of Elizaville, passed away Tuesday morning.
Mr. Deal was retired from Fleming Mason RECC. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in World War II.
He was born in Fleming County, March 6, 1912, the son of the late William Jacob and Adra Payne Deal.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Medlen Deal.
Survivors include a son, William S. (Karen) Deal of New Albany, Ind.; a daughter, Carolyn Sue (Clifford) Beck of Killbuck, Ohio; three grandchildren, Janette L. Deal, Chad and Michelle Mineer; and six great-grandchildren.
Services are 1 p.m., Saturday at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Anderson officiating.
Burial will follow in the Elizaville Cemetery with military rites by the W.N. Fant Post of the American Legion and Franklin Sousley Post VFW.
Visitation is after 6 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.

One killed in Monday wreck

Sabino Flores, 26, of Ewing was killed in a two vehicle accident on Energy Road Tuesday at about 6:30 p.m. According to Kentucky State Police, Flores was headed north on Ky. 57 when a truck driven by Devin Calhoun, 19, crossed the center line and struck the Flores vehicle.

The accident investigation continues by Trooper Eugene Robinson of Post 8, Morehead.

Industrial Authority receives $800,000

Tony Wilder, commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Local Government in Frankfort, presents a check for $800,000 to the Flemingsburg-Fleming County Industrial Development Authority to extend sewer and gas lines into the new Industrial Park on Highway 11. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission and state funds were used, and both city and county government will contribute to the project. Shown, L-R, are Tom McDonald, Marvin Suit, Louis Flanery, Tony Wilder, James Hay, Steve Donovan, Larry Foxworthy, and Trippy Clark.

Mr. Roberts

David H. Roberts, age 67, of Carlisle, formerly of Fleming County passed away Friday.
He was born in Fleming County, July 9, 1942. His parents were the late Ira and Leona Hopkins Roberts.
Survivors include seven children, David Jr., Laura, Steve, Angie, Andrea, Robin and Paula; three sisters, Janet Wallingford of Flemingsburg, Wilma (Silas) Himes of Attica, Ind., and Laverne (Robert) McDaniels of Paris, Ky.; three brothers, Kenny Roberts of Flemingsburg, Marion Roberts of Flemingsburg, and Danny Roberts of Washington Court House, Ohio; 17 grandchildren; and a special friend, Carolyn Eitel.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Genevieve Hamilton; and a brother, Dennis Roberts.
Services are 1 p.m., Tuesday at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Concord Cemetery.
Visitation is after 11 a.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Mr. McKee

Hildreth C. (Hillie) McKee, age 85, of Sunset Road, Hillsboro, Ky. passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington.
Born July 8, 1924, in Fleming County, he was the son of the late Amos and Augusta Sproles McKee.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Anna Stephens McKee, whom he married Aug. 9, 1954; one son, Scottie McKee and his wife, Jill of Hillsboro; one daughter, Linda Williams and her husband, Don of Owingsville; and six grandchildren, Erika Hunt, Joe Hunt, Austin McKee, Cole McKee, Bailey McKee and Braydon McKee.
Also surviving is one brother, Woodie McKee of Poplar Plains; one sister, Gracie Arnold of Flemingsburg; and his favorite dog, Aggie.
Mr. McKee served in the U.S. Army during World War II and retired from the Randall Company in Flemingsburg where he worked in the buffing room for 26 years. He was also a farmer and carpenter and attended the Methodist Church.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at the Hutton Funeral Home in Hillsboro with the Rev. Lowell Rice and Bro. Gerald Saunders officiating.
Burial will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery with full military rites conducted by the Flemingsburg Franklin Sousley VFW Post 1834 and American Legion Post No. 5. Pallbearers will be Robert Harmon, Donnie Harmon, Calvin Donaldson, Roy Pugh, Bill Story, Marion Story, Stevie Call and Mike Hawkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Dave McKee, Pete Waggoner, Bill Conway and Jewell Call.
Visitation is after 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at the Hutton Funeral Home in Hillsboro.
View or sign guestbook at
www.northcuttandson.com.

Mr. Mineer

Robert (Bob) Neal Mineer, of Pleasant Valley Road, Wallingford died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
He was born Sept. 29, 1946, in Cincinnati, the son of the late Raymond and Lucille Owens Mineer. He was reared by Arch and Lula Mineer.
He was a farmer.
Survivors include three sons, Jeff Mineer of Morehead, Robert Mineer Jr. of Wallingford, and Joey Mineer of Wallingford; a daughter, Jennifer Warder of Flemingsburg; a foster brother, Norman (Joyce) Mineer of Pleasant Valley; a brother, Jerry Mineer of New Richmond, Ohio; four sisters, Barbara Lewis of New Richmond, Annie Gumbert of New Richmond, Violet Planck of Bethel, Ohio, and Mary Ruthie Moore of Batavia, Ohio; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Hicks.
Services are 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at Denton-Workman Funeral Home with Bro. Hilliary Underwood officiating.
Burial will follow in the Martin Cemetery at Wallingford.
Visitation is 11 a.m., until services Monday at the funeral home.

Mr. Mineer

Robert "Bob" Mineer, 63, of Pleasant Valley. Services 1pm Mon, Denton-Workman Funeral Home. Visit 11am till service Mon.

Mr. McKee

Orville McKee, 82, formerly of Goddard, died Thursday at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home.
Mr. McKee was born March 24, 1927 in Fleming County. His parents were the late John and Minnie DeAtley McKee.
He is survived by two sisters, Myrtle McKee Lee of Flemingsburg and Dorothy McKee Reeves of Goddard; three brothers, Elwood (Ruby) McKee of Goddard, Roy McKee of Goddard and Edgar McKee of Flemingsburg; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charlie and Harold McKee.
Services are 1 p.m., Sunday at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home. Rev. Bob Ray will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Goddard Cemetery.
Visitation at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home is after 11 a.m., Sunday until time of the service at 1 p.m.

Mrs. Helphinstine

Clara Mae Helphinstine, 94, of Metcalf Mill Road, Ewing, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at her residence. Clara Mae was born in New Castle, Ind., May 14, 1915 to Minnie Eckert and Harvey Marshall.

Clara Mae was a housewife and is survived by her husband, William E. “Bud” Helphinstine, one son, William R. “Bob” Helphinstine of Ewing and two grandchildren, William Christopher Helphinstine of Dayton, Ohio, and Robin Clarlyn Moore of Xenia, Ohio.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Price Brothers Funeral Home with the Rev. Gaylord Gillespie officiating. Burial will be in the Elizaville cemetery.

Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. Sunday at Price Brothers.

Mr. Ridner

Frederick Joseph Ridner, 87, of Ewing, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 36 years, Betty (Leach) Ridner in 1998, his parents, a sister and brother-in-law and one grandson, Eric Baker.

Frederick is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Annette and Fred Bach and Lynette Givens, all of Trotwood, Ohio; one son and daughter-in-law, Darin and Gale Ridner of Ewing; six grandchildren, Ponce and his wife Chandra Bach, James and his wife Kimmi Bach, Gregory Givens, Janet Givens, Ashlee Ridner, and Tanesha Duncan; 11 great-grandchildren, special friend Bonita Eller and her daughter Cathy and granddaughter Katelyn.

Frederick’s funeral tribute will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 21, at the Tobias Funeral Home in Englewood, Ohio. Burial will follow in Bear Creek Cemetery.

His family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Online condolences to his family may be made at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Emmons

Billie "Bill" Nelson Emmons, 61, of Nepton Road was called home on Nov. 17, 2009, after a sudden illness. He died at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.
Mr. Emmons was born Nov. 26, 1947, in Fleming County to the late Clyde Emmons and Viola McKee Emmons.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Williams Emmons.
He was a construction worker for Saunders Construction.
After graduating from Fleming County High School in 1967, he enlisted in the United States Army and served in Vietnam. After serving in the war he coached football in Fleming County and met the love of his life, Nancy Williams to which he spent 36 loving years, loving and providing for her. They shared three wonderful children, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was a devout member of the Victory Assembly of God in Flemingsburg for several years and the Blue Licks Assembly of God for the past two years. He was a hunter, a fisherman and a carpenter for 31 years and a lover of music, often lending his voice to the Sunday service.
The love he had for his children didn't stop there as he became a father figure once again to five of his grandchildren. Billie believed and held on to the faith that his wonderful mother instilled in him, without her he wouldn't have been the great man he was. He knew that God would provide the strength and guidance that he needed throughout his life. He led by example and was a friend to many.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Williams Emmons; his mother, Viola McKee Emmons; a son, Troy (Rachel) Emmons of Fleming County; two daughters, Teri Emmons Humphrey of Cincinnati, and Lesliey Emmons (Jason) McKee of Maysville; three sisters, Brenda (Larry) Hill of Fleming County, Connie (Donald) Dugan of Fleming County, Melody (Walt) Barron of Fredricktown, Mo.; two brothers, Eddie (Debbie) Emmons of Fleming County and Keith (Janet) Emmons of Campbell County; 12 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
Services are 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home in Flemingsburg. Rev. Ron Spencer and Rev. Larry Hill will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Elizaville Cemetery with graveside military rites.
Visitation is after 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Jackson

Louise Jackson, 89, of Evans Sisters Road, Hillsboro died Nov. 19, 2009, in Ripley, Ohio.
She was born in Lancaster on June 13, 1920, to the late Charles Hawley and Polly Wells Hawley.
Louise was an inspector for U.S. Shoe Corporation.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Jackson.
She is survived by a son, Jerry (Sylvia) Jackson of Omaha, Neb., two daughters, Karen (Steve) Brown of Flemingsburg, and Sharon (Bob) King of Hillsboro; six grandchildren, Rodney W. Marshall of Miamisburg, Ohio, Dana (Pete) Updike of Bentonville, Ariz., Troy Jackson of Omaha, Julie (Ronnie) Adams of May's Lick, Jeremy (Denise) Brown of Ewing and Jody Brown of Cincinnati; two step-grandchildren, Lisa (John) Jefferies of Jacksonville, Texas and Bobby King of Flemingsburg; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Services are 2 p.m., Sunday, at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home, Flemingsburg. Rev. Norman Wasson will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park, Flemingsburg.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, at the funeral home.

Jackson-Rigg indicted in Franklin County

Margaret Jackson-Rigg, 50, of Flemingsburg, faces charges of failing to report earnings to the Kentucky Revenue Cabinet and pay taxes. She was indicted in Franklin County. For the complete story click on http://www.state-journal.com/news/article/4714094

STEPHEN MILLER NAMED CEO OF PEOPLES BANK

On behalf of the Board of Directors, James Hay, Chairman and President of Peoples Bank of Kentucky recently announced that Mr. Stephen Miller has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Bank. Effective January 1, 2010, Mr. Miller will assume responsibility of the day to day operations and activities of the Bank. Steve has served on the Board since January of 2006 and joined the bank staff full time in August of 2008.

“I am very excited to have the opportunity to assume the CEO responsibilities of Peoples Bank,” said Miller. “I want to thank the Board of Directors for their confidence and support. I especially want to thank James Hay for his guidance and leadership during my association with the Bank. I will continue to rely on James for his knowledge, expertise and continued leadership as President and Chairman.”

“Peoples Bank is fortunate to have excellent officers and employees dedicated to serving our customers. I want to thank our customers for their loyalty, and encourage both existing and new customers to consider Peoples Bank for their financial needs.”

Steve attended Western KY University and Murray State University where he obtained his BS Degree and completed the Economic Development Institute program at Oklahoma University. Prior to his employment at Peoples Bank he served as Executive Director of the Buffalo Trace Area Development District.

Mr. Hay will continue in the capacity of Chairman and President of Peoples Bank of Kentucky and will also serve Peoples of Fleming County Bancorp (the Holding Company) as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Miss Choate

Amber Nicole Choate, 13, of Elizaville, died Nov. 18, 2009, as the result of being hit by a car in front of her home. Amber was a student at Simons Middle School, 8^th grade. She was born in Mason County Aug. 25, 1996, to Andrea Thomas and Eddie Choate and is also survived by two brothers, Brandon (Amber Jones) Florence and Joshua (Tiffany Jandro) Florence. Grandparents are Sue Choate and Helen Florence. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by two grandfathers, Kelly Choate and Scottie Florence.

Visitation for Amber will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for the family and 6-9 p.m. in the Simons Middle School. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Simons Middle School with the Rev. Randy Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Elizaville Cemetery.

Price Bros. Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Choate services set

Services for Amber Choate will be at Simons Middle School on Saturday, November 2, at 1 p.m.. Price Brothers Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Victim of accident identified

The Fleming County coroner has released the identity of a 13-year-old girl who was killed Wednesday morning after being hit by a car.

The incident happened at about 6 a.m. on Highway 32 in Elizaville. Police say the victim, Amber Choate, had stayed at her grandmother's house overnight and was walking to her house, located across the street, when she was hit.

Choate was an eighth-grader at Simons Middle School, which held a moment of silence for her.

Girl killed in Elizaville

According to WLEX-TV in Lexington, the Fleming County deputy coroner has confirmed that a 13-year-old girl was killed Wednesday morning after being hit by a vehicle.

The incident happened at about 6 a.m. on Highway 32 in Elizaville. So far, police have not released any other details.

Mr. Stone

Allen Kash Stone, 95, of Carlisle passed away on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009 at Johnson-Mathers Nursing Home after a long illness.

He was born March 21, 1914, in Carlisle to the late William and Pearl Stone.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Alvin Stone, and three sisters, Lydia Bell McClain, Marion Bellamy, and Ruby Ritchie.

He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Dovie E. Stone, also of Johnson-Mathers Nursing Home; a son, Allen Clay Stone (Marjorie); a daughter, Mary Ellen Bramel of Pompano Beach, Fla.; a brother, Frank Stone of Carlisle, and by several nieces and nephews.

He was a life-long tobacco and cattle farmer. He was employed by the Dept. of Transportation for many years as driver and equipment operator. He was a Carlisle city policeman. He was a member of the Kentucky National Guard and the Carlisle Methodist Church.

Services are graveside at the Elizaville Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, with Brother Alvin Eckler officiating. Price Brothers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Honorary bearers are Walter Platt, Pat Dunn, Gary Evans, Jay Evans, Billy Evans, Gayle Tincher, and Bobby Kinder.

Mr. Burke

Marvin Jennings Burke, Jr., 86, of 31 Tollgate Drive, Flemingsburg, died Saturday, November 14, after several years of heart problems.

Mr. Burke was born October 30, 1923, in Nicholas County to the late Maymie and Marvin Jennings Burke, and was a dairy salesman for Clover Leaf Dairy for over 30 years and then employed by Federal Mogul and by Grimes Greenhouse. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as a cannoneer in the Asiatic Pacific, and was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Maysville.

He is survived his wife, Ellen Long Burke; a daughter-in-law, Susan Burke, Maysville; a grandson, Michael David (Melissa) Burke of Union, Ky.; Great-grandchildren Delaney, Katie, and Griffen Burke; a brother, Johnny (Peggy) Burke, Ewing; and by four sisters, Emma Lee Ungeright, Columbus, Ind., Naomi Cropper, Washington, Ky., Betty Beckett, Amelia, Ohio, and Janet (Sam) Fullenkamp, Sardis.

He was preceded in death by a son, David Hiatt Burke; two brothers, Earl and William Burke; and one sister, Pauline Cropper.

Visitation is Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Denton-Workman Funeral Home. Services are Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Denton-Workman, with Bro. Tony Leiss and Bro. Greg Grimes officiating.

Interment with military rites at the graveside will follow in the Elizaville Cemetery.

Mr. Doyle (Corrected)

Barbour G. Doyle, 70, of Flemingsburg passed away Saturday at Fleming County Hospital.

Mr. Doyle was the president of By-Pass Mobile Homes, a well-known businessman and developer, and was an avid fisherman. He was a collector of classic cars and a classic car enthusiast.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of VFW Post 1834 and W.N. Fant Post of the American Legion.

He was born in Fleming County Feb. 2, 1939. His parents were the late Henry and Mattie Hickerson Doyle.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth; one daughter, Ramona Mitchell; two sons, Jeff (Cara) Doyle and Mark (Marjorie) Doyle, both of Flemingsburg; three sisters, Jewell (Gene) Earlywine, Beulah Armstrong and Delores (James) Dugan, all of Flemingsburg; three brothers, Adrian (Minnie) Doyle and George (Millie) Doyle, both of Flemingsburg, and Dr. Marion Doyle of Nashville; four grandchildren, Hilary Doyle, Haley Doyle, Evan Mitchell and Analiese Mitchell; and step-grandson, Hunter Warner.

Preceding him in death were three brothers, Russell, Melvin and Raymond Doyle.

Services will be 1 p.m., Tuesday at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Rev. Norman Wasson officiating.

Burial will follow in Fleming County Cemetery.

Visitation at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home is after 6 p.m., today.

Mr. Doyle

Barbour G. Doyle, 70, of Flemingsburg passed away Saturday at Fleming County Hospital.

Mr. Doyle was the president of By-Pass Mobile Homes, a well-known businessman and developer, and was an avid fisherman. He was a collector of classic cars and a classic car enthusiast.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of VFW Post 1834 and W.N. Fant Post of the American Legion.

He was born in Fleming County Feb. 2, 1939. His parents were the late Henry and Mattie Hickerson Doyle.

Survivors include his wife, Ramona Mitchell; two sons, Jeff (Cara) Doyle and Mark (Marjorie) Doyle, both of Flemingsburg; three sisters, Jewell (Gene) Earlywine, Beulah Armstrong and Delores (James) Dugan, all of Flemingsburg; three brothers, Adrian (Minnie) Doyle and George (Millie) Doyle, both of Flemingsburg, and Dr. Marion Doyle of Nashville; four grandchildren, Hilary Doyle, Haley Doyle, Evan Mitchell and Analiese Mitchell; and step-grandson, Hunter Warner.

Preceding him in death were three brothers, Russell, Melvin and Raymond Doyle.

Services will be 1 p.m., Tuesday at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Rev. Norman Wasson officiating.

Burial will follow in Fleming County Cemetery.

Visitation at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home is after 6 p.m., Monday.

Mr. Pettit

Vernon D. Pettit of Johnson School Road in Grange City, Kentucky, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 14, 2009, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

He was born on January 9, 1934, in Fleming County, Kentucky, to the late James Tobe and Amanda Helen Bradshaw Pettit.

Vernon is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ersie Burton Pettit; one son L.D. (Barb) Pettit of Grange City, KY; and two daughters, Bernetta (Larry) Catching, of London, KY and Rhonda (Randy) Hawkins of Grange City, KY; four grandchildren, Brad (Mary Jane) Pettit, Kelly Pettit, Adam (Michele) Hawkins, Amy Hawkins; and one great-granddaughter, Laura Pettit.

He is also survived by one brother, Emerson Pettit, of Jamestown, OH; two sisters, Lovell Caudill of Grange City, KY and Nellie Taylor of Flemingsburg, KY. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Hubert Pettit, Leon Pettit, and Bob Pettit, and one sister, Madge Wakely.

He was a retired Fleming County school bus driver, a lifelong farmer, and a Kentucky Colonel. He was a member of the Johnson First Church of God.

Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Monday, November 16, 2009, at the Hutton Funeral Home in Hillsboro The funeral will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2009, in the chapel of Hutton Funeral Home with Bro. Vernon Gross and Bro. Billie Wagoner officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Bill Gross, Bob Flora, Scotty Dailey, Monty Jent, Jamie Hawkins, Bill Adams, Ricky Lewis, Paul Taylor, Rick Maze, Gerald Dyer, Dennie Adams, Glen Burriss, and Danny Jent.

Honorary pallbearers will be Orville Anderson, Emery Caudill, Ford Hinton, Jimmy Gooding and Mike Vise.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, KY 41056-9609

Mr. Doyle

Barbour G. Doyle, 70, husband of Ruth Doyle, died Sat. Service 1pm Tue, Boone-Nickell Funeral Home. Visit 6pm Mon.

Peterson steps down as football coach

On Thursday afternoon, Gene Peterson told his players he was resigning as football coach after 10 seasons. Peterson's overall record at FCHS was 66-47 with one district championship and three EKC Coach of Year awards. He will continue as assistant principal.

Mr. Botkin

Jerry Wayne Botkin, age 50, of Junction Road, Ewing, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at his residence.

Born June 18, 1959, in Maysville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Douglas and Lois Bellamy Botkin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Steve Botkin.

Mr. Botkin is survived by his wife, Peggy Ratliff Botkin; one son, Tommy Botkin at home; two brothers, Gary Botkin of Ripley Ohio, and Larry Botkin of Portland, Oregon; one sister, Angie Ishmael of Sherburne, Kentucky; three grandchildren, Cassandra Botkin, Taylor Botkin, and Brittany Hawkins; and several nieces and nephews.

Jerry was a self-employed mechanic.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Hutton Funeral Home with Brother Gerald Saunders officiating.

Visitation is from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Hutton Funeral Home in Hillsboro, Kentucky.

Johnson charged with Hillsboro break-ins

According to The Ledger Independent, oplice have found a man who they say is responsible for a pair of September break-ins at Hillsboro Elementary School.
Shane C. Johnson, 23, of Hillsboro, faces four felony charges and one misdemeanor charge after officials said he admitted to Fleming County Sheriff's investigators he broke into the school.
Employees arrived at school Sept. 15, to find the building had been broken into and reported to police a drill, cash and electronic equipment was missing. The school was broken into again on Sept. 18. Although nothing was missing after the second break-in, there was damage to the property. Officials believed the assailant was looking for cash during the second break-in but did not find any money.
Johnson was indicted by the grand jury for a Class D felony, theft by unlawful taking/firearm, but failed to show for a court date when a bench warrant was issued for his arrest.
The sheriff picked up Johnson on Nov. 3, for that charge. At that time, deputies questioned Johnson about the break-ins, and he allegedly admitted to the crime. He also told deputies he was under the influence of pills during the break-ins, according to Royse.
Johnson was taken to the Mason County Detention Center where he is being held without bond due to his failure to appear in court. On Tuesday, he was charged with third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief and theft by unlawful taking over $500 for the Sept. 15 robbery. All those charges are considered Class D felonies. He was also charged with third-degree burglary and second-degree criminal mischief, a misdemeanor, for the Sept. 18 break-in.

Pavement repairs Friday on Interstate 64 in Rowan County

Watch for temporary lane closure 135-136 mile marker

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. – Pavement repairs will reduce eastbound Interstate 64 to one lane Friday, Nov. 13, at Morehead.

Weather permitting, contractors expect to begin resurfacing about 7 a.m. Friday along a one-mile section of I-64 between the 135 and 136 mile markers. Only eastbound traffic will be affected.

Motorists should watch for lane closures and shifts, as well as slower traffic. A 16-foot width restriction will be in force during construction. Wide loads should approach the area with caution.

Motorists are asked to “Drive Smart” in work zones and remain aware of workers and construction equipment at all times.

Mrs. Carroll

Bonnie Gail Marie Carroll, 66, of Wooley Road, Wallingford died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stonie J. Carroll.
Mrs. Carroll was born Jan. 20, 1943, in Wyandotte, Mich., to the late Betty Harmon.
She was a homemaker and housewife.
She is survived by four sons, Scott Bogits of Fleming County, Randy (Trish) Bogits of Memphis, Tenn., Jeffery Carroll of Fleming County and Kenneth (Cindy) Carroll of Fleming County; a brother, Bob (Terry) Harmon of Michigan; a loving sister, Val (Tich) Droulliard of Indiana; grandchildren, Nikki and Hunter Bogits of Memphis, William and Trevor Carroll of Fleming County, Bryanne Deem Childers and Mari Deem of Fleming County; two great-grandsons, Christopher J. Frasher and Parker Shane Childers; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Raymond and Marie Johnson.
Services are 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home in Fleminbsburg.
Burial will follow in the Wallingford Cemetery at Wallingford.
Visitation is after 6 p.m. today, Nov. 10 at the funeral home

Mrs. Cooper

Vernell Dailey Cooper, 86, of E. Mapleleaf Road, Flemingsburg died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Flemingsburg.
She was a housewife.
Mrs. Cooper was preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Cooper.
She was born July 26, 1923, in Blair, West Va., to the late, Charles H. Dailey and Lenora McRoberts.
She is survived by a son, Charles (Pat) Cooper of Lexington; two daughters, Linda (Donnie) McDonald of Fleming County and Carol Heflin Ellis of Maysville; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Yvonne Cooper; and nine brothers and sisters.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home with Rev. Mason Harrod officiatiating.
Burial will follow in the Wallingford Cemetery, Wallingford.
Visitation is after 6 p.m., today at the funeral home.

Mrs. Pollitt

Alta Muse Pollitt, 62, of Ewing died Saturday evening at Fleming County Hospital.

Mrs. Pollitt was retired from U.S. Shoe Corporation in Flemingsburg.

She was born in Fleming County on Oct. 7, 1947, to the late Thomas Lee and Mary Planck Muse.

She was a faithful member of the Ewing Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Wayne Pollitt; one son, Rodney (April) Pollitt of Fleming County; two daughters, Chrystal (Donnie) Mitchell of Fleming County and Amber (Ben) Gulley of Fleming County; a brother, Jerry Muse of Morehead; four sisters, Pam (David) Hunt of Flemingsburg, Louise (Jason) Moreland of Ewing, Debbie (Tony) Sapp of Ewing, and Nancy (Gilbert) Caldwell of Morehead; and five grandchildren, Sahara Mitchell, Jordon Pollitt, Austin Gulley, Abby Pollitt and Trenity Gulley.

Services for Mrs. Pollitt will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Boldt officiating.

Burial will follow in the Elizaville Cemetery.
Visitation is after 6 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.

Pike Central 74, FCHS 50

Pike Central whipped the Fleming County Panthers by a score of 74-50 in the first round of the playoffs Friday evening in Pikeville. Details will be in next week's paper.

Paving on Nepton Road (KY 1200) starts Monday

Traffic delays likely

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. – Contractors will resurface more than four miles of Nepton Road (KY 1200) in Fleming County beginning Monday, Nov. 9.

Traffic delays are likely during work hours, approximately 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., as paving takes place between KY 559 and the Mason County line. Motorists should seek alternate routes if possible, and “Drive Smart” in all work zones. Work is expected to finish Tuesday, Nov. 10, weather permitting.

The resurfacing project is being done through a $188,666.38 highway improvement contract awarded to H.G. Mays Corp.

Mrs. Hunt

Lois Marie Hunt, 73, ex-wife of the late Jewel B. Tucker Sr. of 650 Peacock Road in Paris, was born February 26, 1936, and left this world peacefully to be with Jesus at 9:45 am on November 4, 2009, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington.

Lois is survived by three children, Jewel B. and Joann Tucker, Jr., Timothy Mark Tucker and Paula and daughter Carla Taulbee; six grandchildren, Chrystal Tucker Hondall and Cesar Hondall, Eric Tucker, Leslie Buckler, Danielle Tucker, Joe Tucker, and Bree Jones; two greatgrandchildren, Jake and Hayden Hondall; one brother, Roy Cledith Reed and wife Helen of Indiana; and her two beloved pets, Princess and Skettles.

Lois is preceded in death by Jewel B. Tucker, Sr., James Wilford and Betty Reed Belle Reed of Ohio, Harley Fletcher Reed of Paris and Walter Dale Reed of Fleming County, and one sister Mabel C. Reed Schum of Fleming County. Lois was a member of the Lighthouse Pentecostal Christian Church and worked at the Whitestar and Burdens Restaurants in Paris.

Pall bearers are Jewel B. Tucker, Jr., Timothy Mark Rucker, Eric Tucker, Joe Tucker, Cesar Hondall, Lester Tucker, and Brandon Stidham. Honorary pall bearers are Jeff Tucker, Earl Munday, and Danny Tucker.

Funeral services are at 2 pm Saturday, November 7, at Price Brothers Funeral Home in Elizaville by Rev. Kim Smith. Burial will be in Elizaville Cemetery.

Visitation is from 6 to 9 pm Friday at Price Brothers.

Mrs. Hardymon

Mary Conley Hardymon, 69, of Flemingsburg, died Monday at her residence.
She was born Feb. 21, 1940, in Lewis County to the late Ben and Minnie Moore Conley.
She is survived by two daughters, Teena Brown of Lexington and Tammy Caswell of Alabama; one son, Rodney Hardymon of Providence; four sisters, Ina Jane Williamson of Florida, Vickie Ferguson of Florida, Ruth Ann Cassity of Tollesboro and Cathy Conley of Alabama; four brothers, Jack Conley of Flemingsburg, Garold Conley of Florida, Wendell "Lou" Conley of Hillsboro and John Conley of Lexington; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Norma Jean Marshall; and one brother, Bennie D. Conley.
Services are 1 p.m., Friday at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home, Flemingsburg.
Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park.
Visitation at the funeral home is after 6 p.m., Thursday.

Mrs. Lykins

Anna Mae Lykins, 66, of Days Mill Road, Flemingsburg died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Flemingsburg.
She was born Jan. 2, 1943, in Indiana to the late Jonas Stutzman and Fannie Yoder.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Lykins of Fleming County; a son, Rodney (Jewel) Lykins of Fleming County; two daughters, Becky Lykins of Fleming County and Robyn (Phillip) Humphries of Fleming County; four brothers, Reuben (Trene) Stutzman, Harley (Florence) Stutzman, Ervin (Wanda) Stutzman, and Willanrd (Ruth Ann) Stutzman; three sisters, Sarah (Leroy) Otto, Katherine Stutzman and Christina (David) Otto; five grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren. Services are 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at the Flemingsburg Freewill Baptist Church, Flemingsburg. Pastor Herbie Stallard will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Goddard Cemetery.
Visitation is after 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at the Freewill Baptist Church, Flemingsburg.