July 4 in the rain

The rainy day brought out umbrellas, even on the lifeguards, as wet weather washed away most Saturday Fleming County festivities. Rec park activities have been rescheduled for Sunday, July 12, including the fireworks display, car show, and free swim time. Photo by Shelley Gulley.

Mr. Adams

Jackie Ray Adams, 68, of 140 Foster Street in Flemingsburg died Friday, July 3.

Mr. Adams was born August 30, 1940, in Letcher County, Ky., to the late Alphie Mae Holbrook Adams and Elijah Adams. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Earl Edward Adams, Henry Carl Adams, and Billy Warren Adams.

He is survived by a son, Jackie Adams, Jr., of Michigan and a daughter, April (Chad) Fleming of Letcher County and by step-daughters Lori Ballhiess, Colorado, and Vickie Ballheiss, Michigan, and by brothers Floyd (Helen) Adams, Michigan, and Charles (Sue) Adams of Flemingsburg. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Heath Fleming, Gavin Fleming, Colt Fleming, Dillon Adams, and Seth Daniel, and by a special friend, Yvonne Bentley.

Services will be held Saturday, July 11, at 1 pm in the Flemingsburg Church of God with Bro. Jerry Boling officiating. Visitation is from 11 am until time of service.

Donations may be made to the Flemingsburg First Church of God in Jack’s memory.

Mr. Woodard

Glen William Woodard, 78, of Fleming County (Sunnyview) passed away Monday, July 6, at his residence.

He was employed by General Tire before operating Woodard Avenue Auto Sales along with his brother, Junior, in Marion, Ind. After retiring he moved to Fleming County and became an active farmer.

Mr. Woodard was born in Bath County January 31, 1931 to the late Jeffrey Woodard and Opal Hunt Woodard Corbin.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his infant son, Chad Edward Woodard, and his stepfather Thomas Jumbo Corbin.

He is survived by his companion of 37 years, Edna Becker of Fleming County.

He is also survived by three daughters, Glenda (Charles) Ishmael, Jerri (Billy Joe) Hester, both of Fleming County, and Teresa Annette Woodward, Grand Prairie, Tex. Three grandchildren, Anette (DW) Brown, Don Ishmael, and Jeremy (Amanda) Hester all of Fleming County. Two brothers also survive, Cleveland (Junior) Woodward of Marion, Ind., and Donnie (Becky) Woodard of Montgomery County plus several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 11 am Thursday, July 9, at Denton-Workman Funeral Home, with visitation after 6 pm Wednesday. Burial will be in the Longview Cemetery, Bethel, Ky., with Bro. Billy Harmon officiating.

Mr. Jolley

Waverly Lee Jolley, 69, of the Peck's Ridge community died Friday July 3, 2009, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
He was born in Fleming County, on July 5, 1939, to the late Johnny and Pearlie Wiggins Jolley.
He was survived by his wife of 51 years, Evelyn Adams Jolley of Flemingsburg; two daughters, Vicky (Dennis) Mers of Mason County and Laura (David ) Dwelly of Mason County; four sons, Thomas Jolley of Fleming County, Gary (Tracy) Jolley of Fleming County, Danny Jolley of Fleming County, and John (Peggy) Jolley of Carslisle; four sisters, Eva Duncan of Elizaville, Adalene Sapp of Nicholas County, Patsy Pugh of Flemingsburg, and Joy Mitchell of Ewing; one brother, Roger (Ewilla) Jolley of Flemingsburg; eight grandchildren, Beverly, Alicia, Adam, Kendra, Leo, Brittany, Carter and Victor; and three great grandchildren, Tanner, Trey, and Bradyn.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Dudley, Emery, Riley and Lloyd Jolley.
Services are 1 p.m., Wednesday at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Brother Clay C. Miller Jr. officiating.
Burial will follow in the Elizaville Cemetery.
Visitation at the funeral home is after 6 p.m., Tuesday.

Mr. Doyle

Ronald Gene Doyle, 59, of Wallingford Road died Saturay at Fleming County Hospital.
Mr. Doyle was a farmer.
He was born in Fleming County, on Dec. 20, 1949, to the late Luther c. and Nola B Kaiser Doyle Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Georgia J. Doyle of Flemingsburg; one son, Ronald Wayne (Sarah) Doyle of Flemingsburg; two grandchildren, Harrison and Bennie Doyle; three brothers, Rev. Theodore Doyle of Winchester, Hobart Garr Doyle of Flemingsburg, and Marion Doyle of Flemingburg; and one sister, Stella (Leonard) Boling of Mount Carmel.
He is preceded in death by two sisters, Beatrice Ritchie and Katherine Baxter; and two brothers, Gilbert and Luther C. Doyle Jr..
Services are 1 p.m., Tuesday at the Family Worship Center with Rev. Steve Hickerson and Rev. Theodore Doyle officiating.
Burial will follow in the Doyle Family Cemetery.
Visitation at Boone-Nickel Funeral Home is after 6 p.m., today.