Friday, December 31, 2010

Mr. Wagner

Rickie Dale Wagner, 54, of Foxport Road, died Wednesday, Dec, 29, 2010, at his home.

He was a retired truck driver for R.D. Wagner and Son Trucking Company.

Mr. Wagner was born June 23, 1956, in Mason County, the son of Maurice and Wanda Poynter Wagner of Foxport.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Christopher Wagner of Fleming County; two daughters, Staci Wagner and Donna Wagner, both of Tampa, Fla.; a brother, Layne (Stephanie) Wagner of Fleming County; three sisters, Lisa (Billy) Rigdon and Cheryl (Marty) Roberts, both of Fleming County, and Kristi (John) Carter of Lithia, Fla.; three grandchildren, Desiree Hill, Ryan Ferguson and Donavon Wagner; and his companion of 36 years, Brenda Prater Wagner.

Services are 7 p.m., today at Denton-Workman Funeral Home.

Visitation is 5-7 p.m., today at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Denton-Workman Funeral Home.

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Mr. Reed

Richard Earl Reed, Jr., age 54, of Maxey Flat Road, Hillsboro, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2010, at the V. A. Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

Born May 26, 1956, in Covington, Kentucky, he is the son of Wynema Reed of Hillsboro, Kentucky, and Richard Earl Reed, Sr., who passed away October 17, 1997. He was also preceded in death by one son, Jonathan Reed, and one daughter, Jessica Reed.

In addition to his mother, Rick is also survived by one son, Joseph Reed of Flemingsburg, Kentucky; one daughter, Angela Reed of Orlando, Florida; one stepdaughter, Nettie Rose Jolly of Muses Mill, Kentucky; two brothers, Ronald D. Reed of Anchorage, Alaska, and Roger Dale Reed of Alexandria, Kentucky; and four sisters, Debora Lynn Hamilton of Morehead, Kentucky, Carol Ford of Salt Lick, Kentucky, Sharon Kay Williams of Maxey Flat, Kentucky, and Donna Louise Crum of Morehead, Kentucky.

Other survivors include several grandchildren, nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Rick served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed all of nature—especially hunting, fishing, and camping—and spending time with his family and friends.

Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2010, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Winston McClurg and the Rev. Harley Sexton, Jr. officiating. Burial was in the Prince Cemetery with full military honors by Morehead American Legion Post No. 126.

Pallbearers: Roger Cox, Danny Thompson, David Cox, Jimmy Cox, Elbert Cox, and Clarence Morris.

Honorary Pallbearers: Mark Williams, Patrick Crum, Darrell Ford, Teddy Ginter, Bret Hamilton, Greg Hamilton, Eric Williams, and Don Cox.

Visitation was Monday, December 20, 2010, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, Morehead, Kentucky.

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

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Mrs. Trumbo

Virginia Trumbo, 84, of Pioneer Trace Nursing Home, Flemingsburg, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 at the nursing home.

She was born, July 8, 1926, in Lewis County to the late Berthan May and Amon May.

She was a housewife.

She is survived by her husband, Henry Clay Trumbo; a son, Garnett McIntire of Flemingsburg; sisters-in-law, Frances Trumbo of Maysville, Madeline Wilms of Michigan, and niece, Frances (Bill) Peterson of Maysville.

Services are 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010 at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home in Flemingsburg. Rev. Richard Anderson will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Elizaville Cemetery.

Visitation is 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Hurd

Dorothy D. Hurd, 80, of Flemingsburg, died Dec. 22, 2010 at Fleming County Hospital.

She was the widow of James Hurd.

She was born Oct. 26, 1930, to Late Thomas and Lena Breeze Dillon.

Dorothy was a retired secretary and co-owner of Shannon and Hurd Construction Company, former co-owner of Crestview Mobile Home Park and Southridge Plaza Shopping Center, former co-owner of BSH Cattle Company, co-owner of Lakeview Farm and longtime member of Flemingsburg Baptist Church and former member of Foxport Baptist Church.

She is survived by one daughter, Patty (Clyde) Atherton; one son, Steve (Ramona) Hurd, both of Flemingsburg; six grandchildren, Laura and Lindsay Atherton, Natalie (Darren) Pettit, Emily, Stuart Hurd; three brothers, Mark (June) Dillon, Jerry (Jean) Dillon and Barry Dillon, all of Fleming County; three sisters, Alberta Barker of Fleming County, Wanda (James) Owens of Cincinnati, and Judy Denton of Flemingsburg; one sister-in-law, Peggy Dillon of Cincinnati; one brother-in-law, Ed Post of Erie, Penn.; and mother-in-law, Rose Hurd of Erlanger.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amanda Blair Hurd; a brother, Mark Dillon; and a sister, Ruth Post.

Services will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010 at Flemingsburg Baptist Church. Dr Chris Beckham will be Officiating.

Memorial donations maybe made to Foxport Baptist Church or Flemingsburg Baptist Church.

Arrangements are by the Denton-Workman Funeral Home.

Monday, December 27, 2010

Mr. Nealis

Robert Kenneth (Bob) Nealis, age 77, of Hillsboro, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2010, at the V. A. Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

Born December 24, 1933, in Hillsboro, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Durbin and Gertrude Likes Nealis. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Frank Berman Nealis on March 9, 1991, and a sister, Pauline Likes Nealis Harmon, on July 20, 2001.

Bob is survived by a sister, Norma Nealis; a niece, Kim Harmon Hester of Flemingsburg, Kentucky; a great niece, Jennifer Hester Gulley and husband Kenney of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky; a great nephew, Brian Thomas Hester of Wallingford, Kentucky; and great-great nephew Benjamin Gulley and great-great niece Abigail Gulley, both of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.

Bob served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean War. He retired from the Physical Plant at Morehead State University and was the owner of Denton Mercantile and Rock Lick Grocery.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 2010, at the Hutton Funeral Home with Rev. Harley Sexton, Jr., and Brother Gerald Saunders officiating. Burial will follow in Hillsboro Cemetery with full military honors conducted by Flemingsburg Franklin Sousley V.F.W. Post 1834 and American Legion Post No. 5.

Pallbearers will be Jim Sauer, Jewell Call, Steve Call, Kenney Gulley, William Thompson, and Brian Hester.

Visitation is from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 2010, at the Hutton Funeral Home in Hillsboro, Kentucky.

View or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com

Wigginton child

Jesse Lee Wigginton, 16 months old, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, in Sharpsburg.

He was born Aug. 10, 2009, in Lexington, the son of William Patrick and Janet Crawford Wigginton.

On addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Aubrey Layne Wigginton; his paternal grandparents, Jay and Sue Wigginton of Flemingsburg; his maternal grandparents, Laura and Bill Brown of Flemingsburg; and his great-grandparents, Marion and Alma Crawford of Hillsboro and Woodie Mitchell of Flemingsburg.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Lee Crawford and Pam Halleran.

Services were Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, at 7 p.m., at Denton Workman Funeral Home with James Hickerson officiating..

Private burial  followed in the Longview Cemetery.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Panthers lose to Simon Kenton

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Fleming Co. (2-4) -- McKee 4, Burns 18, McAdams 1, Steward 2, Hicks 6, Taylor 11, Saunders 10, Kinder 6.

Simon Kenton (6-1) -- Mullen 15, Chambers 16, Barnes 4, Swanson 11, Sampson 14, Munson 4, Ayers 10, Bach 2, Robe 1, Bowling 7, Robinson 2, Stephens 2.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Mrs. Brandy

Ruby Carr Prather Brandy, 87, died Dec. 6, 2010, at her home in Cincinnati surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late George Early and Lizzie Carr Prather of Flemingsburg.

She was a graduate of John G. Fee High School in Maysville and retired from the Westin Hotel in Cincinnati. She was married to the late Robert Squire Brandy. To this union, 11 children were born.

She accepted Christ at an early age at Strawberry United Methodist Church which was founded by her grandfather, the late Robert Carr. She was a member of Hope Temple Church in Cincinnati.

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four brothers, Lake Taylor, Allie Taylor, Frank Taylor, and Robert "Marion" Prather; a sister, Annie Lee Taylor; two sons, Robert Squire Brandy Jr. and Donald Brandy; a baby girl, and a special friend, Mary Alice Bush.

She leaves to cherish her memory, Deloris Brandy, Newell Brandy, Wilma Foster, Calvin (Deborah) Brandy, Pastor Paula (Brodmon) Drakeford, Kenneth Brandy, Vincent (Robin) Brandy and Julia Brandy, all of Cincinnati; a brother, Calbert Prather of Flemingsburg; 30 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, church family and friends.

Mr. Hawkins

Warren Garnette Hawkins, 77, of Tilton, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010 in Hillsboro.

He was born July 8, 1933 to the late William Hawkins and Imogene Carter Hawkins.

Warren served in the Korean Conflict for the United States Army. He was a window washer for the Chicago Board of Education.

He is survived by two daughters, Victoria (Anthony) Ball of Wallingford and Debbie Hawkins; a sister, Barbara Hankin of Chicago.; three grandchildren, Rory (Shawna) Strahm II, Sgt. Shea (Tiffany) Hawkins and Chris Hawkins; three great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Phyllis Moeller of Tilton.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, George Hawkins and William Hawkins.

Services were Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010 at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home. Dr. Chris Beckman officiated.

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Ms. Sexton

Connie F. Sexton, 47, of Hamilton, Ohio departed from this life on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010.

She was born on Aug. 21, 1963 to Arthur Thomas and Mabel Reed Sexton in Flemingsburg.

She graduated from Fleming County High School in 1981. She was in ROTC at Morehead State University where she earned a bachelor of science degree in industrial technology. She also served in the Kentucky Guard and was a Quartermaster Officer in the Maysville Army Reserve Unit. She received additional training in robotics at Miami University and worked for Bushman Conveyor, Henny Penny and Huffy. Connie earned a licensed practical nurse degree from Butler Tech in June of 2004. She excelled in this field and truly devoted herself to her patients. She currently worked at Southwest Home Health as a Home Health Nurse providing comfort and care to disabled children.

Survivors include a twin sister, Bonnie Sexton (Robb Jensen) of Woodbridge, Va.; sisters, Brenda Sexton-Cooper of Hillsboro and Judy (Chris) Muse of Wallingford; her life partner of 18 years, Gina Gentile of Hamilton, Ohio; two nephews, Samuel Muse of Flemingsburg and Austin Williams of Hillsboro; an uncle, Roy Cleadith (Helena) Reed of Portland, Ind.; as well as several cousins.

She was preceded in death by a nephew, Jeremiah Lee Muse; and a brother-in-law, Rick Cooper; as well as her parents and several uncles, aunts and cousins.

A memorial service will follow visitation at 6 p.m. Monday at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home in Flemingsburg.

Visitation will be 4 - 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 20, 2010 at the funeral home.

Mrs. Mabry

Wilma Mae Kilgore Mabry, age 62, of Pond Lick Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2010, at her residence.

She was born March 29, 1948, in Lewis County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Robert and Parthena Logan Kilgore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Otha Kilgore.

Her husband, Dewey Earl Mabry, preceded her in death on September 1, 1994.

Mrs. Mabry is survived by two sons, James “Jim” Mabry and wife Ronnica of Flemingsburg, Kentucky, and Mark Mabry of Morehead, Kentucky; five brothers, Virgil Kilgore, Kermit Kilgore, Joe Kilgore, and Troy Kilgore, all of Lewis County, and Vernon Kilgore of Carter County; three sisters, Mary Kelsey of Lewis County, Wanda Wagoner and Debra Enix, both of Carter County; one granddaughter, Brianna Mabry; and honorary granddaughter, Nikita Dell.

Mrs. Mabry was a homemaker, a caregiver, and former employee of Chef America in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. She enjoyed gardening and working with her flowers. She was of the Church of God Faith.

Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2010, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Rev. John Jordan officiating. Burial was in the Mabry Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Eddie Riddle, Eric Kilgore, Greg Orcutt, Aaron Kilgore, Timmy Kilgore, Trey Kilgore, and Ronald Logan.

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

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Mr. Goodman

Gregory Dean Goodman, 39, of Elizaville Road, Flemingsburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010, in Ewing.

He was born April 16, 1971, in Mason County to the late Joyce Mabry Goodman and Clayton Addison Goodman.

He worked for Inland Containers.

He is survived by his wife, Tonya Goodman of Fleming County; three sons, Tyler Frederick, Derrick Goodman and Nathan Goodman; a daughter, Britney Goodman of Fleming County; and a brother, Chris (Kathy) Goodman of Fleming County.

Services are 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home in Flemingsburg.

Burial will follow in the Mount Tabor Cemetery, Ewing.

Visitation is after 6 p.m. today, Dec. 16, 2010 at the funeral home.

Mr. Selby

Tommy Selby, 77, died Tuesday, Dec.14, 2010, at Fleming County Hospital.

He was born Oct. 27, 1933, in Fleming County to the late Othel Huff and Florence Selby.

He was a retired auto body technician and worked at Bobby Porters Auto Sales, Cheap's and Dolye's. He was a member of Mount Pisgah Church.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Jr. Selby.

Survivors include his wife, Lou Selby; a son, Tony Selby of Flemingsburg; two grandsons, Lance Selby and Brandon Grannis; a niece, Vickie Zimmerman.

He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Services are 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, at Mount Pisgah Church.

Burial will follow in the Mount Pisgah Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5-9 p.m., Friday at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home, Flemingsburg.

Friends may sign the guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Whisman

Wilma Jean Whisman, 74, died Tuesday, Dec.14, 2010, at Highland Spring Rehabilitation Center in Fort Thomas.

She was born Feb.12, 1936, in Morgan County to the late James Lee and Hazel Davis.

She was employed by Leslie Fay Company as a computer programmer and designer.

She is survived by her husband, James E. Whisman, of Flemingsburg; two sons, Rodney (Valerie) Whisman, of Alexandria, and Gary (Tina) Whisman, of Cincinnati; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by three brothers.

Services are 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home in Flemingsburg.

Burial will follow in the Fleming County Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home.

Friends may sign the guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Mrs. McKee

Edna Elizabeth Gregory Prater McKee, age 84, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2010, at Pioneer Trace Nursing and Rehab in Flemingsburg, Kentucky.

Born May 14, 1926, in Sharkey, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Willis and Grace Caudill Gregory. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Amanda Eldridge; two brothers, Jesse Gregory and Junior Gregory; her first husband, Avery Prater; and one son, Earl Gene Prater.

Mrs. McKee is survived by her husband, William Fay McKee, whom she married December 15, 1973; two grandchildren, April and Chris Smith of Morehead, Kentucky, and Heather and Bruce Hamilton of Flemingsburg, Kentucky; four great grandchildren, Kevin Tyler Smith, Taylor LeShae Smith, Jeffery Lee Plank, and Johnathan Lynn Henderson; one stepson, Scott McKee of Sevierville, Tennessee; and one stepdaughter, Betty Ann Crowder of Columbus, Ohio.

Mrs. McKee was a homemaker and former employee of the U.S. Shoe Factory in Flemingsburg, Kentucky. She was of the Baptist faith.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, December 18, 2010, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Elder Lonnie Gregory officiating. Burial will follow in the Caudill Cemetery at Sharkey.

Visitation is after 5 p.m. Friday, December 17, 2010, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.

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

Mrs. Bocook

Ruby Bocook, 84, passed away Monday evening, Dec. 13, 2010, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home.

She was born Aug. 12, 1926, in Fleming County to the late Perry and Stella Pelphrey Smoot.

She was a loving mother and homemaker and a member of Blue Bank Christian Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Bocook in 1985; a son, Jacob Bocook Jr.; and two brothers, Hilbreth and Homer Smoot.

Survivors include two daughters, Linda Bocook and Sherry Bocook; a son, Mike Bocook; a grandson, David Bocook; and three nephews, James Smoot, Norman Smoot and David Smoot.

Services are 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in Goddard Cemetery.

Visitation will be 6 - 8 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.

Friends may sign the guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Mr. Hinton

James Marshall Hinton, 85, of Chestnut Cemetery Road, London died Friday, Dec. 10, 2010 at Laurel Heights Nursing Home in London.

Mr. Hinton was born Monday, April 6, 1925 in Fleming County, son of the late James and Ruby Thompson Hinton.

Mr. Hinton was a brick layer for Morgan and Tile Co. as well as an U.S. Army World War II veteran. He was a prisoner of war in 1943 for five and a half months.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Hinton was preceded in death by three brothers, Sam Hinton, Skeeter Hinton and Russell Hinton; and two sisters, Aletha Tumey and Thelma (Tootsie) Burton.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service 1 p.m. Tuesday at Wedonia Cemetery with interment to follow.

Visitation 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at Denton-Workman Funeral Home.

Mr. Brown

Larry Neil Brown, 42, passed away Friday, Dec. 10, 2010 in Muses Mills.

He was born April 5, 1967 in Fleming County to the late Milford Bill Brown and Barbara Brown. He enjoyed being outdoors and he was at home in the woods.

Survivors include his mother; wife Deandra Brown; sister Deborah K. Brown (Jay Sexton); nieces Brenda (David) Rudd, Melinda (Mike) Steel and Rebecca Hammond; and nephews Billy (Jenny) Hammond, David Brown and Bobby Joe Brown.

He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, David Kirby Brown; and a sister, Judith Dale Brown.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Brother Lee Jent officiating. Burial will follow in Hammond Cemetery.

Visitation was Sunday.

Friends may sign guest book at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Mr. Graham

John C B Graham Jr., 72, died Thursday Dec. 9, 2010 at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead.

He was born in Fleming County in the Locust community on Nov.15, 1938 to the late John C B Graham Sr. and Agnes Harris Graham Rankin.

He was a lifelong farmer and cattle trader.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Farrow Graham on Sept. 25, 2001.

He is survived by one daughter, Kathy Lynn (Bobby) Ingram of Morehead; one grandson, Robert Lee Ingram III of Morehead; one brother, James Graham of Fleming County; one sister, Nancy Meadows of Lexington; and two nephews, Michael and Mitchell Meadows of Lexington.

Services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec.12, 2010, at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Pastor Gail Skaggs and Pastor James Paul Humphries officiating.

Burial will follow in Fleming County Cemetery.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.

Friends may sign the guest book at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.

Friday, December 10, 2010

Miss Hedger

Linda Kay Hedger, 59, of Flemingsburg died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home after a long courageous battle with cancer.

She was born Aug. 8, 1951, in Mason County to Charles and the late Edna Ann Hedger.

She worked for the University of Kentucky parking police and was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church.

She is survived by her father, Charles; two brothers, Roger Hedger of Flemingsburg and John (Madonna) Hedger of Helena; one sister, Mary Nell (Richie) Stacy of West Liberty.

Mass of Christian Burial will be intoned for Ms. Hedger at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at St. Charles Catholic Church with Rev. Verne F. Hogan officiating.

Burial will be private at the request of the family and Ms. Hedger.

Visitation will be after 6 p.m., Friday at Boone - Nickell Funeral Home, Flemingsburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Home, Maysville.

Friends may sign the guest book at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.

Mr. McCord

Philip Dale McCord, age 73 of Georgetown, Ohio died Wednesday, December 08, 2010 at the Adams County Regional Medical Center in Seaman, Ohio. He was a graduate of Orangeburg, Kentucky High School class of 1955 and a graduate of the Ohio Mechanics Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio. Philip was retired from Lunkenhiemer Valve Company where he worked as a draftsman and also retired from Century Club Car Golf Cart Company where he worked as a mechanic. He was a Christian by Faith and a member of the Maysville Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Philip was born July 22, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana the son of the late Woodrow and Ruth (Stafford) McCord. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by is wife Etta Jo (Mitchell) McCord in 1984, one sister – Roberta (Pyles) Kinner, one sister in-law – Irene Pyles and one nephew – John Pyles, Jr.

Philip is survived by one son – Mark McCord and wife Missy of Georgetown, Ohio; one daughter - Missy Jimison and husband Brian of Russellville, Ohio; five grandchildren – Austin and Jansen McCord and Dylan, Emmalee and Colton Jimison; four brothers – Dean McCord and wife Gloria of Marietta, Georgia, Eddie McCord and wife Sandy of Maysville, Kentucky, Billy Pyles and wife Mary Ethel of Mayslick, Kentucky and John Pyles of Maysville, Kentucky and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 11, 2010 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Elizaville Cemetery in Elizaville, Kentucky. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd, Mt.Orab, Ohio 45121.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Mrs. Meyer

Anna Alice Meyer, 89, of Mount Carmel, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, at Fleming County Hospital.

She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Meyer was born April 19, 1921, in Lewis County, the daughter of the late Nathaniel (Babe) and Druza Bean Hinton Clary.

She was the widow of Leslie Howard Meyer.

Survivors include a daughter, Donna Mackey of Flemingsburg; a daughter-in-law, Geralene Steele of Owingsville; three grandchildren, Rick (Ann) Mackey of Greenup, Robyn (Mike) Heflin of Bardstown, and Randy (Angie) Meyer of Vanceburg; five grandchildren, Jessica (Josh) Bryant of Flemingsburg, Felicia Meyer of Lewis County, Melissa Meyer of Lewis County, Brian Mackey of Louisville and Jacob Mackey of Greenup; six great-grandchildren, Harley and Allison Bryant, Christopher Meyer, Ronna Burns, Aireanna Meyer and Mackenzley Meyer; two nephews, Paul Cropper of Tollesboro and Terry Clary of Cincinnati; a niece, Joy Saunders of May's Lick; and several other nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Howard Meyer; a son-in-law, Delbert Mackey; a brother, John Luther Clary; and sisters, Fannie Clary, Lena King and Ellen Cropper.

Services are 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Rev. Paul Cropper and Rev. Carl Hall officiating.

Burial will follow in the Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Visitation is today, Dec, 9, 2010, from 5-8 p.m., at Barbour and Son Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Foxport Baptist Church.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Mr. Sloas

Donnie Lee Sloas, age 72, of Ewing, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 6, 2010, at St. Joseph Hospice in Lexington, Kentucky.

Born February 26, 1938, in Plummers Landing, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Erma and Ova Adkins Sloas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Elmo Sloas, Bobby Sloas, and Glennis Sloas, and one son, Kendall Sloas.

Donnie is survived by his wife, Wilma Humphries Sloas; three sons, Alan Sloas and wife Mary of Jackson, Kentucky, Greg Sloas of Flemingsburg, Kentucky, and Rodney Cummings and wife Heather of Hillsboro, Kentucky; one daughter, Stephanie Smith and husband Mark of Ewing, Kentucky; and five grandchildren.

Also surviving are three sisters, Elizabeth Wagner and husband John of Flemingsburg, Kentucky, Jolene Brown and husband Gene of Morehead, Kentucky, and Jeri Wagner and husband Mike of Plummers Landing, Kentucky, and several nieces, nephews and other family members.

Donnie was a former parts manager for Eldridge Brothers Chrysler and a former mechanic for Cheap’s Chevrolet in Flemingsburg, Kentucky.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, December 9, 2010, at Hutton Funeral Home with the Rev. Chuck Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in Hillsboro Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Lonnie Shoemaker, Doug Gulley, Ricky Humphries, Darren Pollock, Johnny Wagner, and Harold Humphries.

Visitation is after 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at Hutton Funeral Home, Hillsboro, Kentucky.

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

Monday, December 6, 2010

Mrs. Burke

Emma Pearl Kissick DeBord Burke, age 83, of Lower Licking Road, Morehead, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 2, 2010, at her home.

Born July 6, 1927, in Rowan County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Henry Newton and Nannie Ezetta Spence Kissick. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Lou Spurlock, and one infant son, Barry Bryan Burke. Her first husband, John Bunyan “J. B.” DeBord, passed away in 1960; and her second husband, Cleo Burke, in 1998.

Mrs. Burke is survived by three daughters, Lillian Ruth Fawns of Flemingsburg, Kentucky, Vivian Kay Kemp and husband Robert of Ewing, Kentucky, and Linda Sue Gray and husband Riley of Westfield, Indiana; two sons, John David DeBord and wife Carol of Morehead, Kentucky, and Larry Gale Burke of Flemingsburg, Kentucky; four brothers, Carl Kissick, John Kissick and wife Ruby, and Homer Kissick and wife Barbara, all of Hillsboro, Kentucky, and Ronald Kissick of Muncie, Indiana; and one sister, Zona Shelley of Hillsboro, Kentucky.

Other survivors include 10 grandchildren—Vanessa Lynn Warder, Marty Eugene Kemp, Curt Edward Fawns, Randy Keith Kemp, Darrin Lee Fawns, John David DeBord Jr., Christopher James DeBord, Eric Wayne DeBord, Kyla Rae Willis, and Bryan Lewis Burke; 14 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandson; 2 step grandchildren; 7 step great grandchildren; 2 step great-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Mrs. Burke was a homemaker, farmer, and member of the Bluebank First Church of God. She loved going to church and spending time with her family.

Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, December 5, 2010, at Bluebank First Church of God with Rev. Jeff Fannin officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery.

Grandsons served as pallbearers.

Visitation was after 5 p.m. Saturday, December 4, 2010, at Hutton Funeral Home, Hillsboro, Kentucky.

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

Mr. Romans

Darrell Wayne Romans, age 60, of McBrayer Road, Clearfield, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2010, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky.

Born February 28, 1950, in Grayson, Kentucky, he is the son of William “Bill” Romans of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, and the late Ruth Colegrove Romans Redmon. Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by one brother, Clarence Edwin Romans.

In addition to his father, Darrell is also survived by one son, Darrell Scott Romans of Salt Lick, Kentucky; one daughter, Dorothy Mechelle Romans of Olympia, Kentucky; and six grandchildren.

Other survivors include three brothers, Donald Ray Romans of West Liberty, Kentucky, Junior L. Romans of Ivel, Kentucky, Eddie D. Romans of Hillsboro, Kentucky, and Rev. Tom Redmon of Morehead, Kentucky, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Darrell was a former heavy equipment operator and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2010, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Rev. Tom Redmon officiating. Burial will follow in Jones Cemetery in Bath County.

Visitation is after 5 p.m. Monday, December 6, 2010, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.

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

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Panthers lose to Ashland

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Fleming Co. (0-1) -- Taylor 21, Saunders 12, Kinder 12, Burns 7, Hicks 7, McKee 5, Puente 4.

Mrs. Burke

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Emma Pearl Kissick DeBord Burke, 83, of Lower Licking Road, Morehead went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, at her home.

Mrs. Burke was a homemaker, farmer and member of the Bluebank First Church of God. She loved going to church and spending time with her family.

Born July 6, 1927, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Newton and Nannie Ezetta Spence Kissick. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Lou Spurlock, and one infant son, Barry Bryan Burke. Her first husband, John Bunyan "J. B." DeBord, passed away in 1960; and her second husband, Cleo Burke, in 1998.

Mrs. Burke is survived by three daughters, Lillian Ruth Fawns of Flemingsburg, Vivian Kay Kemp and husband, Robert of Ewing, and Linda Sue Gray and husband, Riley of Westfield, Ind.; two sons, John David DeBord and wife, Carol of Morehead, and Larry Gale Burke of Flemingsburg; four brothers, Carl Kissick, John Kissick and wife, Ruby, and Homer Kissick and wife, Barbara, all of Hillsboro, and Ronald Kissick of Muncie, Ind.; and one sister, Zona Shelley of Hillsboro.

Other survivors include 10 grandchildren, Vanessa Lynn Warder, Marty Eugene Kemp, Curt Edward Fawns, Randy Keith Kemp, Darrin Lee Fawns, John David DeBord Jr., Christopher James DeBord, Eric Wayne DeBord, Kyla Rae Willis and Bryan Lewis Burke; 14 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandson; two step-grandchildren; seven step-great grandchildren; two step-great-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Services will be conducted 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at Bluebank First Church of God with Rev. Jeff Fannin officiating.

Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. Mrs. Burke's grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation is after 5 p.m., today, Dec. 4, 2010, at Hutton Funeral Home, Hillsboro.

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

Ms. Harding

Lillie Marie Harding, 64, of Ewing, died Dec. 2, 2010, at her residence.

Marie was born in Ewing on June 2, 1946, to the late McCoy Harding and Lee Ester Caudill.

Marie was a former employee of the Ewing Handi-Mart.

Marie is survived by a brother, Virgil Harding and wife, Marie Harding; and grandchild, Hannah Jackson, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by parents and Barbara Harding Tyree, Dottie Harding Ruark, Kenny Harding, Albert A. Harding, Dean Harding and Sherrie Harding.

Services are 1 p.m., Tuesday at Price Brothers Funeral Home with Rev. Todd Wiley officiating.

Burial will be in the Mount Tabor Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Johnny Harding, Justin Harding, Jordan Harding, Brandon Harding and Timmy Harding.

Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m., Monday at the funeral home, Elizaville.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Mrs. Howe

Betty Walton Howe, 77, of Grange City, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, at the Flemingsburg Pioneer Trace Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born Aug. 12, 1933, in Fleming County to the late Noel Walton and Mary E. Walton.

Betty taught in the Fleming County School System, was a member of the Grange City Christian Church and a member of the Eastern Star Rebekah Lodge.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Howe.

She is survived by her son, Jeff Howe of Lexington; two daughters, Jacquelyn (Billy) McCord and Jan (Chuck) Brown, both of Flemingsburg; a sister, Nancy Corbin of Ewing; four grandchildren, Cyle Hazelrigg of Flemingsburg, Blake Brown of Memphis, Tenn., Adam McCord and Daniel McCord of Fleming County; and one great-grandchild, Hadlee Ray Hazelrigg.

Services are 11 a.m., Friday at the Grange City Christian Church. Rev. David Barnett and Bro. Randy Hawkins will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro.

Visitation is after 6 p.m., Thursday at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home, Flemingsburg.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Mrs. Gray

Jennie Alice Gray, 83, lost her battle with cancer on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, at her home.

Jennie was born on April 4, 1927, in Fleming County to the late Elmer and Mabel Hughes Mitchell.

She was the wife of the late Henry Jasper Gray.

She leaves behind her sons, Stanley (Anita White) Gray, Roy Lee (Bonnie) Gray, Billy Joe Gray and David Gray; a daughter-in-law, Willadean Gray; a devoted brother, William "Bunky" Mitchell, and a very special niece, Patty Ann Evans; grandchildren, Jimmy Gray, Jennifer Bradford (Chris Weber), Vera (Rusty) Bryant, Jody Gray, Tammy (Jeff) Fryman, Sherry (David) Christiansen, Patty (David) Cropper, Susan (Gordon) Pepper, Rachel (Troy) Emmons, Miranda (Matt) Mers, Jeffery Gray and Cheyenne Gray; 20 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Jennie will forever be remembered as a genuine woman and also as a strong woman of God.

Besides her husband and parents, Jennie was preceded in death by her sons, Cecil Gray, Cleve Gray and Rennie Clay Gray; her grandson, Jeromy Keith Fryman; a daughter-in-law, Helen Shrout Gray; her brother, Elmer "Buddy" Mitchell; and her sisters, Dorothy Mitchell, Evelyn Mitchell, Jettie Evans and Artie Ishmael.

Services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, at the Pleasant Ridge Christian Church in Cowan with the Rev. Jeff Greene officiating.

She will be laid to rest at the Elizaville Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today Dec, 1, 2010 at the church. Pallbearers will be her great-grandsons, Derrick Jones, Shaun Fryman, Michael Gray, Dylan Emmons, Tyler Jones, Bradley Gray, Cole Christiansen, Trey Fryman and Aaron Christiansen. Honorary pallbearers will be her great-granddaughters, Stephanie Gray, Shambre Bradford, Savanah Martin, Courtney Fryman, Michelle Gray, Chelsea Emmons, Shaylah Cropper, Breanna Fugate, Skylar Barber, Lakyn Gray and Mattison Mers.

Arrangements by Price Bros. Funeral Home, Elizaville.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Mr. Graves

George Mason Graves Jr., 66, of Flemingsburg went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010, after an extended illness.

He was born Oct. 20, 1944, to the late George Mason Graves Sr. and Onie Graves.

He was a member of the Wallingford Christian Holiness Church.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Julia Maria Taylor Graves of Flemingsburg; two sons, George Mason Graves III of Flemingsburg and Lloyd (Nancy) of Madisonville; a daughter-in-law, Mendy Graves of Flemingsburg; two grandchildren, MaKayla and Devin Graves of Flemingsburg; two step-grandchildren, Gavin of Madisonville and Cheyenne of Flemingsburg; his longtime dog, Prissy; and two brothers, Paul (Christina) Graves of Indiana, and Joseph (Edna) Graves of Kentucky; several nieces and nephews; along with special friends, David and Lora Lee; and his extended church family and friends.

He was preceded in death by one son, Edward Lee Graves; one brother, Carl Graves; and a sister, Ramona Dunaway.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 30, 2010, at the Wallingford Christian Holiness Church. Rev. Tom Redmon and Bro. Charlie Hamm will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Fleming County Cemetery.

Visitation is noon until time for the service at 2 p.m., today at the church.

Arrangements by Denton-Workman Funeral Home.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Mr. Peyton

Vondal Ray Peyton, age 73, of Muses Mills Road, Wallingford, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 28, 2010, at his residence.

Born April 5, 1937, at Zag, Kentucky, in Morgan County, he was the son of the late Wesley Cletis Peyton and Carma Ethel Osborne Peyton.

He is survived by one daughter, Tiffany Dawn Smedley and husband Jason of Wallingford, Kentucky; five sisters, Gladys Trent of Morehead, Kentucky, Mary Peyton of New Brunswick, New Jersey, Fern McKinney of Camargo, Kentucky, Dimple Murphy and Norma Sommers, both of Fairland, Indiana.

Mr. Peyton was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served his country during the Korean War from 1955 until 1963. He was a farmer and a former mechanic with Brogan’s Chevron.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Pastor Andy Lands officiating. Burial will follow in the Peyton Cemetery in Morgan County.

Pallbearers will be Rocky Shields, Roger McKinney, Dean McKinney, Tony McKinney, Ralph Cox, and Shawn Smedley. Honorary pallbearers will be David Hamm, Rob Puckett, Carl Walton, and Steve Shields.

Visitation is after 5 p.m. Monday, November 29, 2010, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.

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

Friday, November 26, 2010

Mr. Fannin

Cobern Dale Fannin of Forest Hills Drive, Morehead, Kentucky, prominent business owner, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at his residence.

Born November 16, 1936, in Sandy Hook, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Thurman and Eva Howard Fannin. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Boyd and Robert Fannin. His wife, Lynda Fulton Fannin, passed away August 16, 1990.

Cobern is survived by two daughters, Crissy Fannin Cunningham and husband Chase and Hope Fannin, all of Morehead, Kentucky; two stepdaughters, April Smith of Morehead, Kentucky, and Heather Prater of Flemingsburg, Kentucky; four step grandchildren; his sister-in-law and special friend Martha and his mother-in-law, Ruth Fulton.

Other survivors include two brothers, Clettis Fannin and James Fannin, both of Morehead, Kentucky; three sisters, Janet Fraley, Brenda Sheets, and Rita Griffith, all of Sandy Hook, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews; and three sisters-in-law, Ruth Flora, Roberta Eubanks, and Eda Vice, all of Flemingsburg, Kentucky.

Cobern served in the United States Marine Corps from 1957-60 and graduated from Morehead State University in 1969. He was the owner of Fannin’s Ashland, Fannin’s Econo Cleaners, Cobe’s Rentals and Sales, and Cobe’s Fishing Lake. He enjoyed watching U.K. basketball and NASCAR and loved taking care of his Yorkies.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday, November 28, 2010, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Fannin and the Rev. Cecil Ison officiating. Burial will follow in Hillsboro Cemetery with full military rites conducted by Morehead American Legion Post No. 126.

Pallbearers will be his employees whom he appreciated so very much, John Wolfenbarger, Bob McClain, Ernie Debord, Lee Clark, Gene Barker, Tim Ison, and Larry Messer.

Visitation is after 3 p.m. Saturday, November 27, 2010, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals .

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

Mr. Collins

Delbert D. Collins, 85, of Flemingsburg, died Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at his residence.

He was born Oct. 9, 1925, in Boyd County to the late Achie Collins Sr. and Amanda Hammons Collins.

He was a farmer and mechanic and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sylvia Turner Collins; one brother, Rev. Vernon (Bea) Collins of Englewood, Ohio; and one sister, Patricia Thaxton of West Liberty.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Clifford Collins, Achie "Red" Collins Jr., and Kenneth Collins; and three sisters, Wanda Henry, Levawn Frisby, and Jannetta Fugett.

Services 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010, at Denton-Workman Funeral Home with Rev. David Turner and Rev. Jerry Williams officiating. Burial in Fleming County Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by Flemingsburg VFW and American Legion.

Visitation 6-9 p.m., today at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Cancer Care Club, East Water Street, Flemingsburg, Ky. 41041.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Mrs. Graves

Etta Ann Earls Graves, 95, of Flemingsburg died Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home in Flemingsburg.

She was a homemaker, a volunteer at Fleming County Senior Citizens and the Fleming County Hospital Gift Shop and a Kentucky Colonel under Gov. Brereton Jones.

Mrs. Graves was born Oct. 7, 1915, in Rowan County, the daughter of the late Marion and Ida Jane Caudill Earls.

She was the widow of Joseph Graves.

Survivors include a son, Roy (Mary) Graves of Lakeland, Fla.; a daughter, Janice (Tommy) Vice of Hillsboro; two sisters, Ruth (Ray) Bovee of Melbourne, Fla., and Effie (Clay) Winters of New Lebanon, Ohio; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by four brothers, Clyde Earls, Delmer Earls, Johnny Earls and Peyton Earls; and three sisters, Lillian Irvin, Bernice Raines and Stella Lyons.

Services are 12:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 26, 2010, at Denton-Workman Funeral Home with Rev. Sandford Hill and Rev. Avery Earls officiating.

Burial will follow in the Elizaville Cemetery.

Visitation is 10 a.m. until services Friday at the funeral home.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Mr. Conley

Farmer, inventor, and loving father, Buford Conley of Hillsboro, 63, passed away on Sunday, November 21 in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Buford’s unconditional love will remain treasured by his son Buford Ray Conley, daughter-in-law Jennie Conley, and their children Colton, Makayla, Trent, and Katie. Buford’s laugh on the other end of the phone will be greatly missed by his daughter Dana Conley. Buford’s quick wit will stay fresh in the minds of his devoted brother and sisters: Drexel Conley, Wilma Fugate, and Irene Wills. To Buford’s extended family and community of friends, we invite you to celebrate his life at Boone Nickell funeral home on Sunday, November 28th from 3-6pm. The funeral will be held on Monday, November 29th at 1:00, and a procession will follow the funeral from Boone Nickell to the family cemetery in Morgan County. If you would like to make a donation in lieu of flowers, please send it in memory of Buford Conley to Hillsboro Elementary School 7348 Hillsboro Rd. P.O. Box 8 Hillsboro, Kentucky 41049.

Monday, November 22, 2010

Mrs. Nickell

Elizabeth "Liz" Nickell, 78, passed away Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010 at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home.

She was born Feb. 17, 1932 in Fleming County to the late Alex and Belle Lee. She lived and worked in Dayton, Ohio as a beautician for most of her life.

She is survived by her husband Jack Nickell.

She is also survived by one daughter, Debbie (Charlie) Bush of Brooksville, Ohio; three sons, David (Vickie) Black, Michael (Debbie) Black and Bill (Tracy) Black, all of Dayton; two sisters, Mary (Kenny) Peck of Dayton and Judy (Mark) Davis of Dalton, Ga.; five brothers, Ronnie (Wanda) Lee and Jace (Jackie) Lee of Eaton, Ohio, Kenny (Sue) Lee and Rick (Wilma) Lee of Flemingsburg and Tom (Terri) Lee of Lexington; a special sister-in-law and friend Eulene Lee; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Richard, Roy and Alex Lee; a granddaughter, Ashley Black; two nieces, Janie Jolly and Sharon McDonald; and two nephews, Eddie and Jacob Lee.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010 at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Cremation was chosen by Mrs. Nickell and her family.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Pioneer Trace Nursing Home or Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Friends may sign the guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Mr. Thomas

Josephine Holbrook Thomas, 82, died Nov. 17, 2010, at Hospice Care Unit, St. Joseph Hospital with her children and extended family by her side.

She was the wife of the late Clyde Thomas and together they made their home in Ewing for 33 years. She was born in Lawrence County on Aug. 11, 1928, the eighth of nine children, of the late Fual and Arminta Skaggs Holbrook.

She was a member of the Ewing Christian Church.

Survivors include Jacqueline Grannis Dryden Schwartz (Robert) of Nicholasville, Larry E. Grannis (Julia Karnes) of Lexington, Susan Grannis Hart (Kendall) of Lexington, Dennis Grannis-Phoenix (Jackie) of Warren, Maine, Jill Grannis Baker (Jim) Bland of Virginia, Kelly Grannis of Flemingsburg; and brothers, Harold Holbrook (Joycie) of Memphis, Tenn., and Densel Holbrook of Wilmore.

Mrs. Thomas was grandmother to 11 and great-grandmother of four children.

She was preceded in death by siblings, Beulah Hall, Eula Johnson, Mable Vetter, Gusta Kessing, Tyde Holbrook and Julian Holbrook.

Services for Mrs. Thomas will be held today, Nov. 19, 2010, at 5 p.m. at Flemingsburg Christian Church, Flemingsburg.

A celebration of her life will be shared at a reception in the fellowship hall of the church following the service.

A private burial has been chosen by the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ewing Christian Church, Flemingsburg Christian Church or the Hospice Care Unit of your choice.

Arrangements by Denton-Workman Funeral Home.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Mrs. Sapp

Elizabeth Adeline Sapp, 69, of Ishmael Chapel Road in Nicholas County died Nov. 16, 2010 at her residence.

Elizabeth was born in Fleming County, May 30, 1941 to Johnny Jolly and Pearly Wiggins Jolly and was a housewife and mother to eight children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Sapp.

She is survived by two daughters, Darlene and husband, John Workman of Sharpsburg and Ruby McKee of Carlisle; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Eva Duncan of Elizaville, Patsy Pugh of Flemingsburg, and Joy Mitchell of Ewing; and one brother, Roger Jolly of Fleming County.

Six children preceded her in death, Steve Ray, Bobby Joe, Brooksie, Ricky, Jimmy and Frankie Sapp and one grandson, Ricky Sapp Jr.; and five brothers.

Services at 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 19, 2010 at Price Brothers Funeral Home with Bro. David Holden officiating.

Burial will follow in the Elizaville Cemetery.

Visitation 6-9 p.m., Thursday at Price Brothers Funeral Home.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Mr. Landsaw

Wesley Danial "Wester" Landsaw, 28, of Poplar Grove went home to be with his Lord Monday Nov. 15, 2010, in Bath County. He was born Sept. 21, 1982, to David and Donna Landsaw in Maysville. He was a 2003 graduate of Fleming County High School and was a carpenter with Lengecher Construction. He was a member of the Full Gospel Pentecostal Church of God and Mount Carmel United Methodist Church. "Wester" was always a very happy person and very loving. He enjoyed singing praises for the Lord, attending church, hunting, fishing, spending time with friends and family, and enjoyed Kentucky basketball.

He is survived by his parents; his fiance, Terri Lowe of Flemingsburg; two brothers, Todd Landsaw of Flemingsburg and Josh (Alice) Landsaw of Vanceburg; a sister, Annie (Corey) Horsley of Flemingsburg; grandmother, Bitha Landsaw of Flemingsburg; nephew, Caleb Landsaw; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Carl and Rosie Carpenter and Clifford Landsaw.

Services 11 a.m., Friday Nov. 19, 2010, at Mount Carmel United Methodist Church.

Burial in the Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 5 p.m., Thursday at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home.

Friends may sign the guest book at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Hester

Archie Noel Hester, 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, Nov. 15, 2010. He was born on June 1, 1921, on Hester Ridge, the son of the late Everett and Edith McRoberts Hester. He was a World War II veteran, a lifelong member, treasurer, and deacon of the Petersville Church of Christ. He was a farmer, was employed at Kentucky King Tobacco warehouse, director and agent for Farmers Home Mutual Insurance. He was a member of the board of directors at Farmers Bank, and president and treasurer of the Sugar Loaf Camp. He was a Christian who set a great example for all who knew him. He will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure to know him.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Anna Mae Gulley Hester.

He is survived by a son, William (Patty) Hester of Flemingsburg; grandson, Daniel (Tara) Hester of Pleasureville; two granddaughters, Michele (Bill) Barnoski and Melissa (George) Gillum of Vanceburg; three great-grandchildren, Courtney and Cody Barnoski and Samantha Gillum; three sisters, Lela Rankin of Maysville, Minnie Prater of Pleasureville and Joyce Singleton of Foxport; one brother, Jesse Hester of Rectorville; two sister-in-laws, Jean Hester of Hester Ridge and Wilma Hester of Maysville; and several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by two sons, James Hester and Donald Hester; two grandchildren, Michael and Cherlyd Hester; one sister, Blanche Doyle; three brothers, Raymond, Clayton and Keith Hester

Services at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at Petersville Church of Christ.

Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Military rites will be performed by the W.N. Fant American Legion Post No. 5 and Franklin Sousley, VFW Post 1834.

Visitation will be after 6 p.m., Wednesday at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home, Flemingsburg.

Contributions may be given to Petersville Church of Christ or Sugar Loaf Camp.

Friends may sign guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Mrs. Mattox

Jessie Mattox, 95, died Sunday evening Nov. 14, 2010, at Fleming County Hospital after a long illness. She was born July 24, 1915 in Fleming County to the late Rant and Susie James.

She was a housewife and mother of four children and supporter of her late husband, Calvin A. Mattox who died in 2004. She was a member of the Big Run Community Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Betty (Bill) Jett of Flemingsburg, and Pat (Jim) Garifalos of Cincinnati; a sister, Missouri Alice Colvil of Anderson, Ind.; six grandchildren, Jeff Dunaway, Greg Dunaway, Ricky Mattox, Chris Mattox, Meta Hernandez, and Erica Rascov; six great-grandchildren, Brandon Dunaway, Cody Mattox, Kimber, Tristan, Carissa Mattox and Alex Hernandez.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Calvin E. and James A. Mattox; four sisters; and two brothers.

Services at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, at Boone - Nickell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Goddard Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 6 p.m., today at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Goddard Cemetery, C/O Bernice Plummer 1905 Craintown Rd. Ewing Ky. 41039.

Friends may sign guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Mrs. James

Dorothy Eulene Allen James died Friday, Nov. 5, 2010 at her home.

She was born Sept. 25, 1926, in Rowan County, to the late George and Effie Allen.

She was a homemaker and great supporter of her husband, Paul in his sanitation business and singing. She was a member of the Heavenly Light Singers, Wallingford Christian Holiness Church and a member of the ladies auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Paul James; one son, Larry Niles James; a sister, Maxine Hickerson; brothers, Owen, Bob, Clayton and Don Allen; and son-in-law, Wayne Snapp

Survivors include two daughters, Barbara J. Snapp of Fleming County and Debbie (Marvin) Emmons of Fleming County; brothers, Ken Allen, Ivan Allen, James Allen and David Allen; sisters: Naomi Ross and Leota Moyers; grandchildren, Joetta (Rick) Marshall, Larry (Whitney) Snapp, Paula (Jason) Marshall, Bobbie Jo (Robbie) Vice, Dr. Jessica (Todd) Fortwengler and Casey Mason; great- grandchildren, Christa (Larry) Flora, Miranda (David) Utterback, Natalie Snapp, Brandon Tipton, James Fortwengler, Benjamin Fortwengler, Brandy Vice, Jessie Vice, Xavier Mason, Gunnar Mason and Richard Mason; and three great-great-grandchildren, Dakota Flora, Jeg Flora and Dawson Flora.

Services 1 p.m., Monday at the Wallingford Christian Holiness Church, Wallingford.

Burial will follow in Fleming County Cemetery.

Visitation will be at Boone - Nickell Funeral Home after 5 p.m., Sunday and after 11 a.m. Monday at the church.

Friends may sign the guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Smoot

Bobby Gene Smoot, 58, of Flemingsburg, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at Fleming County Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Shaw Smoot; and a brother, Eddie Smoot.

Mr. Smoot was born Sept. 10, 1952, in Fleming County, the son of the late Oma Rigdon Smoot Cooper and the late Carlos Edward Smoot.

He is survived by a son, Billy Smoot; four sisters, Patricia (Paul) Hunt of Flemingsburg, Darlene Hamm of Flemingsburg, Mildred Mineer of Fleming County, and Jennifer (Tracy) Souder of Ripley, Ohio; and an uncle, Billy Ray Smoot of St. Paris, Ohio.

Services are 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home with Dr. Chris Beckham officiating.

Burial will follow in the Pea Ridge Cemetery at Wallingford.

Visitation is 6-8 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Mr. Graham

Michael Alexander Graham, 50, of School Street, Flemingsburg, died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, in Flemingsburg.

He was born Feb. 9, 1960, in Fleming County to the late Goldie Graham.

Michael was disabled.

He is survived by a brother, Robbie Graham of Winchester; two sisters, Michelle Graham of Flemingsburg and Elenora Maxine Graham of Winchester; an aunt, Mary Huff of Atlanta, Ga.; a great uncle, H.P. Graham of Flemingsburg; and 14 nieces and nephews. Services are 1 p. m. Thursday, at Strawberry United Methodist Church, Flemingsburg. Rev. Randy Taylor and Rev. Marvin King will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Fleming County Cemetery in Flemingsburg.

Visitation is 6-9 p.m.today, Nov. 3, 2010 at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home in Flemingsburg.

Mr. Taylor

Palmer Pryor Taylor, 93, died Nov. 2, 2010 at his home with his loved ones by his side. He was the husband of the late Geneva Oney Taylor, who died Aug. 3, 1993.

He was born in Tazewell, Tenn., on June 27, 1917, the seventh son of the late Orville and Emma Farmer Taylor.

He was well known throughout the community and never met a stranger. He was a man of his word, honest and soft spoken. He loved his family. He was a farmer and loved his cows. He was a member of the Flemingsburg Baptist Church where he was a former deacon, Sunday school teacher and superintendent.

He is survived by three daughters, Christine Applegate, Sue Mitchell and Linda (Scott) Manning; two sons, Terry (Brenda) Taylor and Paul (Nellie) Taylor; several grandchildren, Shannon (Aspen) Taylor, Wayne (Lisa) Mitchell, Joshua Mitchell, Christi (Jerry) Kesterson, Paula (Billy) Fryman, Dana Sue (Bo) McVey and Kelsey Taylor; and several great-grandchildren, Austin Taylor, Chase Taylor, Hannah Kesterson, Ethan Mitchell, Mackenzie Fryman and Zackary Fryman.

He was preceded in death by one son, Phillip Daniel Taylor; a son-in-law, Clyde Applegate; seven brothers, Issac, Leonard, Horace, Harm, Donald, Aaron and Neil; and three sisters, Ethal, Alice and Jewell.

Services are Thursday, Nov. 4, 1 p.m., at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home. Dr. Christopher Beckham will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Shannon Taylor, Wayne Mitchell, Joshua Mitchell, Scott Manning, Jerry Kesterson, Billy Fryman and Stephen Story.

Honorary pallbearers are the deacons of the Flemingsburg Baptist Church.

Visitation is today, Nov. 3, 2010, 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Road, Maysville, Ky. 41056.

Condolences to www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Mr. Rigdon

Earl Thomas Rigdon, 77, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home.

He was born Jan. 25, 1933, to the late Ollie Lee and Verna Rigdon in Fleming County.

He was a retired carpenter and farmer, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War.

He was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Thomas Rigdon

Survivors include a son, Alan Rigdon of Flemingsburg; four daughters, Sandy Mitchell of Flemingsburg, Debbie (Don) Castleberry of Hickory, N.C., Shirley Daugherty of Ocala, Fla., and Brenda (Greg) Burns of Fort Meyer, Fla.; and one brother, Delbert (Jean) Rigdon of Flemingsburg; 12 grandchildren, Leslie South, Tyler Burns, Travis Burns, Erin Mitchell, Eric Mitchell, Dalton Castleberry, Evan Daugherty, Samuel Daugherty, Jerri Lynn Daugherty, Shannon Daugherty, Pamela Daugherty, Nathan Rigdon; and three great-grandchildren, Darcy, Taryn, Sophia.

Services will be private at the request of Mr.Rigdon.

All arrangements by Boone-Nickell Funeral Home.

Friends may sign the guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Mr. Fannin

Lytle Talmadge Fannin, 88, of Hillsboro, died Friday, Oct. 29, 2010, at Patriot Ridge Nursing Home in Fairborne, Ohio.

He was a former electrician at Air Temp Chrysler Corp.

Mr. Fannin was born Oct. 8, 1922, in Fleming County, the son of the late Ella and Roy Fannin.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Newman Fannin; a brother, Eugene Fannin; and a sister, Pauline Emmons.

Survivors include a son, Tom (Darlene) Fannin of Dayton, Ohio; two daughters, Melissa (Keith) Harmon of Flemingsburg, and Bonnie (Bill) Kreitzer of Kettering, Ohio; a brother, Jimmy (Daisy) Fannin of Cincinnati; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Services are 3 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, in the chapel at Denton-Workman Funeral Home with Dr. Chris Beckham officiating.

Burial will follow in the Newman Cemetery at Hillsboro.

Visitation is 1 p.m. until the hour of the services Tuesday at the funeral home.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Mr. Ruark

Earl Francis Ruark, 82, of Ewing, passed away, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, at his residence.

Earl was a Christian and a retired farmer.

Earl was born in Bourbon County, Feb. 4, 1928, to the late Floyd and Flora Mae Eubanks Ruark, and was preceded in death by three brothers, Eddie Ruark, Floyd Ruark Jr. and Charles Ruark.

Earl is survived by his wife if 62 years, Norma Jane Purcell Ruark; and three sons, Barry (Debbie) Ruark of Carlisle, Johnny (Molly) Ruark of Ewing, and Roger (Carolyn) Ruark of Ewing. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Sylvia Ruark, Travis (Jodi) Ruark, Cody Ruark and Kyle (Emily) Ruark; two great-grandchildren, Nate Ruark and Ty Ruark Hawkins; a brother, Paul (Louise) Ruark of Frankfort; and two sister, Evelyn Engle and Mary (Jim) Carpenter of Mount Olivet. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Services are 11 a.m., Saturday at Price Brothers Funeral Home in Elizaville with Rev. Jerry Boling, Rev. Mike Burnett and Ron Gill officiating.

Burial will follow in the Mount Tabor Cemetery with Travis Ruark, Cody Ruark, Kyle Ruark, Stanton Ruark Stewart Jr., Virgil Harding and Ralph Owens as pallbearers.

Visitation is after 5 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Mr. Vice

Roy “Tom” Vice, age 75, of West High Street, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at St. Joseph - Mt. Sterling.

Born June 16, 1935, in Montgomery County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Albert and Henrietta Hudson Vice. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Ira Lee Vice, Billy Vice, and Leonard Vice, and six sisters, Lula Wilson, Lillian Donaldson, Mary Katherine Cooper, Nettie Mae Munday, Elizabeth Toy, and Betty Cobb.

Tom is survived by one brother, Charles “Buddy” Vice of Lexington, Kentucky; four sisters, Alma Vice and Edna Henry, both of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, Bertie Razor of Flemingsburg, Kentucky, and Virginia Brooks of Lexington, Kentucky; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Vice was a retired farmer.

Private graveside services were conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, October 22, 2010, at Machpelah Cemetery with Rev. Lloyd Latimer officiating.

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

View or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com

Rev. Hill

Rev. Leroy Hill, age 92, of Floral City, Florida, passed away at home on Friday, October 22, 2010, under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County, Florida.

He is survived by his wife, Minnie Fugett Hill; three sons, Michael (Barbara) Hill, Flemingsburg, KY; Neil (Terri) Hill, Dunnellon, FL; David Hill, Inverness, FL; 2 daughters, Martha (Rollin) Sutfin, Tarpon Springs, FL; Mary (Larry) Highley, Owingsville, KY; 1 brother, George (Jean) Hill, Morehead, KY; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

A native of West Virginia, he was born on August 3, 1918, to the late Roy and Dorothy Jonas Hill and moved to Florida in 1972 from Morehead, Kentucky. He was a retired minister and farmer and was employed by General Telephone (GTE) for over 35 years. After moving to Florida, he was the founding pastor of the First Church of God in Brooksville, FL and served the First Church of God of Inverness, FL for many years. He served our country in the U.S. Navy.

Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2010, at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Guy McKenzie officiating with full military rites conducted by Morehead American Legion Post No. 126.

Pallbearers: Terrence Hill, Ryan Hill, Trent Hill, Ben Hill, Larry Highley, and Kevin Highley.

Visitation is from noon until 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2010, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, Morehead, Kentucky.

View or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com

Mr. Dailey

Noble Dailey, 85, of Milford, Ohio died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010.

He was born March 28, 1925, in Fleming County to the late Charlie and Clara Vice Dailey.

He worked as a heavy equipment operator.

He is survived by his special friend of more than 50 years, June Williams of Milford; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Earl Dailey, Robert (Bob) Dailey, Stanley Dailey and Ronnie Dailey; and four sisters, Lillie Saunders, Gladys Perkins, Mary Ishmael, and Lottie Harmon.

Services are 1 p.m., today, Oct. 25, 2010, at Denton-Workman Funeral Home with Rev. Gail Skaggs officiating.

Burial will follow in Hillsboro Cemetery.

Visitation was Sunday.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Mr. Doyle

Chester Willium Doyle, 88, of Wallingford, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at Maysville Rehab and Extended Care.

He was a farmer and carpenter and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

Mr. Doyle was born Nov. 4, 1921, in Fleming County, the son of the late Gracie Marie Ackley Doyle and Leonard W. Doyle.

Survivors include two sons, Denny (Roberta Eubanks) Doyle of Flemingsburg and Dallas (Teresa) Doyle of Maysville; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Jean White Doyle; a brother, Cecil A. Doyle; and a sister, Anna Rose Hamm.

Services are 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, at Denton-Workman Funeral Home with Bro. Hilary Underwood officiating.

Burial will follow in the Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Visitation is 5-8 p.m., today at the funeral home.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Wizbang ribbon cutting

On Thursday, October 21, 2010, the Fleming County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Wizbang & Friends Pet Grooming, located at 2515 Bypass Road in Flemingsburg (between Big Blue Outdoor and H & R Block). Wizbang & Friends Pet Grooming is owned by Elizabeth Roe, Groomer, and they are open Tuesday through Saturday, from 9 AM - 5 PM. They offer complete pet grooming services for both dogs and cats. They would also like everyone to know that they will be offering pet photos with Santa on November 12th and 13th, with photo packages starting at only $15 (plus a $5 sitting fee) so that would be a great time to bring your pets by to meet Wizbang & Friends! For more information, or to make an appointment either for grooming or for a pet photo with Santa, give them a call at 606-845-1564.

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Pictured, L to R: Chamber Directors Janet Egan, Tiffany Reeder, Debbie Crump and Connie Crain, Owner/Groomer Elizabeth Roe holding Wizbang, Keith Roe, Nancy Wayman, and Chamber Directors Bernice Stacy and Dina Gooding. Photo by Debbie Richardson.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Candidate Forum

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Pictured at Forum tables, Left to Right: Jailer Candidate Tim Cooper, Candidate for Magistrate (District 2) David DeAtley, PVA Candidate Bob Gossett, Judge Executive Candidate Larry Foxworthy, Forum Moderator Larry Gooding, Sheriff Candidate Scotty Royse, PVA Candidate Connie Crain, and Jailer Candidate Randy Hunt. Also pictured: Chamber Treasurer Dina Gooding reading the forum procedures and Vice-President Brian Leedy, who served as time-keeper.

On Tuesday, October 19, 2010, the Fleming County Chamber of Commerce and Fleming County Farm Bureau sponsored a "meet the candidates" breakfast and forum. This event was open to the general public as well as members of the Chamber or Farm Bureau. Candidates who participated in the forum had two minutes to answer a question they chose by random draw that morning, and then another two minutes to either respond to their opponent's question or to give a summary statement. After the official forum questions had been answered, moderator Larry Gooding opened the floor to questions from the audience.

The Chamber and Farm Bureau would like to thank the candidates who participated: incumbent Larry Foxworthy, running for Judge-Executive; incumbent Scotty Royse, running for Sheriff; incumbent David DeAtley, running for Magistrate in District 2; incumbent Connie Crain, running for PVA; Bob Gossett, running for PVA; Tim Cooper, running for Jailer; and Randy Hunt, running for Jailer. We would also like to thank State Representative Mike Denham for joining us at this event. Also, our thanks to Hinton Mills, Cafe deMorales and Ken's New Market for the delicious coffee and donuts we enjoyed and to Double S Entertainment for letting us use their facility for this event.

We urge all registered voters to visit the polls on November 2nd and vote for the candidates of your choice. Your vote counts!

Mrs. Whisman

Leona Jean Whisman, 76, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, at the Fleming County Hospital after a long illness.

She was born Jan. 13, 1934, in Lewis County to the late Zolar and Tressie Thurman.

She was a retired caretaker for the elderly.

She is survived by her husband, Emery Richard "Bud" Whisman; one son, LeRoy Whisman; one daughter, Diana Whisman; six grandchildren, Monica Lewis Marshall, John W. Lewis, Brandon Lewis, Jana Whisman, Katie (Chet) Logan and Amanda Whisman; three great-grandchildren, Taylor and Hunter Marshall and Myra Logan; one brother, William Hardy; and five sisters, Anna Mae Long, Ruby McKee, Dorothy Caudill, Elsie (Cleve) King and Beatrice (Eddie) Vice.

Services 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010 at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home.

Burial in the Fleming County Cemetery.

Visitation 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Condolences to www.boonenickelfuneralhome.com.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Mr. Jessee

Clyde E. Jessee, 77, passed away Friday afternoon Oct. 15, 2010, at Fleming County Hospital.

He was born Feb. 3, 1933, in Fleming County to the late Samuel and Eva Gladys Lewis Jessee.

He was a lifetime farmer.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy E. Jessee.

Mr. Jessee has three sons, Steve (Carol) Jessee of Maysville, Tim (Rae Jean) Jessee of Mount Carmel and Jeff (Deana) Shields of May's Lick; three daughters: Charlotte (Phillip) McCarty of Cynthiana, Gladys Jessee of Flemingsburg and Teresa (Shane) Hester of Mount Carmel.

Grandchildren are Sandra Carol McCarty, Jason Clay Jessee, Breana Lee Jessee, Lyndsey Brooke Hester, Elizabeth Ashley Hester, Joshua Kenton Hester, Emily Taylor Hester, Hannah Marie Shields, Sarah Jean Shields and Brittany Lynn Gillespie

Mr. Jessee has one great-grandchild, Riley Clay Jessee.

Mr. Jessee was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Gayle Jessee; and seven brothers and sisters, Hattie Esther Taylor, Doris Lucille Parker, George W. Jessee, Hannah Jean Jessee, Hord Jessee, Frank Jessee, Henry Jessee Lewis, and Geneva Jessee Layman

Services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19, at Mount Carmel Christian Church.

Visitation will be 6 -9 p.m. today at the Mount Carmel Christian Church. Internment will be in Goddard Cemetery.

Boone-Nickell Funeral Home is handling all arrangements

Friends may sign guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Mr. Brewer

Jimmy Brewer, age 74, passed away Thursday morning, Oct. 14, 2010, at home with his family by his side.

He was born Jan. 31, 1936, in Fleming County to the late Claude and Jessie Evelyn Brewer.

He was a retired supervisor at Dravo Lime Company and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a lifetime farmer, a member of the El Hasa Shrine in Ashland,. and a member of the Masons Fleming Lodge No. 112.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Brewer; a daughter, Melodye (Tom) Galbreath; two grandsons, Brad and Jim Tom Galbreath; a brother, Claudie Brewer; and a sister, Patricia (Fred) Perraut.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Mack Brewer; and a sister, Jeannette Brewer Grannis.

Services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home.

Visitation will be 5 - 8 p.m., today, at the funeral home.

Internment will be in Wedonia Cemetery. Military rites will be preformed by the W.N. Fant American Legion Post No. 5 and Franklin Sousley VFW Post 1834.

Friends may sign guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Mrs. Witt

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WITT Eugenia Porter, 60, passed away Mon, Oct 11, 2010, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born May 10, 1950 and was a native of Flemingsburg, KY. A Memorial Service will be conducted on Thu, Oct 14, 2010, at 3pm, at Crestwood Christian Church with Rev. Bill McDonald officiating. A gathering of Family and Friends will follow the service at Clark Legacy Center, Nicholasville, from 5pm until 8pm. Mrs. Witt was a long time employee of First Security Bank and retired from Bank One (Chase Bank). She participated in the Thursday Group for breast cancer survivors. Mrs. Witt was also very active member of Crestwood Christian Church. Family members remaining are her beloved husband, Jack Witt Jr.; son, Tyler Street, Lexington; father, Bobby Porter, Flemingsburg; mother, Bernita Porter, Flemingsburg; sisters, Jolene (Sandy) Dawkins, Lynna Porter (April Bock); nieces, Kristin (Richie) Thompson, Kelly (Patrick) Hawthorne, Lisa (Brett) Plummer; nephews, Keith Witt, Brian Witt, Michael (Tisha) Witt; brother-in-law, Ron Witt; and several great nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or Hospice of the Bluegrass. www.clarklegacycenter.com

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Mr. Wagoner

Kenneth C. Wagoner, 79, of Kelley Pike, Flemingsburg died Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010 at Fleming County Hospital.

He was born Aug. 8, 1931, the son of the late Earl and Opal Wagoner.

Mr. Wagoner was a dairy and tobacco farmer. He was a member of the Flemingsburg Baptist Church and the F&AM 112 Masonic Lodge of Flemingsburg. Mr. Wagoner served on several boards, including the Fleming County Water Association, Soil Conservation, Farmers Home Mutual and Southern States.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lois McElfresh Wagoner; three sons, Phillip (Lisa), Dewayne (Genia) and Galen (Susan) Wagoner of Flemingsburg; six grandchildren, Jesshia Fulkerson, Robert, Kelley, Dekeitha, Cordell and Sara Wagoner; two step-grandchildren, Casey Young and Cole Jent; one step-great-grandson, Landen Jett; three sisters, Helen Deatley of Bethel, Ohio, Evelyn Martin of Comfort, Texas and Elaine Snapp of Paris; and 13 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Jesse "Bud" Wagoner.

Services are 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010 at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in the Elizaville Cemetery in Elizaville.

Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the F&AM 112 Masonic Lodge of Flemingsburg or the Alzheimer's Association.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Mr. Coffey

James Louis "Louie" Coffey, 84, passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 9, at Fleming County Hospital.

He was born Sept. 12, 1926, in Elizaville, to the late William and Louise Coffey.

Mr. Coffey was retired from GTE after 28 years of service. He served as the area construction supervisor at the time of his retirement . He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Hickerson Coffey; three daughters, Marcella Cooper of Flemingsburg, Cindy Hester of Ashland and Lita (Wes) Story of Wallingford; two sisters, Dorothy Willet and Betty Schaffer; nine grandchildren, Amanda (Tommy) Bigelow, Devona (Greg) Dotson, Brian Keith Hester, Nickie Dawn (Matt) Smith, Sophrina (Stephen) Story, Becky Glasscock, Danielle Marie Story, Bradley Neal Story and Jordan Clay Story; and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Coffey; three sisters, Mary Margaret Fern, Polly Hartley and Anna Marie Carpenter; and a brother, Bill Coffey.

Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday Oct. 13, at St. Charles Catholic Church.

Visitation will be at Boone - Nickell Funeral Home from 6 - 9 p.m., Tuesday.

Burial will follow in Elizaville Cemetery.

Military rites will be preformed by the W.N. Fant American Legion Post #5 and Franklin Sousley VFW Post 1834.

Friends may sign the online register book at www.boonenickellfunera

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Mr. Howell

Ronald (Joe) Howell, 61, of Flemingsburg died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Lexington.

He was born Aug. 26, 1949, in Lewis County. Ronald has been a self-employed carpenter and also worked for Bruner's Lumber Company, Judy's Construction and Graham's Lumber Company over the years. He was a talented musician and played the guitar for two gospel quartets in the area, the Nobleman Quartet and the Crusaders Quartet. He was an ordained minister and received a bachelor of ministry degree from the Sonshine School of Evangelism in St. Paul. He also served as minister of the Petersville Church of Christ in Wallingford, Antioch Church of Christ in Mason County and Macon Church of Christ in Macon, Ohio. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Foxport and served in the position as deacon.

Ronald is survived by his wife of 42 years, Beulah Doyle Howell, whom he married on Aug. 23, 1968.

Ronald had two daughters, Melita Howell Lowe and husband, Timothy Lowe of Pike County and Michelle Howell Watson and husband, Kevin Watson of Wallingford; four grandchildren, Jeremiah and Laura Lowe of Pike County and Ariel and Devin Watson of Wallingford.

Ronald was the son of the late Walter and Louise (Clark) Howell; paternal grandparents were the late Charlie and Rebecca Howell; maternal grandparents, the late Herman and Jewel Clark.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Howell Jr. who died in infancy.

Ronald had two brothers, Arnold and Jackie Howell of Wallingford; and three sisters, Roberta Prater, Judy Thurman of Wallingford and Connie Carpenter of Flemingsburg. We miss him and love him very much. "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Lord, shall give me at that day, and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4: 7 and 8.

Services for Mr. Howell will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ. Minister Hilliary Underwood and Bro. Arnold Howell will officiate.

Burial will follow the services in Martin Cemetery.

Visitation will be at after 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Mrs. Goodman

Joyce Ann Goodman, 61, of Mount Tabor Road, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010 in Flemingsburg.

She was born Dec. 16, 1948 to the late Ruth Cline Mabry and Curtis Mabry.

Joyce had worked for US Shoe Corporation, Techno Trim, Inland Container, Peoples Bank and Cheaps Chevrolet.

She is survived by two sons, Gregory (Tonya) Goodman of Elizaville and Chris (Kathy) Goodman of Ewing; and six grandchildren, Tyler Fredrick, Brittney Goodman, Jamie Beatty, Kaitlin Goodman, Derrick Goodman and Nathan Goodman.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Sylvia Jean Gaunce.

Services are 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 4, 2010 at Denton-Workman Funeral Home, Flemingsburg. Rev. Norman Wasson will officiate.

Burial will follow in Mount Tabor Cemetery, Ewing.

Visitation is Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010 after 5 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mr. Doyle

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Adrian Dewey Doyle, 83, of Flemingsburg, died Friday, Oct. 1, 2010 after a brief stay at Fleming County Hospital.

He was born Oct. 3, 1926, the son of the late Henry Dewey and Mattie Ovel Hickerson Doyle.

He was husband of Minnie Lou Emmons Doyle for 61 years; father of Danny (Sherry) Doyle, Diane (Douglas) Bowling, Carla (Tommy) White and Miriam (Randy) Ishmael; grandfather of Daniel Doyle, Toby Glover, Dustyn Doyle, Erica (Brian) Sapp, Chad (Erica) Bowling, Bryan (Amber) Ishmael, Benjamin (Kathy) Ishmael and Blake Ishmael; papaw G.G. of Kennedy Perkins, Emily Sapp, Kooper Perkins, Brynlee Ishmael, Tate Ishmael and Avah Bowling, all of Fleming County. He is also survived by a great number of nieces and nephews. Other survivors include four sisters and two brothers, Beulah Armstrong, Jewel (Gene) Earlywine, Delores (James) Dugan, Beulene (Vanis) Carver, George (Millie) Doyle of Flemingsburg, and Dr. Marion Garr (Susan) Doyle of Nashville, Tenn.

Adrian was a businessman, currently president of Doyle Mobile Homes, and retired from Doyle Auto Sales. He was Kentucky Colonel. Adrian was widely known in the horseshow circuit as an avid roadhorse and pony trainer and exhibitor, winner of numerous championships. He was a landowner who enjoyed farming and his cattle. He was an active member of Flemingsburg First United Methodist Church having served as past chairman of the board and other various committees, and a member of the Methodist Men's group and Crusaders Sunday School class. He was also a member of the Ruggles Camp Methodist Men's Association. Adrian was a veteran of World War II having served in the 50th Military Police Battalion in the Philippines. He was the desk sergeant at the War Crimes stockade, responsible for nine guards and 125 war criminals.

Adrian was preceded in death by one daughter, Marion Barbour Doyle; and four brothers, Elmer Russell Doyle, Raymond Doyle, Melvin Doyle and Barbour Doyle.

Services will be held at the Flemingsburg First United Methodist Church on Monday, Oct. 4, at 11 a.m.

Burial will follow in the Fleming County Cemetery. His grandchildren will be the pallbearers. Military rites will be performed by the W.N. Fant American Legion Post No. 5 and Franklin Sousley VFW Post No. 1834.

Visitation will be held at the Flemingsburg First United Methodist Church on Sunday from 4-8 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Flemingsburg First United Methodist Church, 117 W. Main Street, Flemingsburg, Ky. 41041 and Ruggles Camp, Vera Dwelly, Treasurer RCRC, 6037 Eastern Hills, Maysville, Ky. 41056.

Friends and family may sign an online guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.

Friday, October 1, 2010

Mr. Hyatt

William "Bill" Hyatt Jr., 87, of Ewing, passed away peacefully Sept. 29, 2010, at his home on the Hilltop Elizaville Road in Fleming County. Family and friends were at his side.

Mr. Hyatt was born in Rowan County, May 6, 1923, to the late William "Minn" Hyatt and Lucy McKee Hyatt.

He was the devoted husband and father and recently, the widower of Violet Decker Hyatt, after a 65-plus year marriage.

Mr. Hyatt was a farmer all of his life, having a great love of the land and animals. He was a breeder of Limousin cattle for many years.

Mr. Hyatt moved to Fleming County in 1947, after serving in World War II. He was a member of the VFW, active member of the Fleming County Rescue Squad and a Kentucky Colonel.

Mr. Hyatt is survived by two daughters, Brenda Faye (Donnie Ray) Ishmael of Hillsboro, and Sharon Kay Keller of Anchorage, Ak. He is also survived by a sister, Gustiva H. Masters of May's Lick; a sister-in-law, Helen Hyatt of Cynthiana; and nephews and nieces, Daniel (Bettye) Masters and Charles (Roseanne) Masters of Fleming County, Phillip Graham, Jane Graham Dwyer and Linda Graham of Massachusetts, Robert Hyatt, Keith Hyatt and Mike Hyatt of Kentucky.

Preceding him in death was a sister, Thelma R. Graham; and a brother, Robert J. Hyatt.

Services will be Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at 2 p.m., at the Price Brothers Funeral Home in Elizaville.

Burial will follow in the Elizaville Cemetery.

Visitation is 6-8 p.m., today, Oct. 1, 2010, at the funeral home.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Mrs. Meade

Kimberly Rey Carrigan Meade, 42, departed this earth for her heavenly home on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010. She will be reunited in heaven with her beloved daughter, Kimmie Kelly.

Kimberly will forever remain in the hearts of the many children she welcomed to her heart and home with hugs as they attended her KimberCare Nursery and Daycare.

Kimberly was a student at May's Lick Elementary School. She also attended Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Ga and graduated from Northmont High School in Clayton, Ohio.

She will be remembered as a high-stepping clogging member/instructor of the Dixie Creamers Clogging Team directed by her parents. She was also a member of the Sweet and Sassy Clogging team in Marietta. Kimberly taught clogging for a time at JJ Daniel Middle School in Georgia and participated in the drill team in Cobb County, Ga. She was a cheerleader at May's Lick Elementary School.

Kimberly and her family attended the Englewood United Methodist Church. She was baptized at Seddon United Methodist Church as an infant and was a member there until the time of her death.

Kimberly leaves behind daughters, Cheyenne and Chaelynne Kelly; her husband, Greg Meade; children, Breyden Meade and Chelsie Meade; and grandson, Liam; her parents, Allen and Reynola Carrigan of Englewood, Ohio; sisters, Kristyn and Kamille Carrigan; and niece, Mackenzie Carrigan Blasko. A host of cousins, aunts, uncles and friends will mourn the loss of Kimberly.

In addition to her daughter Kimmie, Kimberly was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Reynolds and Frances Moreland; her uncle, Jack Moreland; and paternal grandparents, Elmer Thomas and Ida Frances Carrigan.

Services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday at Seddon United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the May's Lick Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Tom Moreland, Tim Moreland, Reynolds Moreland Jr., John Newsome, Rich Schwalbauch, and Darren Hull.

Visitation noon until time of service at the church.

Denton-Workman Funeral Home is serving the family.

A benefit fund has been set up for her daughters at Huntington Bank in Englewood. Those wishing to contribute may contact the bank directly or Ms. Kristyn Carrigan, fund administrator.

Mrs. Bussell

Geraldine Gray Bussell, 49, of Paris, died Sept. 26, 2010 at her residence.

She was born July 23, 1961 in Ewing, the daughter of the Roy Gray and the late Emma Garr Gray.

Geraldine is survived by her father, Roy Gray; her husband, Eddie Bussell; two children, Rebecca Dawn Bussell Orrand and Kimberly Gail Bussell, both of Paris; seven grandchildren; and eight siblings, Linda and Pat Evans of Paris, Kenny and Carolyn Gray, Barbara Gray, Ronnie Gray, Kennetha and Mike Evans, Richard and Beverly Gray, Jamie Gray, and Crystal Gray, all of Ewing.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Emma Garr Gray; and a sister, Martha Gray McIntosh.

Services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday at Price Brothers Funeral Home with Rev. Gaylord Gillespie officiating. Burial in Elizaville Cemetery.

Visitation 6 - 9 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Alexander

Virginia Thacker Alexander, 54, of Riddle Road, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 at St. Joseph Hospital, Mount Sterling. She was born April 17, 1956, in Wabash, Ind. to the late Willie Glen Thacker and Bernice Ruth Dailey.

Virginia was a food service worker in a restaurant.

She is survived by three daughters, Dusky (Jeremy) Ginn, Daphne Robinson and Crystal Thacker; two brothers, Daryl Thacker and Audie Thacker; four sisters, Justina Thacker, Belinda Thacker, Katrina Bales and Angela Chase; and five grandchildren, Alesha, James, Chloe Robinson, Brandon and Heath Ginn. She was preceded in death by twin girls.

Graveside services 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010 at the Elizaville Cemetery Chapel in Elizaville with Bro. Jim Porter officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Virginia Thacker Alexander Fund set up by the family at the Flemingsburg Peoples Bank.

Monday, September 27, 2010

“Ghost Out” at Fleming County High School today

Program seeks to educate students on the dangers of impaired driving

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 27, 2010)--The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety is coordinating a “Ghost Out” at Fleming County High School todayThis program utilizes the Grim Reaper to select students throughout the morning; each representing a victim in an alcohol or drug related crash. Once removed from their peers, victims write their own obituary.  A mock funeral for these victims is held during an afternoon assembly, with classmates watching as each one is laid to rest.

WHO:         Kentucky Office of Highway Safety    

WHAT:       Ghost Out impaired driving awareness program          

WHEN:       Monday, Sept. 27

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (mock funeral at 1 p.m.)

WHERE: Fleming County High School, 1658 Elizaville Road, Flemingsburg

Mrs. McCord

Martha Marie Jarvis McCord, 83, died Friday, Sept. 24, 2010 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

She was born Feb. 2, 1927 in Rome, Ohio to the late Henry and Lucy Jarvis.

She was the widow of Morton McCord who died in 1981.

She is survived by two daughters, Susie (Cecil) Wilson of Flemingsburg and Judy (Scott) Fryman of Ewing; four sons, Ron McCord of Somerville, Texas, Mike McCord of Carlisle, Steve McCord of Wallingford, and Kenny (Carol) McCord of College Station, Texas; a sister, Kay (Ken) Moore of Danville; four brothers, Harold (Grace) Jarvis of West Union, Ohio, Robert (Itha) Jarvis of Bentonville, Ohio, Frank (Irene) Hoadley Jr. of South Dakota and Donald Hoadley of Missouri; 21 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Edgar Dean McCord and Wayne McCord; two sisters, Ivy Gallagher and Bertha Edmisten; and a brother, Clarence Jarvis.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010 at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Hickerson officiating. Burial will be in Mount Tabor Cemetery.

Visitation after 5 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.

Friends and family may sign an online guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Mrs. Muse

Mary Ann Muse, 56, of Clearfield died Wednesday Sept. 22, 2010 at St Clair Regional Medical Center.

She was born Dec. 27, 1953 in Fleming County to the late Asa Muse and Shirley Muse.

She is survived by her mother, Shirley Muse of Clearfield; one daughter, Angela Muse of Clearfield; one son, Thomas L. Muse III of Illinois; two brothers, Herbert Owen Muse and Howard Muse of Morehead; long-time companion, Cliff Smith of West Liberty; and two grandchildren.

Burial at 1 p.m., Tuesday in West Liberty Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in West Liberty.

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

Condolences to www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com

Mr. Mitchell

Lowell Mitchell, 87, of Orlando, Fla. died Sept 13, 2010.

He was the son of the late Roy and Ruby Phelps Mitchell.

He is survived by his wife, Elsie Mitchell; a son, Rick (Rita) Mitchell of Centerville, Ohio; and a daughter, Donna (Miguel) Serrano of Orlando, Fla.; four grandchildren, Tina Borden, Angie Burris, Jason and Christopher Mitchell; seven great-grandchildren, Tyler, Tatum, Tristan, Antonio, Alexandra, Emma and Andrew; and two brothers, Kenny (Hazel) Mitchell of Orlando, Fla., and Scottie (Loretta) Mitchell of Flemingsburg.

Graveside services 1 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 26 , 2010 in the Elizaville Cemetery with Rev. Dan Burris officiating.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Mrs. McRoberts

Ruby Katherine McLean McRoberts, 92, of Cincinnati, formerly of Hillsboro died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, at her home.

Born Nov. 24, 1917, in Fleming County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Bessie Hunt McLean.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Jay McRoberts on May 22, 1971; and one daughter, Betty Lou McRoberts.

She is survived by two sons, Glennis (Claudia) McRoberts of Cincinnati, and Wendel (Jan) Vice of Dawsonville, Ga.; one daughter, Shirley (Bill) Conway of Hillsboro; six grandchildren, Jason and Jonathan McRoberts, Robin Heiny, Wayne and R. J. Conway and Tina Couch; and 10 great-grandchildren, Greta and Megan McRoberts, Amber Waymire, Wade Heiny, Stephanie Lormans, Courtney Cordova, Shane, Sarah, Chase and Brody Conway.

Mrs. McRoberts retired from U.S. Shoe in Flemingsburg and was a former cook at the Fleming County Middle School. She was a member of Hillsboro United Methodist Church.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, at the Hutton Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Cannon officiating.

Burial will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bill Conway, Ewell Vice, Wendell Johnson, Jason McRoberts, Wayne Conway, Harry Goldstein, and Jonathan McRoberts.

Visitation is after 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at the Hutton Funeral Home, Hillsboro.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Mrs. Hawkins

Marguerite Elizabeth Hunt Hawkins, 80, of Flemingsburg died Sept. 20, 2010, at Flemingsburg.

She was born May 28, 1930, in Fleming County, the daughter of the late Russell D. and Mary Mitchell Hunt.

She was the widow of Raymond Lee Hawkins.

She is survived by a son, Tedd Hawkins of Carlisle; a daughter Peggy (Darrell) Seithers of Paris; three grandchildren, Marty Ray (Kay) Seither, Teddy Lee Hawkins and Casey Shane Seithers; a great-grandchild, Michael Philipp Seither; three brothers, Harold Hunt, Jimmy Hunt of Lexington, and J.C. (Mary Ann) Hunt of Gas City, Ind.; and two sisters, Janice Flora of Elizaville, and Emogene Bailey of Dayton, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Charlie Hunt, Donald (Pop) Hunt and R.D. Hunt; and two sisters, Virginia Stephens and Freda Kerns.

Services are 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Anderson officiating.

Burial will follow in the Elizaville Cemetery.

Visitation is 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Mr. Mitchell

Lowell Mitchell, 87, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2010 in Orlando, Fla.

He was born July 18, 1923 to the late Roy and Ruby Mitchell.

He is survived by his wife, Elsie Mitchell; three sons, Rick Mitchell, Kenny Mitchell and Scott Mitchell; one daughter, Donna Serrano; four grandchildren, Tina, Angie, Jason and Christopher; seven great-grandchildren, Tyler, Tatum, Tristan, Antonio, Alexandra, Emma and Andrew; and nine great-great-grandchildren, Elisah, Torjan, Jeremiah, Eden, Tatiana, Talincia, Tyler Jr., Zane and Josiah.

The family has chosen cremation.

Local arrangements are pending by Denton-Workman Funeral Home.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Mr. Helphenstine

Ricky Scott Helphenstine, 48, of Flemingsburg, died Sept. 13, 2010 at Fleming County Hospital.

He was born Aug. 5, 1962, in Mason County to the late Charles and Irene Helphenstine.

He was a retired bus monitor for Licking Valley Head Start.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Gallagher Helphenstine; one son, Tommy Lee (Shelly) Gallagher; one brother, Gerald (Marietta) Helphenstine; one grandson, and one aunt, Christine Gray.

Services are 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in the Elizaville Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 6 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.

Condolences to www.boonenickelfuneralhome.com.