Saturday, January 30, 2010

Bath nips FCHS

Bath Co. 58
Fleming Co. 57

Bath Co.
17
12
16
13
58

Fleming Co.
10
18
18
11
57

Bath Co. (9-7) -- Maze 24, Lyons 13, Ravenscraft 8, House 7, Fraser 3, Wright 2, Stump 1.

Fleming Co. (10-4) -- Dugan 22, Hicks 8, Taylor 8, Gibbs 7, Jolly 6, Clark 3, Duncan 2, Kinder 1.

Mrs. Scott

Carolyn Carpenter Scott, 77, of Flemingsburg passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at Meadowview Health and Rehab in Louisville.

She was the daughter of the late Eckles D. and Ruby S. Carpenter of Flemingsburg.

A 1954 graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, Ms. Scott had been a home economics teacher and after returning to Flemingsburg to care for her mother, had worked as a teller at the Community Trust Bank of Flemingsburg before retiring in 2002.

During her time in Flemingsburg, she had been very active in a variety of civic groups and organizations including the William Dudley Chapter of the DAR, the Flemingsburg Garden Club, Fleming County Hospital Auxiliary and was a member of the Flemingsburg First United Methodist Church.

Ms. Scott is survived by her two sons, their wives and six grandchildren, Stephen (Darci) Scott and daughter, Sarah and Catie of Louisville, and Dr. Jeff (Nancy) Scott and children Hunter, Will, Emily and Drew of St. Petersburg, Fla.

Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home in Flemingsburg.

Services are 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, at the Flemingsburg First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ben Cain officiating.

Burial will follow in the Walllingford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Hosparus of Louisville, 3532 Ephraim McDowell Drive, Louisville, Ky. 40205 or Flemingsburg First United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Littleton

Alma Littleton, 90, of Flemingsburg died Friday at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home in Flemingsburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jonas Littleton.

Services 11 a.m., Monday at Oney-Henderson Funeral Home. Burial in Olive Hill Memorial Park. Visitation after 6 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.

Condolences to www.globefc.com.

Mrs. Gray

Betty Jean Gray, 74, of Flemingsburg died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.

She was a homemaker and the widow of Clinton "Tootsie" D. Gray.

Mrs. Gray was born Jan. 20, 1936, in Fleming County, the daughter of the late Stella Hunt and Samuel Harbett.

Survivors include a son, Clinton (Lisa) Gray of Fleming County; five daughters, Judy G. (Joe) Denton of Fleming County, Vicki (Harry) Ginn of Fleming County, Dianna (David) Ravencraft of Mason County, Rita (Timmy) Roberts of Nicholas County, and Patricia (Dennis) Hines of Arizona; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a sister, Christine Bishop of Fleming County; a brother-in-law, Herbert Gray of Fleming County; a sister-in-law, Brenda G. Jones of Fleming County; special friends, Wanda and Mary McFarland; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by four sisters, Julie Cowan, Nancy Purcell, Lucy Gray and Hattie D. Shannon; and a brother, Bill Harbett.

Services are 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at Denton-Workman Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Pennington and Bro. Greg Tucker officiating.

Burial will follow in the Elizaville Cemetery.

Visitation is after 6 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.

Crews plowing, treating; roads mostly covered with snow

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. -- Kentucky Department of Highways District 9 crews continue to plow and salt roads in northeast Kentucky this morning, which are reported as mostly covered with snow.
Conditions are worse in the southern part of the district, such as at Sandy Hook where 4-6 inches of snow has been reported. About 1-2 inches of snow has been reported in Ohio River counties.
Again roads are mostly covered, and should be considered slick and hazardous.
Crews in all District 9 counties - Bath, Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Greenup, Lewis, Mason, Nicholas and Rowan - expect to work throughout the day clearing state highways.
See KYTC's Snow and Ice Treatment Map today to find out where snow plows are, at http://bit.ly/6ywl9H.
Kentucky road condition information is available by dialing 511 or visiting online at www.511.ky.gov.
Forecast links, photos and more on District 9's Snow Page via http://transportation.ky.gov/d9.

Friday, January 29, 2010

Mr. Riley

William “Billy” Ray Riley, born June 15, 1969, died January 23, 2010 at 12:45 P.M. of cancer.

He is survived by three brothers, Howard Wayne Riley of Fleming County, Paul Riley of Hammersville, Ohio, and Jimmy Wynn of Mt. Vernon, Ky., plus six nieces and five nephews and several other family and friends who loved him dearly.

Memorial services will be held at the Christian Holiness Church in Wallingford on Saturday, February 6, at 2 P.M. Everyone is welcome.

Allstate Offers Tips on Cold Weather Driving

Rare winter weather forces Kentucky residents to pull out scarves and gloves, turn up the heat and revise the way they drive. This weekend’s wet and wintry weather may leave the roads slick, and that means many Kentucky residents will be driving in conditions they might not be accustomed to. Allstate has some winter driving tips for drivers to keep in mind to stay safe in these wintry conditions. 

1. Reduce your speed

Snow and ice greatly increase the stopping distance for all vehicles. Even four-wheel drive vehicles need to adjust to hazardous road conditions. Not knowing when you are about to encounter black ice, the best driving advice to those that must be on the road is, slow down.

2.   Maintain your car and check that the:

q Tires don’t show excessive signs of wear

q Battery is fully charged

q Wipers are working and windshield fluid is full

q Cooling system is in good working condition

3.   Prepare for the unexpected and carry:

q A flashlight

q Jumper cables

q Blankets

q First-aid kit

q A shovel

q A cellular telephone

Additionally, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that the following steps be taken when a vehicle stalls:

q Stay with the car

q Put a bright marker on the antenna or in the windows

q Clear the exhaust pipe, if you can run your car

q Run your car just long enough to remove the chill

Lady Panthers beat Western Hills

Fleming County 59

Western Hills 51

Mr. Sauer

Charles A. "Chuck" Sauer, 57, of Flemingsburg, died Jan. 27, 2010 at the Fleming County Hospital with a two year fight with pancretic cancer. He was born June 4, 1952 to Martha Caproni Sauer and the late Charles "Charlie" Sauer.

Chuck is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Throckmorton Sauer; a daughter, Melissa (Michael) Denton of Shelbyville; a son, Andrew Sauer of Flemingsburg; a very special granddaughter, Ashley "Boog" Denton; and two sisters, Bonnie Meadows of Flemingsburg and Cheryal (Les) Davis of Aberdeen, Ohio.

Chuck was the proud owner of Sauer Implement, a loving husband, father and Pappy, a cattleman, farmer, a Kibota Dealer and a director of Farmer's Home Mutual Insurance.

Services at 11 a.m., Saturday, at Price Bros. Funeral Home in Elizaville. Rev. Mike Stephenson will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Wedonia Cemetery.

Visitation is from 5 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the Cancer Club of Flemingsburg, P. O. Box 189, Flemingsburg, Ky. 41041.

Mrs. Rucker

Ethel Justice Rucker, 92, of Flemingsburg died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010. Mrs. Rucker was born in Willard, Dec. 6, 1917 to the late Charlie and Minnie Flannery Justice. Her parents were formerly of Flemingsburg.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Eugene Rucker; and her second husband, Victor Rucker and her siblings, Madge Seidenschmidt and Ray Justice.

She is survived by one son, Ron (Jean) Rucker of Palos Verde, Calif.; three daughters, Dianne R. (Steve) Allen of Danville, Connie R. Meinke of Kewadin, Mich., and Vickie Rucker of Flemingsburg; two sisters, Dora Hazel Combs of Dayton, Ohio and Edna Boggs of Jacksonville, Fla.; one sister-in-law, Joyce Rucker of Webbville; eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Boone - Nickell Funeral Home.

Visitation from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Humane Society of your choice.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Transportation Cabinet preparing for snow

Storm track, snow totals remain uncertain

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 27, 2010) — Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews are preparing for a strong weather maker that forecasters say could dump several inches of snow across much of the Commonwealth.

“It looks like parts of the state could get hammered with significant amounts of snow,” acting Transportation Secretary Mike Hancock said. “Our crews across the state continue to monitor the developments and make preparations accordingly.”

Crews began pretreating priority routes across most of the state today and will be ready to fully mobilize when snow arrives, Hancock said.

Forecasters remain uncertain of the storm’s exact track and total snow accumulations. The National Weather Service this morning indicated the potential for a half-foot of snow in parts of southern Kentucky and 1-3 inches farther north, around the Louisville and Lexington areas.

The state has ample stocks of brine — a water and salt mixture used in pretreatment — salt and calcium chloride, which, combined with salt, is also an effective anti-icing agent.

Local storm response strategies are primarily planned from each of the cabinet’s 12 highway district offices: Paducah, Madisonville, Bowling Green, Elizabethtown, Louisville, Covington, Lexington, Somerset, Flemingsburg, Jackson, Manchester and Pikeville.

“Our district engineering staff and county maintenance crews represent years of experience in planning and effectively responding to these events,” Hancock said. “We will work around the clock to keep Kentucky roads in the best possible condition.”

During significant snow and ice events, staffing in the cabinet’s 24-hour Traffic Operations Center is increased to coordinate and distribute information throughout the state.

The public can access updated travel and weather information online at www.511.ky.gov or by dialing 511.

Motorists should always use extra caution and allow plenty of travel time when driving in wintry weather. Bridges and overpasses typically freeze before surface-level roadways

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Mason 72, FCHS 48

Mason County 16 16 19 21 -- 72

Fleming County 11 18 13 6 -- 48

   MC: Setty 7 0-0 16, Gilbert 4 1-2† 11, Bluford 5 0-0 10, B.Lang 1 2-4 5, J.Lang 1 2-2 4, Harris 5 0-2 11, Pawsat 4 1-3 10, King 1 0-0 3, Hamm 0 2-3 2. Totals 28 8-16 72.

   FC: Dugan 7 0-0 18, Gray 3 1-2 9, Jolley 2 2-4 6, Taylor 1 2-2 4, Hicks 0 2-2 2, Gibbs 1 2-3 5, Duncan 0 3-4 3, Kinder 0 1-2 1. Totals 14 13-21 48.

   3-pointers: MC 8 (Setty 2, Gilbert 2, B.Lang, Pawsat, King, Harris); FC 7 (Dugan 4, Gray 2, Gibbs). Records: Mason County 14-6, Fleming County 10-5.

Monday, January 25, 2010

State highway crews preparing for winter weather

 

Snow in forecast this week

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. – State highway crews are preparing for snow duty as a winter storm once again advances on northeast Kentucky.

At 3 p.m., snow was beginning to fall in Flemingsburg, with accumulation reported along grassy areas. Roadways remained clear.

National Weather Service forecasts call for a chance of continued accumulation overnight and Tuesday, Jan. 26, across much of Kentucky Department of Highways District 9, which includes Bath, Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Greenup, Lewis, Mason, Nicholas and Rowan counties.

Crew members in those counties are ready – as they always are during winter months – to work 12-hour shifts to keep 2,000 miles of roadway clear with the district’s fleet of 75 snow plows and salt trucks. Currently, about 13,500 tons of snow-melting rock salt are stockpiled at district facilities.

With wintry weather expected again Thursday and Friday, highway crews will remain on alert throughout the week.

To learn more, visit Highway District 9’s YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/HighwayDistrictNine to watch a video on crews’ winter weather readiness.

Motorists are reminded to always use extra caution when driving in winter weather and remember that bridges and overpasses typically freeze before surface-level roadways.

You can keep up with road conditions and snow removal activities by following District 9 online at http://twitter.com/kytcdistrict9. Information is also available via Facebook by searching for the “KYTC Highway District Nine” fan page. Or, keep up with snow plows statewide using KYTC’s online Snow & Ice Treatment Map at http://kytcgis.ky.gov/snow_ice/.

Kentucky travel information is available by dialing 511 or visiting online at www.511.ky.gov.

Road conditions are described as follows:

  • Wet pavement – Ice could form as temperatures drop.
  • Partly covered – Markings may be obscured by snow, slush or ice.
  • Mostly covered by snow, slush or ice.
  • Completely covered by snow, slush or ice.
  • Impassable – Conditions unsuitable for all but emergency travel.

Mr. Vice

James W. Vice, 72. Services 1pm Tue. New Hope Church, Bluebank. Visit after 6pm Mon at Ch. Arr. Denton-Workman Funeral Home.

Mrs. Duncan

Merritha Jewel Duncan, 72, died Sat. Service 1pm Tue, Flemingsburg Freewill Baptist Church. Visit 11am Tue.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Panthers whip Morgan 93-65

Fleming Co. 93
Morgan Co. 65

Fleming Co.
18
27
27
21
93

Morgan Co.
21
10
17
17
65

Fleming Co. (10-4) -- Gray 26, Dugan 26, Kinder 10, Gooding 9, Taylor 7, Jolly 6, Duncan 6, Clark 3.

Morgan Co. (3-9) -- Fiffe 26, Roy 12, Moore 7, Campbell 6, Montgomery 5, Curd 4, Harper 2, Collins 2, Whitt.

Mrs. Richey

Lottie Ruth Richey, age 52, of Muses Mills passed away Thursday at her residence.

She was born in Fleming County, April 4, 1957. Her parents were the late John and Sudie McKee Niece.

Survivors include a daughter, Tammy Lynn Embleton of Muses Mills; a son, Billy Joe Richey of Muses Mills; four sisters, Mae (Sam) Little of Wallingford, Joan (Tony) Gulley of Flemingsburg, Shirley Humphries of Hillsboro, and Mildred Farrow of Ewing; two brothers, John (Marilyn) Niece of Muses Mills, and Jessie (Brenda) Niece of Muses Mills; and four grandchildren, Lucas Embleton, William Richey, Jordan Richey and Dakota Richey.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Eunice Pendland; and a brother, Elbert Niece.

Services are 2 p.m., Sunday at the Muses Mills Christian Church with Rev. Lonnie Eden officiating.

Burial will follow in the Muses Mills Cemetery.

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

Friday, January 22, 2010

Panthers 81, Deming 70

Fleming Co. 81
Deming 70

Deming
25
12
14
19
70

Fleming Co.
24
13
15
29
81

Deming -- K. King 15, Pilosky 13, Stitt 12, Caldwell 11, Schalch 11, L. King 8.

Fleming Co. -- Gray 21, Taylor 18, Hicks 13, Jolly 12, Duncan 8, Gibbs 7, Clark 2

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Panthers beat East Carter 63-59

Fleming Co. 63
East Carter 59

Fleming Co.
7
22
22
12
63

East Carter
13
18
21
7
59

Fleming Co. -- Gray 24, Dugan 18, Taylor 9, Jolly 9, Duncan 2, Gooding 1.

East Carter -- Barnhill 24, Genung 8, Bair 8, Adams 6, Buck 5, Robinson 3, McDavid 3, Clay 2.

Mr. Miller

Herbert Miller, 79, of Flemingsburg died Jan. 18, 2010, at the Fleming County Hospital.

Herbert was born March 10, 1930, to the late Evi and Nellie Mae Fulton Miller.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Erlene Plummer Miller.

Herbert is survived by one son, Randy (Ramona) Miller of May's Lick; a daughter, Linda (John) Ring of Flemingsburg; two granddaughters, Kimberly Ring and Erlene Elizabeth Ring; four sisters, Lula Belle Tucker, Mildred Mitchell, Norma Bean and Pearl Gee, all of Nicholas County.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Jo Ann Humphries, Thelma Henry, Elizabeth Selby; two brothers, Drew Miller and Frank Miller; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, at Price Brothers Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Touch and Rev. Tim Billups officiating. Burial in the Mount Tabor Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 - 9 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.

Monday, January 18, 2010

Mr. Reeves

Earl Preston Reeves, age 79, Wallingford Road, passed Monday at his residence. Mr. Reeves was a retired carpenter and builder. He was born in Fleming County, Kentucky Sept. 9, 1930. His parents were the late Clifford and Mae Lawrence Reeves.

His wife, Myrtle Hamm Reeves died Jan. 16, 1999. Survivors are 1 daughter Linda Stacy, Wallingford, Ky. 1 son Jackie (Jeanette Gay) Reeves, Flemingsburg, 2 sisters Dorothy (Bill) Conley, Evelyn (Jim) McVey both of Flemingsburg, 5 grandchildren Robbie (Janet) Reeves, Lisa (Junior) Gee, Monica (Chris) Stacy, Cindy Doyle and Sara Gail (Aaron) Hylander, all of Wallingford, Ky., and 10 great grandchildren, Rebecca and Jordan Reeves, Brent and Carrie Gee, Cameron Muse, Madison Stacy, Stacy Hylander, Sara Doyle, Chase and Jasmine Hylander, and one step great granddaughter Chelsea Doyle all of Wallingford, Ky.

Also survived by a special friend Betty Rankins and special caregiver, Patty Muse. Preceded in death by a sister, Helen McKee, a brother, Wilson Reeves and a son-in-law Woodie Stacy.

Funeral Services will be 1:00 pm Thursday at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Garrett and David Eldridge officiating. Burial in Goddard Cemetery. Visitation at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home after 6:00 pm Wednesday.

Mrs. Harmon

Mary Ruth Harmon, 84, widow of George Harmon passed away Monday, Jan. 18. Mrs. Harmon was born in Fleming County, Kentucky April 11, 1925. Her parents were the late Aubrey and Virginia Fizer Million.

Survivors, 1 daughter Pam (Larry) Jamison, Bowling Green, Ky.; 1 son Stan (Beth) Harmon, Danville, Ky., also survived by 3 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by 2 sisters, Lilly Plank and Jewel Farrand and a brother, C.D. “Bud” Million. Graveside services will be 1:00 Wednesday at the Fleming County Cemetery with Brother Willie Marin officiating. Burial will follow in Fleming County Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 am till time of services at 1:00 pm Wednesday at Boone-Nickell funeral home. Pallbearers will be Barry Million and Kenny Applegate. Honorary bearers will be Donnie Farrand and Lisa Cox.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to:

Kaden Tower

6100 Dutchmans Lane Ste. 401

Louisville, Ky. 40205-3284

Mr. Helphinstine

William E. "Bud" Helphinstine, 91, of Ewing passed Friday at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

He was born Dec. 15, 1918, in Fleming County to the late Lewis Kendall and Clara Ann Milkart Helphinstine.

He is survived by one son, William R. "Bob" Helphinstine of Ewing; and two grandchildren, William Christopher Helphinstine of Dayton, Ohio, and Robin Clarlynn Moore of Xenia, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Mae Marshall Helphinstine.

Services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday at Price Bros. Funeral Home, Elizaville with Rev. Gaylord Gillespie officiating.

Burial will follow in the Elizaville Cemetery.

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

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Lady Panthers lose to East Carter

1/15/2010

East Carter 42

Fleming Co. 35

East Carter
8
10
12
12
42

Fleming Co.
5
12
9
9
35

East Carter -- Easterling 7, Sparks 4, Burge 14, Marshall 9, Parson 4, Slone 3, Stumbo 1.

Fleming Co. -- Emmons 6, Boyd 5, Puente 4, Allex 13, Johnson 3, Jett 4.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Mrs. Gallagher

Frances Delores Gallagher, 79, of Hillsboro Road, Hillsboro died Tuesday, Jan. 12. 2010, at the Fleming County Hospital.

She was born July 19, 1930, in Mason County to the late Richard Ross and Elizabeth May Jones Ross.

She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Cecil Gallagher.

She is survived by five sons, Eugene (Velvet) Gallagher of Grange City, Clarence (Darlene) Gallagher of Hillsboro Larry (Tammy) Gallagher of Bath County, David (Rosemary) Gallagher of Bath County, and Paul (Melissa) Gallagher of Knott County; five daughters, Elizabeth (Rick) Helphenstine of Fleming County, Verna (Don) Garrett of Alexandria, Ind., Claudia (Ernie) Carmichael of Maysville, Mary Black of Rowan County, and Deborah (William) Roland of Mount Sterling; one brother, Claude Ross of Morehead; one sister, Teresa Gallagher of Morehead; 21 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one son, Frankie Thomas Gallagher; and one sister, Betty Jewell LaForce.

Services are 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home, Flemingsburg. Rev. Gerald Helphensteine will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro.

Visitation is after 6 p.m., today, Jan. 14, 2010, at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Mrs. Wallace

Bertha Newell Prewitt Wallace, age 67, of Morehead, Kentucky, formerly of Hillsboro, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was born April 24, 1942, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, daughter of William Jennings Bryan Prewitt and Sophia Wilson Prewitt. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Emma Prewitt, and three brothers, Bryan Prewitt, Strauter Prewitt, and Tommy Prewitt.

Bertha is survived by her husband of 33 years, Clarence Wallace, whom she wed November 27, 1976; one stepson and his wife, Robert Scott and Joy Lynn Wallace of Lexington, Kentucky; one step grandson, Cameron Tret Wallace and his mother, Tammy Knowles, both of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.

Other survivors include four brothers, Bertha’s twin, Roger Prewitt of Jeffersonville, Kentucky, Davis Prewitt of Vienna, Illinois, Albert Prewitt and Catesby Prewitt, both of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky; six sisters, Bernice McCall of Winchester, Kentucky, Bettye Soper and Ann Wills, both of Paris, Kentucky, Eileen Culbertson of Lexington, Kentucky, Lillie Roberts of Chester, Virginia, and Jane Martin of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky; and many nieces and nephews.

Bertha served as secretary to Fleming County Judge Executive Jewell D. Call for nine years and was an employee of the U.S. Shoe Corporation for twelve years. She was very active in the Democratic Party, was a Kentucky Colonel, and for many years a fundraiser for the Hillsboro Fire Department and other organizations. She was also the recipient of the Champ Clark Rooster Booster Award.

Bertha was a loyal member of the Owingsville First Church of God and Women of the Church of God for more than twenty years.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010, at the Owingsville First Church of God with the Rev. Lowell C. Rice and the Rev. Harley Sexton, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Morehead, Kentucky.

Visitation is after1 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2010, at Hutton Funeral Home in Hillsboro and after 1 p.m. Friday, January 15, 2010, at the Owingsville First Church of God.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Owingsville First Church of God Scholarship Fund, 320 Slate Avenue, Owingsville, KY 40360.

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

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Panthers swamp Augusta

Fleming Co. 104
Augusta 55

Augusta
13
17
12
13
55

Fleming Co.
20
33
21
30
104

Augusta (??) -- J. Kelsch 11, Fraysure 8, Moore 8, Ruf 8, Gibbs 6, Hamilton 6, Thorpe 4, Halawani 4.

Fleming Co. (7-4) -- Gray 32, Dugan 20, Clark 9, Taylor 8, Jolly 8, Gooding 6, Duncan 5, Gibbs 5, Rigdon 4, Brooks 3, Hicks 2, Kinder 2.

Mrs. Thomas

Oleta Craycraft Thomas, 96, of Flemingsburg died Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, at Fleming County Hospital.

She was a homemaker and a member of Mount Carmel United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Thomas was born Dec. 7, 1913, in Lewis County, the daughter of the late Scott and Annalee Ferguson Craycraft.

She was the widow of William Edman Thomas.

Survivors include her children, Billy C, Thomas and wife, Gloria of Poplar Grove, Shelby J. Wallingford of Stanton, and Winnie Bigelow and husband, Tom of Poplar Grove; grandchildren, Debbie White and husband, Sam, Tommy Bigelow and wife, Amanda, Jackie Lowe and husband, Jerry, Kelly Wallingford, Teresa Arrasmith and husband, Greg, Tim Wallingford and wife, Teena, Cathy Adams and husband, Stevie and Bill Richard Thomas; eight great-grandchildren; and sisters, Clark Stanfield of Mason County, Leona Lanthorn of Tollesboro, and Bernice Cropper of Ft. Mitchell.

She was preceded in death by brothers, Thomas Ray Craycraft and Glenn Craycraft.

Services are 1 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in the Mount Carmel Cemetery with Bill Richard Thomas, Kelly Wallingford, Tim Wallingford, Tommy Bigelow, Sam White, Greg Arrasmith, Jerry Lowe and Stevie Adams as pallbearers.

Visitation is 5-8 p.m., today, Jan. 13, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Campbell

Beulah Hunt Campbell 89, of Ewing passed this life, Jan. 11, 2010, at the Robertson County Health Care in Mount Olivet.

Beulah was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Campbell.

She was born in Fleming County, Feb. 14, 1920, to Barbee Ellen Harding and Frank Hunt.

Beulah is survived by two sons, Jackie (Barb) Campbell and Ricky Campbell of Ewing; two daughters, Linda (Paul) Blankenship of Paris and Pearl Campbell of Carlisle; three grandchildren, Jeff and Mike Blankenship and Crystal Mason Gray; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Alletha (James) Reynolds of Flemingsburg.

Preceding her in death were four brothers and three sisters.

Services will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, at Price Bros. Funeral Home in Elizaville. Rev. Greg Grimes will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Mount Tabor Cemetery.

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

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Folk art promoter John Irvin

John Irvin, a retired banker, arts promoter and practical joker — a people person, according to his friends — died Sunday at his home in Lexington after a brief illness. He was 85.

Mr. Irvin handled the displays at Central Bank & Trust Co.'s art gallery. And it was Mr. Irvin who persuaded University of Kentucky officials to include folk art displays in the school's hospital now under construction. He was a former resident and frequent visitor to Fleming County, and was a close friend to Rosemary Clooney.

Mr. Irvin, a founding member and former chairman of the board of the Kentucky Folk Art Center at Morehead State University, took busloads to people to the A Day in the Country folk art show at the center. He began the show years earlier when the event was in Elliott County.

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John Irvin in his condo on Redding Rd. in Lexington, KY on May 28, 2004. Photo by Matt Goins

  • Several times he dressed up like an artichoke to entertain guests at the Lexington Council of the Arts' annual Arts, Folks & Artichokes event.

"I think he's irreplaceable in terms of being a promoter of local artists and championing Kentucky as a creative place," LexArts president and chief executive officer Jim Clark said.

"He was a great ambassador for Kentucky folk art. He talked about folk art with everyone he met, especially people from out of state," said Matt Collinsworth, director of the folk art center.

"John was the type of fellow ... he knew a little something about everything," said Luther Deaton, president and chief executive officer of Central Bank, where Mr. Irvin had been a senior vice president. "I called him a walking computer."

Aside from being "just a riot" in his artichoke suit and "quite the good old boy in the best sense of the word," Mr. Irvin was a most sophisticated and cultured man who knew a lot about many kinds of art, said Dee Fizdale, former executive director of the Lexington Council of the Arts.

Mr. Irvin, a Nicholas County native, attended Transylvania College and graduated from UK after a stint in the Army in the Pacific Theater during World War II. (He wrote a book, The History of the 389th Infantry Regiment in World War II.)

He was involved in civic affairs in Central and Eastern Kentucky for decades.

After the war, he was publicity director for the old Joyland Park in Lexington, booking many famous bands. He also served on the Mountain Laurel Festival board and was involved in Fourth of July celebrations in Lexington.

One of his favorite practical jokes was to pull a phone out of his pocket and tell whoever was nearby, "It's for you." He once caused a traffic jam in front of Flocoe Drugs in Pineville, owned by a friend, artist Mason Combs, by twirling a baton in the middle of the street. And Mr. Irvin, on one occasion, got himself and several friends into a crowded popular restaurant in another state by indicating to the maitre d' that he was a U.S. senator.

Although the walls and tabletops of his Lexington home were filled with art, the creators of that art held just as much of his interest as their work.

"He loved going to visit the artists, spending time with them and seeing what they were doing, more so than just purchasing and having their art in his house," Collinsworth said.

Mr. Irvin is survived by two sons, John G. Irvin Jr. and Andrew Haliday Irvin; four grandchildren; and a stepsister.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home on Main Street. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Mr. Durham

Roy E. Durham, 77, formerly of Flemingsburg, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2010.
He was born in Lewis County, Aug. 20, 1932, to the late Walter T. and Lizzie Hartley Durham.
He is survived by four daughters, Rosa Hedges of Flemingsburg, Patricia Hickerson of Flemingsburg, Dovey Hamilton of West Union, Ohio and Rhonda Godbey of Grayson; and one son, Charles Durham of Lewis County; three step-children, Harold Rickett of West Union, Ohio, Elsie Middleton of Lewis County, and Evelyn Powers of Carter City; one sister, Carrie Wells of Shelby, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jonathon Allen Hickerson; and several brothers and sisters.
Services will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Pastor William J. Hardy officiating.
Burial will follow in the Fleming County Cemetery.
Visitation at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Wednesday.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Mrs. Cooper

Rosa (Rosie) Myrtle Cooper, 72, of Nepton Road in Flemingsburg died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at her home.
Mrs. Cooper was born in Lewis County on Saturday, May 22, 1937, to the late Frank Wallingford and Sarah Bessie Mason.
Mrs. Cooper was a homemaker and widow of Gordon Cooper.
Survivors include sons, Freddie (Connie) Cooper of Hillsboro, Danny (Kathryn) Cooper of Paris and Frankie (Patricia) Cooper of Flemingsburg; two daughters, Rosetta (George) Cooper and Leona Cooper, both of Nepton; four brothers, Eddie (Judy) Wallingford of Nepton, Ernie (Francis) Wallingford of Cherry Fork, Ohio, Harry (Tiny) Wallingford of Lewis County and Walter (Carlene) Wallingford of Lewis County; one sister, Ada Haywood of Nepton; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several step grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death was one brother, Tony Cooper; and three sisters, Goldie Black, Carrie Margaret Gee and Alice Staggs.
Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at Denton-Workman Funeral Home in Flemingsburg. Interment will follow in Wedonia Cemetery.
Visitation is after 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Friday, January 8, 2010

Transportation Cabinet crews still battling snow; please drive with caution

KYTC Plow in Grayson FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. – Road crews in Department of Highways District 9 continue to fight snow throughout northeast Kentucky.
At 5 a.m., Jan.8, crews in Bath, Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Greenup, Lewis, Mason, Nicholas and Rowan counties were out plowing and treating roads - finishing up most Priority A routes (such as I-64, US 23, KY 32, AA) and starting on Priority B routes, which remain mostly to partly covered with snow.
Temperature is averaging 12 degrees, with scattered flurries. High wind has caused drifting of snow in some areas.
Motorists should be mindful of snow remaining on roads during the morning commute, and should watch for slick spots.
Drivers should reduce speeds on snow-covered roads, give themselves plenty of time to reach destinations and leave extra space between other vehicles. And remember, bridges and overpasses can freeze before roadways.
The KYTC would like to remind everyone that winter weather road conditions are described in the following manner:
Wet Pavement – Ice could form as temperatures drop.
Partly Covered – Markings may be obscured by snow, slush or ice.
Mostly Covered by snow, slush or ice.
Completely Covered by snow, slush or ice.
Impassable – Conditions unsuitable for all but emergency travel.
Motorists are reminded to share the road with KYTC equipment and always buckle up and Drive Smart.
Find out where KYTC snow plows are on highways online at http://kytcgis.ky.gov/snow_ice/.
Statewide travel information and assistance is available by calling 511 or logging onto the 511 website at http://511.ky.gov.

Thursday, January 7, 2010

State highway crews battling snow in northeast Kentucky

Winter storm beginning to hit Ohio Valley

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. – State highway crews in northeast Kentucky are rolling out this afternoon as snow begins to fall from an advancing winter storm.

At 1:30 p.m., Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews in Mason and Lewis counties were treating roadways with snow accumulation reported on some roads. Crews in Fleming and Rowan counties were spot treating.

It’s expected that crews in Department of Highways District 9 will be treating roadways in all counties – including Bath, Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Greenup, Lewis, Mason, Nicholas and Rowan – later this afternoon as the National Weather Service calls for the storm to dump snow across the Ohio Valley.

Highway crews will use more than 75 snow plows, rock salt and other materials to keep roads as clear as possible today and overnight.

You can keep up with snow removal efforts by following District 9 online at http://twitter.com/kytcdistrict9. Or, keep up with snow plows statewide using KYTC’s online Snow & Ice Treatment Map at http://kytcgis.ky.gov/snow_ice/.

During this snow event, motorists should consider any travel hazardous and be prepared for slick road conditions. Kentucky travel information is available by dialing 511 or visiting online at www.511.ky.gov.

Razor appointed domestic relations commissioner

The 19th Circuit Court District appointed its first domestic relations commissioner in over three decades Wednesday afternoon. Flemingsburg attorney Kim Razor was sworn in to the position by 19th Circuit Court Judge Stockton Wood.
"I'm thrilled to be appointed to this position," Razor said.
She has been practicing law for 13 years, specializing in family law. Razor is part of the law firm Macdonald, Walton and Razor of Flemingsburg.
"Family law is something that most people either hate it or love it," Razor said. "I'm one of those that loves it, especially how it effects children."

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Lady Panthers win

The FCHS Lady Panthers defeated Menifee County 48-39 at home Wednesday evening to run their season record to 6-7.  Their next game is scheduled for January 8, 7:30 pm against West Carter.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

State highway crews preparing for snow

Motorists reminded of winter weather driving tips

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 6, 2010) — State highway crews are preparing for snowfall expected to begin in western Kentucky early Thursday and sweep eastward, blanketing a region already gripped by frigid, arctic air.

District highway crews in western and central Kentucky have pretreated roadways with salt brine where possible, a process complicated by the low temperatures. Generally, pavement temperatures above 20 degrees are considered suitable for pretreating. Highway crews in eastern Kentucky have battled light snow daily this week and today were preparing equipment for Thursday’s storm.

“We are carefully monitoring the development of this weather system to ensure our crews are prepared,” Acting Transportation Secretary Mike Hancock said.

Statewide, the Transportation Cabinet has a fleet of more than 1,000 snowplows and ample stockpiles of salt and other snow-fighting chemicals. State and contract crews will be ready to roll as snowfall begins.

Motorists should always use extra caution when driving in winter weather and remember that bridges and overpasses typically freeze before surface-level roadways.

Tips for winter weather driving:

  • Make sure your vehicle is sufficiently winterized. Check the battery, antifreeze level, heater, defroster, wipers and windshield washer.
  • Dress in layers of loose-fitting, lightweight clothing, in anticipation of unexpected emergencies.
  • Try to keep your gas tank at least two-thirds full to prevent fuel line freezing and to prepare for possibly lengthy delays on the roadway.
  • Make sure a friend or relative is aware of your travel route.
  • Carry a cell phone.
  • Equip your vehicle with an emergency care kit. It should include jumper cables, flares or reflectors, windshield washer fluid, ice scraper, blankets, nonperishable food, first aid kit, and traction material.
  • Check the forecast and call 511 or visit 511.ky.gov for the latest condition reports before traveling. Avoid nonessential travel if conditions are dangerous.
  • Drive carefully. Allow plenty of time to get to your destination. Do not use cruise control. 
  • Remember that bridges and exit and entrance ramps can be icy when other areas are not.
  • Stopping in snow requires more braking distance than stopping on dry pavement – up to four times more distance. Make sure to put plenty of distance between yourself and the vehicle ahead.
  • Be visible. Dull, cloudy days will cut down on visibility, so drive using low-beam headlights.
  • Steer into a skid. Stay calm and ease your foot off the gas while carefully steering in the direction you want the front of your vehicle to go.
  • During significant winter weather events, the KYTC will provide media outlets with updated road condition reports throughout the day and night.

The emergency vehicles of Kentucky’s SAFE Patrol — Safety Assistance for Freeway Emergencies — will be dispatched at 4 a.m. daily this week to monitor interstates and parkways for stranded motorists. SAFE operators can be reached at 877-FOR-KYTC (367-5982).

During significant snow and ice events, staffing in the cabinet’s 24-hour Traffic Operations Center (TOC) is increased to coordinate and distribute information throughout the state.

The public can access updated travel and weather information online at www.511.ky.gov or by dialing 511.

Riddle Bowls prefect game

Richard Riddle, right, bowled a 300 game on Dec. 28 at Double S Entertainment. He is shown being congratulated by Gary Shannon.Richard Riddle

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Mr. Brittingham

Scott Brittingham, 76, of Rucker Street, Flemingsburg, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2010 in Flemingsburg.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Wescott Brittingham.
Mr. Brittingham was born, Feb.20, 1933 in Zenia, Ohio to the late Mary Dillard Brittingham and Alve Brittingham.
Mr. Brittingham was a grounds maintenance labor worker for Central State University in Dayton, Ohio.

He is survived by a son, Scotty Brittingham of Flemingsburg; and a brother, Dave Brittingham of Manchester, Tenn.
Services are 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home in Flemingsburg. Rev. Doug Hymer will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Fleming County Cemetery in Flemingsburg.
Visitation is after 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010 at the funeral home.

Mr. Bivens

Margaret Ann Scaggs Brown Bivens, 67, of Navarre, Fla., died Saturday Jan. 2. 2010 at the Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, Fla.
She was born Nov. 7, 1942 in Vanceburg, to the late Morgan Ambrose Scaggs and Alice C. Ingraham Scagg.
She is survived by her husband, Russell Bivens of Navarre, Fla.,

Mrs. Bivens was a housewife.
She is survived by her son, Jeffrey (Raychul) Bivens of Detroit, Mich.; daughters, Alicia (Cliff) Moody of Bradenton, Fla. and Marcia (Ronnie) Hogue of Gulf Breeze, Fla; brothers, Jerry (Carolyn) Scaggs of Garrison, Morgan (Jennifer) Scaggs of Maysville, Roger (Marilyn) Scaggs of Vanceburg and Bob (Mary Jane) Scaggs of Flemingsburg; two grandchildren, John Moody and Jeremy Hogue; several nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roger Brown; and one son, Michael Blivens.
Services will be Friday, Jan. 8, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg.
Burial will follow in the Black Oak Cemetery in Black Oak.
Visitation is 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the funeral home on Friday.
Services in Navarre, Fla. were provided by the Lewis Funeral Home.
Condolences may be made at www.dickersonfh.com

Ms. Hilger

Jennifer Lynn Hilger, of West Third Street, Maysville, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2010 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
She was born Nov. 17, 1949, in Hillsboro, daughter of Louise McClain England of Maysville, and the late David England. One brother, Gary England of Germantown, preceded her in death.
Survivors include one sister, Beth Klym of Pleasant Hill, Calif.; two nephews, Michael Klym of Pleasant Hill, Calif. and Clayton England of Germantown; and five aunts, Carolyn Helphenstine, Billie Alderman, Doris Woodward, Elizabeth Jones and Sarah Gerhard.

Jenny was a nurse for many years and a member of the Broadway Christian Church in Lexington.
Graveside services and interment will be held 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at the Hillsboro Cemetery with Pastor Gerald Saunders officiating. Pallbearers will be Clayton England, Rick Dugan, Ron Helphenstine, Sammy Lewis, Calvin Flora, Joey Oldfield, and Darrell Alderman.
There is no visitation.
As Jenny loved all animals, contributions in her memory are suggested to a local humane society.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hutton Funeral Home, Hillsboro.

State highway crews battling snow in northeast Kentucky

Prepared to fight winter weather all week

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews continue to battle snow that’s falling on highways across much of northeast Kentucky.

At 9 a.m. today, Tuesday, Jan. 5, road conditions ranged from wet pavement to partly covered with snow. Motorists should drive with caution and watch for slick pavement.

Snow showers brought plow crews out Monday in all Department of Highways District 9 counties – Bath, Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Greenup, Lewis, Mason, Nicholas and Rowan – to treat roadways with salt and other snow-fighting chemicals. Work continued overnight, and is expected to continue throughout the day.

With the National Weather Service forecasting several days of snow, District 9 highway crews are prepared to work 12-hour shifts all week to keep roads clear.

You can keep up with snow removal efforts by following District 9 online at http://twitter.com/kytcdistrict9 or keep up with snow plows statewide using KYTC’s online Snow & Ice Treatment Map at http://kytcgis.ky.gov/snow_ice/.

Kentucky travel information is available by dialing 511 or visiting online at www.511.ky.gov.

Road conditions are described as follows:

  • Wet pavement – Ice could form as temperatures drop.
  • Partly covered – Markings may be obscured by snow, slush or ice.
  • Mostly covered by snow, slush or ice.
  • Completely covered by snow, slush or ice.
  • Impassable – Conditions unsuitable for all but emergency travel.

Motorists are reminded to always use extra caution when driving in winter weather and remember that bridges and overpasses typically freeze before surface-level roadways. Please share the road with Transportation Cabinet equipment, and buckle up!

The Kentucky SAFE Patrol – Safety Assistance for Freeway Emergencies – operates seven days a week on Kentucky interstates and parkways. SAFE Patrol drivers are equipped with blankets, shovels, reflective cones, auto fluids and other equipment to get motorists back on the road safely. Motorists can request SAFE Patrol by calling 1-877-FOR-KYTC (1-877-367-5982).

Mr. Brittingham

Scott Brittingham, 76, of Rucker Street in Flemingsburg, entered into rest on Monday, January 4, in Flemingsburg. He had worked for Central State University in Dayton, Ohio.

Mr. Brittingham was born February 20, 1933, to the late Mary Dillard and Alve Brittingham, and is also predeceased by his wife, Loretta Brittingham Wescott.

Visitation is after 6 P.M. Thursday, January 7, at Denton-Workman Funeral Home. Funeral services are 11 A.M. Friday, January 8, at Denton-Workman. Interment will follow in the Fleming County Cemetery.

Monday, January 4, 2010

Mr. Burke

Johnny Dale Burke, 65, of Connector Road, Ewing passed this life Jan. 1, 2010, at the Fleming County Hospital.

Johnny was born in Wallingford on Aug. 10, 1944, to Marvin and Mamie Kincaid Burke Sr.

Johnny was a retired employee of IBM in Lexington, a farmer and owner of Burke's Grocery in Ewing for 22 years.

Johnny is survived by his wife, Peggy Tumey Burke; one daughter, Darla (Danny) Tucker; five grandchildren, Danielle, Dalton, Whitney, Ryan and Shelby; one great-grandchild, Isabela; and four sisters, Emily Ungerwright of Indiana, Naomi Cropper of Washington, Betty Beckett of Amelia, Ohio and Janet Fullenkamp of Sardis.

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Rhonda Honan; three brothers, Marvin Burke Jr., William Burke, and Earl Burke; and one sister, Pauline Cropper.

Services will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at Price Brothers Funeral Home with Rev. Todd Wiley officiating.

Burial will follow in the Mount Taber Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m., today at the funeral home.

Friday, January 1, 2010

Mr. McNEILL

JOHN W. McNEILL, III, a wellknown attorney and former Judge passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 31, 2009 at Meadowview Regional Medical Center.  He is survived by his wife Stephanie Vernon McNeill.  2 children,  Andrew V. McNeill and Laura  Clay McNeill of Louisville.  1 grandchild Hannah Clay McNeill.  1 brother William Clarke (Sallie) McNeill of Maysville and 2 sisters, Kathryn McNeill (Gary) Muse of Lexington and Mary McNeill (Robert) Muse of Maysville.  He was preceded in death by a son Wynn Rossiter McNeill.  Memorial services will be conducted at 11 A.M. Tuesday,  January 5, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church in Maysville with Rev. Doug Gerdts and Rev. Rene Whitaker officiating.  Visitation 5-8 P.M. Monday at the church.  Memorials suggested to Downing School for the Performing Arts, Tom Browning Boys and Girls Club or First Presbyterian Church.  Palmer Funeral Home is caring for arrangements.