Blood Drive Coming Soon

The Kentucky Blood Center will be conducting a blood drive in Flemingsburg on March 8.

The next chance to donate locally is:

Fleming  County Community

Monday, March 8 from 11 a.m. -5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at the First United Methodist Church at 117 W. Main St. in Flemingsburg.

Those wanting to donate must be 17-years old(16 parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, be in general good health and meet additional requirements.

Sixteen-year-old donors must have a signed parental permission slip, which can be found on the Kentucky Blood Center's web site: www.kybloodcenter.org

The Kentucky Blood Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring a safe, adequate blood supply for 67 Kentucky hospitals and clinics thanks to generous blood donors in 62 counties.

Mrs. Gaines

FLEMINGSBURG -- Juanita Ruth Moran Gaines, 84, of Elizaville Avenue, Flemingsburg died Feb. 25, 2010. She was born August 7, 1925, in Fleming County to the late Frank and Maurine Moran. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Gaines. Mrs. Gaines was a dispatcher for the Fleming-Mason RECC. She was a member of the Fleming County Hospital Auxiliary, Rebekah Lodge and CWF.

She is survived by one son, Bill (Sherry) Gaines of Shepherdsville and one daughter, Bobbie McCoy of Lake St. Louis, Mo.; one sister, Sue (Terry) Brooks of Mason County; six grandchildren, Billy Gaines, Melissa Benfield, Sara Elizabeth Gaines, Staci Lockey, Jennifer Waldrop and Kenny McCoy; four great-grandchildren, Lilly Lockey, Liberty Waldrop, Vincent Benfield, and Paige Benfield; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn (Moran) Peck and Mabel (Moran) Jackson; and two brothers, James "Jake" Clifton Moran and Bernard "Nardy" Franklin Moran.

Services Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at 1 p.m., at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home in Flemingsburg. Rev. Norman Wasson and Rev. Pete Morgan will officiate. Burial will follow in the Fleming County Cemetery.

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

Memorial donations may be made to the Flemingsburg Christian Church, Fleming County Hospital Auxiliary or the Hospice of Hope.

Mr. Jackson

EWING -- Marshall Jackson Jr., 66, of Nepton died Tuesday.

Services 1 p.m., Saturday, First Baptist Church, Nepton.

Visitation 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Memorials to Smith and Smith, 340 E. 3rd Street, Lexington, KY. 40508.

Mr. Skidmore

VANCEBURG -- David Wayne Skidmore, 54, died Wednesday at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Marguerite Skidmore.

Services 1 p.m., Friday at Gaydos Funeral Home. Burial in Skidmore Cemetery.

Visitation 5-8 p.m., Thursday and 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.

March of Dime Strikes for Tykes

The March of Dimes Strike For Tykes date has been moved from February 27 of 2010 to April 17 of 2010.

All times are still the same but the date has changed.

We hope to see you all there on April 17,2010

Thank You,

Stacy and Tammy

Construction to close lane of KY 11 in downtown Flemingsburg

 

Detour will be established

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has granted a permit to the Fleming County Fiscal Court to temporarily close one lane of West Water Street (KY 11) in downtown Flemingsburg.

The lane closure is necessary to protect the traveling public due to construction of the Fleming County Justice Center, which is in close proximity to the state highway.

Beginning Monday, March 1, the northbound lane of West Water Street will be closed from Main Cross to West Main Street. The lane closure will remain in effect for up to 60 days as crews with Trace Creek Construction conduct sidewalk replacement and other work at the site.

During the closure, contractors and local authorities will detour all traffic along the following route:

· Northbound West Water Street (KY 11) traffic – including KY 57 traffic seeking access to north KY 11 – must take North Main Cross Street around the courthouse to West Main Street, then continue on West Main to return to West Water Street. Detour signs will be posted.

All southbound West Water Street traffic will continue unimpeded as the southbound lane will remain open at all times.

Mr. Hicks

 

 

Silas Eugene Hicks

1937 - 2010

Silas Eugene Hicks, 73, of Hillsboro , Kentucky, died Saturday, February 20, 2010, at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Florida.

Mr. Hicks was born January 15, 1937, in Greenup County, Kentucky and formerly lived in Oldtown, Kentucky. He was a retired Armco Steel worker, an Air Force veteran, and a Mason for many years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Elaine Hicks, and his parents, Vernon and Ida Howard Hicks.

Survivors include a daughter, Wyenona Hicks of Memphis, Tennessee; a daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Mac McCauley of Cynthiana, Kentucky; a son and daughter-in-law, William and Patricia Hicks of Chesapeake, Ohio; one sister, Zola White of Cocoa Beach, Florida; one brother, Paul Hicks of Goldthwaite, Texas; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; a special companion, Marge Lewis; extended family; and many friends.

Funeral services will be held at Hutton Funeral Home in Hillsboro, Kentucky, on Thursday, February 25, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. Graveside services and burial will be held at East Carter County Memory Gardens in Grayson, Kentucky. Masonic services will be conducted at the graveside by Grayson Masonic Lodge No. 154.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 24, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Hutton Funeral Home, 7634 Hillsboro Road, Hillsboro, KY 41049.

Mrs. King

VANCEBURG -- Imogene King, 76, of Wallingford died Sunday at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Braxton King.

Services 1 p.m., Thursday, at Dickerson Funeral Home. Burial in Esham Cemetery.

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

Construction to close lane of KY 11 in downtown Flemingsburg

Construction to close lane of KY 11 in downtown Flemingsburg

Detour will be established

FLEMINGSBURG, KY. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has granted a permit to the Fleming County Fiscal Court to temporarily close one lane of West Water Street (KY 11) in downtown Flemingsburg.

The lane closure is necessary to protect the traveling public due to construction of the Fleming County Justice Center, which is in close proximity to the state highway.

Beginning Monday, March 1, the northbound lane of West Water Street will be closed from Main Cross to West Main Street. The lane closure will remain in effect for up to 60 days as crews with Trace Creek Construction conduct sidewalk replacement and other work at the site.

During the closure, contractors and local authorities will detour all traffic along the following route:

Northbound West Water Street (KY 11) traffic – including KY 57 traffic seeking access to north KY 11 – must take North Main Cross Street around the courthouse to West Main Street, then continue on West Main to return to West Water Street. Detour signs will be posted.

All southbound West Water Street traffic will continue unimpeded as the southbound lane will remain open at all times.

Mr. Mitchell

ELIZAVILLE -- Christopher Thomas "Chris" Mitchell, 31, of Ewing passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at UK Medical Center in Lexington.

Chris was born in Cynthiana on Nov. 26, 1978 to Leslie Mitchell and the late Brenda Yazell Mitchell.

Chris is survived by his wife, Heather Mitchell; a daughter, Brianna Mitchell; five brothers, Leslie Gene (Jennifer) Mitchell, Richard (Sue) Mitchell, Walter (Barbara) Mitchell, David (Lori) Mitchell and Jamie Mitchell; two sisters, Bonnie (Mark) Hunt and Penny Mae (Jim) Hauser; and several nieces and nephews.

Services are 2 p.m., Sunday at Price Brothers Funeral Home in Elizaville with Bro. Tommy Fern and Rev. Perry Foster officiating.

Burial will be in the Pleasant Valley Community Cemetery.

Visitation is from 6 - 9 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home.

Rescheduled Public Hearing

Please note the time and date change

The first reading of the proposed floodplain management ordinance was held on January 12, 2010 at the regular Fleming County Fiscal Court meeting. The second reading of proposed floodplain management ordinance will be held at the REGULAR meeting of the Fleming County Fiscal Court on TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010 at 6 p.m. at the CITY ANNEX BUILDING, 160 WEST ELECTRIC AVE, FLEMINGSBURG (old Newman Building at City Park)

A copy of the proposed ordinance is available in full text for public inspection at the Office of the County Judge/Executive during normal business hours at 201 Court Square, Flemingsburg

The Fleming County Fiscal Court will hold the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 6 p.m. at the City Annex building located at the old City Park Newman Building, 160 West Electric Ave, Flemingsburg

Mrs. Stidam

FLEMINGSBURG -- Goldie Jewell Stidam, 82, of Wallingford died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at the Fleming County Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Franklin Stidam who died Feb. 13, 2006.

She was born in Fleming County on Sept. 30, 1927, to the late Charles and Rebecca Evans Howell.

She is survived by a daughter, Angela (Bill) Compton of Wallingford; one son, Marvin (Charlotte) Stidam of Connersville, Ind.; one brother, Ray Howell of New Castle, Ind.; two sisters, Gladys Bradley of Flemingsburg and Geraldine Porter of Wallingford; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Howell; and five sisters, Gracie M. Howell, Flora Jones, Nola Fields, Gertrude Howell and Dora Howell.

Services are 1 p.m., Tuesday at the Petersville Christian Church with Rev. Arnold Howell and Pastor, Jim Porter officiating.

Burial will follow in the Esham Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 11 a.m., Friday, at the Petersville Christian Church until time of the service at 1 p.m.

Arrangements by Boone-Nickell Funeral Home, Flemingsburg.

Little League registration Feb 20

Fleming County Little League - Dates to remember

Saturday, February 20 Registration* 9am-noon @ FC Activities Center 9am-2pm @ Flemingsburg Elem. School

Wednesday, March 3 Registration* – 5pm-8pm @ Ewing Firehouse & FC Activities Center

*Registration is for players and volunteers. For players, please bring child’s birth certificate and health insurance information. Volunteers will need to have driver’ license or photo ID.

Mr. Ira Lee Vice

Ira Lee Vice

1920 – 2010

MT. STERLING – Ira Lee Vice, age 89, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2010, at the St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.

Born March 8, 1920, in Montgomery County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Albert and Henrietta Hudson Vice. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ada Pearl Carpenter Vice.

Ira Lee is survived by one son, Arnold Vice and wife Maxine of Winchester, Kentucky; two daughters, Wilma McCarty and husband Earl of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, and Linda White of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky; eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.

Also surviving are two brothers, Tom Vice of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, and Charles Vice of Lexington, Kentucky, and four sisters, Alma Vice and Edna Henry, both of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, Bertie Razor of Fleming County, Kentucky, and Virginia Brooks of Lexington, Kentucky.

Ira Lee was a retired farmer and member of Ephesus Baptist Church in Winchester, Kentucky.

Visitation is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2010, at the Reid Village Baptist Church, 1957 Winchester Road, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353.

Funeral services will be conducted 8 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2010, at Reid Village Baptist Church with the Rev. Todd Radar, Rev. Drew Martin, and Rev. Gary Conner officiating. Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2010, in Machpelah Cemetery.

Pallbearers: B. J., Earl, Ed, Joe, Wally, Sam, and Jason Johnson.

Honorary Pallbearers: Bobby Anderson, Tony Blevins, Rex Wells, Paul Williams, Billy Richmond, Doug Morris, John Baker, Frank Caudill, Steve Billings, and Stewart Morton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Claire Hospice, 222 Medical Circle, Morehead, KY 40351

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

View or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com

GARY EARL PENDLAND

Gary Earl Pendland, age 57, passed away Friday, February 12, 2010, at his residence. He was born on April 25, 1952, in Akron, Ohio, the son of Idas Roush Pendland, of Flemingsburg, Kentucky and the late Thamur Pendland. He was united in marriage to Christine Hammock Pendland, who resides in London, Kentucky. He is also survived by two daughters: April Clausing and husband, Ryan, of Portsmouth, Ohio, and Kristie Brandenburg, and husband, Bobby, of London, Kentucky, two sons: Price Pendland of Flatwoods, Kentucky, and Ben Pendland of London, Kentucky, seven grandchildren: Dalton, Cody and Madison Pendland, Emily and Abby Clausing and Destiny and Vanessa Brandenburg, a brother-in-law: Herman Hammock and wife, Pearl, of London, Kentucky.

He was a veteran of the United States Army, a member of the Gold Prospector Association of America and a member of Campground United Baptist Church.

Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 PM Monday, February 15, 2010, at Bowling Funeral Home in London, Kentucky, with Dale Wyatt and Tim Owens officiating. Burial followed in the Lichliter Cemetery in London, Kentucky. Pallbearers were Bobby Brandenburg, Ryan Clausing, Price and Ben Pendland, Bill Ishmael, Herman Hammock, Jerry Ray and Albert Furr and honorary pallbearer and special friend, Jasper Gross.

Fiscal Court Special Call Meeting Canceled

The Fleming County Fiscal Court HAS CANCELED the special call meeting, and public hearing for Tuesday Feb. 16, 2010 at 6 p.m. at the main courthouse

Mrs. Flora

Drucilla Sue Flora, 71, of Flemingsburg died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010.

Mrs. Flora was born in Nicholas County on Oct. 5, 1938, to the late Wilbert Denton and Virgie Shields.

Mrs. Flora was the retired director of nursing at the Fleming County Hospital.

She is survived by her husband, Aaron Tater Flora of Fleming County; a son, Kirk (Paula) Flora of Fleming County; a daughter, Kelly Flora of Post Falls, Idaho; a brother, Joe D. (Judy) Denton of Fleming County; and two grandchildren, Casey Flora and Aliesha Flora.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Denton.

Services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday at the Denton - Workman Funeral Home in Flemingsburg and Greg Denton will officiate.

A private burial service will be Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, at the Elizaville Cemetery at Elizaville.

Visitation was 5-8 p.m. Feb. 14, 2010 at the funeral home.

Donations may be made to the scholarship fund at the Flemingsburg Christian Church.

County Judge declares State of Emergency...EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

County Judge executive has closed the county courthouse due to weather conditions.

Dwayne Price, EM Director, has declared a Level Two Snow Emergency.

Stay off roads if possible. EM VEHICLES ONLY.

Miss Simms

MAYSVILLE - Miss Phyllis Simms, 69, of Central Avenue passed away Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center.

Miss Simms was born in Maysville on Feb. 5, 1941, to the late Charles Franklin and Gladys Pecola Cooper Simms.

She worked as a production supervisor for Bluegrass Industries and as a waitress at Brown’s Restaurant.

Survivors include one brother, Mark Simms of Maysville; two sisters, Wanda Sparks of Maysville and Effie Gill of Indiana; two nieces, Lisa Thompson of Mays Lick and Danielle Bramble of Indiana; seven nephews, David Simms of Flemingsburg, Larry Chamblin, Andy Simms and Greg Simms all of Maysville, Tony Sparks of Owensboro, Chris Sparks of Ewing, and Ramey Gill of Indiana.

Phyllis also leaves behind her life long companion of 52 years, Gene Hickman.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Everett E. Simms.

Graveside services for Phyllis Simms will be held today, Feb. 15, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Rosemont Cemetery in Dover with Rev. Jim Rawlings officiating. There will be no visitation.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brell and Son Funeral Home.

Mrs. Johnson

FLEMINGSBURG -- Anna Wallingford Johnson, 89, died Friday, Feb. 12, 2010.

She was born August 26, 1920, in Fleming County to the late Lela Christman and Henry Jones. She was a housewife.

She is survived by a son, Cecil Johnson of Lewis County; two daughters, Betty Gulley of Wallingford and Dorothy Hardymon of Wallingford; a brother, George L. Jones of Lexington; a daughter-in-law, Connie Johnson of Flemingsburg; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Johnson; a son, Pvt. 1st Class David Johnson; a brother, William Thomas Jones; a one grandchild.

 

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m Tuesday, Feb. 16 at Denton Workman Funeral Home.

Funeral services 1 p.m., Wednesday Feb17, 2010, at Denton-Workman Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Boling officiating. Burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Mrs. Boling

FLEMINGSBURG -- Anna Lee Boling, 90, of Flemingsburg died Wednesday morning at Fleming County Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. L. Boling.

Mrs. Boling was born in Fleming County on Dec. 18, 1919 to the late Arthur and Emma Stephens Ishmael.

She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Moreland of Florissant, Colo. and Velma (Tom) Newsom of Fleming County; five sons, Woodie Boling, Kenneth (Carolyn) Boling, Leonard Boling, Gerald (Karen) Boling and Rev. Jerry (Phyllis) Boling, all of Fleming County; one sister, Ruby (Elwood) McKee of Fleming County; one brother, Dick Ishmael of Fleming County; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by five brothers, Andy, Brooks, Otis, Curtis and Wood Ishmael; two grandchildren, Pamela and Scotty Boling; a great-granddaughter, Shannon Reid; and a son, Roger Boling.

Services at 1 p.m., Saturday at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home in Flemingsburg with Rev. Sam Jones and Rev. Steve Hickerson officiating.

Burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Visitation at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home after 6 p.m. on Friday.

Delores Faith Yoder

MAY'S LICK -- Delores Faith Yoder, 3-month-old daughter of Jonathan and Mary Ester Miller Yoder, passed away Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at their residence on Murphysville Road, Maysville.

She was born on Oct. 28, 2009, at their home.

Survivors other than the parents are one sister, Sue Ann Yoder; maternal grandparents, Jon and Susie Miller of Ohio; paternal grandparents, Jacob and Anna Yoder of Ohio; and maternal great-grandparents, Mattie Miller and Anna Troyer of Ohio.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Marinita Yoder and Norma Kay Yoder.

Services will be conduced at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Tim Coblentz residence on Helena Road with Bishop Tim Coblentz officiating.

Interment will be in the May's Lick Amish Cemetery.

Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at William Coblentz residence on Murphysville Road.

Palmer Funeral Home in May's Lick is assisting the family.

Mr. Moore

MAY’S LICK Claude Moore Jr. “Hop”, 73, formerly of Sardis passed away Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Robertson County Health Care Facility in Mt. Olivet where he was a resident. He was a former employee of the Home Tobacco Warehouse in Maysville and a member of the Sardis Christian Church.

Mr. Moore was born in Sardis on October 20, 1936 son of the late Claude & Goldie Wheeler Moore.

Survivors include a cousin, Donna Burke Molden of Lexington and several caregivers and friends.

Services will be conducted at 1 P.M. Monday at Palmer Funeral Home in May’s Lick with Bro. Doug Wright officiating. Interment will follow in the Shannon Cemetery. Visitation Noon until 1 P.M. Monday at the funeral home. Condolences to www.palmerfuneralhome.net

FLEMINGSBURG -- James Joseph Heil Jr., 59, of Paris died Monday morning, Feb. 1, 2010. He was born in Norfolk, VA., May 30, 1950, to the late James Joseph and Alice Modean Callahan Heil Sr. He was a maintenance worker for Community Alternatives, Winchester. He is survived by his wife, Connie Hester Heil of Paris; one daughter, Jessica Lain Heil of Paris; a sister, Brenda Shaw of Paris; five brothers, Chris Baker of Paris, Fred Baker of Lexington, Lonnie Baker of Lexington, Randy Baker of Lexington and Michael Baker of Lexington; and one grandson, Trenton Joseph Barker. Services are 1 p.m., Friday at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home, with Rev. Tom Redmon officiating. Visitation at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home is after 6 p.m., Thursday. Contributions are suggested to the Cancer Care Club, P. O. Box 21, Ewing, Ky. 41039.