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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Candidate Forum

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.

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.

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.

Mrs. Witt

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.