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.