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.