Thursday, February 24, 2011

Mrs. Harris

Alice Elizabeth Gibbs Harris, age 79, of Maxey Flat Road, Hillsboro, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky.

She was born June 13, 1931, in Jeffersonville, Kentucky, son of the late Russell and Margaret Ann King Gibbs.

Her husband, Oral Harris, preceded her in death on March 16, 2002.

She is survived by three sons, Raymond Harris of Hillsboro, Kentucky, Robert Harris of Marion, Indiana, and Gary Harris of Clarksville, Tennessee; six grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Harris was a homemaker and member of the Little Mary Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, February 26, 2011, with Rev. Tom Schuurman officiating. Burial will be in the Denton Cemetery in Hillsboro.

Pallbearers will be Elbert Cox, Don Cox, Bud Cox, Mike Cox, Mike Casey, Roger Cox, Ralph Cox, Jeff Mabry, and Art Mabry.

Visitation is after 5 p.m. Friday, February 25, 2011 at Hutton Funeral Home, Hillsboro, Kentucky.

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Mrs. Williams

Violet A. Williams, 59, of Maysville, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center.

She was born March 10, 1951, to the late Earl G. and Hannah Dailey.

She had worked as a nurse's aid, store clerk and with the Amish community. She was a member of Maysville Mason County Community Lighthouse Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl T. Williams in August 2006; a daughter, Regina Williams; a brother, Daryl Wayne Williams; and her parents.

Survivors include two sons, Timmy Williams and Jason Williams; two granddaughters, Breanna and Kaytlyn Williams; three sisters, Bonnie Hamilton, Barbara Faris and Alberta Art; one brother, Mike Dailey; and several nieces and nephews

Services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, at Maysville Mason County Community Lighthouse Church.

Burial will follow in the Elizaville Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday at the church.

Condolences may be sent to www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com

Ms. Humphries

Mallie Humphries, 86, died Wednesday morning, Feb. 23, 2011, at Fleming County Hospital.

She was born in Lewis County, Jan. 31, 1925, to the late Joe and Minnie Humphries Fields.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Donald and Clinton Humphries; two half-sisters, Irene Hilander and Christine Barber; and seven step-brothers and sisters.

Survivors include a sister, Laura Mae Humphries; a half-brother, Artis (Maxine) Fields; several nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews

Services will be at noon, Friday, Feb. 25, 2011, at Boone - Nickell Funeral Home, Flemingsburg.

Burial will follow in Thorp Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday 10 a.m.-noon at the funeral home.

Friends may sign the guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Mr. Steinbruegge

Lawrence Eugene Steinbruegge, 68, of Farris Branch, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011, in Wallingford.

He was born Jan. 5, 1943, in St. Louis, Mo.

He was a staff sergeant and retired from the U.S. Army and Marines.

He received a honorable discharge from the Vietnam War with the highest rank of E-6; Air Force rating of E-6 and entered the service in January of 1977 in Louisville and was dismissed May 1981 from Fort Campbell.

He was preceded in death by her mother, Mildren Steinbruegge and father, William D. Steinbruegge; and several nieces and nephews; and friends Bob G. Ray of Owingsville and Willie Milton and family.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family chose cremation.

Arrangements by Denton-Workman Funeral Home.

Monday, February 21, 2011

Ms. Planck

Michele Lynn Planck, 31, passed away Friday, Feb. 18, 2011, at University of Kentucky Medical Center.

She was born Feb. 2, 1980, in Rowan County. She was a 1998 graduate of Fleming County High School.

She was preceded in death by grandparents Lois Thompson, Doug Botkin, James and Lavada McGinnis.

Survivors include her fiance, Avery Roberts; son, Andrew Hayden Roberts; mother, Angela (Eddie) Ishmael; father, Fred (Marjorie) McGinnis; sister, Casey Ishmael; grandmother, Alberta Ishmael; mother- and father-in law, James and Gale Roberts; and brother-in-law Corey Roberts.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today, Feb. 21, 2011, at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Joseph officiating. Burial will follow in Elizaville Cemetery.

Visitation was Sunday.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the family for a college fund for Andrew Hayden Roberts.

Friends may sign guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Vice

Jerry Wayne Vice, 64, of Tilton Road, Flemingsburg died Friday, Feb. 18, 2011, at his residence.

Mr. Vice was born Jan. 14, 1947, in Mason County to the late Floyd Vice of Bath County and Frances Dudley Jordan Vice of Mason County.

Mr. Vice was a lifelong resident of Flemingsburg and Tollesboro.

A 1965 graduate of Tollesboro High School, Mr. Vice played basketball for the Tollesboro Wildcats from 1962 to 1965. He served two years in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Mr. Vice was the former owner and operator of Vice's Valley View Service Station in Flemingsburg and owned Vice's Trucking.He was an auto mechanic and truck driver. He enjoyed late model car racing and owned the white V1 car and loved to listen to gospel music. He attended Tilton Christian Church.

Mr. Vice is survived by two children, Timothy Vice of Flemingsburg and Shea Vice (Kristian Ishmael) of Louisville; four grandchildren, Courtney Nicole Vice, Shannon Justice, Shane Vice and Nathaniel Humfleet; two brothers, Danny (Mary Lynn) Vice of Fleming County and Stephen (Edna) Vice of Tollesboro; two sisters, Sandra (Donnie) Gilbert of Maysville and Pamela (Tim) Perkins of Tollesboro; and several nieces and nephews.

Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Barbour and Son Funeral Home at 3378 West Tollesboro. Bro. Jim Wilson and Bro. Silas Ripato officiating. Burial will be in Flemingsburg Cemetery.

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

Serving as pallbearers will be Donnie Brown, Kirby Wright, Ronnie Helphinstine, Bill Castle, Paul Younce, Darrell Polley, Josh Vice and Derek Perkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Taylor and Jimmy Parrish, an Army friend from Alabama.

Memorials to Cancer Care Club of Flemingsburg, P.O. Box 189, Flemingsburg, Ky. 41041.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Mrs. Denton

Bonnie Jean Denton, 74, passed away Monday, Feb. 14, 2011. at Fleming County Hospital.

She was born Feb. 23, 1936, in Fleming County, to the late Roy and Josephine Emmons.

She was a member of Victory Assembly of God Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Bobby Emmons; and sister, Betty Corbin

Survivors include her husband of 58 years J.W. Denton; a son, Billy Joe (Jerri) Denton; daughters, Sheri (Don) Latham and Christie (Tom) Skaggs; brother, Charlie Brice (Carol) Emmons; grandchildren, Tanner Latham, Taylore Latham and Wade Skaggs; and several nieces and nephews

Services will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, at Boone - Nickell Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Joseph officiating.

Visitation will be 6-9 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.

Burial will follow in Fleming County Cemetery.

Friends may sign the guestbook at

www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Mr. Ensor

Johnny Ensor, 82, of Mount Carmel Road, died Feb. 13, 2011, at his residence.

He was born March 14, 1928, to the late Tom Ensor and Nona Ensor Moran.

He was a farmer.

He is survived by Effie Hunt of Flemingsburg, Sara Emmons of Goddard, and Jo Ann (Bill) Martin of Sharpsburg.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maggie Preston Ensor; brothers, Lewis Ensor, Thomas Ray Ensor, James Corbett Ensor, Clyde Jackson Ensor and Robert Wayne Ensor; and a sister, Eva Mullikin.

Services are 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home Chapel, Flemingsburg. Rev. Billy Harmon will officiate.

Burial will follow in Longview Cemetery in Bethel.

Visitation is 6-8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mr. Davis

Robert "Bobby" Donald Davis, 78, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, peacefully at home.

He was born Dec. 10, 1932, in Hillsboro, to the late Charles F. Davis and Maude Calvert Davis.

He was the husband of Gloria Rice Davis of Poplar Plains, whom he married Feb. 18, 1961.

He was a farmer and heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Poplar Plains Kentucky Christian Church.

He is survived by four daughters, Maudie Marie (Mitch) Christie of New Mexico, Ruby (Jerry) Cooper of Dover, Carla Manning of Aberdeen, Ohio, and Cynthia (Greg) Blanton of Flemingsburg; his sons, Darrell Davis of Ashland, Dale Davis of Bald Hill, and Dwayne (Brenda) Davis of Flemingsburg; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Betty Manning and Anna Lee Doyle of Flemingsburg.

He was preceded in death by a son, Don Robert Davis; a grandson, Trey Keith Davis; nine brothers; and three sisters.

Services 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011, at Poplar Plains Kentucky Christian Church. Rev. James Humphries and Rev. George Sloan will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Goddard Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., today at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home, Flemingsburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Hospice of Hope of Maysville and Cancer Care Club, Flemingsburg.

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Mr. Basford

Ervin Paul "Jack" Basford, 81, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2011, peacefully at home.

He was born Jan. 26, 1930, in Rowan County, to the late John and Iva Braggs Basford.

He was the widower of Ruth Ann Williams Basford, whom he was married to for 44 years.

Jack was a retired logger and was employed at Randall's for several years. He loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He attended Plummers Landing Christian Church.

Survivors include his daughter, Mae and Ricky Jones and his son, Jackie and Nancy Basford, all of Flemingsburg; a sister, Gus Purvis of Sharpsburg; grandchildren, Buzz and Laura Ballard, Tonya Ballard Gulley, Shauna Jones, Donita Jones, Paul and Sandra Basford, Gary Basford, Andrea and Robert Stegall, Jacquelyn Basford, Kevin and Jennifer Basford, Tracy Bussell, and Matthew Vice; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Including his mother and father, he was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.

Services will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb.15, 2010, at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park.

Visitation will be 6- 9 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a memorial fund for the family in care of the funeral home or to the Cancer Care Club.

Condolences to www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Mr. Ritchie

Jonathan Ray Ritchie, 83, of Ewing, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2011, in Fleming County Hospital.

He was born Jan. 5, 1928, in Ewing to the late Ray and Pearl Smith Ritchie.

Jonathan is survived by a nephew, Roy Overbey and wife, Alice of Ewing; a niece, Sandi Tumey and husband, Doug of Ewing; seven great-nephews; four great-nieces; and several great-great-nieces and great-great-nephew.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Naomi Ritchie Overbey; and a niece, Patty Overbey Bussell.

Services are 2 p.m., Friday at Price Brothers Funeral Home with burial in Elizaville Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Jimmy Overbey, Timmy Overbey, Jackie Overbey, Michael Overbey, Jeff Overbey, Phillip Bussell and Jamie Tumey.

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

Monday, February 7, 2011

Mrs. Graves

Edna Lou Graves, 72, of Mount Olivet died Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.

She was born in Eubank on June 13, 1938, to the late Lora Ethel and Estel Chester Adams.

She was an assistant teacher at Deming Schools, working with beloved handicapped children.

She is survived by her husband, Joe Graves; two sons, John (Lisa) Jeffries of Jacksonville, Texas and Harvey Jeffries of Flemingsburg; four daughters, Robin (Kreager) Powers of Golden, Colo., Rhonda (Alan) Crawford of Cynthiana, Ind., Rita (Brian) Butch of Jacksonville, Fla., Snobiea (Jesse) Harn of Flemingsburg; a sister, Edith Broughton of Dayton, Ohio; 18 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a step-daughter, Nita (Ryan) Barger of Brown County, Ohio; and a step-son, Randy Graves, of Brown County, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Elmer Adams, Roy Adams and Ray Adams; and a granddaughter.

Memorial service 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, at Denton-Workman Funeral Home with Rev. Steven Staggs officiating. Burial in Eubank Cemetery at 4 p.m., Tuesday.

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

Mrs. Helterbrand

Barbara James Compton Helterbrand, 84, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, at Life Care Center in Morehead.

She was born March 10, 1926, in Plummers Landing, to the late Lloyd and Mable Evans Compton.

She was the widow of Clyde Bruce Helterbrand who died April 2001.

She was a retired postmaster with the US Postal Service. She was a member of the Muses Mills Christian Holiness Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one son, David Helterbrand in 1992.

Survivors include children, Marsha Helterbrand, wife of the late David Hellterbrand, of Muses Mills, Michael Helterbrand of Morehead, Deborah (David) Martinat of Morehead, Timothy (Carol) Helterbrand of Morehead, Mark (Dixie) Helterbrand of Tollesboro, Rebekah (Harold) Montgomery of Muses Mills, Rachel Lashbrooke of Muses Mills, Nicolas (Teresa) Helterbrand of Muses Mills, Jonathan Helterbrand of Muses Mills, Joseph Helterbrand of Muses Mills; a brother, Charles (Mary) Compton of Mason, Ohio; sisters, Patricia (Eugene) Newsom of Muses Mills, and Gloria Compton Chinn of Vanceburg; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren

Services were Sunday Feb. 6, 2011, at Muses Mills Christian Holiness Church.

Burial  followed  in the Muses Mills Cemetery.

Friends may sign the guest book at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com

Mr. Fryman

Woodrow "Woodie" Thompson Fryman, 70, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

He was born April 12, 1940, and leaves behind his wife of 49 years, Phyllis Fryman.

He was preceded in death by his parents Woodrow and Almedia Fryman; a brother, Cecil Fryman; a sister, Patsy Mitchell; and a grandson, Jeromy Keith Fryman.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Jeff (Tammy) Fryman and Patrick Fryman. He also leaves behind five grandchildren, Shaun, Courtney, Trey, Ryan and Payton Fryman; a very special great-granddaughter, Delaney Grayce Hall; and one sister, Nona Dillon.

Funeral services 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011, at Price Brothers Funeral Home in Elizaville. Burial in Elizaville Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Shaun Fryman, Trey Fryman, Ryan Fryman, Greg Himes, Kash Grimes, Ronnie Littleton, Fred Rose and Raymond Fryman. Honorary pallbearers are Courtney Fryman, Delaney Hall and Payton Fryman.

Visitation 5 - 9 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, at the funeral home.

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Woodie Fryman

Woodie Fryman, who pitched 18 seasons in the major leagues and was inducted into the Montreal Expos' Hall of Fame in 1995, has died. He was 70.

Fryman won 141 games from 1966-83 with the Expos, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers, Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs. He pitched primarily in relief late in his career, saving 17 games for Montreal in 1980.

Fryman had four career one-hitters — including a nearly perfect game when he was a Pittsburgh rookie. He gave up a leadoff hit to the New York Mets, the runner was caught stealing and Fryman didn't allow anyone else on base.

In 1972, Fryman joined the Tigers in the middle of the season and went 10-3 with a 2.06 ERA for them, helping Detroit win the American League East.

Fryman's death Friday night was confirmed by Price Brothers Funeral Home in Elizaville, Kentucky.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Mr. Parish

Thomas Dee “Tom” Parish, age 49, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born June 7, 1961, in Morehead, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Dee and Frankie Thompson Parish.

Tom is survived by one sister, Elaine (Rick) Keller of Hillsboro, Kentucky; three brothers, Bob Thompson of Bellevue, Michigan, Art (Donna) Parish of Owingsville, Kentucky, and Ron Parish of Owingsville, Kentucky; several nieces; a nephew; other family and friends.

Tom graduated from Rowan County Senior High School in 1979 and enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, hiking and camping.

A memorial service will be conducted 7 p.m. Friday, February 4, 2011, at the Salt Lick Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Andy Lands officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Church.

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

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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Mrs. Denton

Maxine Barber Denton, 98, of Hillsboro, a teacher, community and church leader, and devoted mother and grandmother, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, at her home.

Born Oct. 29, 1912, in Bath County, she was the middle child of the late Everett and Lutie Thompson Barber. The family, including Maxine’s four siblings, moved to Fleming County in 1918.

Maxine attended a one-room school in Grange City and graduated from Fleming County High School in 1932. She was the recipient of the Carnegie Medal of Honor for her heroic efforts in saving the life of her uncle and his son, and received a $500 scholarship, which she used to complete her education at Morehead State University.

Except for one year when she was a music teacher in Bentonville, Ohio, Maxine taught in the Fleming County schools from 1933 until 1984. She began her diversified career in a one-room school in Arnold’s Chapel teaching children from four years of age to 14. Two years later she moved to the Hillsboro School, which consisted of four rooms and was later replaced with the current Hillsboro Elementary School. In addition to teaching grades four through eight during the course of her career, Maxine found time to teach art and music, volunteered to coach boys’ basketball, and served as principal. She was responsible for organizing the first PTA in Hillsboro and served as president. She also held leadership positions in local, state, and national education associations, as well as Delta Kappa Gamma Honorary Teacher Society.

Maxine was extremely active in community organizations. She was a member of the first Board of Directors of Fleming County Hospital. She, along with other members of the board, worked tirelessly to establish the hospital, retiring from the board in 1985. Maxine and her husband, Ashton were instrumental in organizing the Hillsboro Fire Department. She was a member of the Fire Board and served as secretary and treasurer until 2001.

Through the years, Maxine was also active in many Fleming County organizations including the 4-H, Historical Society, Homemakers, Farmers Home Administration Board, American Legion Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Order of Eastern Star A. P. Gooding 172, Women’s Advisory Council for Southern States, March of Dimes and Polio Foundation. She was elected Mrs. Fleming County in 1955, served as the Grand Marshall of Hillsboro Homecoming Parade in 1994, and was a Kentucky Colonel.

Maxine and Ashton enjoyed their travels throughout the United States and six continents. Australia and China were among her favorites.

She was involved in church activities throughout her lifetime. She taught Sunday school, Bible school, and youth groups and taught piano and played for church services and was a member of Hillsboro Christian Church.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers: Glenna Christine Smoot, Everett Barber Jr., Eugene Barber and Archie Clark Barber. Maxine’s husband of 43 years, Ashton Lyle Denton, passed away Dec. 16, 1980.

Mrs. Denton is survived by one daughter, Glenna Denton Peterson and husband, Gene of Hillsboro; one son, James Denton and wife, Jeannette of Georgetown; two grandchildren, Joseph Bumgardner and wife, Tammy and Sarah Lyle Marshall and husband, Corbin; and one great-granddaughter, Ashton Lee Bumgardner.

Services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, at Hillsboro Christian Church with the Rev. Jim Hamm officiating.

Burial will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery. Pallbearers will be William Thompson, Barry Thompson, Joseph Bumgardner, Corbin Marshall, Gene Mac Barber, Larry Barber, Eric Barber and Lowell Dean Barber.

Visitation is 5 p.m., today, Feb. 2, 2011, at Hutton Funeral Home. Order of Eastern Star Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. by O.E.S. A. P. Gooding 172.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Hillsboro Christian Church, Hillsboro Fire Department, Hillsboro Elementary School Alumni Scholarship, or Fleming County Hospital.

Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.