Mr. Alderman

Gabriel Isham (Gabe) Alderman, age 85, of Flemingsburg Road, Morehead, KY, World War II veteran and local business owner, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009, at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, KY, after a brief illness.

Born November 19, 1923, in Smile, KY, he was the son of the late Posey Lee and Ofphia D. Quesinberry Alderman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Alderman, David Alderman and Posie Alderman, and one sister, Lena Rivers Kinney.

Gabe is survived by his wife of 60 years, Willa Scott (Billie) McClain Alderman; his son, Darrell Alderman and JoAnn; and his daughter, Brenda Oldfield and Joey, all of Morehead, KY.

He has five grandchildren: Chase Alderman and Gabe Oldfield, both of Morehead, KY, Dara Alderman and M’Shae Alderman, both of Washington DC, and Tim Alderman of Dana, KY, and three great grandchildren: Brennan Alderman, of Dana, KY, and Henry Cloern and Cooper Cloern, both of Washington, DC. Also surviving is his long-time secretary and good friend, Joan Owens of Morehead, KY.

Mr. Alderman was the President of Morehead-based underground utilities company, G. & W. Construction, Inc. He served as President of the company for 17 years. While under Mr. Alderman’s direction, G. & W. Construction, Inc., completed more than 100 water and sewer line installation projects throughout Kentucky and Ohio.

Prior to joining G. & W. Construction, Mr. Alderman co-owned G. R. Alderman Co. with his brother, the late Robert Alderman. G. R. Alderman Co. installed the first water lines for Rowan Water, Inc., in Morehead and built numerous banks, courthouses, hospitals and schools throughout KY. Among G.R. Alderman’s local projects were the Rowan County High School (now Rowan County Middle School), Clearfield Elementary School, Peoples Bank of Morehead, University Cinema, Daniel Boone Convalescent Center (presently Life Care Center) and Morehead Methodist Church Annex.

Other construction included the Mt. Sterling Courthouse, Montgomery County High School, Monticello Elementary School, General Telephone New Dial Exchange at Meade, Hayswood Hospital Annex in Maysville, Arjay Elementary School in Pineville, Magoffin County Elementary School, Salyersville High School, Providence Elementary School in Winchester, Pulaski County High School, Georgetown High School, Newtown Elementary School in Georgetown, Jackson County Health Center, Frenchburg Health Center, Carter Caves Vacation Cottages, and Theatre, Office Building in Jenkins.

Mr. Alderman enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1943. During World War II, he fought battles in Peleliu and Okinawa, and participated in the occupation of China. He received an Honorable Discharge in 1946.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Dr. Don Mantooth officiating. Burial was in Brown Cemetery with full military rites conducted by Morehead American Legion Post No. 126.

Pallbearers were Gary Pope, Ronnie Lewis, Nicky Pennington, Tom Taylor, Bobby Skaggs, Joe Kinder, and Denver Kinder. Bobby Alderman and Clyde Logan were honorary pallbearers.

Visitation was Saturday, June 13, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.

Mrs. Zachary

Kathleen Allen Zachary, 97, died June 11, 2009, at her home.
She was the daughter of Joseph and Nancy Jane "Nannie" Hoskins Allen.
She spent her childhood days on a farm on Green River in Casey County. She married her high school sweetheart, John, in 1931. She began her teaching career in Casey County, alternating semesters to attend and graduate from Eastern State Teachers College, now known as Eastern Kentucky University. After moving to Fleming County she continued to teach first grade and retired after 30 years.
She was a longtime faithful member of the Flemingsburg United Methodist Church where she served on many committees and wrote a publication on the history of the church. She was a member of the homemakers, Delta Kappa Gamma, a Kentucky Colonel and DAR. She was devoted to her church, family, community and many friends. Her strong spirit brought love and joy to her entire family.
She is survived by her daughter, Joan Whitman of Lexington; brother, Carl (Ila) Allen of Milton; a daughter-in-law, Louise Zachary of Carlisle; four grandchildren, Jeff (Ellen) Darnall, Richard Darnall, Derek and Kevin Zachary; four great-grandchldren, Sarah, Christopher and Alexis Darnall and Nathan Zachary; two sisters-in-law, Ethelene Zachary and Velma Sanders: and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John; two sons, Percy and David Zachary; and a brother, Forest Allen.
A celebration of her life will be at 11 a.m., Monday, June 15, 2009 at the Flemingsburg United Methodist Church.
Burial will follow Monday afternoon in the Glenwood Cemetery in Liberty.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m., Sunday at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home, Flemingsburg.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Flemingsburg United Methodist Church.

AGENCIES CAUTION AGAINST PRACTICES OF LOCAL BANK

 

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") has issued an Order directing Peoples Bank of Kentucky, Inc., Flemingsburg, Kentucky, to refrain from certain banking activities that the FDIC considered violations of law or regulations. Peoples Bank voluntarily made the Order public today even though the FDIC has not yet released it. The Order results from an extensive examination of the Bank's compliance activities through the period ending June 19, 2008. The issuance of the Order has been accepted by the Bank's Board of Directors which has agreed to quickly correct the violations found by the examiners.

The Order does not affect the day-to-day operations of the Bank. Flemingsburg's only local bank, with approximately $152,416,000 in deposits, was started over 100 years ago, and has been operating continuously since that time.

The Order provides the foundation for the process the Bank must employ to correct the violations noted in the Order and the Bank's activities will be monitored by the regulators until they are satisfied that the problems have been corrected.

"Residential loans and all other aspects of bank business will continue as usual and customers will not notice any change in the high level of service they have come to expect from Peoples Bank," according to James Hay, President and CEO of the Bank.

President Hay also stated that "The Board of Directors emphasizes that the Bank has adequate capital, is financially sound, and all deposits continue to be insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. I would like to point out also that the examination did not question the capital or solvency of the Bank in any way. The Bank appreciates the work done by the FDIC in bringing to light the deficiencies in our compliance management system and the Bank will comply fully and quickly with the requirements of the Order. The Board of Directors appreciates the FDIC's findings because implementation of the necessary changes will strengthen the Bank's compliance management system and consumer compliance activities."

Under the Order, the Bank is directed to desist from operating with a compliance management system that does not ensure compliance with federal consumer protection laws, regulations and policies; failing to effectively monitor compliance with federal consumer protection laws; and failing to adequately implement policies and procedures and an adequate audit program. Included in the Order is a requirement that the Bank appoint a compliance committee and retain a qualified compliance officer capable of administering an effective compliance management system.

The Bank has already begun the process of complying with the Order and has contracted with Professional Bank Services, a respected bank consulting firm, for assistance in establishing the necessary systems to ensure current and future compliance with consumer protection laws and regulations.

James Hay, also serving as Chairman of the Bank's Board of Directors, said that the Bank prides itself as being one of the few remaining locally owned community banks in Kentucky. It's shareholders are made up almost exclusively of local or former residents of Fleming County. "We have been open since 1906 and we plan to be here another 100 years. We intend to remain a local bank, ready at all times to serve the banking needs of our community," said Hay. "Despite some operational changes related to our compliance management, it will be business as usual at Peoples Bank. When you walk into Peoples Bank, I think you're still going to be impressed with the service you receive. That is what makes Peoples Bank so unique."

Mrs. Jones

Wilma Ryan Prather Jones, was born on April 24, 1919, in Fleming County, the daughter of Mary Thomas Story and John K. "Jack" Ryan. She departed this life unexpectedly on June 10, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
She was a graduate of John G. Fee High School in Maysville. She accepted Christ as her Savior and tried to live life around her Lord.
In 1945, she was married to Robert Marion Prather in Flemingsburg, who preceded her in death. To this union one daughter, Linda (Leroy Talbert) was born; and three sons, Samuel Ray, James Carl (Freda) and Robert M. "Bobby" Prather, who preceded her in death.
She married Tassus Edward Jones in 1965 and became the step-mother of Eleanor Jones Smothers and Tassa Jones Wigginton. She was preceded in death by Tassa Jones, January 1995.
Wilma Jones was a devoted member of New Zion United Methodist Church where she was active in the United Methodist Women. She was also a committed member of the Scott County Homemakers, the Get-Together Club and the Georgetown Chapter of the NAACP.
She leaves to mourn, one sister, Julia C. Gray of Dayton, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. "Her life from sunrise to sunset has left an afterglow too bright to ever dim in the lives of her family and her friends."
Services are 11 a.m., Saturday, June 13, 2009, at the New Zion United Methodist Church, Lexington.
Burial will follow in the Fleming County Cemetery, Saturday, with a graveside service at 2:30 p.m.
Visitation is today, June 12, 2009, from 6-9 p.m. at the church in Lexington.
In lieu of flowers the family has ask for memorial contributions to be sent in memory of Wilma Jones to the Tassus E. Jones Scholarship Fund at New Zion United Methodist Church, 122 New Zion Road, Lexington, Ky. 40324.
Arrangements by Denton-Workman Funeral Home in Flemingsburg.

Lake Kelly honored

A plaque honoring the late Lake Kelly was unveiled during a ceremony June 9 at the Fleming County Museum. Family members and friends gathered for the event.

Live on Electric Avenue

The Havens, from Brooklyn, NY, opened the 2009 season of Live on Electric Avenue in downtown Flemingsburg on Friday evening. Second from left is Rachel McCartney Benjamin, singer/songwriter from Flemingsburg.

Molly Crain signs with Transy

Molly Crain, a senior at Fleming County High School, is shown signing her letter of intent to play softball for the Transylvania Pioneers.  Molly is pictured with her father Eugene Crain, her mother Sandy Crain, softball coach Nate Ryver, and FCHS athletic director Blake Price