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.

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.

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 29^th 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.

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.

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.

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.