Mrs. Gardner

Ethel E. Gardner, 95, of Tilton, died Monday, March 28, 2011, at Fleming County Hospital.

She was born Dec. 7, 1915, in Silver Creek, Wis., to the late William and Ida Geske.

She had been a cook at Hillsboro Elementary School and also worked at Lerman’s in Flemingsburg for 18 years, been a foster grandparent at Hillsboro Elementary for nine years and been a caregiver for the elderly.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Woody Gardner; a son, William McElwee; a sister, Evelyn Glenn; and two brothers, Williard and Elmer Geske.

Survivors include a son, David and (Ruth Ann) McElwee of Decatur, Ill.; a daughter, Mary Ann and (Ricky) Pendland of Tilton; a granddaughter, Kerri Lynn Pendland Moran of Tilton; and other grandchildren, Rocky, Jennifer, Scott, Sherri Lynn, Leigh Ann, Tresha Kay, Evelyn L. and Sondra; 18 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Winifred Sorrentino of Chippewa Falls, Wis.

Services will be at 1 p.m., Friday, April 1, 2011, at Boone - Nickell Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in the Fleming County Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.

Friends may sign the guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com

Ms. Nealis

Norma Nealis, 85, of Hillsboro, died Monday, March 28, 2011, at St. Joseph Hospital in Mount Sterling.

She was born Oct. 26, 1925, in Hillsboro to the late Durbin and Gertrude Likes Nealis.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Berman Nealis, on March 9, 1991; a sister, Pauline Likes Nealis Harmon, on July 20, 2001; and a brother, Robert Kenneth (Bob) Nealis, on Dec. 25, 2010.

Norma is survived by a niece, Kim Harmon Hester of Flemingsburg; a great-niece, Jennifer Hester Gulley and husband, Kenney of Mount Sterling; a great-nephew, Brian Tomas Hester of Wallingford; a great-great-nephew, Benjamin Gulley; and two great-great-nieces, Abigail Gulley and Claire Gulley, both of Mount Sterling.

Most of Norma’s life was spent in the Hillsboro area, where she was a well-known seamstress and Hutton Funeral Home employee. She grew up on the family farm, graduated from Hillsboro Elementary School, and attended Fleming County High School. During World War II, Norma traveled to Cincinnati, where she worked downtown in Carew Tower doing garment alterations and weaving for some of the city’s finest department stores, such as Pogue’s and Shillito-Rikes (now Lazarus). When she returned to Hillsboro following the war, Norma continued her work as a seamstress and tailor. Very proficient at her craft, Norma’s clientele greatly appreciated the perfection of her work and her ability to design and sew an outfit without a pattern. Fashion was always an important part of Norma’s life. At all times, she was stylishly dressed and meticulously groomed. In the early 1970s, Norma left her seamstress shop to become a secretary and greeter for Hutton Funeral Home, as well as the caregiver for Mrs. Hutton, her mother Mrs. McKee, and later Mr. Hutton. A resident of the Hutton Funeral Home for more than 30 years, Norma left in 2003 to care for her brother who was in declining health. In 2006, she became a resident of Windsor Care Center in Mount Sterling where she met new friends and remained until her death.

Services will be conducted 11 a.m., Thursday, March 31, 2011, at the Hutton Funeral Home with the Rev. James Paul Humphries and Brother Gerald Saunders officiating.

Burial will follow in Hillsboro Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brian Hester, Kenney Gulley, Ben Gulley, Jim Sauer, Jewell Call, Stevie Call, Benny McDonald, Gerald Saunders, and William Thompson.

Visitation is after 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at the Hutton Funeral Home in Hillsboro.

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Mr. Lowe

Dennis R. Lowe Jr., 79, of Wallingford Road, Flemingsburg, passed away Monday March 28, 2011 at his residence.

He was born April 28, 1931, in Fleming County to the late Dennis R. Lowe Sr. and Alma Davis Lowe Duff.

He was a retired construction worker and farmer .

He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Lena May Lowe in February 2008.

Survivors include eight children, Rick Lowe, Bobbie (Gary) McCord, Connie (Gerald) Crain, Cindy (Johnny) Hardin, D.R. (Debbie) Lowe and Joni (Mike) Hazelrigg, all of Fleming County, Peggy (Randy) Hamm of Burlington, and Mark (Kim) Lowe, Mount Sterling,; 23 grandchildren, Daniel and Duane Lowe, Gary, Shad and Scott McCord, Emily Anderson, Betsy Keller, J.J. and Patrick Hardin, Tara Couch, Randi Jo Reeves, Amanda Smith, Jamie Hamm, Stacy, Dennis and Shannon Lowe, Kassie Celsor, Katie, Kelly and Samantha Hurst and Shelby, Zachary and Parker Lowe; 20 great-grandchildren; and one brother, William Lowe of Flemingsburg.

Services will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2011, at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Rev. Norman Wasson officiating.

Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Cemetery.

Visitation at Boone - Nickell Funeral Home will be after 5 p.m., Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or The Cancer Care Club.

Friends may sign guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Helphenstine

Oscar Helphenstine Jr., born April 16, 1930, passed away March 24, 2011, at Fleming County Hospital.

He was a retired carpenter.

Oscar was the son of the late Oscar and Lennie Helphenstine Sr.

He was proceeded in death by son, Keith Helphenstine; and brother, Roy Helphenstine.

He is survived by his children, Danny (Kathy) Helphenstine of Tollesboro, and Connie (Jackie) Williamson of Flemingsburg . He is also survived by his grandchildren, Dana (Roger) Gulley, Michael (Melissa) Williamson and Jeff Williamson of Flemingsburg, and Brian (Teresa) Helphenstine and Chris (Julie) Helphenstine of Tollesboro. He is survived by great-grandchildren, Britani, Michelle, Carley Gulley, Brandon Williamson, Alexis and Tate Williamson, Tierra Tulley and Bryson Helphenstine; two brothers, Ronnie Helphenstine of Tollesboro, and William Helphenstine of Florida; and a sister, Mary Grayson of Pennsylvania. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Services will be conducted Sunday, March 27, at 2 p.m., at Boone-Nickel Funeral Home. with John Moore officiating.

Visitation will be from noon until time of service, Sunday at the funeral home.

Pallbears will be Mike and Jeff Williamson, Chris and Brian Helphenstine, Roger Gulley, Chase Rushing and Koty Riley.  Honoray Pallbears will be Britani and Michelle Gulley.

Friends may sign guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com

Mr. Burton

Charles Walter Burton, 75, of Ewing, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Nicholas County Hospital.

He was born Feb. 19, 1936, in Mason County to the late Edgar and Stella Burton.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Tootsie Burton.

He was a chef for S&S Cafeterias and served in the United States Army.

He is survived by four sons, Mike (Bonnie) Burton, Jim (Polly) Burton, Gary Burton and Tony Burton, all of Ewing; two daughters, Marcie Jandro and Julie Burton, both of Ewing; 12 grandchildren, Christie Burton, Cole Burton, Regina Fulton, Tina and Trista Jandro, Tiffany Taylor, Bobby, Jonothan and Casey Burton, Derek McFarland, Megan Burton and Tabitha Abner; and one great-grandchild, Keagan Florence.

He was preceded in death by a son, Robby Burton; and one great-grandchild, Tyler Burton.

Services are 1 p.m,. Friday, March 25, 2011, at Denton-Workman Funeral Home, Flemingsburg.

Burial will follow in Sunnyside Cemetery - Mount Tabor, Ewing.

Visitation is 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.

Mr. Pence

Micheal Everett Pence, age 50, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at his sister’s home.

Born November 9, 1960, in Morehead, Kentucky, he is the son of Phyllis Messer Pence of Morehead and the late Ollie Hayse Pence. One brother, David Pence, also preceded him in death.

In addition to his mother, Mike is survived by his wife, Erin Ishmeal Pence, and three stepsons, Waylon, Caleb and Bo Crawford of Morehead; a son, Scott McClurg of Olive Hill, Kentucky; a daughter, Tara Brooke of Indiana; two brothers, Mark Pence of Morehead and Rick Pence of Wallingford, Kentucky; one sister, Lisa Pence of Flemingsburg, Kentucky; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Mike was a former bricklayer and enjoyed being with family and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2011, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. James DeAtley officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Mark Pence, Rick Pence, Daniel Boswell, Gary Jones, Jr., Roger Pence, and Gene Netherly.

Visitation is after 5 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2011, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, Morehead, Kentucky.

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Mr. Lang

Andrew Martin Lang died Sunday, March 20, 2011, at Central Baptist Hospital.

He was born in Cynthiana to the late John and Philimenia Lang.

He was a farmer all of his life and was of the Catholic faith. He was a Korean war veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Cecilia Berry.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Carolyn Lang; a daughter, Michelle (Greg) Hunt; two grandchildren, Cassandra Hilterbrand and Zachary Hunt; brothers and sisters, Eugene Lang of Aberdeen, Ohio, John W. Lang of Williamstown, Marion Donohue of Lexington, Deloris Donohue of Texas, and Bernie Lang of Arizona

Graveside services will be held at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, March 24, 2011, at St. Patrick Cemetery in Washington. Military rites by the W.N. Fant American Legion Post No. 5 and Franklin Sousley VFW Post 1834.

Boone - Nickell Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Friends may sign guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com