Fleming-Mason annual meeting

Gazette publisher Garry Barker with author David Dick during the Fleming-Mason Energy annual meeting May 28 in Flemingsburg.

Rex and the french fries

Mrs. Strange

Mary Elizabeth Lee Strange, age 88, of Cranston Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Monday, May 25, 2009, at her residence after a long illness.

She was born January 27, 1921, in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, the daughter of the late D. B. and Myrtle Wilson Lee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Claude Strange in 1992; a granddaughter, Barbara Lin Riddle in 1975; two brothers, Clifford and Marion Lee; and a sister, Lillie Mae Berryman.

Mrs. Strange’s husband, Grant Strange, preceded her in death on July 5, 2000.

She is survived by one son, Wayne Strange of Morehead, Kentucky; three daughters, Barbara (Wilford) Pennington and Kay (Gail) Bradley, all of Morehead, Kentucky; and Linda (Sam) Conley of Hillsboro, Kentucky; and one brother, L. C. (Georgie) Lee of Lexington, Kentucky.

Other survivors include 12 grandchildren, Elizabeth Bales, Karin Riddle, LaCassa Mekelburg, Janet Caudill, Melissa Crose, Melburn Bradley, Linda Jo Bradley, Virginia Gray, Michael Strange, Claudia Strange, Shannon Russell, and Patricia Pennington a very special granddaughter, who has stayed with her Granny on weekends for the last nine years; 7 great grandchildren, Chris Bales, Amanda Bales, Haley Crawford, Tyler Crose, Carly Crose, Casey Caudill, and Dewayne Gray; and one great-great grandson, Caleb Hunter Bales. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, and her little church buddy and friend, Frances Kendall.

Mrs. Strange was a homemaker. She loved her family, but above all, she loved being a Christian and going to church. She was a member of the Rodburn Church of God.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Brother Harry Gay, Brother Carl Brewer, and Brother Roger Cummings officiating. Burial will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be grandchildren and nephews, Chris Bales, Melburn Bradley, Michael Strange, Casey Caudill, Jerry Strange, and Arthur Bales.

Honorary pallbearers will be her church family from the Rodburn Church of God and her granddaughters.

Visitation is after 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.

View memorial tribute or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com

Mrs. Riggs

Mary Lois Gray Riggs, 77, of Carlisle passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at the Johnson-Mathers Nursing Home in Carlisle.
Mary Lois was born in Cowan on Jan. 14, 1932, to Edsel and Emma Gray.
She was a member of the Nazarene Church of Paris.
Mary Lois is survived by a son, Dennis Jolly of Cowan; two daughters, Anita Gayle (Oscar) Hunt of Tollesboro and Sue (Keith) Kelley of Paris; six grandchildren, Kristen (Richie) Frye of Tollesboro, Jamie Hunt of Tollesboro, Nettie Rose Jolly of Flemingsburg, Olivia Beaty of Paris, Samantha Beaty of Covington, and Keith Alan Kelley of Paris; five great-grandchildren, Ashley Nicole Frye, Emily Brooke Frye, Erica Layne Frye, Jaiden Beaty and Micah Olsen; a special friend, Tommie Boles; and a special neice, Rhonda Tubbs.
Services will be at 1 p.m., Friday at Price Brothers Funeral Home with Rev. Vernon Adams officiating.
Burial will be in the Elizaville Cemetery.
Visitation is 6 - 9 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.

Mr. Daulton

Clifton Ray Daulton, Sr. departed this life on May 21, 2009 in the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas after an illness of several weeks.

He was born on November 8, 1940 in Ringos Mill, Kentucky to Mrs. Elsie Ratliff Daulton of Flemingsburg and the late Elbert Clifton Daulton.

He was married on July 27, 1968 to Anna Lee Applegate in Mason County, Kentucky. He retired in 1994 from a life on the road as a truck driver for the Kroger Company. In his younger years, Ray enjoyed hunting, fishing and shooting pool. In his later years, Ray loved taking trips with his grandchildren and watching his favorite sport, NASCAR with his sons and grandson.

Those left to treasure his many memories are his wife of 40 years, Anna Lee, son and daughter-in-law, Ray Jr. and Deana; son and daughter-in-law, Charlie and Gretchen; his only grandson, Justin and his three granddaughters, Laura, Kaitlyn and Erin. He is also survived by his mother Elsie Ratliff Daulton of Flemingsburg, Kentucky and his two sisters, Janie McClain of Hillsboro, Kentucky and Marietta Daulton of Ohio.

Ray had a big heart and loved to help people. He lived life to the fullest and will be greatly missed. The world is a better place for having him here for 68 years.

The family appreciates your continued prayers and support.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Thursday, May 28, 2009 in the chapel of the Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home with Rev. Harley Sexton, Jr. officiating.

He will be laid to rest with full military honors in the Hillsboro Cemetery by the Morehead American Legion Post No. 126.

Visitation at Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home is after 11:00 A.M. Thursday.

Serving as Pall Bearers will be members of the Morehead American Legion Post No. 126.

Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home is caring for all arrangements for Mr. Clifton Ray Daulton.

Mrs. Gregory

Judy Louise Hoover Gregory, 64, of Skaggs Lane, Hillsboro died Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at her residence.
She was born Jan. 1, 1945, in Albany, the daughter of the late Red Cleek and Bercie Hoover.
Judy is survived by her husband of 32 years, Willie Gregory, whom she married July 18, 1976; two sons, Dewayne and Rodney Gregory both of Morehead; two daughters, Tina Stillwell of New Castle, Ind. and Nugget Gregory of Hillsboro; four grandchildren, Jason Stephens, ShaLynn Trent, Justin Gregory and Erica Gregory; and one great-grandson, Mason Peters.
Also surviving are two sisters, Ruth Ann Burke and Alice Faye Crawford, both of New Castle, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.

Judy was an employee of Park Hills Grocery for 17 years. She became a charter member of the Little Mary Church in 1981.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m., Saturday, May 23, 2009, at the Little Mary Church with Elder Lonnie Gregory, Elder Terry Bryant and Bro. Junior Ruggles officiating. Burial will follow in the Little Mary Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Darwin Gregory, Michael Spurlock, Don Cox, Elbert Cox, Rodney Gregory and Dewayne Gregory.
Visitation is after 5 p.m., Friday, May 22, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, Morehead, and after 9 a.m., Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Little Mary Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Little Mary Church, c/o Michael Spurlock, Treasurer, 6600 Flemingsburg Road, Morehead, Ky. 40351.
View video tribute or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com.

Lady Panthers win first district title

The Fleming County Lady Panthers won their first district championship by defeating Rowan County, 4-2, in the 61st District title game.

Lady Panthers on 61st District All-Tournament team:
Victoria Sergent (MVP) Fleming County
Molly Crain Fleming County
K'Osha Puente Fleming County
Amber Ruark Fleming County