Mr. Jent

Ervin David Jent, age 79, of Colfax Road, Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, at the Ridgeway Nursing Home in Owingsville.
He was born Dec. 17, 1929, in Rowan County, and was the son of the late Robert Lee Jent and Mary Ann Hardin Jent.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Ted Jent; one half brother, Buster Hardin; and one grandson, Christopher Purvis Jent.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Edna Jane Curtis Jent, whom he married Dec. 16, 1949; six sons and one daughter, David and Donna Jent, Daniel and Jean Jent, Ricky and Coleen Jent, Monty and Kitty Jent, all of Colfax, Dennis Jent of Peasticks, Charles “Chubby” and Karen Curtis of Grange City, and Cindy Deatra and Ray Weaver of Crain Creek.
Also surviving are two brothers, Riley Jent of Salt Lick, and Charlie Jent of Farmers, ; two sisters, Linda Kelly of Polksville and Rosie Netherly of Salt Lick; 17 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Jent was a farmer and member of the Church of God.

Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, at the Hutton Funeral Home with the Rev. Randy Hawkins and the Rev. Richard Engle officiating.
Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his six sons and son-in-law Ray Weaver.
Visitation is after 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, at the Hutton Funeral Home in Hillsboro.

Mr. Johnson

 

Johnson, Ivan, 84, husband of Opal Eileen Caudill Johnson, died Tues., Dec. 16, 2008 at Central Baptist Hospital. Born in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Thomas and Rozennie Caudill Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a graduate of Fleming County High School and an U.S. Navy veteran serving in the Pacific during World War II. Mr. Johnson was employed by the United States Postal Service, a lifetime Masonic member of Fleming Lodge #112 and member of Lexington United Baptist Church.

Survivors other than his wife include two sons, Pastor Jimmy Ivan (Lynda) Johnson, Leitchfield, Ky., and Danny Thomas (Dana) Johnson, Lexington; four grandchildren, James “Ricky” (Celia) Johnson, Georgetown, Thomas Russell (Jennifer) Johnson, Oklahoma City, Okla., Danny Ivan (Shannon) Johnson, Lexington, and Angela Lynn (Dale) Brown, Lexington; sixteen great-grandchildren, Reid, JoAnna, Katherine, Mary, Martha, Blake, Josh, Sara, Allie, Maddie, Tanner, Luke, Ben, Dale Jr., Danielle, and Adam; three brothers, Vernon (Helen) Johnson, Hillsboro, Willie D. (LuEllen) Johnson, Flemingsburg, and Tommy (Marge) Johnson, Hobert, Ind.; and a sister, Clarice Delores (Jim) Wiley, Anderson, Ind. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ellis Johnson and Keenis Johnson; four sisters, Eva Bowers, Ethel Binion, Nellie Eldridge, and Oma Faye Vice; and a granddaughter, Sally.

Funeral services will be 11 am Fri. Dec. 19 at Lexington United Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 pm Thurs. Dec. 18. at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Rd. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Lexington United Baptist Church, 9477 Rockwell Rd., Lex., KY 40516.

Transportation crews mobilize to combat ice

 

Cabinet urges motorists to monitor conditions, use extra caution

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 15, 2008) — Transportation Cabinet crews in western Kentucky have mobilized snow and ice forces to combat wintry weather that threatens to make driving conditions hazardous. Crews statewide are monitoring pavement conditions as the weather maker advances across the state.

“Our crews are prepared to work around the clock to keep roads in the best possible condition,” said Transportation Secretary Joe Prather. “We advise motorists to pay close attention to developing conditions and to try to avoid driving when roads get treacherous.”

National Weather Service forecasts indicate that Kentucky could receive a one-two punch, with rain today changing to freezing precipitation, beginning in western Kentucky. Another band of freezing rain is expected into Tuesday. Cabinet officials are also concerned with the rapidly declining temperature, which could freeze wet pavement.

As temperatures drop to the freezing point, crews are applying rock salt to the pavement to help prevent ice development.

Road conditions are described by these terms:

Wet Pavement – The roadway is wet. Ice could form as temperatures drop.

Partly Covered – The roadway is partly covered with snow, slush or ice.  Markings may be obscured.

Mostly Covered – The roadway is mostly covered with snow, slush or ice. Roadway markers may be difficult to see because of packed snow and rutting conditions.

Completely Covered – The roadway is completely covered with snow, slush or ice and markings are obscured.

Impassable – Roadway conditions are not suitable for travel unless required by an emergency.

The latest road and weather conditions are available online at 511.ky.gov or by dialing 511.

Mr. Lykins

John Edward "Toby" Lykins, age 74, of Flemingsburg, passed away Friday at his residence.
Mr. Lykins was born June 17, 1934. His parents were the late John F. and Rosa Ford Lykins.
He was retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of services. He served four years in Vietnam and traveled to and visited 28 foreign countries and received seven air medals. He was an electronics technician.
Survivors include three sisters, Edna (Bill) McElfresh of Flemingsburg, Wilma (Earl) Kinder of Flemingsburg, and Doris (Bobby) Vice of Mount Carmel; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen James and Hazel Ward; and two brothers, Everett Lykins and Bill Lykins.
In keeping with Mr. Lykins wishes, his body will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Boone-Nickell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Church

Verba M. Church, 88, of Flemingsburg, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, in Russellville, Ohio.
She was born Feb. 5, 1920, in Sandy Hook, the daughter of the late Wesley and Nora Evans Adkins.
She was a retired homemakers and the widow of Arthur Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Donna (Donald) Housh of Russellville; a granddaughter, Paula Jane (Larry) Meeker of Sardinia, Ohio; great-grandsons, Robbie Wagner of Decatur, Ohio, and Matthew Meeker of Sardinia; two brothers, Wesley (Pete) Adkins of Eaton, Ohio, and Charles Adkins of Columbus, Ohio; sisters-in-law, Betty Adkins and Lois Adkins; step-grandchildren, Greg (Heather) Housh of Georgetown, Ohio, Nathan Housh of Russellville, Megan Housh of Bethel, Ohio, and Scott Meeker of Sardinia, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
Services are 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, at Denton-Workman Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the Longview Cemetery at Bethel, Ky.

Visitation is 11 a.m., until services Tuesday at the funeral home.

Panthers lose to West Carter

West Carter 68
Fleming Co. 63

West Carter
18
5
22
23
68

Fleming Co.
12
17
14
20
63

Fleming Co. -- Gray 21, Fraser 15, Dugan 9, Newsom 5, Jolly 3, Clark 3, Taylor 3, Kinder 4.

EKC Shoot Out at Lewis County High School.
West Carter -- Rayburn 21, Webb 13, B. Oney 11, Logan 6, C. Oney 5, Jarrell 3, Puckett 9.

Lady Panthers beat Mason County!

In a Friday night home game the Fleming County Lady Panthers used a scrambling defense and gritty offense to nip the Mason County Lady Royals 57-55. The Lady Panthers forced 30 turnover and made 23 free throws.

Fleming Co. 57

Mason Co. 55

Mason Co.
10
14
11
20
55

Fleming Co.
10
12
15
20
57

Mason Co. -- B. Menke 2, K. Menke 28, Butler 4, Smith 3, Queen 4, Moran 5, Likins 3, Moore 2, Doyle 2, Allen 2.

Fleming Co. (2-2) -- Puente 9, Allex 13, Emmons 19, S. Boyd 9, Harmon 3, M. Boyd 2, Johnson.