Mrs. Jackson

Louise Jackson, 89, of Evans Sisters Road, Hillsboro died Nov. 19, 2009, in Ripley, Ohio.
She was born in Lancaster on June 13, 1920, to the late Charles Hawley and Polly Wells Hawley.
Louise was an inspector for U.S. Shoe Corporation.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Jackson.
She is survived by a son, Jerry (Sylvia) Jackson of Omaha, Neb., two daughters, Karen (Steve) Brown of Flemingsburg, and Sharon (Bob) King of Hillsboro; six grandchildren, Rodney W. Marshall of Miamisburg, Ohio, Dana (Pete) Updike of Bentonville, Ariz., Troy Jackson of Omaha, Julie (Ronnie) Adams of May's Lick, Jeremy (Denise) Brown of Ewing and Jody Brown of Cincinnati; two step-grandchildren, Lisa (John) Jefferies of Jacksonville, Texas and Bobby King of Flemingsburg; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Services are 2 p.m., Sunday, at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home, Flemingsburg. Rev. Norman Wasson will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park, Flemingsburg.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, at the funeral home.

Jackson-Rigg indicted in Franklin County

Margaret Jackson-Rigg, 50, of Flemingsburg, faces charges of failing to report earnings to the Kentucky Revenue Cabinet and pay taxes. She was indicted in Franklin County. For the complete story click on http://www.state-journal.com/news/article/4714094

STEPHEN MILLER NAMED CEO OF PEOPLES BANK

On behalf of the Board of Directors, James Hay, Chairman and President of Peoples Bank of Kentucky recently announced that Mr. Stephen Miller has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Bank. Effective January 1, 2010, Mr. Miller will assume responsibility of the day to day operations and activities of the Bank. Steve has served on the Board since January of 2006 and joined the bank staff full time in August of 2008.

“I am very excited to have the opportunity to assume the CEO responsibilities of Peoples Bank,” said Miller. “I want to thank the Board of Directors for their confidence and support. I especially want to thank James Hay for his guidance and leadership during my association with the Bank. I will continue to rely on James for his knowledge, expertise and continued leadership as President and Chairman.”

“Peoples Bank is fortunate to have excellent officers and employees dedicated to serving our customers. I want to thank our customers for their loyalty, and encourage both existing and new customers to consider Peoples Bank for their financial needs.”

Steve attended Western KY University and Murray State University where he obtained his BS Degree and completed the Economic Development Institute program at Oklahoma University. Prior to his employment at Peoples Bank he served as Executive Director of the Buffalo Trace Area Development District.

Mr. Hay will continue in the capacity of Chairman and President of Peoples Bank of Kentucky and will also serve Peoples of Fleming County Bancorp (the Holding Company) as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Miss Choate

Amber Nicole Choate, 13, of Elizaville, died Nov. 18, 2009, as the result of being hit by a car in front of her home. Amber was a student at Simons Middle School, 8^th grade. She was born in Mason County Aug. 25, 1996, to Andrea Thomas and Eddie Choate and is also survived by two brothers, Brandon (Amber Jones) Florence and Joshua (Tiffany Jandro) Florence. Grandparents are Sue Choate and Helen Florence. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by two grandfathers, Kelly Choate and Scottie Florence.

Visitation for Amber will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for the family and 6-9 p.m. in the Simons Middle School. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Simons Middle School with the Rev. Randy Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Elizaville Cemetery.

Price Bros. Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Choate services set

Services for Amber Choate will be at Simons Middle School on Saturday, November 2, at 1 p.m.. Price Brothers Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Victim of accident identified

The Fleming County coroner has released the identity of a 13-year-old girl who was killed Wednesday morning after being hit by a car.

The incident happened at about 6 a.m. on Highway 32 in Elizaville. Police say the victim, Amber Choate, had stayed at her grandmother's house overnight and was walking to her house, located across the street, when she was hit.

Choate was an eighth-grader at Simons Middle School, which held a moment of silence for her.

Girl killed in Elizaville

According to WLEX-TV in Lexington, the Fleming County deputy coroner has confirmed that a 13-year-old girl was killed Wednesday morning after being hit by a vehicle.

The incident happened at about 6 a.m. on Highway 32 in Elizaville. So far, police have not released any other details.