Mr. McKee

Hildreth C. (Hillie) McKee, age 85, of Sunset Road, Hillsboro, Ky. passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington.
Born July 8, 1924, in Fleming County, he was the son of the late Amos and Augusta Sproles McKee.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Anna Stephens McKee, whom he married Aug. 9, 1954; one son, Scottie McKee and his wife, Jill of Hillsboro; one daughter, Linda Williams and her husband, Don of Owingsville; and six grandchildren, Erika Hunt, Joe Hunt, Austin McKee, Cole McKee, Bailey McKee and Braydon McKee.
Also surviving is one brother, Woodie McKee of Poplar Plains; one sister, Gracie Arnold of Flemingsburg; and his favorite dog, Aggie.
Mr. McKee served in the U.S. Army during World War II and retired from the Randall Company in Flemingsburg where he worked in the buffing room for 26 years. He was also a farmer and carpenter and attended the Methodist Church.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at the Hutton Funeral Home in Hillsboro with the Rev. Lowell Rice and Bro. Gerald Saunders officiating.
Burial will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery with full military rites conducted by the Flemingsburg Franklin Sousley VFW Post 1834 and American Legion Post No. 5. Pallbearers will be Robert Harmon, Donnie Harmon, Calvin Donaldson, Roy Pugh, Bill Story, Marion Story, Stevie Call and Mike Hawkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Dave McKee, Pete Waggoner, Bill Conway and Jewell Call.
Visitation is after 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at the Hutton Funeral Home in Hillsboro.
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Mr. Mineer

Robert (Bob) Neal Mineer, of Pleasant Valley Road, Wallingford died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
He was born Sept. 29, 1946, in Cincinnati, the son of the late Raymond and Lucille Owens Mineer. He was reared by Arch and Lula Mineer.
He was a farmer.
Survivors include three sons, Jeff Mineer of Morehead, Robert Mineer Jr. of Wallingford, and Joey Mineer of Wallingford; a daughter, Jennifer Warder of Flemingsburg; a foster brother, Norman (Joyce) Mineer of Pleasant Valley; a brother, Jerry Mineer of New Richmond, Ohio; four sisters, Barbara Lewis of New Richmond, Annie Gumbert of New Richmond, Violet Planck of Bethel, Ohio, and Mary Ruthie Moore of Batavia, Ohio; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Hicks.
Services are 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at Denton-Workman Funeral Home with Bro. Hilliary Underwood officiating.
Burial will follow in the Martin Cemetery at Wallingford.
Visitation is 11 a.m., until services Monday at the funeral home.

Mr. Mineer

Robert "Bob" Mineer, 63, of Pleasant Valley. Services 1pm Mon, Denton-Workman Funeral Home. Visit 11am till service Mon.

Mr. McKee

Orville McKee, 82, formerly of Goddard, died Thursday at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home.
Mr. McKee was born March 24, 1927 in Fleming County. His parents were the late John and Minnie DeAtley McKee.
He is survived by two sisters, Myrtle McKee Lee of Flemingsburg and Dorothy McKee Reeves of Goddard; three brothers, Elwood (Ruby) McKee of Goddard, Roy McKee of Goddard and Edgar McKee of Flemingsburg; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charlie and Harold McKee.
Services are 1 p.m., Sunday at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home. Rev. Bob Ray will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Goddard Cemetery.
Visitation at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home is after 11 a.m., Sunday until time of the service at 1 p.m.

Mrs. Helphinstine

Clara Mae Helphinstine, 94, of Metcalf Mill Road, Ewing, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at her residence. Clara Mae was born in New Castle, Ind., May 14, 1915 to Minnie Eckert and Harvey Marshall.

Clara Mae was a housewife and is survived by her husband, William E. “Bud” Helphinstine, one son, William R. “Bob” Helphinstine of Ewing and two grandchildren, William Christopher Helphinstine of Dayton, Ohio, and Robin Clarlyn Moore of Xenia, Ohio.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Price Brothers Funeral Home with the Rev. Gaylord Gillespie officiating. Burial will be in the Elizaville cemetery.

Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. Sunday at Price Brothers.

Mr. Ridner

Frederick Joseph Ridner, 87, of Ewing, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 36 years, Betty (Leach) Ridner in 1998, his parents, a sister and brother-in-law and one grandson, Eric Baker.

Frederick is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Annette and Fred Bach and Lynette Givens, all of Trotwood, Ohio; one son and daughter-in-law, Darin and Gale Ridner of Ewing; six grandchildren, Ponce and his wife Chandra Bach, James and his wife Kimmi Bach, Gregory Givens, Janet Givens, Ashlee Ridner, and Tanesha Duncan; 11 great-grandchildren, special friend Bonita Eller and her daughter Cathy and granddaughter Katelyn.

Frederick’s funeral tribute will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 21, at the Tobias Funeral Home in Englewood, Ohio. Burial will follow in Bear Creek Cemetery.

His family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Online condolences to his family may be made at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Emmons

Billie "Bill" Nelson Emmons, 61, of Nepton Road was called home on Nov. 17, 2009, after a sudden illness. He died at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.
Mr. Emmons was born Nov. 26, 1947, in Fleming County to the late Clyde Emmons and Viola McKee Emmons.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Williams Emmons.
He was a construction worker for Saunders Construction.
After graduating from Fleming County High School in 1967, he enlisted in the United States Army and served in Vietnam. After serving in the war he coached football in Fleming County and met the love of his life, Nancy Williams to which he spent 36 loving years, loving and providing for her. They shared three wonderful children, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was a devout member of the Victory Assembly of God in Flemingsburg for several years and the Blue Licks Assembly of God for the past two years. He was a hunter, a fisherman and a carpenter for 31 years and a lover of music, often lending his voice to the Sunday service.
The love he had for his children didn't stop there as he became a father figure once again to five of his grandchildren. Billie believed and held on to the faith that his wonderful mother instilled in him, without her he wouldn't have been the great man he was. He knew that God would provide the strength and guidance that he needed throughout his life. He led by example and was a friend to many.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Williams Emmons; his mother, Viola McKee Emmons; a son, Troy (Rachel) Emmons of Fleming County; two daughters, Teri Emmons Humphrey of Cincinnati, and Lesliey Emmons (Jason) McKee of Maysville; three sisters, Brenda (Larry) Hill of Fleming County, Connie (Donald) Dugan of Fleming County, Melody (Walt) Barron of Fredricktown, Mo.; two brothers, Eddie (Debbie) Emmons of Fleming County and Keith (Janet) Emmons of Campbell County; 12 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
Services are 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home in Flemingsburg. Rev. Ron Spencer and Rev. Larry Hill will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Elizaville Cemetery with graveside military rites.
Visitation is after 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at the funeral home.