Mr. Young

Eugene “Blue” Young, 87, of Flemingsburg, died December 13.

He was born September 18, 1922, to the late William Taylor Young and Norma Hendrix Young. He was a farmer, truck driver, and school bus driver for 30 years. He was a member of Bath Masonic Lodge 55 F&AM for more than 50 years, a Kentucky Colonel, and a well known singer in many area churches.

Mr. Young is survived by his wife of 69 years, Nadine Young and by four sons, Nelson (Dollie) Young of Paris, Nathan (Wilma) Young of Lexington, Blaine (Annie) Young of Owingsville, and Terry (Robin) Young of Owingsville. He is also survived by his twin sister, Wilma Vice of Owingsville, and by 12 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services are 1 P.M. Wednesday at Richardson Funeral Home in Owingsville. Visitation is at 5 P.M. Tuesday. Rev. Ford Hinton, Rev. James Humphries, and Bro. Doug Routt will conduct the services.

Burial will follow in Longview Cemetery.

Mrs. Goddard

Patsy Crawford Goddard, 74, of Sardis died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at Maysville Nursing and Rehab Facility. 
She formerly operated Goddard’s Mini Nursing Home in Sardis for several years and was a member of Sardis United Methodist Church.  
She was the widow of Gordon Goddard  whose death occurred on April 5, 1988.
Mrs. Goddard was born in Nicholas County on Feb. 13, 1935, daughter of the late Jesse and Nellie Mann Crawford.
She is survived by five children, Judy (Wendell) Earls of Flemingsburg, Owen (Rita) Goddard of Mount Olivet, Regenea (Craig) Rhonemus of May’s Lick, Mark Goddard of Sardis and Lisa (David Paul) Mason of Lewisburg; six grandchildren, Eric Earls, Joshua Goddard, Adam and Tony Rhonemus, Chasity Smith and Savanna Mason; and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, at Palmer Funeral Home in May’s Lick with Bro. John R. Dodson officiating. 
Interment will follow in the Shannon Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. 
Memorials suggested to Hospice of Hope.

Mrs. Crawford

Tillie Worthington Crawford, 96, passed from the toil of this earth to her reward in Heaven on Dec. 12, 2009.
Mrs. Crawford was born on Dec. 11, 1913, and lived on her home place on the Clift Pike in May's Lick for 86 of her 96 years. After breaking a hip at age 88 she moved from the farm in May's Lick to Flemingsburg to be near her son Jim Crawford. In 2008 she moved to Georgetown, Texas, to live with her daughter, Lillian Black, where she enjoyed a year of being surrounded and deservedly spoiled by her many grandchildren.
Mrs. Crawford was the widow of Robert Yates Crawford, farmer and Maysville Tobacco Market supervisor. She was the mother of James Yates Crawford of Flemingsburg and Lillian Crawford Black of Georgetown, Texas. She is survived by 16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Lou Wright.
Mrs. Crawford was a lady of many talents. She could sew like a professional tailor, cook as well as any chef, grow an acre of garden and raise enough roses and gladiolus to have floral arrangements for the church through the summer.
Mrs. Crawford was an adored grandmother who was always ready for a game of Old Maids or Concentration. She took the grandchildren on long walks teaching them about the surroundings as they went. Piling all the children into the back of the old truck she would take them on an adventure to the North Fork on back of the farm. Summers called for at least one trip to Aberdeen to eat Chili Dogs on the bank of the Ohio River, a tradition that started with the first grandchild 47 years ago.
Through the years she knew much happiness but also much grief and hardship but she kept a positive attitude and a smile. Her advise would be as she often repeated, "Just say a prayer and go with the flow." She will be greatly missed.
Graveside services will be conducted in May's Lick Cemetery at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009.
Arrangements by Palmer Funeral Home of May’s Lick.
Condolences may given at www.palmerfuneralhome.com.

Traffic signal at KY 57-AA Highway being activated this week

Full operation expected Thursday, Dec. 17

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. – Highway crews will activate a new traffic signal this week at the intersection of KY 57 and the AA Highway in Lewis County.

Crews worked Monday installing pavement markings and vehicle detection equipment. The signal is expected to be in full operation Thursday, Dec. 17, weather permitting.

The signal was approved as a highway safety measure following a public meeting at Tollesboro this summer in which residents, legislators and local officials voiced concerns the intersection.

The new signal will control traffic approaching from all four directions, including the use of double-red beacons and reflective yellow backplates for better visibility. Advance warning flashers east and west of the intersection will alert motorists that the signal is about to change.

Mrs. Shrout

Helen Duncan Shrout, 87, widow of Herd C. Shrout, died Sunday, December 13, 2009.

She was born on March 22, 1922, in Fleming County to the late John B. and Myran Garrison Duncan. She was a member of the Flemingsburg Christian Church.

She is survived by a daughter, Marilyn S. Mitchell of Flemingsburg and a son, Rodney Shrout (Sharon) of Louisville; sisters Deloris Gilmore of Ohio and Sarah Fitzwater, New York; son-in-law William H. Mahan, Smithland, Ky.; grandchildren Adam Mitchell (Lorie), Lexington, Andrew Mitchell, Flemingsburg, Forest Mahan, N.C., Will Mahan, Atlanta, Shawna Stenton (Tom), Louisville, Tyler Shrout, Tenn., and Jonathon Shrout, Fla.; great grandchildren Abraham, Aaron, and Addison Mitchell, Lexington, Evan and Analiese Mitchell, Flemingsburg; and great-great-grandson Michael Stenton, Louisville.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Herd Shrout in 2003, daughter Brenda Mahan, sister Betty Planck, and son-in-law Larry E. Mitchell.

Helen was loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was one of those good women behind every good man. Helen enjoyed her church and church family immensely.

Services will be at 1 P.M. Wednesday at Denton-Workman Funeral Home with visitation after 6 P.M. Tuesday. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Contribution suggested to the Flemingsburg Christian Church or Task Force Omega.

Lady Panthers lose to Mason

Mason Co. 66

Fleming Co. 43

Fleming Co.
5
11
16
11
43

Mason Co.
16
20
17
13
66

Fleming Co. (3-2) -- M. Boyd 5, Puente 4, Allex 14, S. Boyd 7, Jackson 2, Johnson 6, Jett 2, McKee 1, Taylor 2.

Mason Co. (4-0) -- Moran 2, Queen 10, K. Menke 28, Smith 4, Likins 6, Moore 6, Butler 5, Weddle 1, Gibbs 2, Morton 2.

Mr. Mitchell

R. B. Mitchell, 82, of Maysville Road, Carlisle, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at his residence.
He was born in Fleming County, April 27, 1927, to the late Robert and Blanche Hopkins Mitchell.
Mr. Mitchell was a retired carpenter and construction company employee and a United States Korean Conflict Army veteran.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers, Clinton Mitchell, Thomas Mitchell, Hubert Mitchell, Harlan Mitchell, Jimmy Mitchell, Richard Mitchell and Clifton Mitchell; and four sisters, Beulah Blythe, Louise Mingee, Ruth Dailey and Irene Mitchell.

He is survived by his wife, Ida White Mitchell; two sons, R. B. (Wendy) Mitchell Jr. and William (Melissa) Mitchell, both of Robertson County; four daughters, Nancy (Jerry) Allison of Cynthiana, Jo Ann (Elza) Dale of Nicholas County, Connie (Eddie) Zornes of Nicholas County and Nellie Rankin of Robertson County; a brother, Billy Wayne Mitchell of Maysville; two sisters, Jean Bradford and Geraldine Shepherd, both of Maysville; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a special pet and friend, Gabby.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m., today at the Robertson County Funeral Home by Rev. Peter Stephens.
Visitation was Thursday evening.
Burial will be in the Piqua Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Joe Jolly, Mike Warner, Larry Curtsinger, John Wagoner, Frankie Hilander and Ricky Kitchen.
Grandchildren and great-grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Hope.
Condolences may be sent to www.robertsoncountyfuneralhome.net.