Mr. Hurst

Elmer "Gene" Hurst, 63, of Ewing died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg.

He is survived by his wife Wanda Brown Hurst.

Born Jan. 22, 1946, in Mason County to the late George Samuel and Violet Hurst, Mr. Hurst was a retired set-up man at Browning EPT, a member of the Wallingford Methodist Church and a past councilman of Ewing, on the first city council.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Hurst is survived by sons, Ricky (Gwen) Hurst of Flemingsburg, and Ashley (Valorie) Hurst of Ewing; brothers, Homer (Orpha ) Hurst of Fleming County and Donald (Wanda) Hurst, of Flemingsburg; sister, Joyce (Eddie) McCann of Flemingsburg; and grandchildren, Gena Hurst, Christian Hurst, Shelby Hurst, Noah Hurst, Grayson Hurst and Colby Hurst.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Hurst was preceded in death by a grandchild, Alexander Hurst.

Services will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 22, at Denton Workman Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Ray officiating.

Burial will be in Elizaville Cemetery in Elizaville.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m., today, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Fetters

Evelyn Renchen Fetters, 79, of Quicks Run died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was born Nov. 11, 1930, in Lewis County to the late Ace Renchen and Margaret Hall Renchen.

A housewife and homemaker, she was the widow of Samuel Oscar Fetters.

She is survived by sons, Donald (Patty) Fetter of Bucyrus, Ohio, Steve (Linda) Fetters of Tollesboro, Jack (Vinia) Fetters of Columbus, Ohio, Tom (Lisa) Fetters of Vanceburg; daughters, Connie (Robert) Dixon of Vanceburg, Brenda (Matt) Rigdon of Aberdeen, Ohio, and Faye (Brien) Ferguson of Flemingsburg; sisters, Louise (Cletis) Zornes of Vanceburg, Edith (Bob) Eullett of West Liberty, Fla., Ellen Martinellie of Leesburg, Fla., Dorothy (Don) Trapp of Newport, Bertha Stone of Mansfield, Ohio, and Roxie Stone of Campbellsville; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, five step great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death two great-grandchildren.

Services are 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec., 22, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home with Rev. Debbie Horn officiating.

Burial will be in East Fork Cemetery in Lewis County.

Visitation is 5-9 p.m., today at the funeral home.

Current road conditions

FLEMINSBURG - At 11 a.m., Dec. 20, road conditions in Kentucky Department of Highways District 9's northeast Kentucky counties were mostly classified as “wet pavement” but clear with spotty slush in some areas. District road crews were spot treating at culverts, bridges, hilltop ridges and cold spots. Temperatures ranged from 30 to 32 degrees.
Crews were applying a final salt application in those spots and expecting to close maintenance facilities at noon. However, district staff will continue to monitor weather conditions as a precaution.
Motorists should continue to drive carefully, reduce speeds on wet roadways, give themselves plenty of time to reach destinations and leave extra space between other vehicles.
View the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's statewide snow and ice treatment map online today at http://kytcgis.ky.gov/snow_ice/. Follow District 9 snow and ice activities on Twitter at http://twitter.com/kytcdistrict9.
Statewide travel information and assistance is available by calling 511 or logging onto the 511 website at http://511.ky.gov.

Road condition update

As of 6 a.m. Dec.19, state road conditions are slick and hazardous in northeast Kentucky. Crews are plowing snow in all counties on highly-traveled Priority A routes and some B routes ... Highway District 9 snow and ice clearing activity:
Bath County – Snow 1-4 inches, eight trucks plowing, roads completely covered, temps 32.
Boyd County – Snow 2-4 inches, seven trucks plowing, roads completely covered, temps 32.
Carter County – Snow 2-4 inches, 11 trucks plowing, roads completely covered, temps 32.
Elliott County – Snow about 4 inches, six trucks plowing, roads completely covered, temps 33.
Fleming County – Snow 2 inches, eight trucks plowing, roads mostly covered, temps 32.
Greenup County – Snow 2 inches, seven trucks plowing, roads completely covered, temps 32.
Lewis County – Snow about 1.5 inches, 10 trucks plowing, roads mostly covered, temps 32.
Mason County – Snow about 1.5 inches, nine trucks plowing, roads mostly covered, temps 32.
Nicholas County – Snow about 1 inch, trucks plowing, roads mostly covered, temps 32.
Rowan County – Snow 3 inches, nine trucks plowing, roads completely covered, temps 32.
See route maps online http://transportation.ky.gov/d9/snow.htm

State highway crews ready for blanket of snow

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2009) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet today is prepared for the winter storm forecast to lay a blanket of snow across much of the commonwealth this weekend.

“We’ve been watching this developing storm for several days, and we’re prepared,” Acting Transportation Secretary Mike Hancock said. “Our crews are ready to work around the clock to keep the roadways in the best possible condition.”

Many crews began pre-treating roads Thursday, applying salt brine, which helps prevent snow and ice from bonding to the pavement. Pre-treating continued in several counties today and many crews will remain at maintenance facilities tonight in order to get snow removal equipment rolling as soon as possible.

The National Weather Service forecast Friday morning indicated that the heaviest snow accumulations were likely in eastern Kentucky.

Motorists should always use extra caution when driving in winter weather and remember that bridges and overpasses typically freeze before surface-level roadways.

Road conditions are described as follows:

• Wet pavement – Ice could form as temperatures drop.
• Partly covered – Markings may be obscured by snow, slush or ice.
• Mostly covered by snow, slush or ice.
• Completely covered by snow, slush or ice.
• Impassable – Conditions unsuitable for all but emergency travel.

Kentucky road condition information is available by dialing 511 or visiting online at www.511.ky.gov. 

During wintry weather, staffing in the Traffic Operations Center (TOC) is increased to aid in coordination and distribution of information throughout the state.  The TOC, which operates around the clock, keeps highway districts informed of weather and roadway conditions and of actions such as pre-treating, treating or removing snow.

The Kentucky SAFE Patrol – Safety Assistance for Freeway Emergencies – operates seven days a week on Kentucky interstates and parkways. SAFE Patrol drivers are equipped with blankets, shovels, reflective cones, auto fluids and other equipment to get motorists back on the road safely. Motorists can request SAFE Patrol by calling 1-877-FOR-KYTC (1-877-367-5982).

Mrs. Estvander

Lutie Faris Dudley Estvander, 95, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home on Homestead Rd., Fort Wayne, Ind.  Born in Goddard, Lutie graduated from Flemingsburg High School and Morehead Teachers College in Ky. 

Lutie worked as a unit stock control supervisor and in bookkeeping with Montgomery Ward in Lexington, Ky. before transferring to Fort Wayne in 1959 to assist the opening of the Northcrest Wards store.  She retired from Wards in 1980 with 32 years of service. 

Lutie was a member of Forest Park United Methodist and the Deborah Club.  Lutie is survived by her daughter Emma (Joe) Ulle and granddaughter Liz (Todd) Austin of Fort Wayne, step children, step grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by husbands, Sam Dudley and Steven Estvander, 11 brothers and sisters, and grandson Stephen Lowery.

Funeral service 2 pm Monday at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. with calling one hour prior to service, Pastor Brenda Ginder officiating.  Calling also 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the funeral home.  Burial in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Ind.  Memorials may be made to Hospice Home, Homestead Road.   To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com

Mrs. Fox

Edna Earl Mason Fox, 80, of Tollesboro died Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at her home.
She was born May 23, 1928, in Mason County, the daughter of the late Andrew and Joan Henderson Mason. She was the widow of Eugene Fox.
Mrs. Fox was a librarian and teacher for the Lewis County Board of Education for 30 years. She and her husband, Gene fought hard to keep the Tollesboro School open. She attended Morehead State University and was active in her community where she was a member of the Tollesboro United Methodist Church where she and Gene were married in 1949.
She loved flowers and in her later years she started oil painting. She was a member of the Eastern Star for many years, worked with the Tollesboro Lions Club and helped many of her friends and neighbors in Tollesboro. She and Gene built the Tollesboro Kentucky Food Store which was hit by a tornado, but still stands now as the Citizens Deposit Bank.

Survivors include a daughter, Sandy Skipper Trumbo of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Krist Kennedy, Sabrina Fulmer and Michelle Adams; and great-grandchildren, Kriten Kennedy, Michael Kennedy, Allison Skaggs and Jaylen Skaggs.
She was preceded in death by a son, John Richard Fox; and a brother, Elmo "Buster" Mason.
Services are 1 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at the Barbour and Son Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery on Big Cabin Creek.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Fox loved God and people and always wished she could do more. She will be missed by her community, her friends, her past students and her family.