Mr. Thomas

Josephine Holbrook Thomas, 82, died Nov. 17, 2010, at Hospice Care Unit, St. Joseph Hospital with her children and extended family by her side.

She was the wife of the late Clyde Thomas and together they made their home in Ewing for 33 years. She was born in Lawrence County on Aug. 11, 1928, the eighth of nine children, of the late Fual and Arminta Skaggs Holbrook.

She was a member of the Ewing Christian Church.

Survivors include Jacqueline Grannis Dryden Schwartz (Robert) of Nicholasville, Larry E. Grannis (Julia Karnes) of Lexington, Susan Grannis Hart (Kendall) of Lexington, Dennis Grannis-Phoenix (Jackie) of Warren, Maine, Jill Grannis Baker (Jim) Bland of Virginia, Kelly Grannis of Flemingsburg; and brothers, Harold Holbrook (Joycie) of Memphis, Tenn., and Densel Holbrook of Wilmore.

Mrs. Thomas was grandmother to 11 and great-grandmother of four children.

She was preceded in death by siblings, Beulah Hall, Eula Johnson, Mable Vetter, Gusta Kessing, Tyde Holbrook and Julian Holbrook.

Services for Mrs. Thomas will be held today, Nov. 19, 2010, at 5 p.m. at Flemingsburg Christian Church, Flemingsburg.

A celebration of her life will be shared at a reception in the fellowship hall of the church following the service.

A private burial has been chosen by the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ewing Christian Church, Flemingsburg Christian Church or the Hospice Care Unit of your choice.

Arrangements by Denton-Workman Funeral Home.

Mrs. Sapp

Elizabeth Adeline Sapp, 69, of Ishmael Chapel Road in Nicholas County died Nov. 16, 2010 at her residence.

Elizabeth was born in Fleming County, May 30, 1941 to Johnny Jolly and Pearly Wiggins Jolly and was a housewife and mother to eight children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Sapp.

She is survived by two daughters, Darlene and husband, John Workman of Sharpsburg and Ruby McKee of Carlisle; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Eva Duncan of Elizaville, Patsy Pugh of Flemingsburg, and Joy Mitchell of Ewing; and one brother, Roger Jolly of Fleming County.

Six children preceded her in death, Steve Ray, Bobby Joe, Brooksie, Ricky, Jimmy and Frankie Sapp and one grandson, Ricky Sapp Jr.; and five brothers.

Services at 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 19, 2010 at Price Brothers Funeral Home with Bro. David Holden officiating.

Burial will follow in the Elizaville Cemetery.

Visitation 6-9 p.m., Thursday at Price Brothers Funeral Home.

Mr. Landsaw

Wesley Danial "Wester" Landsaw, 28, of Poplar Grove went home to be with his Lord Monday Nov. 15, 2010, in Bath County. He was born Sept. 21, 1982, to David and Donna Landsaw in Maysville. He was a 2003 graduate of Fleming County High School and was a carpenter with Lengecher Construction. He was a member of the Full Gospel Pentecostal Church of God and Mount Carmel United Methodist Church. "Wester" was always a very happy person and very loving. He enjoyed singing praises for the Lord, attending church, hunting, fishing, spending time with friends and family, and enjoyed Kentucky basketball.

He is survived by his parents; his fiance, Terri Lowe of Flemingsburg; two brothers, Todd Landsaw of Flemingsburg and Josh (Alice) Landsaw of Vanceburg; a sister, Annie (Corey) Horsley of Flemingsburg; grandmother, Bitha Landsaw of Flemingsburg; nephew, Caleb Landsaw; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Carl and Rosie Carpenter and Clifford Landsaw.

Services 11 a.m., Friday Nov. 19, 2010, at Mount Carmel United Methodist Church.

Burial in the Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 5 p.m., Thursday at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home.

Friends may sign the guest book at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Hester

Archie Noel Hester, 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, Nov. 15, 2010. He was born on June 1, 1921, on Hester Ridge, the son of the late Everett and Edith McRoberts Hester. He was a World War II veteran, a lifelong member, treasurer, and deacon of the Petersville Church of Christ. He was a farmer, was employed at Kentucky King Tobacco warehouse, director and agent for Farmers Home Mutual Insurance. He was a member of the board of directors at Farmers Bank, and president and treasurer of the Sugar Loaf Camp. He was a Christian who set a great example for all who knew him. He will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure to know him.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Anna Mae Gulley Hester.

He is survived by a son, William (Patty) Hester of Flemingsburg; grandson, Daniel (Tara) Hester of Pleasureville; two granddaughters, Michele (Bill) Barnoski and Melissa (George) Gillum of Vanceburg; three great-grandchildren, Courtney and Cody Barnoski and Samantha Gillum; three sisters, Lela Rankin of Maysville, Minnie Prater of Pleasureville and Joyce Singleton of Foxport; one brother, Jesse Hester of Rectorville; two sister-in-laws, Jean Hester of Hester Ridge and Wilma Hester of Maysville; and several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by two sons, James Hester and Donald Hester; two grandchildren, Michael and Cherlyd Hester; one sister, Blanche Doyle; three brothers, Raymond, Clayton and Keith Hester

Services at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at Petersville Church of Christ.

Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Military rites will be performed by the W.N. Fant American Legion Post No. 5 and Franklin Sousley, VFW Post 1834.

Visitation will be after 6 p.m., Wednesday at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home, Flemingsburg.

Contributions may be given to Petersville Church of Christ or Sugar Loaf Camp.

Friends may sign guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Mattox

Jessie Mattox, 95, died Sunday evening Nov. 14, 2010, at Fleming County Hospital after a long illness. She was born July 24, 1915 in Fleming County to the late Rant and Susie James.

She was a housewife and mother of four children and supporter of her late husband, Calvin A. Mattox who died in 2004. She was a member of the Big Run Community Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Betty (Bill) Jett of Flemingsburg, and Pat (Jim) Garifalos of Cincinnati; a sister, Missouri Alice Colvil of Anderson, Ind.; six grandchildren, Jeff Dunaway, Greg Dunaway, Ricky Mattox, Chris Mattox, Meta Hernandez, and Erica Rascov; six great-grandchildren, Brandon Dunaway, Cody Mattox, Kimber, Tristan, Carissa Mattox and Alex Hernandez.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Calvin E. and James A. Mattox; four sisters; and two brothers.

Services at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, at Boone - Nickell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Goddard Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 6 p.m., today at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Goddard Cemetery, C/O Bernice Plummer 1905 Craintown Rd. Ewing Ky. 41039.

Friends may sign guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com

Mrs. James

Dorothy Eulene Allen James died Friday, Nov. 5, 2010 at her home.

She was born Sept. 25, 1926, in Rowan County, to the late George and Effie Allen.

She was a homemaker and great supporter of her husband, Paul in his sanitation business and singing. She was a member of the Heavenly Light Singers, Wallingford Christian Holiness Church and a member of the ladies auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Paul James; one son, Larry Niles James; a sister, Maxine Hickerson; brothers, Owen, Bob, Clayton and Don Allen; and son-in-law, Wayne Snapp

Survivors include two daughters, Barbara J. Snapp of Fleming County and Debbie (Marvin) Emmons of Fleming County; brothers, Ken Allen, Ivan Allen, James Allen and David Allen; sisters: Naomi Ross and Leota Moyers; grandchildren, Joetta (Rick) Marshall, Larry (Whitney) Snapp, Paula (Jason) Marshall, Bobbie Jo (Robbie) Vice, Dr. Jessica (Todd) Fortwengler and Casey Mason; great- grandchildren, Christa (Larry) Flora, Miranda (David) Utterback, Natalie Snapp, Brandon Tipton, James Fortwengler, Benjamin Fortwengler, Brandy Vice, Jessie Vice, Xavier Mason, Gunnar Mason and Richard Mason; and three great-great-grandchildren, Dakota Flora, Jeg Flora and Dawson Flora.

Services 1 p.m., Monday at the Wallingford Christian Holiness Church, Wallingford.

Burial will follow in Fleming County Cemetery.

Visitation will be at Boone - Nickell Funeral Home after 5 p.m., Sunday and after 11 a.m. Monday at the church.

Friends may sign the guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Smoot

Bobby Gene Smoot, 58, of Flemingsburg, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at Fleming County Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Shaw Smoot; and a brother, Eddie Smoot.

Mr. Smoot was born Sept. 10, 1952, in Fleming County, the son of the late Oma Rigdon Smoot Cooper and the late Carlos Edward Smoot.

He is survived by a son, Billy Smoot; four sisters, Patricia (Paul) Hunt of Flemingsburg, Darlene Hamm of Flemingsburg, Mildred Mineer of Fleming County, and Jennifer (Tracy) Souder of Ripley, Ohio; and an uncle, Billy Ray Smoot of St. Paris, Ohio.

Services are 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home with Dr. Chris Beckham officiating.

Burial will follow in the Pea Ridge Cemetery at Wallingford.

Visitation is 6-8 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home.