Mrs. Purcell

Helen Purcell of Flemingsburg died Monday, Jan. 5 at her daughter’s home in Lexington. She was the widow of Theodore Purcell and the mother of Dr. Carolyn Purcell of Lexington and Ted (Penny) Purcell of Flemingsburg. Services are pending at Denton-Workman Funeral Home.

Betty Fryman

Betty Boone Fryman, 74, died Dec 31, 2008. Service 11am Mon. Denton-Workman Funeral Home. Visit 4-6pm Sun.

Mr. Buckler

OWINGSVILLE – James Scott “Jimmy” Buckler, age 53, of East Fork Road, Owingsville, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 29, 2008, at his residence.

He was born December 27, 1955, in Montgomery County, Kentucky, and is the son of Lorena Bailey Buckler of East Fork, Kentucky, and the late Billy J. Buckler.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 32 years, Jennifer Trent Buckler, whom he married February 21, 1976; one daughter, Misty Otis and husband Jamie of Olympia, Kentucky; and three grandchildren, James Chandler Otis, Victoria Jenagail Otis, and Zachary Paul Otis.

Other survivors include two brothers, Chip Buckler and wife Tonya of Polksville, Kentucky, Gary Buckler and wife Kathy of East Fork, Kentucky; two sisters, Vickie Reed and husband Randy of Pebble, Kentucky, and Lisa Harmon and husband Albert of Sherburne, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Randy “Bo” Manley.

Jimmy was a self-employed construction contractor and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a member of the East Fork Church of God.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2009, at the East Fork Church of God with the Rev. Billy Harmon and the Rev. June Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in the Longview Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Junior Bailey, Charles Anderson, Tim Pergrem, Jeff Harmon, Junior Snelling, Mitchell Crooks, Earl Conyers, and Bobby Scott Trent.

Honorary Pallbearers: Chad Williams, Anthony Anderson, Robert Garrett, Kenny Mitchell, Tommy Crouch, Ward Wells, Jason Bailey, Billy Black, Randy Buckner, Wayne Perkins, Travis Browning, Atkin Buckler, Jason Wells, Jeremy Bailey, Tyler Ferguson, Robbie Vice, Gene Courtney, and Brian Anderson.

Visitation is after 5 p.m. Thursday, January 1, 2009, at the East Fork Church of God.

Arrangements are under the direction of Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.

View or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com

Panthers lose to Augusta

Augusta 57
Fleming Co. 50

Fleming Co.
14
6
14
16
50

Augusta
4
11
20
22
57

First National Bank Tournament at Bracken Co.
Fleming Co. -- Gray 15, Jolly 15, Fraser 8, Newsome 5, Dugan 3, Clark 2, Taylor 2.

Augusta -- Fraysure 22, Kelsch 13, Mofford 12, White 4, Gibbs 4, Gray 2.

Mr. Kalb

William Thomas Kalb, 81, well known farmer of the Lewisburg community died Dec. 20, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington.
Mr. Kalb was born on July 23, 1927, in Mason County, the son of the late William Kalb Jr. and Emma Belle Stevens Kalb.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alma Walton Kalb.
Mr. Kalb was a graduate of the former Orangeburg High School. He had served as the Lewisburg PTA president. He served the Mason County Soil Conservation district as a board supervisor for 36 years, was named the Outstanding Young Farmer for Mason County, received the Master Conservationist designation awarded by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service and served as Southern States Cooperative Board Supervisor for several terms. Mr. Kalb also served several terms on the Farmers Home Administration Board. He was a founding member of the Lewisburg Volunteer Fire Department where he served as assistant chief for 25 years. He also was a lifetime member of the Millcreek Christian Church where he served as board chairman, current trustee, deacon and taught Sunday school for youth and adults. Mr.Kalb was a 55 year member of Ringgold Lodge IOOF. Mr. Kalb also served in the U.S. Marine Corp.
Survivors are one daughter, Marla Kalb (Richard) Sowers of Lexington; two sons, Kelly Thomas (Pamela) Kalb of Mason, Ohio, and Dr.Kent Walton (Bettsy) Kalb of Flemingsburg; seven grandchildren, William and Andrew Sowers, and Samantha, Nathaniel, Alexander, Logan, and Evan Kalb. Also surviving are three sisters, Martha Roush of New Richmond, Ohio, Evelyn (Henry) Wallace of Covington and Betty (Jim) Norman of Madeira, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Nina Mae Sargent and Edna Jean Knarr.

Services for William Kalb were Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 1 p.m. at the Millcreek Christian Church with Rev. Robert Hayes officiating.
Burial will be in the Hillcrest Garden of Memories. Pallbearers were William Clary, James Sanders Jr., Ronald Lowe, Jerry Lowe, Doug Roush, Larry Tierney, Alan Pollitt, Phillip Kalb, James Clarkson, Richard Zieglar, Gene Thornhill, and Robert Biddle.
The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Millcreek Christian Church, Kentucky 11, May's Lick, Ky. 41055.
Friends may sign the guestbook at knoxbrothersfuneralhome.com.

Anti-icing efforts begin

Highway District 9 has begun anti-icing efforts by applying brine to interstates, bridges as well as priority routes in Mason, Fleming, Rowan and Bath and other counties in advance of a winter storm that is threatening western Kentucky. Motorists are advised to watch for changing weather patterns, and Drive Smart. More information on snow and ice activities are available online at http://transportation.ky.gov/d9/Snow.htm

Bus driver suspended

According to the Ledger-Independent, a  Fleming County School bus driver was suspended last month after she purposely swerved the school bus she was driving at another vehicle.
The driver, Ellen Brooks, returned to work after a five-day unpaid suspension and completion of six hours of training under the supervision of the school district's interim Director of Transportation, according to superintendent Kelley Crain . The swerve, which occurred Sept. 12, was apparently a salutation from Brooks to someone she knew.
"She was traveling in a school bus when an oncoming vehicle swerved at her, as to say hello, and she swerved at them, as to say hello," Crain said."She swerved her bus in an unsafe manor to communicate to a friend."
The swerve came to the school district's attention when a concerned citizen called in.

An investigation was subsequently launched that included interviews with the driver and the witness, a review of audio and video recordings from the bus and a study of transportation laws and policies. Crain said the investigation confirmed the incident did occur and she felt disciplinary action was appropriate. She said Brooks was ultimately suspended for neglect of duty, violation of local transportation policies and state regulations, and misconduct.
Crain said bus safety is "absolutely" a priority for Fleming County Schools.