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Mr. White

John Mathew White, 42, passed away Wednesday at his residence.
He was born in Fleming County June 1, 1966, to Lucy Dotson White of Flemingsburg and the late Donald White.
He is survived by his wife, Sherry Silvey White; three sons, Cody White, Shelton White and Zachory Williamson, all of Flemingsburg; one sister, Cathy (Jerry) Blankenship of Williamstown; four brothers, Randy (Rhonda) White of Maysville, Donald Ray (Candis) White, Danny White and David White, all of Flemingsburg; and his maternal grandmother, Ida Dotson of Mount Olivet.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the family.

Power restored to many homes

Much of the power has been restored to Fleming County households (including ours, at 9:30p.m.!!) and crews are still working through the night. We thank the workers from Fleming-Mason Energy and those from other states who are helping them.

Mrs. Pettit

Mrs. Ermal May Pettit, 88, of Flemingsburg loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, at the Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg.
She was born in Fleming County, Aug. 28, 1920, to the late Jim Jamison and America Jane Jamison. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Jefferson Pettit.
Affectionally known as Mamaw, she was a homemaker and a member of the New Life Church of Christ in Flemingsburg.
She is survived by her son, Elvis (Ricki) Pettit of Fleming County; a daughter, Freda (Bill) Mineer of Flemingsburg; six beautiful grandchildren, Tina (Kevin) Wells, Darrin Pettit, Gina (Mike) Leet, Kristie (James) Kersey, Jennifer (Mike) Rowe and Michael (Joyce) Mineer; four beautiful great-grandchildren, Alyssa Catching, Madyson and Hayden Leet and Madelyn Wells; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Lorena (Raymond) Thompson and Audrey (Virgil) Snedegar; and one brother, W.C. (Christola) Jamison.
Services 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at the New Life Church of Christ, Flemingsburg. Pastors Darren Fizer and Hillary Underwood will officiate. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Grange City.

Visitation at 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at the New Life Church of Christ in Flemingsburg.

Mr. McCray

Floyd McCray, 66, of Flemingsburg died Friday, Jan.23, 2009, at the Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville. He was born June 9, 1942, in Perry County to the late Curtis McCray and Mamie Helton McCray.
He is survived by his wife, Frances McGovney McCray of Flemingsburg; two sons, Floyd C.(Melissa) McCray of Flemingsburg and Daniel Musgrove of Flemingsburg; a daughter, Patty (Junior) Muse of Flemingsburg; eight grandchildren; four brothers, J.C. (Sharon) McCray, Paul McCray, Carl (Diane) McCray, Lonnie (Connie) McCray; and two sisters, Mary Lou (George) Davis and Carol (Richard) Lewis.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Herbert McCray, Herschel McCray, Frank McCray and Tommy McCray.
Memorial services were held Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Maysville. Elder James Sutton officiated. Mr. McCray's body was donated to the University of Kentucky Medical Center for scientific purposes.

Mrs. Kissick

Mrs. Anna Louise Kissick, 60, of Flemingsburg went to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, after a 10 year battle with cancer.
She was born in Fleming County on Aug. 4, 1948, to the late Harlan and Lillian Ruth Moore Miller.
Anna Louise was a devoted mother to her two daughters, Cindy Lou (Bill) Jolly and Sherry Ann Kissick, both of Flemingsburg. Known as Nannie to her two grandsons, Ross and Andrew Jolly, who gave her the strength and inspiration to fight her cancer year after year. She had deep faith in God and believed in all the miracles He blessed her with each day.
Survivors include her brother, Sammy (Vicki) Miller of Flemingsburg; one nephew, Robbie (Missy) Miller; one niece, Tara Watson; and many cousins and friends who were like brothers and sisters to her. She had a devoted terrier, Annie, who stayed by her side night and day.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Lee Miller; and a sister, Nancy Blanche Miller.
Services will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Denton - Workman Funeral Home in Flemingsburg. She will be laid to rest at the Fairview Cemetery at Grange City.

Visitation for Anna will be at the funeral home on Monday, Feb. 2, from 6-9 p.m.