Mr. Doyle

Barbour G. Doyle, 70, husband of Ruth Doyle, died Sat. Service 1pm Tue, Boone-Nickell Funeral Home. Visit 6pm Mon.

Peterson steps down as football coach

On Thursday afternoon, Gene Peterson told his players he was resigning as football coach after 10 seasons. Peterson's overall record at FCHS was 66-47 with one district championship and three EKC Coach of Year awards. He will continue as assistant principal.

Mr. Botkin

Jerry Wayne Botkin, age 50, of Junction Road, Ewing, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at his residence.

Born June 18, 1959, in Maysville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Douglas and Lois Bellamy Botkin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Steve Botkin.

Mr. Botkin is survived by his wife, Peggy Ratliff Botkin; one son, Tommy Botkin at home; two brothers, Gary Botkin of Ripley Ohio, and Larry Botkin of Portland, Oregon; one sister, Angie Ishmael of Sherburne, Kentucky; three grandchildren, Cassandra Botkin, Taylor Botkin, and Brittany Hawkins; and several nieces and nephews.

Jerry was a self-employed mechanic.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Hutton Funeral Home with Brother Gerald Saunders officiating.

Visitation is from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Hutton Funeral Home in Hillsboro, Kentucky.

Johnson charged with Hillsboro break-ins

According to The Ledger Independent, oplice have found a man who they say is responsible for a pair of September break-ins at Hillsboro Elementary School.
Shane C. Johnson, 23, of Hillsboro, faces four felony charges and one misdemeanor charge after officials said he admitted to Fleming County Sheriff's investigators he broke into the school.
Employees arrived at school Sept. 15, to find the building had been broken into and reported to police a drill, cash and electronic equipment was missing. The school was broken into again on Sept. 18. Although nothing was missing after the second break-in, there was damage to the property. Officials believed the assailant was looking for cash during the second break-in but did not find any money.
Johnson was indicted by the grand jury for a Class D felony, theft by unlawful taking/firearm, but failed to show for a court date when a bench warrant was issued for his arrest.
The sheriff picked up Johnson on Nov. 3, for that charge. At that time, deputies questioned Johnson about the break-ins, and he allegedly admitted to the crime. He also told deputies he was under the influence of pills during the break-ins, according to Royse.
Johnson was taken to the Mason County Detention Center where he is being held without bond due to his failure to appear in court. On Tuesday, he was charged with third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief and theft by unlawful taking over $500 for the Sept. 15 robbery. All those charges are considered Class D felonies. He was also charged with third-degree burglary and second-degree criminal mischief, a misdemeanor, for the Sept. 18 break-in.

Pavement repairs Friday on Interstate 64 in Rowan County

Watch for temporary lane closure 135-136 mile marker

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. – Pavement repairs will reduce eastbound Interstate 64 to one lane Friday, Nov. 13, at Morehead.

Weather permitting, contractors expect to begin resurfacing about 7 a.m. Friday along a one-mile section of I-64 between the 135 and 136 mile markers. Only eastbound traffic will be affected.

Motorists should watch for lane closures and shifts, as well as slower traffic. A 16-foot width restriction will be in force during construction. Wide loads should approach the area with caution.

Motorists are asked to “Drive Smart” in work zones and remain aware of workers and construction equipment at all times.

Mrs. Carroll

Bonnie Gail Marie Carroll, 66, of Wooley Road, Wallingford died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stonie J. Carroll.
Mrs. Carroll was born Jan. 20, 1943, in Wyandotte, Mich., to the late Betty Harmon.
She was a homemaker and housewife.
She is survived by four sons, Scott Bogits of Fleming County, Randy (Trish) Bogits of Memphis, Tenn., Jeffery Carroll of Fleming County and Kenneth (Cindy) Carroll of Fleming County; a brother, Bob (Terry) Harmon of Michigan; a loving sister, Val (Tich) Droulliard of Indiana; grandchildren, Nikki and Hunter Bogits of Memphis, William and Trevor Carroll of Fleming County, Bryanne Deem Childers and Mari Deem of Fleming County; two great-grandsons, Christopher J. Frasher and Parker Shane Childers; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Raymond and Marie Johnson.
Services are 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home in Fleminbsburg.
Burial will follow in the Wallingford Cemetery at Wallingford.
Visitation is after 6 p.m. today, Nov. 10 at the funeral home

Mrs. Cooper

Vernell Dailey Cooper, 86, of E. Mapleleaf Road, Flemingsburg died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Flemingsburg.
She was a housewife.
Mrs. Cooper was preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Cooper.
She was born July 26, 1923, in Blair, West Va., to the late, Charles H. Dailey and Lenora McRoberts.
She is survived by a son, Charles (Pat) Cooper of Lexington; two daughters, Linda (Donnie) McDonald of Fleming County and Carol Heflin Ellis of Maysville; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Yvonne Cooper; and nine brothers and sisters.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home with Rev. Mason Harrod officiatiating.
Burial will follow in the Wallingford Cemetery, Wallingford.
Visitation is after 6 p.m., today at the funeral home.