Mrs. Thomas

Thelma Vesta Thomas, age 86, of New Lebanon, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 14, 2009, at the Middletown Atrium Hospital in Middletown, Ohio.

She was born March 9, 1923, in Rowan County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late David Harrison and Edith Rachel Roberts Thomas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Beatrice Thomas and Grace Welch, and one brother, Leroy Thomas.

Her husband, Samuel Turner Thomas, preceded her in death on June 6, 1989.

Mrs. Thomas is survived by one son, Leslie Thomas of New Lebanon, Ohio; three daughters, Patricia Allen of Moraine, Ohio, Dorothy Pernell and husband James of Springfield, Ohio, and Mary Shultz and husband David of Boonville, Indiana; and one grandson, Nathan Shultz.

Other survivors include two brothers, Albert Thomas of Cowan Lake, Ohio, and Raymond Thomas of Farmers, Kentucky, and two sisters, Margie Gafford of Sadieville, Kentucky, and Bernice Staggs of Goddard, Kentucky.

Mrs. Thomas retired from Gearhart Cafeteria in New Lebanon, Ohio, and was currently volunteering at a food pantry in West Carrollton, Ohio. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, crocheting, and feeding the homeless.

Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Saturday, December 19, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Pastor David Wilhoit, Lewis Street Praise and Worship Center, Middletown, Ohio, officiating. Burial will follow in Brown Cemetery.

Visitation is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.

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Mr. Justice

Ray Arlen Justice, age 86, of North Tolliver Road, Morehead, Kentucky, formerly of Salt Lick, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at the Life Care Center in Morehead.

Born January 2, 1923, in Carter County, Kentucky, Ray was the son of the late Charles and Minnie Flannery Justice. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Madge Seidenschmit, and a niece, Mary Jo Wright.

His wife, Nita Gloria Flannery Justice, preceded him in death on November 9, 2002.

Ray is survived by three sisters, Ethel Rucker of Flemingsburg, Kentucky, and Edna Boggs and Hazel Combs, both of Dayton, Ohio, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Ray attended Webbville High School, was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, a retired employee of Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard in Baltimore, Maryland, and a Kentucky Colonel. Ray lived as a steward of the land and enjoyed horticulture, being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and digging ginseng and yellow root.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Brother Johnny Hatfield officiating. Burial will follow in the Webbville Cemetery at Webbville, Kentucky, with full military rites conducted by Morehead American Legion Post No. 126.

Visitation will be Saturday, December 19, 2009, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.

Mrs. Hamm

Marian Harding Hamm, 81, of Flemingsburg, died Dec. 15, 2009.
She was born July 23, 1928, to the late Gertrude Carpenter Harding and William Estill Harding.
She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Earl Fant Hamm.
Mrs. Hamm was known for her endless hours of community service. She served on the Fleming County Hospital Board of Trustees (1989-1998), was a charter board member and volunteer for Hospice of Hope (1988-1992), a charter member of the Fleming County Hospital Auxiliary (1968-2007) and chairman of the Fleming County Hospital Christmas Bazaar and sewing group for many years. Mrs. Hamm was awarded Citizen of the Year by the Flemingsburg Chamber of Commerce in 1989, and Beta Sigma Phi's Lady of the Year in 1997, and a life long citizen of Fleming County.
Faith and church service were core values of Mrs. Hamm, who served as church treasurer, Deaconess and officer and morning leader of the Christian Women's Fellowship. In 2009 she was recognized as Deaconess Emeritus of Flemingsburg Christian. Church.
Mrs. Hamm is survived by their three children, Melinda (Mark) Thomas and Nancy (Jeff) Donovan of Fleming County and Earl F. "Chip" (Amy) Hamm Jr. of Louisville; six grandchildren, Chaeli (Steven) Thomas Glass, Elijah Wesley Thomas, Sarah Lyn Donovan, Adam Casey Donovan, Liam Anderson Hamm and Eva Katherine Hamm; and one great-grandchild, Jeremiah Scott Glass. She is also survived by her sister, Jean Harding McKee of Highland Heights, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews and other dear relatives and friends.
Services will be held at the Flemingsburg Christian Church on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 at 11 a.m.
Visitation will be Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the Flemingsburg Christian Church.
Contributions may be made in memory of Marian Hamm to the Fleming County Hospital Auxiliary, The Flemingsburg Christian Church Scholarship Fund, and the Hospice of Hope.
Arrangements entrusted to the Denton-Workman Funeral Home, Flemingsburg.

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Mr. Schrader

Frederick Dellor Schrader, Sr., 38, of Maysville passed away Monday, December 14, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. He was born September 7, 1971, in Tampa, Fla., to the late Carolyn and Butler Thibault and was a driver for Butler Recycling in Maysville.

He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Robert Stokes.

He is survived by his wife, Florence Renshaw Schrader; a son, Frederick D. Schrader, Jr.; three daughters, Shannon Marie Schrader, Lillian Nichole Schrader, and Brittany Michelle Schrader; five brothers, Raymond (Pamela) Schrader, N.C., Victor Schrader, Fla., Eric Stokes, Fla., Brian (Jennifer) Stokes, Fleming County, and Daniel (Chestity) Stokes, Maysville; and a sister, Jacqueline Schrader, Flemingsburg, plus several nieces and nephews.

Visitation is 5-8 P.M. Thursday at the May’s Lick Baptist Church, with funeral services at 8 P.M. with Bro. David Cheek presiding.

Mr. Young

Eugene “Blue” Young, 87, of Flemingsburg, died December 13.

He was born September 18, 1922, to the late William Taylor Young and Norma Hendrix Young. He was a farmer, truck driver, and school bus driver for 30 years. He was a member of Bath Masonic Lodge 55 F&AM for more than 50 years, a Kentucky Colonel, and a well known singer in many area churches.

Mr. Young is survived by his wife of 69 years, Nadine Young and by four sons, Nelson (Dollie) Young of Paris, Nathan (Wilma) Young of Lexington, Blaine (Annie) Young of Owingsville, and Terry (Robin) Young of Owingsville. He is also survived by his twin sister, Wilma Vice of Owingsville, and by 12 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services are 1 P.M. Wednesday at Richardson Funeral Home in Owingsville. Visitation is at 5 P.M. Tuesday. Rev. Ford Hinton, Rev. James Humphries, and Bro. Doug Routt will conduct the services.

Burial will follow in Longview Cemetery.

Mrs. Goddard

Patsy Crawford Goddard, 74, of Sardis died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at Maysville Nursing and Rehab Facility. 
She formerly operated Goddard’s Mini Nursing Home in Sardis for several years and was a member of Sardis United Methodist Church.  
She was the widow of Gordon Goddard  whose death occurred on April 5, 1988.
Mrs. Goddard was born in Nicholas County on Feb. 13, 1935, daughter of the late Jesse and Nellie Mann Crawford.
She is survived by five children, Judy (Wendell) Earls of Flemingsburg, Owen (Rita) Goddard of Mount Olivet, Regenea (Craig) Rhonemus of May’s Lick, Mark Goddard of Sardis and Lisa (David Paul) Mason of Lewisburg; six grandchildren, Eric Earls, Joshua Goddard, Adam and Tony Rhonemus, Chasity Smith and Savanna Mason; and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, at Palmer Funeral Home in May’s Lick with Bro. John R. Dodson officiating. 
Interment will follow in the Shannon Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. 
Memorials suggested to Hospice of Hope.