Mr. Shepard

Owen Robert Shepard, 56, of Flemingsburg died Sunday, April 25, 2010.

He was born Dec. 22, 1953, to the late Hazel Hood Shepard and Lawrence Shepard.

Owen was a laborer for Toyo Seat.

He is survived by his wife, Norma Collis Shepard of Flemingsburg; two daughters, Margaret (Wayne) Coffey and Rachel Shepard, all of Flemingsburg; five sisters, Grace Kivisto of North Henderson, Ill., Lori Hatch, Bernadine Collis, Jo Ann Allex, and Dixie Bell, all of Gaylesburg, Ill.; and three granddaughters, Haley Coffey, Madison Coffey and Zoe Coffey.

He was preceded in death by one granddaughter; two brothers; and one sister.

Services are 1 p.m.. Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home in Flemingsburg.

Burial will follow in the Goddard Cemetery.

Visitation is 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the funeral home on Wednesday.

Mr. Brown

 

Roger Dale Brown, age 41, of Fraley Road, Salt Lick, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2010, at his residence.

He was born August 5, 1968, in Elliott County, Kentucky, son of Jasper Brown, Jr. of Morehead, Kentucky, and the late Hazel Marie Trent Brown, who passed away January 1, 2008. He was also preceded him in death by a half-brother, Virgil Darrell Hall, and a nephew, Chad David Brown.

In addition to his father, Roger is survived by one son, Jason Brown of Morehead, Kentucky; one daughter, Vanessa Howard and husband Bobby Ray of Sandy Hook, Kentucky; three brothers, David Randall (Randy) Brown of Owingsville, Kentucky, Talmadge Junior (Timmy) Brown of Morehead, Kentucky, and Ricky Brown of Hillsboro, Kentucky; five sisters, Marita Justine Adkins of Sandy Hook, Kentucky, Judy Kay Crum of Salt Lick, Kentucky, Michella Renae Mabry of Morehead, Kentucky, Shawna Marie Goldie of Owingsville, Kentucky, and Genevie Payne of Morehead, Kentucky; and several nieces and nephews.

Roger was employed as a mechanic at Valley View Hardwoods, Inc.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Ray Glover officiating. Burial will follow in the Trent Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Scott Mabry, Billy Adkins, Shawn Adkins, Sammy Adkins, Bobby Howard, John Johnson, and Roman Patrick.

View memorial tribute or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com

Mr. Abnee

Shy Conley Abnee, 88, a lifelong resident of Blue Licks died Saturday, April 24, 2010, at his home.

Mr. Abnee was born April 26, 1921, to Clarence and Hallie Swartz Abnee.

Mr. Abnee was a member of the Blue Licks Masonic Lodge No. 395 and the Carlisle Methodist Church.

Mr. Abnee was a pipefitter and his professional career took him around the Eastern United States on major construction projects for over 40 years. He was a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local No. 452 of Lexington.

He is survived by one son, Conn (Barbara) Abnee; three grandchildren, Leslie Thornton, Justin (Jennifer) Abnee and Amanda (Mark) Gumbert; three great-grandchildren, Jacob, Connor and Jackson Abnee; a nephew, Jerry (Lydia) Abnee of Lexington; and niece, Dorothy Earlywine of Paris.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Betty Jane Dollins in 2005.

Mr. Abnee leaves behind many good friends in Carlisle.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Tuesday at Price Brothers Funeral home in Elizaville with services at 11 a.m., Wednesday graveside at Carlisle Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Blue Licks Masonic Lodge.

Mrs. Sparkman

Eva Ann Ison Kissick Sparkman, age 68, of Lafayette Drive, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at her residence.

She was born February 23, 1942, in Rowan County, Kentucky, daughter of the late George W. and Rissie Alice Adkins Ison. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Arnold Ison and Earl Ison, and one sister, Loretta Sparkman.

Eva is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Velda Kissick and Jeff and Connie Kissick and two daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy (Sissy) and David Thomas and Becky and Levi Banks, all of Morehead, Kentucky; ten grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren.

Other survivors include four brothers, James Ison, Rev. Cecil Ison, Donald Ison, and Ival Ison, all of Morehead, Kentucky; two sisters, Darlene Morehouse of Batavia, Ohio, and Carol Foster of Flemingsburg, Kentucky; a host of nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Carlotta Banks and Amy Gregory.

Eva was a homemaker and a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.

Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, April 22, 2010, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Andy Lands and the Rev. Cecil Ison officiating. Burial was in the Clearfield Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Grandsons, Jason Thomas, Brandon Kissick, Jacob Thomas, Joshua Thomas, Jobe Banks, and Jason Stevens.

Honorary pallbearers: Granddaughters, Miranda Deem, Jessica Thomas, Ashley Stevens, Abby Kissick, and DeAnna Kissick.

Visitation was after 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, Morehead, Kentucky.

Mrs. Dotson

Ida Marie Dotson, 91, of Flemingsburg died Monday, April 19, 2010, at the Fleming County Hospital.

She was the widow of Robert Dotson.

Mrs. Dotson was born in Robertson County on Jan. 8, 1919, to the late William Hildreth and Lucy Etna Hitt Stitt.

She is survived by one daughter, Lucy White of Flemingsburg; one son, Robert (Linda) Dotson, of Union, Ohio; one sister, Verna May of Mason County; one brother, Paul Stitt of Mason County; seven grandchildren, Kathy Blankenship of Flemingsburg, Randy (Rhonda) White of Mason County, David White, Danny White and Donald Ray (Candis) White, all of Fleming County, Brian (Lynn) Dotson, of Union, and Darryl (Michelle) Dotson of Union; 17 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, John White; and eight brothers and sisters, Margaret Ellison, Ruby Hurst, Delores Purcell, Audrey Fulton, Marcella Huddleston, Emma Dubel, Thelma Gallagher and Thomas Stitt.

Services at 1 p.m., Thursday at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home in Flemingsburg. Rev. Danny Howard will officiate. Burial will follow in the Shannon Cemetery.

Visitation after 11 a.m., Thursday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Buzzard

Edith Howard Buzzard, 88, of Flemingsburg passed from this life April 18, 2010, in the Fleming County Hospital.

Mrs. Edith was the widow of George F. Buzzard, who died Oct. 30, 1973.

Mrs. Edith is survived by three sons, Arthur (Fay) Buzzard of Nicholas County, Larry (Brenda) Buzzard of Flemingsburg and Gary (Jannie) Buzzard of Ewing; one daughter-in-law, Nancy Buzzard of Paris; three brothers, Frank Howard, Paul (Patsy) Howard and Henry (Deloris) Howard all of Paris; four sisters, Ruby (J.W.) Deatley of Carlisle, Barbara Arnald and Geneva Howard of Bourbon County, Margaret L. (Carl) Leggit of Montgomery County; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Edith was preceded in death by two children, Barbara Jean Buzzard and Bill Buzzard; two brothers, Melvin Howard and Orville Howard; and one sister, Thelma McCord.

Funeral services 2 p.m., Wednesday, at Price Brothers Funeral Home with Rev. James Humphries and Rev. Rich Anderson officiating. Burial in Elizaville Cemetery.

Visitation 5-9 p.m., today at the funeral home.

Events could affect traffic in Maysville, Flemingsburg

 

On KY 8, KY 32X

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. – The Kentucky Department of Highways District 9 has approved permits for two road closures that will affect traffic during community events next weekend in Maysville and Flemingsburg.

In Maysville, local authorities will partially close KY 8 from West Second Street to near US 62 from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Saturday, April 24, for the Buffalo Trace Children’s Advocacy Center 5K Run-Walk. Police will provide traffic control.

In Flemingsburg, local authorities will close a portion of East Water Street and West Water Street (KY 32X) downtown on Saturday, April 24, for the annual Little League Day Parade. The parade begins at 9 a.m. Police will provide traffic control.

Motorists should be prepared for a change in traffic patterns during these local events.