Mrs. Seithers

Opal Gladys Meyer Seithers, 95, of Mount Carmel , died Thursday, July 23, 2010 at the Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility.

She was born in Lewis County on May 9, 1915, to the late Martin Meyer and Minnie Ackley

She was preceded in death by her husband, Otha Lee Seithers who died March 3, 1988.

Mrs. Seithers was a member of the Mount Carmel Christian Church in Mount Carmel

She is survived by her children, Norma Truesdell and husband, Floyd of Tollesboro, Kay Boling and Gary of Lexington, Geri Seever and Larry of Saint Lucie, Fla.; six grandchildren, Lora Froehlich (Dietz) of South Lake, Texas, Dennis Truesdell (Janie) of Lexington, Monica Ford ( Danny) of Palm Beach, Fla., Natalilee Seever of Palm Beach, Fla., Denise Alexander ( Mike) of Lexington, and Melissa Cheng (Alfie) of Somerset; eight great-grandchildren, Zachary Froehlich, Alex Froehlich, Matthew Truesdell, Kaylee Truesdell, Brent Angel, Grant Angel, Aiden Cheng and Madelyn Cheng.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Ocil Meyer, Ezra Meyer and Carl Meyer.

Services will be Monday, July 26, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro. Dennis Truesdell will officiate.

Burial will be in the Mount Carmel Cemetery , Mount Carmel . Pallbearers will be Floyd Truesdell, Gary Boling, Larry Seever, Matthew Truesdell, Mike Alexander, Alfie Cheng, Diekz Froehlich and Zachary Froehlich.

Visitation was Sunday, July 25, 2010, 5-8 p.m. at the Barbour and Son Funeral Home, Tollesboro.

Mr. Tumey

David Franklin Tumey, 62, of Williamsburg, Ohio passed July 23, 2010, in Manchester, Ohio of an apparent heart attack.

David was born in Flemingsburg Feb. 21, 1948, to the late Arthur William "P.I." Tumey and Alice Hartley Tumey of Ewing. David was a retired farmer and avid NASCAR fan.

David is survived by his mother, Alice Hartley Tumey; his wife, Judy Waldron Tumey of Williamsburg; three children, Angel (Manuel) Hunt of Carlisle, Dwayne Tumey of Cynthiana and David (Jessica) Tumey of Cynthiana; two step-children, Lisa (Joe) Waters and Rob (Tammy) Parks, both of Batavia, Ohio; five grandchildren, Dakota and Dallas Hunt, Austin Tumey, Alex and Katie Tumey; step-grandchildren, Heath, Tiffany and Joey Waters and Jacob and Nicholas Parks; and one great-grandson, Brady Luers.

Also surviving are two brothers, Barry (Joyce) Tumey and William "Bob" Tumey of Fairview; three sisters, Geneva (Estill) Helphinstine of Fairview, Donna (Jeff) Boles of Bethel and Sue Tumey of Fairview; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Price Bros. Funeral Home in Elizaville with Rev. John Conley officiating. Burial will be in the Elizaville Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Wednesday until service time at Price Bros. Funeral Home.

Mr. Archdeacon

Daniel Eugene Archdeacon, 84, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at Fleming County Hospital.

He was born Sept. 16, 1925, in Fleming County to the late James and Margaret Tierney Archdeacon.

He was a retired engineer with the C & O Railroad.

He was preceded in death by his wife Myrtle Gibson Archdeacon; a son, Ernie Archdeacon; brother, James Archdeacon Jr.; and a sister, Mary Catherine Schnell.

Survivors include children, Kathy (Don) Catron of Hillsboro, Debbie (Bob) Ingram of Morehead, Kim (Rob) Prater of Beechburg, Jennifer Archdeacon of Flemingsburg, John (Marilyn) Archdeacon of Flemingsburg, and James Archdeacon III of Flemingsburg; grandchildren, Leann Ingram McKenzie, Bobby Ingram, Amanda Catron Johnson, Melissa Catron Vice, Emily Prater, Carson Prater; and great-grandchildren, Braydon and Parker Vice, Cooper Johnson.

Services will be at 1 p.m., Thursday July 22, 2010, at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home.

Visitation will be after 11 a.m. until time of the service, Thursday.

Internment will follow in Fleming County Cemetery.

Friends and Family may sign an online guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.

 

Highway crews assessing damage

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. – Several state highways are closed in northeast Kentucky this morning as Kentucky Department of Highways District 9 crews continue to respond to overnight storm damage.

Crews are clearing roadways of debris where possible as well as assessing damage to roads, bridges and culverts.

As of 9:30 a.m., the following closures have been reported:

· KY 57 at the Fleming-Lewis county line between Flemingsburg and Tollesboro. This route, which serves as a connection to the AA Highway, is closed until further notice.

· KY 59 at the Carter-Lewis county line in the Grassy Fork area; and the intersection of KY 59 and KY 344 in the Kinniconick area. Roadway damage has been reported.

In addition, several areas are experiencing high water – KY 3302 in Fleming County; various roads in the Olive Hill and Grahn areas of Carter County; KY 989 near the AA Highway; various routes in Elliott, Rowan and Lewis counties, and elsewhere. Mud slides and road damage are also being reported.

Motorists are advised to watch for high water signs, particularly in low-lying areas, as well as possible debris in the roadway. Motorists should never drive around barricades or through high water, and should heed all warning signs.

As storm response continues today, Highway District 9 crews will continue assessing damage and work to make sure any closed roadways are re-opened as safely and as quickly as possible for the traveling public.

Find information about Highway District 9 online at http://transportation.ky.gov/d9.

Follow road closings and other activities via Twitter at http://twitter.com/kytcdistrict9.

Statewide travel information and assistance is available by calling 511 or logging onto the 511 website at http://511.ky.gov.

Mr. Edmond

Don L. Edmond Sr., age 81, passed away Friday evening at his home with his family by his side. He was born April 24, 1929 to the late George & Marie Bartrom Edmond. He was a lifetime farmer and was preceded in death by his wife Margaret Ann Perkins Edmond. Also preceding him in death were a brother George Edmond, 2 grandsons George William & Danny Lee Edmond.

He is survived by 7 Children

Donnie (Linda) Edmond

John (Tiffany) Edmond

Carol (Phillip) Lee

David Edmond

Janie (Doug) Doyle

Mary Edmond (Robbie Moore)

Darlene (Larry) Jackson

17 Grandchildren 22 Great Grandchildren

2 Sisters: Wilma (Gene) Colgan Fayetteville, NC Clara Hickey of Michigan

Services will be held at 1 PM Tuesday July 20, 2010 at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home.  Internment will be in Elizaville Cemetery In lieu of flowers donations may be given to Hospice of Hope (909 Kenton Station Drive Maysville, KY 41056)

Mr. Gardner

David Allen Gardner, 61, passed away, Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Fleming County Hospital after his long battle with cancer.

He was born Jan. 2, 1949 to the late Steven and Mary Sauers Gardner.

He was a farmer and had worked at Somerset Oil in Flemingsburg.

He is survived by his wife Letha Gardner; daughter Melissa Whalen O’Connor; son Michael Whalen; grandchildren, Libertie, Darrell, Brandon, Jordan, and Savannah; and brother Steven Gardner.

He was preceded in death by one brother Kevin Gardner.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at Boone - Nickell Funeral Home.

Visitation will be after 6 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.

Internment will follow at Fleming County Cemetery.

Friends and family may sign an on-line guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Clary

Mary Brooks Clary, 88 a resident of the Shannon-Slip Up Community passed away Sunday July 18, 2010 at her home. She was the widow of Duke Clary whose death occurred on December 20, 1990.

Mrs. Clary was born in May’s Lick on March 12, 1922 daughter of the late William & Myrtle Curtis Swartz. She was a 1940 graduate of May’s Lick High School and a member of the May’s Lick Homemakers. She was named a Kentucky Master Homemaker in 1988 and was a member of Shannon United Methodist Church where she had served as Pianist, Administrative Board Member and a member of the UMW and Choir..

Survivors include 3 sons, William L. “Dick” (Helen) Clary of May’s Lick; Charles D. “Doris” Clary of Lexington. Thomas L. (Susan) Clary of Glastonburg, CT; 2 daughters, Carol Ann (Gerald) Poe of May’s Lick and Mary E. “Libby” (Steve) Poynter of Marietta, GA. 8 grandchildren, Keith (Kris) Clary, Kevin (Amber) Clary, Steve (Beverly) Clary, Scott (Marcy) Clary, Heather (Wes) Dugan, Matt Poynter, Darin (Amy) Poe and Lisa (Reynolds) Moreland. 12 great-grandchildren and a sister Sue (Clarence) Gifford of Washington. Several nieces & nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by a sister Edna Morgan and 2 brothers Holmes Swartz and Cecil T. Swartz.

Services will be conducted at 11 A.M. Wednesday, July 21, 2010at Shannon United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Finch officiating. Interment will follow in the Shannon Cemetery. Visitation 5-8 P.M. Tuesday at the church. Memorials suggested to Shannon UMC c/o Dick Clary, 4065 KY 596 May’s Lick, KY 41055 Palmer Funeral Home of May’s Lick is serving the family. Condolences to www.palmerfuneralhome.net