Mr. Sloas

Donnie Lee Sloas, age 72, of Ewing, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 6, 2010, at St. Joseph Hospice in Lexington, Kentucky.

Born February 26, 1938, in Plummers Landing, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Erma and Ova Adkins Sloas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Elmo Sloas, Bobby Sloas, and Glennis Sloas, and one son, Kendall Sloas.

Donnie is survived by his wife, Wilma Humphries Sloas; three sons, Alan Sloas and wife Mary of Jackson, Kentucky, Greg Sloas of Flemingsburg, Kentucky, and Rodney Cummings and wife Heather of Hillsboro, Kentucky; one daughter, Stephanie Smith and husband Mark of Ewing, Kentucky; and five grandchildren.

Also surviving are three sisters, Elizabeth Wagner and husband John of Flemingsburg, Kentucky, Jolene Brown and husband Gene of Morehead, Kentucky, and Jeri Wagner and husband Mike of Plummers Landing, Kentucky, and several nieces, nephews and other family members.

Donnie was a former parts manager for Eldridge Brothers Chrysler and a former mechanic for Cheap’s Chevrolet in Flemingsburg, Kentucky.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, December 9, 2010, at Hutton Funeral Home with the Rev. Chuck Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in Hillsboro Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Lonnie Shoemaker, Doug Gulley, Ricky Humphries, Darren Pollock, Johnny Wagner, and Harold Humphries.

Visitation is after 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at Hutton Funeral Home, Hillsboro, Kentucky.

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Mrs. Burke

Emma Pearl Kissick DeBord Burke, age 83, of Lower Licking Road, Morehead, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 2, 2010, at her home.

Born July 6, 1927, in Rowan County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Henry Newton and Nannie Ezetta Spence Kissick. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Lou Spurlock, and one infant son, Barry Bryan Burke. Her first husband, John Bunyan “J. B.” DeBord, passed away in 1960; and her second husband, Cleo Burke, in 1998.

Mrs. Burke is survived by three daughters, Lillian Ruth Fawns of Flemingsburg, Kentucky, Vivian Kay Kemp and husband Robert of Ewing, Kentucky, and Linda Sue Gray and husband Riley of Westfield, Indiana; two sons, John David DeBord and wife Carol of Morehead, Kentucky, and Larry Gale Burke of Flemingsburg, Kentucky; four brothers, Carl Kissick, John Kissick and wife Ruby, and Homer Kissick and wife Barbara, all of Hillsboro, Kentucky, and Ronald Kissick of Muncie, Indiana; and one sister, Zona Shelley of Hillsboro, Kentucky.

Other survivors include 10 grandchildren—Vanessa Lynn Warder, Marty Eugene Kemp, Curt Edward Fawns, Randy Keith Kemp, Darrin Lee Fawns, John David DeBord Jr., Christopher James DeBord, Eric Wayne DeBord, Kyla Rae Willis, and Bryan Lewis Burke; 14 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandson; 2 step grandchildren; 7 step great grandchildren; 2 step great-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Mrs. Burke was a homemaker, farmer, and member of the Bluebank First Church of God. She loved going to church and spending time with her family.

Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, December 5, 2010, at Bluebank First Church of God with Rev. Jeff Fannin officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery.

Grandsons served as pallbearers.

Visitation was after 5 p.m. Saturday, December 4, 2010, at Hutton Funeral Home, Hillsboro, Kentucky.

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Mr. Romans

Darrell Wayne Romans, age 60, of McBrayer Road, Clearfield, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2010, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky.

Born February 28, 1950, in Grayson, Kentucky, he is the son of William “Bill” Romans of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, and the late Ruth Colegrove Romans Redmon. Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by one brother, Clarence Edwin Romans.

In addition to his father, Darrell is also survived by one son, Darrell Scott Romans of Salt Lick, Kentucky; one daughter, Dorothy Mechelle Romans of Olympia, Kentucky; and six grandchildren.

Other survivors include three brothers, Donald Ray Romans of West Liberty, Kentucky, Junior L. Romans of Ivel, Kentucky, Eddie D. Romans of Hillsboro, Kentucky, and Rev. Tom Redmon of Morehead, Kentucky, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Darrell was a former heavy equipment operator and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2010, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Rev. Tom Redmon officiating. Burial will follow in Jones Cemetery in Bath County.

Visitation is after 5 p.m. Monday, December 6, 2010, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.

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Panthers lose to Ashland

Ashland Blazer 102

Fleming Co. 68

Ashland Blazer
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Fleming Co.
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Ashland Blazer (1-0) -- Gregg 24, Johnson 19, Gibbs 14, Hart 13, Whetsel 12, Delaney 8, Salow 4, Bush 7, Black 1.

Fleming Co. (0-1) -- Taylor 21, Saunders 12, Kinder 12, Burns 7, Hicks 7, McKee 5, Puente 4.

Mrs. Burke

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Emma Pearl Kissick DeBord Burke, 83, of Lower Licking Road, Morehead went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, at her home.

Mrs. Burke was a homemaker, farmer and member of the Bluebank First Church of God. She loved going to church and spending time with her family.

Born July 6, 1927, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Newton and Nannie Ezetta Spence Kissick. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Lou Spurlock, and one infant son, Barry Bryan Burke. Her first husband, John Bunyan "J. B." DeBord, passed away in 1960; and her second husband, Cleo Burke, in 1998.

Mrs. Burke is survived by three daughters, Lillian Ruth Fawns of Flemingsburg, Vivian Kay Kemp and husband, Robert of Ewing, and Linda Sue Gray and husband, Riley of Westfield, Ind.; two sons, John David DeBord and wife, Carol of Morehead, and Larry Gale Burke of Flemingsburg; four brothers, Carl Kissick, John Kissick and wife, Ruby, and Homer Kissick and wife, Barbara, all of Hillsboro, and Ronald Kissick of Muncie, Ind.; and one sister, Zona Shelley of Hillsboro.

Other survivors include 10 grandchildren, Vanessa Lynn Warder, Marty Eugene Kemp, Curt Edward Fawns, Randy Keith Kemp, Darrin Lee Fawns, John David DeBord Jr., Christopher James DeBord, Eric Wayne DeBord, Kyla Rae Willis and Bryan Lewis Burke; 14 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandson; two step-grandchildren; seven step-great grandchildren; two step-great-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Services will be conducted 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at Bluebank First Church of God with Rev. Jeff Fannin officiating.

Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. Mrs. Burke's grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation is after 5 p.m., today, Dec. 4, 2010, at Hutton Funeral Home, Hillsboro.

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Ms. Harding

Lillie Marie Harding, 64, of Ewing, died Dec. 2, 2010, at her residence.

Marie was born in Ewing on June 2, 1946, to the late McCoy Harding and Lee Ester Caudill.

Marie was a former employee of the Ewing Handi-Mart.

Marie is survived by a brother, Virgil Harding and wife, Marie Harding; and grandchild, Hannah Jackson, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by parents and Barbara Harding Tyree, Dottie Harding Ruark, Kenny Harding, Albert A. Harding, Dean Harding and Sherrie Harding.

Services are 1 p.m., Tuesday at Price Brothers Funeral Home with Rev. Todd Wiley officiating.

Burial will be in the Mount Tabor Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Johnny Harding, Justin Harding, Jordan Harding, Brandon Harding and Timmy Harding.

Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m., Monday at the funeral home, Elizaville.

Mrs. Howe

Betty Walton Howe, 77, of Grange City, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, at the Flemingsburg Pioneer Trace Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born Aug. 12, 1933, in Fleming County to the late Noel Walton and Mary E. Walton.

Betty taught in the Fleming County School System, was a member of the Grange City Christian Church and a member of the Eastern Star Rebekah Lodge.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Howe.

She is survived by her son, Jeff Howe of Lexington; two daughters, Jacquelyn (Billy) McCord and Jan (Chuck) Brown, both of Flemingsburg; a sister, Nancy Corbin of Ewing; four grandchildren, Cyle Hazelrigg of Flemingsburg, Blake Brown of Memphis, Tenn., Adam McCord and Daniel McCord of Fleming County; and one great-grandchild, Hadlee Ray Hazelrigg.

Services are 11 a.m., Friday at the Grange City Christian Church. Rev. David Barnett and Bro. Randy Hawkins will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro.

Visitation is after 6 p.m., Thursday at the Denton-Workman Funeral Home, Flemingsburg.