Obituaries

Jul 13, 2019

Joseph “Joe” L. Roberts, age 73 of Flemingsburg, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home. Joe was born on September 5, 1945 in Fleming County, a son of the late Elmo Roberts and the late Beulah Fogleman Roberts Little. A former employee of Parker Tobacco Company, Joe also was a part-time logger. He was...

Jun 22, 2019

Shirley Ann Wright, 64, of Wallingford, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at her home. She was born in Lewis County on October 17, 1954, a daughter of the late Frances Swim Polley and the late Adrian Eugene Moore. Shirley was a homemaker, loving mother and grandmother, who enjoyed spending all of her time with family and friends....

Jun 15, 2019

Betty Jean Harris McKee of Flemingsburg passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Born in Sharkey in Rowan County on May 16, 1940, Betty was the daughter of the late Carless Duey and Olive Mae Gregory Harris. She was a member of the Little Mary Regular Baptist Church, the co-owner of The Depot Restaurant in Flemingsburg,...

Jun 3, 2019

Jo Ann Rayburn, 72 of Tilton, beloved wife of Roger Rayburn of 43 years passed away on Monday June 3, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling Ky.  Born in St. Paul Nebraska on March 17, 1947 to the late Sena and Nis Bennetzen. Jo Ann was a homemaker and loved her family and nature. She is survived...

Jun 1, 2019

Oscar Peter (O.P.) Kane Jr., age 96, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on June 1, 2019 at his residence with family by his side. He was born on May 13, 1923 in Cynthiana, Kentucky.

Mr. Kane married Bobby Jean Porter, also of Cynthiana, in 1948, who preceded him in...

May 27, 2019

Raymond “Buck” Marshall Hackworth age 80 of Fleming County, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019. He was born in Lewis County on April 11, 1939, a son of the late Ruben M. and Lena Applegate Hackworth. Raymond followed in his father’s footsteps and was a lifelong farmer. He was a good hearted person who was well-liked with lots...

May 23, 2019

June Woodward Owens, age 86 of Ewing, beloved wife of 65 years to Ralph Owens, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Hospice of Hope at Kenton Pointe in Maysville. June was born December 10, 1932 in Bracken County, a daughter of the late Charles Thomas and Anna Moore Woodward.  June grew up in the Brooksville Baptist Church and...

May 16, 2019

Cindy Saunders, age 52 of Foxport, beloved wife of 34 years to Ross Saunders, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born in Lewis County on May 9, 1967, a daughter of the late Franklin and Eva Joyce Applegate Flack. Cindy was a homemaker and will be remembered...

Apr 30, 2019

Emery Clay Vice, 95, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 30, 2019. He had spent the last 2 years in North Carolina with his oldest son, Rick and his family. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Alice Dryden Vice, his father and mother, Chessie Owen Vice and Sarah Kingsolver Vice, his...

Apr 15, 2019

Harold Howell, age 74 of Flemingsburg, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, KY. He was born in Floyd County, KY on December 16, 1944, a son of the late Lee and Clercie Osborne Howell. Harold was a retired construction worker. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, playing the guitar and singing,...

Apr 4, 2019

James “Jamie” W. Watkins, age 42 of Flemingsburg, beloved husband of Christy Watkins, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 4, 2019. Jamie was born in Maysville on October 18, 1976, the son of James “Push-Up” and Edna Watkins of Fleming County. Jamie was the minister at Elizaville Christian Church and a counselor at Belle Grove Springs Rehab Center in...

Apr 3, 2019

Kevin Lee McKee, age 60 of Flemingsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. He was born in Maysville on February 7, 1959, the son of Jewell Mae McKee of Flemingsburg and the late Noble Robert McKee. Other survivors include: his sister, Becky McKee (Paul) Anderson of Flemingsburg; nephew, Daniel (Chelsei) Anderson of Texas; two aunts, Brenda (Charles)...

Apr 1, 2019

Sidney Allen, 78, of Hillsboro, KY, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Pike County, KY on December 6, 1940 to the late Tommy and Rose “Nell” Allen. Sidney was retired from Chisolm Coal Mines and was a member of the United Mine Workers Association. He enjoyed going...

Mar 21, 2019

Sarah E. Emmons, age 93 of Goddard, widow of Ray Emmons, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Hospice of Hope at Kenton Pointe in Maysville after a brief illness.  She was born on February 8, 1926 in Bath County, a daughter of the late Tom and Nona Moran Ensor.  Sarah was a lifelong homemaker and enjoyed collecting...

Mar 20, 2019

Kendall Elwood “Woody” Mitchell, age 86 of Flemingsburg, beloved husband of 37 years to Geneva Mitchell, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at his residence. He was born on March 1, 1933 in Fleming County, a son of the late Sterlie and Mary Hopper Phillips Mitchell.  A U.S. Navy veteran, Woody was a gentle, but stern man,...

Mar 15, 2019

Mona Kathryn Glover, age 71, of Wallingford, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky. She was the widow of Leo Glover. Mrs. Glover graduated from Stebbons High School and Lee’s College and was a member of the Goddard Methodist Church. She worked as a bookkeeper for several businesses and also as...

Mar 14, 2019

John Franklin Evans, age 77 of Flemingsburg, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Fleming County Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on August 27, 1941 in Muses Mills, a son of the late Robert Evan Evans and Ruby Hall Evans.  John was a lifelong farmer and was well known for his tobacco cutting. He also...

Mar 8, 2019

Ruth "Tommy" Rankin, age 88 of Tilton, widow of Earl Rankin, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, March 8, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. She was born in Bath County on May 18, 1930, a daughter of the late Amos and Virgie Dailey Emmons. She received her lifelong nickname when...

Mar 6, 2019

John Robert "Bobby" Hickerson passed away peacefully on March 6, 2019 at home in Flemingsburg, Kentucky. He was born in Galesburg, Illinois on January 27, 1931. Preceding him in death was his beloved wife, Catherine Turner Hickerson, his parents, Clarence and Emma Lou Hickerson, and two brothers, Arthur Dean and Kenneth Hickerson. Upon graduation from Fleming County...

Mar 5, 2019

Ralph Hall, age 84 of Batavia, OH and formerly of Fleming County, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Eastgatespring of Cincinnati. Ralph was the beloved husband of Genevia Dailey Hall whom he married on August 14, 1959. Born in Ewing, KY on July 27, 1934, he was the son of the late Creed Hall, Sr. and...