Donnie Lee Royse, beloved brother and friend, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at the age of 63. Donnie had lived in Lexington most of his adult life, although he travelled extensively and never met a stranger. Donnie worked as the Department Academic Administrative Associate at the University of Kentucky, Gatton College of Business,  and Von Allmen School of Accountancy. Donnie was a graduate of Fleming County High School, Eastern Kentucky University, and had...

Hazel L. Doyle, 85, of Wallingford, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Fleming County Hospital.  She was the widow of James Dudley Doyle. Born in Elliott County on December 5, 1937, her parents were the late George Martin Skaggs and the late Cynthia Ball Skaggs. Hazel was a homemaker and farmer.  She was a founding member and dedicated member of the New Life Church of Christ. She is survived by her four children, James Douglas Doyle of Wallingford, Jeanette C. Doyle of...

J. W. Denton, 97, of Flemingsburg, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Fleming County Hospital.  He was the widower of Bonnie Jean Emmons Denton. Born in Bourbon County on May 24, 1925, his father was the late Jack Denton and his mother was the late Sarah Brannock Denton. J.W. was a well known cattle, crop, and tobacco farmer. He is survived by his three children, Billy Joe (Jerri) Denton, Sheri (Don) Latham, and Christie (Tom) Skaggs; his three grandchildren, Tanner Latham,...

Arnold Bennett “Joe” Borders, 87, of Flemingsburg, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the VA Hospital in Lexington. Born in Salyersville, Ky. on February 23, 1935, his parents were the late Dewey Borders and the late Dora Pennix Borders. Joe was a self employed carpenter and farmer.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He was of the Baptist faith.   He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Stella E. Smalley Borders; his two...

Mary Ann Lindberg, 76, of Flemingsburg, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the Hospice of Hope Care Center in Maysville.  Born in Logan, W. Va. on November 17, 1946, her parents were the late Wilburn Wooten and the late Sylvia Kilgore Wooten. Mary Ann was a kindergarten teacher for Flemingsburg Elementary for over 20 years. She was a member of the Flemingsburg Baptist Church where she was active in the choir, taught Sunday school, and volunteered at The Refuge, an afterschool...

GraceAnn Fleming, 67, of Flemingsburg, passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at UK Hospital in Lexington, after a short illness. Born in Logan, Ohio on March 28, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Goodpaster and the late Ruth McBrayer Goodpaster. GraceAnn is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years, Jimmy Fleming; her son, Jason Fleming; and her granddaughter, Darah Fleming.   She is also survived by numerous in-laws, Bonnie, Judy, Bob, David, Sandy and Robert...

Anthony Lance Selby, 35, of Flemingsburg, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, in Vanceburg. Born in Morehead on June 23, 1987, his parents are Tony (Ginger) Selby and Mollie (Mark) Price. Lance had worked for his dad at his auto body repair shop in Flemingsburg. In addition to his father Tony and his mother Mollie, Lance is survived by his four siblings, Brandon Grannis, Ashton Reid, Ashley Price, and Stephanie Price; his companion of 10 years Desirae Manson: her children Aaliyah and...

Rodney Gene Hamilton, 57, of Flemingsburg, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, at his residence. Born in Mason County on September 30, 1965, he was the son of Richard Hamilton and Mary Helen Barton Hamilton. He was a construction worker for RGF Inc., ASL Inc., and NSA Inc.  He was a member of the Bald Hill Tabernacle.    He enjoyed hunting and being outdoors, playing cards and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Carol Catchings...

William Junior Stone, 93, of Flemingsburg, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home.  He was the recent widower of Wanda Ellen Kegley Stone. Born in Carlisle on June 22, 1929, his parents were the late Alvin Stone and the late Mayme George Stone. William was a painter by trade and was retired from Maysville Community College and also the University of Kentucky.  He was an active member of his church, Family Worship Center.  He proudly served his...

Phyllis Ann Spurlock, 79, of Flemingsburg, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Pioneer Trace Nursing.  She was the widow of Wilbert Lenville Spurlock. Born in Mount Carmel on January 12, 1943, her parents were the late Alvin Strode and the late Pauline Thomas Strode. Phyllis was a homemaker who had worked for U. S. Shoe.  She was a special friend of the Hedger family and helped them strip tobacco.  She attended the Victory Baptist Church. She is survived by her two...