Varline Ann Crum, 62, of Wallingford, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at Saint Claire Regional Medical Center, in Morehead.  Born in Mansfield, Ohio on July 9, 1961, her parents were the late Clyde Drake and the late Christine Roth Drake. Varline worked as the manager for Dairy Queen in Morehead for 10 years.  She attended Muses Mill Christian Church.  She is survived by her two sons, Greg Crum and Brian Adam Crum; her three grandchildren, Jocelyn, Lakyn, and Trinity;...

Carol Jane Howell, 87, of Winchester, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at the Fountain Circle Health and Rehabilitation in Winchester.  She was the widow of Ray Howell. Born in Lewis County on September 13, 1936, her parents were the late Adrian Hord and the late Pauline Applegate Hord. Carol retired from Henry County Hospital in New Castle, Indiana after 25 years of working as a radiology technician.  She had been a member of the Greensboro Church of the Nazarene since...

William Joseph “Bill” Conley, 82, of Flemingsburg, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his residence. Born in Mason County on February 16, 1942, he was the son of the late Joseph L. Conley and the late Inez Moore Conley. Bill retired from U. S. Shoe Factory after 33 years of service. After retirement he went to work as an escort driver for mobile home transport.  In his free time, Bill enjoyed being outdoors where he loved to fish and hunt, exploring the woods for...

Lillie Dell Knapp, 78, of Flemingsburg, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at her residence.  Born in Lewis County on July 19, 1945, her father was the late Cecil Swim and her mother was the late Helen Toller Swim. Lillie worked for Cheap Mobile Housing and as a housekeeper for several families in the community.  She loved her family and loved her flower garden.  Her belief was in the Christian Holiness faith. She is survived by her son, Ronnie Knapp and wife Teresa; her...

William Clayton “Bill” Gifford, 89, of Flemingsburg, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the Fleming County Hospital. Born in Sardis, Ky. on November 16, 1934, his father was the late Aaron Clayton Gifford and his mother was the late Phoebe Poe Gifford. Bill was retired from U.S. Shoe Factory in Vanceburg after 50 years of service, having worked as the general plant manager.  He was a member of the Jaycees.  He served as a Hospital Foundation member, a member of...

Irene Freeman Bottom, 86, of Lexington, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg after a brief stay at Pioneer Trace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center.  She was the widow of Gilbert “Bruce” Bottom. Irene was born in Harrodsburg, KY on April 24, 1937. Her parents were the late Garfield and Effie Teater Freeman of Harrodsburg. Irene was a graduate of Harrodsburg High School, class of 1955.  She and Bruce were high school...

Anita Darlene McIntyre, 85, of Helena, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home in Flemingsburg.  She was the widow of Charles “Buddy” McIntyre. Born April 12, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Lucia “Herald” and Goldie “Ethel” Florence Hickerson. At the early age of 15, Darlene married the love of her life, Buddy,  and worked right along beside him each and every day raising crops and dairy cattle.  Her...

Ethel Jane “Janie” Roark, 67, of Flemingsburg, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at her residence.  She was the widow of Nicky Dean Roark, Sr. Born in Maysville on December 21, 1956, her father was the late Estill Marshall and her mother was the late Thelma Jewell James Marshall. Janie above all loved her Lord Jesus Christ, but after that love, she loved her children and grandchildren with all she had. Janie gave all she had to support her family and show them love beyond...

Harvey Jeffries, 52, of Flemingsburg, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, at his residence. Born in Cincinnati on October 17, 1971, his parents were the late Everett Jeffries and Edna Adams Graves. Harvey worked at Local 1076 as a millwright for many years out of Evansville, IN. He was the epitome of a country boy who loved to be with his friends and family and was known to be outspoken. He loved to fish, hunt and golf and most times he did that barefoot and carefree. Harvey is survived...

Nancy Elizabeth Soister, 81, of Wallingford, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center.  She was the widow of Homer Soister, Jr. Born in Maysville on December 6, 1942, her father was the late Stanley Smitson and her mother was the late Olive Royce Smitson. Nancy was a dedicated mother and grandmother.  She was a farmer and homemaker who supported wildlife rehabilitation and loved animals. She is survived by three of her children, Ernie Soister...