Obituaries

Apr 13, 2014

Barbara Ellen Swim Brown, 82, passed away Sunday April 13, 2014 at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home.

She was born December 27, 1931 on Long Hungry Branch in Bluestone, KY to the late John and Morty Swim.

Barbara was a housewife, helped her husband run the saw mill, arranged flowers at Morehead...

Apr 9, 2014

Charles L. "Charlie" Hinton, 69, of Flemingsburg, KY passed away Wednesday April 9, 2014 at his home.

Charlie was born November 4, 1944 in Rome, New York to Charles Owen and Dorothy Besock Hinton.

Charlie was a veteran of the US Air Force being discharged as a staff sergeant and retired...

Apr 4, 2014

Minnie Mildred Dunaway Faris, 98, of Plummers Landing, passed away Friday April 4, 2014 at the Care Center at Kenton Pointe.

Minnie was born April 1, 1916, in Muses Mills KY, to the late Dallas and Osa Bell Hurst Dunaway.

Minnie will long be remember for her love of cooking and...

Apr 3, 2014

Abigail Mhari and Breezi Lhynn Hawkins, twin infant daughters of Jacquelyn Hunt and Bobby Hawkins, died at birth on April 3, 2014 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.

Besides their parents, they are survived by their maternal grandparents, Ursula Stanfield and Chris Stanfield; and paternal grandparents, Garrett Hawkins and Connie...

Apr 2, 2014

Michael Douglas Roark, 53, of Maxey Flat Road, Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at UK Hospital after an extended illness.

Born October 15, 1960, in Maysville, he was a son of Juanita Prince Roark of Maxey Flat and the late Fred Roark Sr.

In addition to his mother, Michael...

Mar 30, 2014

Mary Lucy Conn Emmons, 85, of Goddard, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2014, at her home, surrounded by her loving children. Mary Lucy was born October 23, 1928, in Flemingsburg, the daughter of the late Martin Luther and Martha Lee Brittain Conn. She was married to Drew Emmons for 48 years until his death...

Mar 28, 2014

Ella Geneva Flora Owens, 90, of Versailles formerly of Flemingsburg passed away Friday March 28, 2014 at Willows of Hamburg in Lexington, KY after a brief illness.

Geneva was born July 31, 1923 in Bath County to the late George W. and Mary Lynam Flora.

Geneva was preceded in death by...

Mar 27, 2014

Roscoe Nolan Miller, 91, of Mt. Carmel, passed away Friday March 27, 2014 at Fleming County Hospital.

Nolan was born June 13, 1922 in Fleming County to the late Roscoe and Phenia Doyle Miller.

Nolan was a lifelong farmer and conservationist. Nolan received a Purple Heart while serving in the US...

Mar 25, 2014

Ronnie Ray "Smitty" Smith, 67, passed away Tuesday evening March 25, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY after a brief illness.

Smitty was born October 7, 1946 in Fleming County to the late Josie Belle Smith.

Smitty owned and operated Smitty's Auction House in Maysville for more than 20...

Mar 22, 2014

June Darnall, 89, of Flemingsburg, KY, passed away Saturday March 22, 2014 at Fleming County Hospital after an extended illness.

June was born February 8, 1925 in Nepton, Kentucky to the late William Wilson and Zela Lucille Hendrix Darnall.

June was a well-known and respected area farmer for his entire life....

Mar 13, 2014

Henry O. Jones Jr., 79, of Flemingsburg, passed away Thursday March 13, 2014 at Johnson Mathers Nursing Home in Carlisle after a brief illness.

Henry was born on August 3, 1934 to the late Henry O. Sr & Gladys Bennett Jones.

He is survived by his two daughters, Iva Jean "Jeanie"...

Mar 12, 2014

Frank Owen Hinton, 97, of Flemingsburg, passed away Wednesday morning March 12, 2014 at Fleming County Hospital after an extended illness.

Frank was born March 31, 1916 in Plummers Mill to the late Frank Lambert and Ellora E. Helphinstine Hinton.

Frank was a 1934 graduate of the Morehead State Normal School...

Mar 12, 2014

James C. "Jim" Porter, 66, of Flemingsburg passed away Wednesday March 12, 2014 at the Care Center at Kenton Pointe.

Jim was born April 18, 1947 in Morehead to the late Andrew Samuel and Drusilla Noble Porter.

Jim was a graduate of Fleming County High School and Morehead State University where...

Mar 12, 2014

Robert D. Thompson, 61, of Muses Mills passed away Wednesday March 12, 2014 at the Care Center at Kenton Pointe. Robert was born November 6, 1952 in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Fred and Ethel Thompson. He had worked as a general laborer at several saw mills in the Fleming County area.

He...

Mar 2, 2014

Teresa Arlene Stacy, 22, of Flemingsburg, passed away Sunday March 2, 2014 at Fleming County Hospital after a brief illness. Teresa was born January 28, 1992 in Rowan County to Tammy Stacy Richmond and Matt Carroll. Teresa had worked at Shell in Flemingsburg as a cashier. Survivors include her parents Tammy (Donnie) Richmond and Matt Carroll; sister...

Feb 25, 2014

Faye Alexander, 94, of Flemingsburg, passed away Tuesday morning February 25, 2014 at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home. Faye was born October 29, 1919 in Rowan County to the late Van and Lula Parker Hogge. Faye was a retired cook at the Whip and Sip and later Sorrels Restaurant. She was a longtime member of the Hilltop Christian...

Feb 21, 2014

Anna Roberta "Bunkie" Hughes, of Flemingsburg, departed from this earth on Feb. 21, 2014 at Pioneer Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Flemingsburg. She was born on October 28, 1926, in Carlisle, Kentucky, to the late Robert Emmanuel and the late Pansy Ruth Hughes. Bunkie loved the arts, especially music and painting. She appreciated literature, science and...

Feb 21, 2014

Lillie Mae Hall Crouch, 90, of Hodgenville, KY formerly of Flemingsburg passed away Friday Morning February 21, 2014 at Sunrise Manor of Hodgenville. Mae was born March 22, 1923 in Ewing, KY to the late Lane & Beulah Cannon Hall. Mae was retired from GTE after several years of service. She was a member of the Flemingsburg...

Feb 19, 2014

Jewell Claypool, 86, of Flemingsburg, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening February 19, 2014 at Fleming County Hospital. She was born December 29, 1927 in Fleming County to the late C.R. and Beaulah Cooper Maxey. Jewell was retired from Randall Textron after 29 years of service. She was a faithful member of the Flemingsburg United Methodist Church. Survivors...

Feb 19, 2014

Lida Belle Mitchell, 85, of Flemingsburg, departed this life on February 19, 2014, at King's Daughters Medical Center. She was born on February 15, 1929 in Nicholas County to the late Harley and Lula Belle Earlywine. Mrs. Mitchell was a loving wife, mother and grandmother & a member of Fox Valley Community Church. Lida was preceded in...