Mary Martha Adams Barnhill, 89, of Grayson, KY went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY.
Mary was born June 21, 1931 in Willard, a daughter of the late Milton Sr. and Opal Bays Adams. In addition to her parents Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, John H. Barnhill; three brothers, Milton Adams, Jr., Leonard “Sonny” Adams and George Adams.
Mary was a member of the Willard Church of Christ for over 75 years. Mary was a teacher having taught in Antioch and McDavid, which were one room schools. Mary later substitute taught for many schools in Carter County. Mary was a member of the Carter County Homemakers, was an avid reader and enjoyed sitting on her porch.
Mary is survived by her three sons, Keith D. Barnhill of Lexington, KY, Jeffrey D. (Debbie) Barnhill of Grayson and John H. (Brenda) Barnhill, Jr. all of Grayson; a sister, Nina (Ray) Lambert of Grayson; three sister in-laws, Margaret Ann Adams, Paula Midkiff and Eloise Adams both of Grayson; five grandchildren, Aaron (Carrie) Barnhill, Marcie (Paul) Morgan, Duane (Britni) Barnhill, John Mavrick (Karlie) Barnhill and Colt Barnhill; the light of her life, her great grandchildren, Ryder Barnhill, Mallory Morgan, Trevor Morgan, Hattie Morgan, Sydney Seasor and Triton Barnhill; and a host of nephews, nieces, family and friends who all mourn her passing.
Funeral services will be 1 pm Friday April 2, 2021 at the Malone Funeral Home with Bro. Dave Braun and Bro. Mike Harper officiating. Burial will follow in the East Carter County Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 6-9 pm Thursday and after 9 am Friday until the service hour.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.malonefuneralhome.com In Lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to: Willard Church of Christ, Food Pantry, P.O. Box 159, Willard, KY 41181.
Rebecca Darlene Seagraves, 58, of Grayson went to be with her Lord Friday March 26, 2021 at her residence.
Darlene was born February 4, 1963 in Ashland, KY a daughter of Clotine (Wilbur) Ison Baugess of Morehead, KY and the late William Thomas Seagraves.
In addition to her father, Darlene was preceded in death by a sister, Tonda Lynn Seagraves Prater.
Darlene was a homemaker and enjoyed attending Glory Hill Community Church.
In addition to her mother Darlene is survived by a daughter, Janie Renee Rawlins of Grayson; three sons, Thomas Jarrell (Roxxanne Bass) Tackett of Matthews, NC, Danny Lee Tackett and Gary Curtis Sloas both of Grayson; three grandchildren, Hayleigh Burke, Dylan Tackett and Danny Lee Tackett, Jr.; a great-grandson, Austin Burke; two sisters, Shelia (Luke) Snyder, and Roxanne (Jeff) Moore both of Grayson; three nephews, Joshua Moore, Aaron Snyder and Brandon Keller; and a host of friends and extended family who all mourn her passing.
Funeral services will be 1 pm Tuesday March 30, 2021 at the Malone Funeral Home with Bro. Carlos Newman, Bro. Mike Newman and Bro. Delmar Rogers officiating.
Burial will follow in the East Carter County Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 11 am Tuesday until the service hour. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.malonefuneralhome.com
William Randall “Buddy” Holbrook, 81, of Grayson passed away Tuesday March 23, 2021 after an extended stay at Elliot County Nursing Home.
Buddy was born February 5, 1940 in Willard, KY a son of the late Lev and Belva Stamper Holbrook. In addition to his parents, Buddy was preceded in death by two sisters, Gay Holbrook Marshall Flaugher and Louise “Hootie” Carroll.
Buddy was a US Army Veteran having served his country honorably from 1963-65; after returning home he lived in Columbus, OH., and Willard, KY.
Buddy is survived by a son, Scott (Crescent) Holbrook of Grayson; three granddaughters, Halle Holbrook, Hannah Holbrook and Hayden Bel Holbrook; a brother, Delmas “Deb” Holbrook of Grayson; and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family who all mourn his passing.
Graveside services will be 1 pm Friday March 26, 2021 at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East with military honors provided by the US Army and AML Kenova Post 93.
The Kentucky Patriot Guard Riders will be escorting Mr. Holbrook to the cemetery. Visitation will be 12 noon Friday until the procession time at the Malone Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.malonefuneralhome.com
Barry Lowell Cornett, 74, of Grayson passed away Tuesday March 16, 2021 at the Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.
Barry was born October 19, 1946 in Carter County, KY a son of the late, J.W. and Helen Jean Barnhill Locke.
Barry was loved spending time with his grandkids, whom were his pride and joy. Barry enjoyed spending time visiting with friends on his porch. Barry also enjoyed trail riding thru the hills on his horses with friends and bird watching.
Barry is survived by a son, Jeremy Cornett; a daughter, Mindy (Matt) Pfau both of Grayson; six grandchildren, Ryan Cornett, James Sagraves, Josie Stephens, Ryland Pfau, Matthew Pfau and Lilly Pfau; and several brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and extended family who all mourn his passing.
A celebration of life service will be 12 noon Saturday March 20, 2021 at the Malone Funeral Home in Grayson with Bro. Tom Riffe officiating. Visitation will be 10 am Saturday until the service hour.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.malonefuneralhome.com
ASHLAND, Ky. – Starting in Fall 2021, Ashland Community and Technical College will offer credit for prior learning to person(s) who have served as a military medic and are interested in becoming a registered nurse through ACTC’s Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program.
In 2020, ACTC partnered with the Veterans Accelerated Learning for Licensed Occupations (VALLO) to develop a pathway for military medic personnel to transition to civilian registered nurse.
Two new courses were developed that build upon previous military education and experience and assist students to transition into a professional registered nurse that is prepared to care for the general population across the lifespan. On completion of the first two nursing courses that were designed specifically for this population, the student will receive six (6) hours of credit for prior learning, have a total of sixteen (16) credit hours in nursing, and will be prepared for the sophomore year of the nursing program.
The application deadline for Fall 2021 is April 15. If a student is selected for fall admission, the student must complete all pre-requisite courses prior to first day of class in August.
Applicants must have an active 68W or DD214 Honorable Discharge to be considered for selective admissions.
“The faculty of the ADN program at ACTC are excited to be a part of a program that gives military personnel credit for their service,” said Natalie Robinson, ADN program coordinator. “The schedule and affordability of classes, personal assistance from faculty members, excellent health care facility cooperation and comradery of the ACTC personnel in general makes ACTC a great place to learn to be a professional nurse.”
Hazel Moore Clevenger, 63, of Grayson went to be with her Lord Monday March 15, 2021 at her residence.
Hazel was born March 16, 1957 in Blaine, KY a daughter of the late Cecil and Willie Rachel Justice Moore. In addition to her parents Hazel was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 23 years, Lyle Clevenger; two sisters, Joy Tackett and Margie Cantrell; and a step-daughter, Connie Miller.
Hazel was a member of the New Beginnings Assembly of God. Hazel enjoyed volunteering at the Senior Citizens Center in Grayson. Hazel loved taking care of her cats and feeding friends and family.
Hazel is survived by her three sons, David (Anna) Stephens, Donald Stephens both of Grayson, and Ricky Stephens of Olive Hill; two daughters, Teresa Rice of Ashland and Lisa Jackson of Grayson; a step-son, Jeff (Kim) Clevenger of Grayson; ten grandchildren, Victoria Greenhill, Clara Stephens, Brandon Clevenger, Stephanie Clevenger, Shawney Hays, Hunter Stephens, Caden Stephens, Jacklyn Young, Austin Salyers and Jace Myers; two brothers, Ernest Moore and Freddie Moore; two sisters, MaryMoore and Geneva Falls; and a host of friends and family who all mourn her passing.
Funeral services will be 1 pm Thursday March 18 2021 at the New Beginnings Assembly of God with Bro. Kyle Burchett officiating. Entombment will follow in the East Carter Memory Gardens.
Visitation will be 11 am Thursday until the service hour at the church. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.malonefuneralhome.com
In response to the recent ice storm and flooding the Boyd, Carter, Greenup, & Lawrence County Extension Offices have organized a storm relief effort to benefit local farmers. The ice storm left many without power or any amenities for several days and took out large areas of farm fencing when large trees and limbs either broke or were up-rooted and fell on the fence. As local farmers were slowly beginning to get out from under that catastrophe the widespread flooding began. The floods were made worse by the debris from the ice storms that the flood waters washed away, where much of it clogged culverts and lodged under bridges. This forced the waters to back up and find other ways around.
NEED HELP? We are collecting hay and fencing supplies to distribute to local farmers who were impacted by these recent weather events. Please contact 474-6686, rebecca.k@uky.edu, or you local County Extension Office if your farm sustained damage and you would like to request supplies.
WANT TO DONATE? If you were not impacted and you have fencing supplies, hay, or bedding and could donate it, it would help immensely. No donation is too large or too small. We have the facilities to handle tractor trailer loads of hay or other supplies or just a few posts. All donations will be collected and distributed from the Boyd County Fairgrounds. We can also accept financial donations at the Carter County Extension Office via checks to purchase supplies to distribute.
For more information, contact the Carter County office of the UK Cooperative Extension Service. Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.
LEXINGTON, Ky., — The recent winter storm caused damage to woodlands across the state, varying in intensity depending on the region. For woodland owners who rely on timber-producing trees as part of their income, the destruction from ice and snow could impact their bottom line.
University of Kentucky’s forestry extension, in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, has a website with fact sheets, safety guides and a photo guide that shows different types and levels of damage owners may encounter on their property. Such resources can help owners prepare some background information on the damage before making management decisions with the help of a professional forester.
“The level of severity with your damage is going to directly influence the type of management that you take in a woodland,” said Jacob Muller, assistant professor of hardwood silviculture and forest operations extension in the UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources.
Ice damage affects different species in a variety of ways. Some species are better able to tolerate a threshold of ice accumulation on them, and much of that depends on the tree’s structure, the crown formation and the root system. Generally, conifer trees are more susceptible to uprooting and stem breakage than many of the hardwood species.
Muller recommends that landowners work with a professional forester to assess the damage in a private timber stand. Foresters can evaluate the work that needs to be done and which trees should be taken out or saved for their timber or their wildlife value. They can connect owners with licensed and insured contractors who will help harvest or salvage damaged trees. Landowners should contract with reputable loggers with full workers’ compensation insurance to work in their woods. Logging is extremely dangerous during the best of times, and the recent ice storm makes it even more so.
Not all tree damage is equal. Limb damage does not necessarily affect the value of the tree. The main bole, not the limbs, is the part that is primarily evaluated at the time of a timber sale. Depending on the species, if more than 30-50% of a tree’s crown is damaged, a forester may recommend harvesting the tree before the crown damage can damage the bole.
A damaged tree can actually add to the life of the forest, since it can be attractive to wildlife. Trees with cavities offer shelter for a variety of mammals and birds. Even the insects that thrive in the fresh wounds will attract insect-feeding birds. It’s not uncommon for landowners to leave damaged trees on their properties to attract and protect wildlife.
“At the level of this storm, we’re probably not going to see complete devastation of a stand,” Muller said. “A lot of times these winter storms would generally be considered a low- to mid-severity disturbance event that might damage or kill individual trees here or there, and we can manage appropriately for that. That could entail leaving some as great wildlife trees.”
Above all, Muller emphasized, safety measures should be taken.
“It’s really important to pay close attention, if you’re heading into your woodlands now,” he said. “Be on the lookout for anything from what we call widowmakers, which are broken limbs hanging in the canopy, to trees that have been uprooted and could fall at some point. A forester can help you identify some of those safety concerns as well and help you decide what management actions are appropriate. The Kentucky Division of Forestry and local Cooperative Extension offices are great initial resources. The Kentucky Association of Consulting Foresters is also a good resource to find accredited consulting foresters.”
Judy Ann Felty Whitehead, 72, of Grayson died Thursday, March 11, 2021 after extended illness.
Judy was born to Greenville and Ruby Harlow Felty on June 20, 1948 at the family farm on Lost Creek in Greenup County Kentucky. Judy was a graduate of Wurtland High School and Morehead State University, earning undergraduate, graduate, and post graduate credentials in education. She retired in 2008 after a 33+ year career that included elementary, middle, and high school teaching.
She was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Grayson, where she carried over her love of teaching in Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and children’s church. She modeled faithful devotion and service to the Lord her entire life.
Judy and Roger, her devoted husband of 51 years, are the parents of two daughters, Suzanne (Shawn) Moore and Heather (Jim) Shelton and the adoring grandparents of Ethan and Emma Moore, and Max and Chloe Shelton, all of Grayson. Judy was the model of a Christian, wife, mother and grandmother, constantly giving of herself to her family.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers; Norman, Jimmy, and Boyd Felty. In addition to Roger, her girls, and their families, she is survived by three sisters; Susie (Carl) Fraley and Lula Belle Felty both of Grayson, and Dotti (Larry) Moore of Richmond, Indiana, and three brothers; Randy (Debby) and Ronnie (Karen) Felty of Lost Creek and Carl (Linda) Felty of Ashland, as well as numerous other family and friends who will mourn her passing.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., First Baptist Church of Grayson with Josh Schmidt, minister. Burial will be in the East Carter County Memory Gardens. Friends may call Monday at First Baptist from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Family suggest that memorial donations be made to: First Baptist Church Bldg. Fund, P.O. Box 577, Grayson, KY 41143. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.malonefuneralhome.com
FRANKFORT ⎯ The Kentucky General Assembly is now in the thick of things as only four days remain in the 2021 Regular Session. In the early part of the week, we members of the Budget Conference Committee met to hash out particulars of the 1-year spending document. On Thursday and Friday, all lawmakers returned to Frankfort for Days 25 and 26 of the session. Committee dockets have been full, with dozens of bills that continue to fly out the House and Senate in the waning days before we adjourn sine die.
Following the passage of the national COVID-19 relief package, I and other members of the Budget Conference Committee learned there would be approximately $2.4 billion in federal funding allocated to the state. Kentucky Budget Director John Hicks informed members that the money can be distributed to provide relief to businesses and organizations impacted by COVID-19, expand broadband, pay back pension obligations, and update water and sewer systems.
These funds are significant as we look beyond the pandemic. The money is an absolute game changer for how the ultimate spending document will look. The stimulus money received by the state can be used for serious issues we face across the Commonwealth without cutting the essential services everyday Kentuckians rely on. It also gives us the ability to help stimulate the economy without borrowing money the state will have to return later. I hope my Republican colleagues realize the real implications of the pandemic and support initiatives that prioritize Kentuckians. I presume the budget will be sent to the Senate for review sometime early next week.
During the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy meeting, members heard a bill, House Bill 272, which would end the Kentucky Public Service Commission’s (PSC) temporary halts on late fees and cutoffs for water district and water association services. The PSC instituted a halt in payments due to the economic fallout of COVID-19. House Bill 272 would end the pause and require the PSC to crackdown on late fees and cutoffs.
Luckily, HB 272 was voted down by the Committee. Right now is not the time to be hearing this legislation. Amid a public health crisis, coupled with the recent ice storms and flooding, many people, not just low-income, are struggling.
In typical Kentucky General Assembly-fashion, a slew of bills passed off the Senate floor Thursday and Friday. One piece of legislation that I am gravely concerned with is Senate Bill (SB) 211. SB 211 is intended to enhance penalties for rioting and would make it a crime to insult or taunt a police officer. It creates additional protest-related offenses including charges for flashing a light or laser pointer at a police officer and supplying rioters with supplies.
In Kentucky, there are already laws on the books to deal with riotous. The language regarding whether someone could be arrested for directing offensive or derisive words toward police officers is much too arbitrary. I also feel this legislation has constitutional issues regarding first amendment rights to free speech and the right to peacefully assemble. However, it passed the Senate by a vote of 22-11. I voted no.
Other bills passed in the Senate:
HB 312 House Bill 312 would limit the ability of people who do not live, work or conduct business in Kentucky to obtain records through the state’s open records law. These restrictions would not apply, however, to out-of-state journalists. A second section would explicitly allow open record requests to be made via email. A third would provide a standardized form for the requests but not require that it be used. Under HB 312, the time to comply with requests would also be lengthened to five days from three. There is currently a law that already allows agencies to deny requests that are unreasonably burdensome, and we impose fees on commercial requests. However, HB 312 passed 22-11. I voted no.
HB 402 increases the amount qualifying for flagrant nonsupport from $1,000 to $2,500 regarding child support. The bipartisan bill passed overwhelmingly 33-0.
HB 518 authorizes the Commissioner of Agriculture to appoint three members of the State Fair Board. Currently, the Governor appoints the seven-member board. HB 518 changes that to four, with the remaining three named by the Commissioner of Agriculture. It passed the Senate as amended 30-2.
All these bills now go to the House of Representatives.
The General Assembly also overrode the governor’s vetoes of Senate Bill 3 and House Bill 6. A total of eight vetoes have been overridden through the seventh week of the session.
SB 3 moves the organization that decides how to spend much of Kentucky’s share of the Tobacco Master Agreement settlement money to the state agriculture commissioner from the governor’s office. It passed notwithstanding the signature of the Governor by a vote of 24-5.
HB 6 changes the name of the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee to the Oversight and Investigations Committee. The goal is to make it the main investigative committee in the General Assembly. The Senate voted to override the Governor’s veto 28-3.
Since SB 3 and HB 6 each contain what’s known as an emergency clause, the bills go into effect immediately upon becoming law rather than 90 days after adjournment.
If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, I remain accessible by email at Robin.Webb@LRC.KY.GOV. You can also leave a message for me on the Legislative Message Line at (800) 372-7181. Citizens with hearing impairments can use the Kentucky Relay Service at 711.
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (March 12, 2021) – Kentucky Department of Highways crews will temporarily close part of KY 955 (Jacobs Fork) in Carter County next week to finish embankment repairs.
Beginning 8 a.m. Monday. March 15, and continuing 8-4 each day through Wednesday, March 17, KY 955 will be closed between Rastoreer and Dolphin roads about a mile from KY 174 at Lawton (milepoint 5.2) as crews finish back-filling and other work where T-rail has been installed to support the embankment. During daytime construction hours, motorists should detour via local or alternate routes.
Road work schedules are subject to change depending on weather conditions. Motorists are asked to heed all warning signs, slow down in work zones and remain aware of workers and construction equipment when traveling.
Barbara Jean Irick Kees, 71, of Hitchins, KY went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at her daughter’s residence.
Barbara was born July 29, 1949 in Princeton, WV a daughter of the late John Irick Sr, and Gwendolyn Gunter Irick Hutchinson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gearold Kees in 2004; one sister, Sandy Irick.
Her survivors include two daughters, Angela (Greg Damron) Kees of Ashland and Andreia (Rob) McGranahan of Hitchins; three sisters, Teresa (Harley) Rayburn of Olive Hill, KY, Pam (Rob) Evans of Grayson and Debra Steele of Grayson; three brothers, Freddie (Pam) Irick of Carter, Michael (Paula) Irick of Olive Hill and John (Lanette) Irick, Jr of Proctorville, OH; five grandchildren, Celsey Fannin, Drew Porter, Logan McGranahan, Madison McGranahan and Brooke McGranahan; four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, 1:00 p.m. at Malone Funeral Home with Terry Dean and Delmar Rogers. Burial will be in the East Carter County Memory Gardens.
Friends may call Saturday, 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. To leave the family a condolence, to share a memory or live cast of services please visit www.malonefuneralhome.com.
FRANKFORT – Senator Robin L. Webb, D-Grayson, has been appointed as a member of the 2021 Budget Conference Committee.
Legislators on the Committee will review the non-traditional 1-year budget due to the 2020 Regular Session being cut short because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sen. Webb brings a wealth of experience from her work in previous sessions and as a current sitting member of the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee. The Budget Conference Committee meetings can be viewed on KET online at ket.org/legislature.
