Jana Sue Akridge Jana Sue Akridge, 68, of Upton, passed away Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at her residence. She was a native of California and a former custodian. Jana was preceded in death by her parents, Wharton Delano and Irma Odessa Olive Moore. She is survived by her husband, Dallas Akridge; three daughters, Lori Nunn of Hodgenville, Christi (Doug) Curry of Magnolia and Dani (Chris) Eversen of Sonora; four grandchildren, Natosha Nunn, Nathan Fulk, Cassidy Fulk and Jessica Skaggs; three great-grandchildren, Brylee, Jaxon and Abby; three sisters, Cheryl, Linda and Lisa; and a brother, Lee.
The funeral is at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville. Cremation will follow. Visitation begins at 1 p.m.
Thursday at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at www.ben- Lola Marie Ballard Lola Marie Ballard, 82, of Boston, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, at Franciscan Assisted Living Center. Survivors include her sister, Betty Macadoo. The funeral is at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 6, at Kappel Funeral Home in Boston with burial in St. Clare Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday and continues at 9 a.m.
Saturday at the funeral home. Mayme Bennett Mayme Bennett, 88, of Elizabethtown, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown. She was born in Elizabethtown to Leonard and Lucille Abbott Caswell. She was a waitress.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Linda Trivett; two sisters, Margaret Dailey and Laura Marrs; and two brothers, Leonard Caswell and Russell D. Caswell. She is survived by a brother, Richard (Linda) Caswell of Elizabethtown; a sister, Lois (Alex) Oliver of Elizabethtown; two grandchildren, Timothy (Beth) Trivett of Hendersonville, Tennessee, and Chad Trivett of Florida; four great-grandchildren, Lacy Lewis, Tyler Freeland, Allison Trivett and Joey Trivett; and a host of nieces and nephews. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan.
4, at Manakee Funeral Home in Elizabethtown with Brother Glen Chasteen officiating. Burial follows in Hardin Memorial Park in Elizabethtown. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed at www.manakee- funeralhome.com. Cormac Michael Conahan Cormac Michael Conahan, 86, of Elizabethtown, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, at his home. He was an U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Korea and the Vietnam conflict.
He proudly served for years. During his service he received the following commendations, Bronze Star with device and Oak Clusters, Purple Heart, Air Medal, Army Good Conduct with Silver Clasp and three loops, National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. He is survived by his six children, Rose Smith of New York, Liz Smith of California, Michael Conahan of Cecilia and Ayden Conahan, Frances Joe) Wise and Jerry Conahan, all of Rineyville; 10 grandchil- dren, Alicia Mayan of New York, Hillary Jake) Buckner of Oregon, Brandon Smith of California, Ryan (Stephanie) Wiggins of Florida, Sashe (Randall) Bracewell of Florida, Sydney Conahan of Rineyville, Ben Conahan of Tennessee, Chris (Lisa) Wise of Elizabethtown, Michael Wise of Rineyville and Ashley (Ryan) Martin of Michigan; 20 great-grand- children and a great-great-grandchild. A graveside service is at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan.
8, at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery-Central in Radcliff. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at www.nebfh.com. Virginia Dare Adwell Covington Virginia Dare Adwell Covington, 69, formerly of Radcliff, passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, at Norton Hospital in Louisville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Irene Adwell; and two sisters, Claudette Romberg and Shirley Shepherd. Survivors include three daughters, Holly Malish of New Braunfels, Texas, Kelly Kelley of San Antonio and Nealia Harper of Louisville; a brother, Larry Adwell of Elizabethtown; and two granddaughters, Sarah Kelley and Vivian Malish. A memorial service for Mrs. Covington is at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan.
6, in the chapel of Coffey Chism Funeral Home in Vine Grove with Brother Ron Burgess officiating. Visitation is from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at www.coffeyand- chism.com. Maria Cecilia Peterson Maria Cecilia Peterson, 68, of Radcliff, died Monday, Jan.
1, 2018, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown. She was co-owner of Refresh and Renew Health Foods in Radcliff. She was preceded in death by a brother, Manuel Perez a son, Robert McGregor; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Perez.
She is survived by her husband, Benjamin N. Peterson of Radcliff; a son, Alan McGregor Jr. (Carrie) of Rineyville; a daughter, Lydia Marie Hazen (Kirk) of Valparaiso, Indiana; a son, Jermie Peterson (Amanda) of Clarksville, Michigan; a daughter, Heather Weber (Steven) of Owosso, Michigan; two sisters, Rosa H. (Darryl) Van Duyn and Carmen A Brennen; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral is at 10 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 5, at Nelson- Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff. Burial follows in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery-Central in Radcliff. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and con- tinues at 9 a.m.
Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at www.nebfh.com. THE NEWS-ENTERPRISE NEWS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2018A4 Tourism and Convention Bureau meeting, 9 a.m., Tourism Center, 1030 N. Mulberry POC: 270-765-2175. Career Foundations workshops, 1-3 p.m., Kentucky Career Center, 233 Ring Road, To register call.
POC: Jerisa Lamons, 270-766-5515. Vine Grove Junior Firefighters, 6:30 p.m., Vine Grove Fire Station, 513 Highland Vine Grove; open to all ages 15-18 who want to learn about fire- fighting or other emergency service careers. Parents welcome. POC: Ken Lucey, 270-272-4488. Gentle hugs: Fibromyalgia support group, 4-5 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, POC: Angela Miller, Gentle Hugs Facebook page, angela.miller0523@gmail.com, or 270-506- 7568.
Thursday Adaptive Yoga, a.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Class suitable for students at any level of ability or phys- icality. No experience necessary. POC: 270-769- 6337, Ext. 199.
City of Radcliff Planning Commission meeting, 5 p.m. Jan. 4, Radcliff City hall, 411 W. Lincoln Trail Radcliff. POC: 270-351-4714.
Community potluck, 5-7 p.m., Summit United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 576 Summit Road, Summit. Bring a dish or drink. POC: 270-862- 4505. Smart start business basics, 5 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, From the how-tos of starting, feasibility and legal structure, to licensing and permitting requirements, this class covers the essentials. Register on the University of Kentucky Small Business Development Cen website, www.ksbdc.org/elizabethtown.
Adult, child and infant CPR certification with basic first aid, 6 p.m., 2009 Leitchfield Road, Sponsored by American Heart Association certified instructors. $75 registration required before all classes. POC: To register, 270-763-2915. Zonta Club of Elizabethtown fundraiser deadline for registration is Jan. 5.
Event begins at 10 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 27. Bus for casino leaves Oll 151 E.
Lincoln Trail Blvd, Radcliff. Cost $25 and receive $15 food voucher and $5 tokens. Must be 21 and have valid ID. POC: Laura, Color me calm, 3-4 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, Open to adults who enjoy coloring for relaxation or creative expres- sion. Materials provided.
POC: 270-769-6337, Ext. 199. Fish fry, 5-7 p.m., Stephensburg Masonic Lodge, Franklin Crossroads. POC: Randal Flowers, 270-369- 9673. Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., B.R.
Young Masonic Lodge, 11 Lincoln Square, Hodgenville. All-you-can-eat pan- cakes, sausage and bacon for $5, benefits building fund. POC: 270-765-7047. Howevalley High School Class of 1960 and spous- es, 8:30 a.m., 1046 Executive POC: Bob Woosley, 270-877-2244. Hope for Today, Cecilia Baptist Church thrift store, 9 a.m-2 p.m., Cecilia Baptist Church, 416 E.
Main Cecilia. Store wide half-price sale. All proceeds go to purchase food to help families in the Cecilia and Eastview zip code area. POC: 270-862-4228. Pet adoption, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Supply, 1610 Ring Road, by Animal Refuge Center.
POC: ARC, 270-877-6064. Hardin Memorial Hospital Wellness on Wheels, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Walmart, 3100 Walmart Drive, Preventative wellness screenings include blood pressure, body fat analysis, body mass index and blood glucose, free. Anemia screening, $5. Cholesterol panel, $20. Thyroid screening, $15.
POC: 270-234-4406. English as a second language, 11 a.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, Free tutoring sessions geared toward learners of English. Drop-ins welcome. POC: 270-769-6337, Ext. 199.
M3-Murder, Mystery, Mayhem, noon-1 p.m., Hardin County Public Library North Branch, 800 S. Logsdon Parkway, Radcliff. Pick up the latest mystery selection at the circulation desk. Must be a library member to check out books. POC: 270- 351-9999.
Stamping workshop, p.m., Hardin County Pub lic Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, Make-and- take notecard class for a $2 registration fee. Please register in person. POC: 270-769-6337, Ext. 199. City Council meeting, 4:30 p.m., City Hall, 200 W.
Dixie POC: 270-765-6121. Organic gardening for beginning vegetable growers registration deadline is Jan. 9. Class is 6 p.m. Jan.
23, Hardin County Cooperative Extension Service, 201 Peterson Drive, Free class. Theories and strategies of becoming an home organic vegetable grower. Go to http://hardin.ca.uky.edu/content/ line-class-registration to sign up for any class, then mail payment. POC: 270-765-4121. Adaptive Yoga, a.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, Wear comforta- ble clothing and bring a yoga mat.
Class suitable for students at any level of ability or physicality. No expe- rience necessary. POC: 270-769-6337, Ext. 199. Hardin Fiscal Court voting meeting.
3:30 p.m., Hardin County Government Center, 150 N. Provident Way, POC: 270-769-5479. Live smoke free, smoking cessation, p.m., Hardin Memorial Hospital. 913 N. Dixie Information session to understand the benefits of becoming tobacco free.
A smoking ces- sation facilitator will assist in empowering you to break free from tobacco. Registration required. POC: 270-706-1247. Adult, child and infant CPR certification with basic first aid, 6 p.m., 2009 Leitchfield Road, Sponsored by American Heart Association certified instructors. $75 registration required before all classes.
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Com forting oved nes. AKRIDGE BENNETT CONAHAN PETERSON Helen Marie Turner Brown, 85, of Elizabethtown, died Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Friday at Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown with burial in Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens.
Visitation begins at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Arthur co*ckriel, 90, of Radcliff, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. The funeral is at 2 p.m.
Thursday at Nel son- Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove with burial in Vine Grove Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today and continues at noon Thursday at the funeral home. James Wesley Goff 59, of Lebanon Junc- tion, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017.
The funeral is at noon today at Kappel Funeral Home in Lebanon Junction with cremation to follow. Visitation is at 9 a.m. today at the funeral home. Janice Hardin Green, 50, of Elizabethtown, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017.
The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Percell Sons Funeral Home in Eliza- bethtown. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Delphia Joyce Mattingly, 96, of Elizabethtown, died Monday.
Jan. 1, 2018. The funeral is at 2 p.m. CST Thursday at Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield with burial in Sanders Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 p.m.
to 8 p.m. CST today and continues at 9 a.m. CST Thursday at the funeral home. Steven Ray Newby, 52, of Elizabethtown, died Thurs- day, Dec. 28, 2017.
The funeral is at 1 p.m. today at Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown with burial in Kentucky Veterans Ceme tery-Central in Radcliff. Visita- tion is at 10 a.m. today at the funeral home. Harold Priddy, 83, of Elizabethtown, died Friday, Dec.
29, 2017. The funeral is at 3 p.m. today at Brown Fu- neral Home in Elizabeth town with burial in Elizabeth town Memorial Gardens. Visitation is at 1 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Michele C. Roberts, 58, died Friday, Dec. 15, 2017. A memorial service is from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at Ste phens burg United Methodist Church.
Kilgroe Funeral Home in Pell City, Alabama, is handling arrangements. Sandy Jean Terry, 61, of Magnolia, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. The funeral is at 11 a.m. CST today at Brooks Fune ral Home in Munfordville with burial in Evergreen Ceme tery in Park City.
Visitation begins at 9 a.m. CST today at the funeral home. Obituaries also can be seen at www.thenewsenterprise.com Associated Press FRANKFORT House speaker, who said he was resigning from his leadership post two months ago after acknowledging he secretly settled a sexual harassment claim with a female legislative aide, is now having second thoughts, sowing confu- sion about in charge as lawmakers reconvene. As the legislature opened its 2018 session Tuesday, Jeff Hoover instead tapped another lawmaker to stand in as speaker further Hoover had announced his resignation in Novem- ber. He denied sexually harassing a woman who once worked for the House Republican Caucus, although he acknowledged sending her inappropriate but con- sensual text messages.
At the time, Hoover said his resignation was tive and in the best interest of the state. But his resignation does not become official unless he formally submits it to the House, and he can only do that when the House is in session. When the House convened, Hoover did not re- sign. Instead, he asked Speaker Pro Tempore David Osborne to preside in his place further saying he has heard from Republicans and Democrats, as well as business leaders, political lead- ers and others across the commonwealth, encourag- ing me to reconsider my decision to In a statement, Hoover indicated he would step aside at least until the Legislative Ethics Commission completes its investigation of the settlement. Confusion spread on the House floor, as Osborne gaveled the House in session with name still adorning the dais overlooking the chamber.
assigned seat had been moved to the back row. House speaker who resigned over harassment claim reconsiders.
