The Clay County Advocate-Press

Chief John Nicholson releases the following information: Tuesday, November 24th at 4:00 a.m. the department investigated an accident in the 300 block of N. Stanford involving a 2008 Dodge Caravan operated by Tammy J. Propes, 32, of Flora and a deer.  No injuries were reported.  Wednesday, November 25th at 11:28 a.m. Richard M. Morray, 52, of Flora was issued citations for Disobeyed Stop Sign and ... Full Story »

Richard “Dick” Pearce, 77, of Flora, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 9 p.m., at Clay County Hospital in Flora. Dick was born on March 21, 1932 in Flora to Charles Edwin Pearce, Sr. and Goldie Atherton Dobbs Pearce. Dick was a self -employed welder. He enjoyed gardening. Dick is survived by his son, Dale Pearce of Rosanky, Texas; his granddaughter, Jillian Pearce of Rosanky, Texas; his ... Full Story »

Rosie L. Humphreys, 85, of Flora, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2009 at 2:25 p.m., at her home. Humphreys was born on August 3, 1924 in Louisville to John and Stella (Pillman) Brown. She was married to Robert F. Koehler. She later married Charles E. Humphreys, who preceded her in death on September 30, 1994. Rosie worked for Spartan Manufacturing and retired from the McClish, Okla. School ... Full Story »

At Eagle Station Engraving and Awards, the Flora Chamber of Commerce’s New Business of the Year, engravings and awards might be the business, but family is the name of the game. The business, owned by husband and wife Jeff and Jennifer Banta, was conceived by Jennifer and her father, Ken Stark, as a family business that could be passed on through the generations. The business got started shortly ... Full Story »

The investigation into a fatal dog attack Monday is continuing and the results of the that investigation are scheduled to be released at a press conference Friday morning at 11:30 at City Hall in Flora. The attack left Rosie Humphreys, 85, dead. The Flora Police Information Officer and Assistant Chief, Geb Borders, said Wednesday afternoon that Chief John Nicholson had requested that all reports ... Full Story »

Betty E. Walker, 87, of Enumclaw, Wash., formerly of Flora, passed away at 6 a.m., Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Expressions of Enumclaw. Betty was born in Clay County to William “Ernie” and Lesta Elizabeth (Burgess) Eckel. On December 26, 1941, she was married to Arthur H. Walker in Spartanburg, S.C.; he preceded her in death on June 7, 1993. Betty worked for over 30 years as an account ... Full Story »

James M. Phillips, 75, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away Sunday, November 8, 2009, at Kansas City Hospice House, a victim of cancer. Memorial services was November 15, 2009 at the Country Club United Methodist Church in Kansas City. Mr. Phillips was born July 9, 1934, in Fairfield, the son of Carroll Kessell and Grace Lorene (Molt) Phillips. He was Professor-Emeritus of Physics at the University ... Full Story »

Leone McNeely, 91, of Flora, formerly of Louisville, passed away at 1:46 p.m. Saturday, November 28, 2009 at the Clay County Hospital in Flora. She was a homemaker and member of the Louisville Christian Church. Leone was born May 3, 1918 in Clay County to Albert and Myrtle (Wiseman) Rinehart, they preceded her in death. She would later marry Robert Preston McNeely in St. Louis, Mo. On March 15 ... Full Story »

Gladys F. Weaver, 59, of Flora, passed away at 4:40 p.m. Friday, November 27, 2009 at her home. She was employed at Clay County Hospital for 32 years as an LPN and in Respiratory Care. She was a member of the McCabe General Baptist Church in Flora. She was born June 12, 1950 in Clay County to Harry Elston and Helen Irene (McGrew) Meredith, they preceded her in death. She would later marry David ... Full Story »

Donald M. Craig, 76, of Clay City, passed away at 12:22 p.m., Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at the Clay County Hospital in Flora. Donald worked at AMF in Olney and janitor at OCC in Olney. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Flora Odd Fellows Lodge. He was born June 16, 1933 in Dundas to Ray and Goldie (Hartleroad) Craig, they ... Full Story »

Friday, the Christmas season started for many early in the morning at 5 a.m. doorbuster sales. Those early risers would have likely been feeling pretty tired out by 5:30 that evening when, at Charley Brown Park in Flora, a man whose name has become synonymous with Christmas showed up to kick off the season. The man we’re talking about, of course, is Santa Claus. With a jolly, “Ho, ho, ho,” and ... Full Story »

At approximately 2:18 p.m., Monday, the Flora Police began receiving 911 calls regarding an elderly woman who was being attacked by a dog, in what police later called, “A tragic accident.” By the time police arrived at the 200 block of Austin Avenue, there was little they could do for 85-year-old Rosie L. Humphreys. Humphreys was walking her own dog when she was attacked by a neighbor’s pitbull ... Full Story »