Post by Trix on Aug 24, 2015 22:15:59 GMT -5
Posted: Aug 25, 2015 10:31 PM EST
Updated: Aug 25, 2015 10:39 PM EST
Family Grieve After Two Tragedies
Family said the body of a man found Monday night in Wolfe County, is that of 50-year old George Neace. George went missing nearly one week ago and now his relatives are grieving again.
In tears, together, this family is missing so much.
"It's been so hard, it has. It's been really hard," said Shirley Neace, George's sister.
She lost both her son and brother this August. In one month, she and her sister Christine have felt enough pain for a lifetime.
"We broke down, because we just knew it was him you know," said Christine Neace.
Christine said her brother George loved the outdoors, and disappeared on Wednesday. Then family said Wolfe County Search and Rescue crews discovered his body on Monday night. They said he had slipped and fallen 40 to 50 feet in the woods.
"This morning, we got a knock on the door. And the state boys told us it was George," said Shirley.
The news came only week's after Shirley's son and George's nephew, Elmer Neace was also killed in a crash. Investigators said in early August, Elmer's truck hit a tree and caught fire on Winchester Road in Bourbon County.
"Jr. had the car accident, he got burnt to where you couldn't recognize who he was," said Shirley.
Two tragedies, two men, who family said were two peas in a pod.
"They were just alike, you seen one, you seen the other one," said Shirley. "They would brighten your day, they really would."
Family said the Neace men will have their funerals together Saturday, August 29th at 2 p.m. However, they need help to cover funeral costs for George. They said donations can be made to the Watt's Funeral Home in Breathitt County. The funeral home's number is (606) 666-2405.
Now family says they're boys are smiling down together, as they say goodbye.
"I love you and I miss you," said Shirley. "I love you and I miss you," added Christine.
www.lex18.com/story/29879836/family-grieve-after-two-tragedies
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Posted: Aug 25, 2015 12:11 PM EST
Updated: Aug 25, 2015 12:29 PM EST
Family: Body Found In Wolfe Co. Is That Of Missing Erlanger Man
Family members confirm that the body of a man found in Wolfe County Monday night is that of missing man George A. Neace, last seen last Wednesday around 5 p.m.
"We were successful in finding a body matching the subject's description, roughly," said Drew Stevens of the Wolfe County Search and Rescue."That has not been confirmed weather or not that is in fact the subject."
Family members, however, tell LEX 18 that the body is indeed that of Neace. Kentucky State Police spotted Neace heading towards the Mountain Parkway from a gas station's surveillance footage.
KSP officials were searching the Russell Drive area, which is near the parkway, because it is a shortcut between Neace's former home and the place he was last seen.
"The individual that we found was walking along the top of the cliff near a small waterfall, when he unfortunately slipped and fell and fell approximately 40 feet or so, which ultimately lead to his demise,"said Stevens.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced for Neace.
www.lex18.com/story/29875211/family-body-found-in-wolfe-co-is-that-of-missing-erlanger-man
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Posted: Aug 24, 2015 4:14 PM EST
Updated: Aug 24, 2015 5:16 PM EST
KSP/Wolfe Co Rescue Searching For Missing Erlanger Man In Red River Gorge
Search crews are looking for George Neace
KSP and Wolfe County Search and Rescue are searching for a man who went missing last week.
George A. Neace of Erlanger was last seen last Wednesday around 5 p-m. The 50-year-old was walking south on route 15 in Wolfe County. He's about 5-feet-8 inches tall with brown eyes and brown hair.
Neace was last seen wearing a white t- shirt, white shorts with black stripes and white Nike Air Jordan tennis shoes with red flames on the side.
KSP officials tell LEX 18 that they are concerned about Neace and are going to search Red River Gorge for him. The search will primarily be focused on the area near Russell Drive because it is a known shortcut between where George was last seen and his old house. There are also cliffs in the area.
Surveillance video from a nearby gas station shows Neace walking in circles and then walking out towards the parkway.
He didn't have his wallet or cell phone on him. Troopers don't believe that Neace was suicidal or had mental health issues , but they do say he was dealing with some personal difficulties, after his mother was put in a nursing home.
So far, police have received no tips on his whereabouts.
www.lex18.com/story/29867859/ksp-searching-for-missing-erlanger-man-in-red-river-gorge
Updated: Aug 25, 2015 10:39 PM EST
Family Grieve After Two Tragedies
Family said the body of a man found Monday night in Wolfe County, is that of 50-year old George Neace. George went missing nearly one week ago and now his relatives are grieving again.
In tears, together, this family is missing so much.
"It's been so hard, it has. It's been really hard," said Shirley Neace, George's sister.
She lost both her son and brother this August. In one month, she and her sister Christine have felt enough pain for a lifetime.
"We broke down, because we just knew it was him you know," said Christine Neace.
Christine said her brother George loved the outdoors, and disappeared on Wednesday. Then family said Wolfe County Search and Rescue crews discovered his body on Monday night. They said he had slipped and fallen 40 to 50 feet in the woods.
"This morning, we got a knock on the door. And the state boys told us it was George," said Shirley.
The news came only week's after Shirley's son and George's nephew, Elmer Neace was also killed in a crash. Investigators said in early August, Elmer's truck hit a tree and caught fire on Winchester Road in Bourbon County.
"Jr. had the car accident, he got burnt to where you couldn't recognize who he was," said Shirley.
Two tragedies, two men, who family said were two peas in a pod.
"They were just alike, you seen one, you seen the other one," said Shirley. "They would brighten your day, they really would."
Family said the Neace men will have their funerals together Saturday, August 29th at 2 p.m. However, they need help to cover funeral costs for George. They said donations can be made to the Watt's Funeral Home in Breathitt County. The funeral home's number is (606) 666-2405.
Now family says they're boys are smiling down together, as they say goodbye.
"I love you and I miss you," said Shirley. "I love you and I miss you," added Christine.
www.lex18.com/story/29879836/family-grieve-after-two-tragedies
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Posted: Aug 25, 2015 12:11 PM EST
Updated: Aug 25, 2015 12:29 PM EST
Family: Body Found In Wolfe Co. Is That Of Missing Erlanger Man
Family members confirm that the body of a man found in Wolfe County Monday night is that of missing man George A. Neace, last seen last Wednesday around 5 p.m.
"We were successful in finding a body matching the subject's description, roughly," said Drew Stevens of the Wolfe County Search and Rescue."That has not been confirmed weather or not that is in fact the subject."
Family members, however, tell LEX 18 that the body is indeed that of Neace. Kentucky State Police spotted Neace heading towards the Mountain Parkway from a gas station's surveillance footage.
KSP officials were searching the Russell Drive area, which is near the parkway, because it is a shortcut between Neace's former home and the place he was last seen.
"The individual that we found was walking along the top of the cliff near a small waterfall, when he unfortunately slipped and fell and fell approximately 40 feet or so, which ultimately lead to his demise,"said Stevens.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced for Neace.
www.lex18.com/story/29875211/family-body-found-in-wolfe-co-is-that-of-missing-erlanger-man
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Posted: Aug 24, 2015 4:14 PM EST
Updated: Aug 24, 2015 5:16 PM EST
KSP/Wolfe Co Rescue Searching For Missing Erlanger Man In Red River Gorge
Search crews are looking for George Neace
KSP and Wolfe County Search and Rescue are searching for a man who went missing last week.
George A. Neace of Erlanger was last seen last Wednesday around 5 p-m. The 50-year-old was walking south on route 15 in Wolfe County. He's about 5-feet-8 inches tall with brown eyes and brown hair.
Neace was last seen wearing a white t- shirt, white shorts with black stripes and white Nike Air Jordan tennis shoes with red flames on the side.
KSP officials tell LEX 18 that they are concerned about Neace and are going to search Red River Gorge for him. The search will primarily be focused on the area near Russell Drive because it is a known shortcut between where George was last seen and his old house. There are also cliffs in the area.
Surveillance video from a nearby gas station shows Neace walking in circles and then walking out towards the parkway.
He didn't have his wallet or cell phone on him. Troopers don't believe that Neace was suicidal or had mental health issues , but they do say he was dealing with some personal difficulties, after his mother was put in a nursing home.
So far, police have received no tips on his whereabouts.
www.lex18.com/story/29867859/ksp-searching-for-missing-erlanger-man-in-red-river-gorge