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James Ray Jones

James Ray Jones

Nov 15, 2025

James R. Jones was born on May 8, 1938, and passed away on November 15, 2025, at age 87. He was the son of (the late) Oscar and Pearl (Worley) Jones.

He is survived by three daughters, Reda Dinkins, Janice Jasinski, and Wanda Neiberg; three sons, Ricky Jones, Jerry Jones, and Wayne Jones; three brothers, Glen Jones, Ernie Jones, and Tom...

Georgia "Polly" Pauline Denney

Georgia "Polly" Pauline Denney

Apr 28, 2026

Mrs. Georgia Pauline (Polly) Denney, age 85, daughter of the late Kenneth and Kathleen (Brown) Campbell passed away on April 28th, 2026. Polly was born on July 7th, 1940 in Mill Springs, Kentucky. She attended the public schools of Wayne County and was a graduate of Bowling Green Beauty College.

Polly married her high school sweet heart, Charlie Herman Denney in...

Thomas Ray Dishman, Sr.

Thomas Ray Dishman, Sr.

Apr 25, 2026

Thomas Ray Dishman, Sr., born August 27, 1941, to Thomas Hayden Dishman and Perna Jane (Bridgeman) Dishman, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of family, hard work, and dedication.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Mac Dishman, James Dishman, and Mary Hicks; his great-granddaughter, Kayelyn; his son-in-law, Ed Piercy; and his brothers-in-law,...

Homer Ray Corder, Jr.

Homer Ray Corder, Jr.

Apr 20, 2026

Homer Ray Corder Jr. "Sonny" was born September 2, 1952 and departed this life Monday, April 20, 2026, reaching the age of 73. He was the son of the late Homer Ray Corder Sr. and Nancy (Gehring) Corder.

He married Brenda Stringer on March 3, 1972 and to this union two children were born.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Corder;...

Frances Jewel "Frankie" Hoskins

Frances Jewel "Frankie" Hoskins

Apr 16, 2026

Frances Jewel “Frankie” Hoskins was born January 4, 1957, and departed this life Thursday, April 16, 2026, reaching the age of 69 years. She was the daughter of (the late) Willie Lester and Eva Marie (Huckaby) Daniels.

She is survived by, her children, Rhonda Ford (husband, Daniel), Adam Hoskins (wife, Elaine), Holly Mansfield (husband, Gene), and Tim Hoskins (wife, Ann); eleven...

William Ramsey Allison

William Ramsey Allison

Apr 13, 2026

William Ramsey “Bill” Allison, 73, of Stop, Kentucky, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and service that will continue to live on in all who knew him.

Bill was born on May 26, 1952, to the late Thomas Allison and Lydia Ramsey Allison Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents....

Linda Kay Shepperd

Linda Kay Shepperd

Apr 10, 2026

Linda Kay Shepperd was born July 30, 1948, and departed this life Friday, April 10, 2026, reaching the age of 77 years. She was the daughter of Thelma (Stephenson) Parmley and (the late) Narvel Parmley.

She is survived by her mother, Thelma Parmley; daughters, Zella Fulp (husband, Brian, Sr.), Barbara Kay Shepperd, and Lola Dobbs (husband, Rodney); seven grandchildren, Trenton Dobbs,...

William Ross Crabtree

William Ross Crabtree

Apr 7, 2026

William Ross Crabtree was born April 11, 1969, and departed this life Tuesday, April 7, 2026. reaching the age of 56 years. He was the son of the late Wolford Theo and Dorothy Ann (Hood) Crabtree.

He is survived by: his wife, Clara Ryan; one daughter, Ashley Keagle; step children, John Haas and Loren Ryan; and nine grandchildren, Valerie and Levi...

Ed Cushman

Ed Cushman

Apr 7, 2026

Ed Cushman was born on November 30, 1969. He passed away after a devastating farm accident on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the age of 56. Ed’s life was one marked by hard work and a deep love for his family.

Ed was the beloved son of Sandra (Teeling) Cushman-Burr and the late Brad Cushman. His father, Brad Cushman, preceded him...

Jonathan Dwayne Foster

Jonathan Dwayne Foster

Apr 4, 2026

Jonathan Dwayne Foster was born July 24, 1987, and departed this life Saturday, April 4, 2026, reaching the age of 38 years. He was the son of Melissa Foster and the late Bobby Foster.

Along with his mother, Melissa Foster, he is survived by: his sister, Lela Dishman (Justin); and half-sister, Virginia Conner; and two half-brothers, Steven Foster and Bobby Foster;...

Danny Kay Sweet

Danny Kay Sweet

Apr 4, 2026

Danny Kay Sweet was born October 27, 1958, and departed this life Saturday, April 4, 2026, reaching the age of 67 years. He was the son of the late Arlin and Elizabeth (Fugate) Sweet.

He is survived by: four daughters, Jessica Bertram (Bill), Jacqueline Piercy (Chris), Arlene Guinn (Gabe), and Kelsey Thompson (Brandon Gehring); seven grandchildren, Dylan Piercy, Jacob Piercy, Eli...

Jerry Lynn Bertram

Jerry Lynn Bertram

Apr 4, 2026

Jerry Lynn Bertram was born February 11, 1949, and departed this life Saturday, April 4, 2026, reaching the age of 77 years. He was the son of the late Roy and Addi Jane (Cross) Bertram.

He is survived by: his wife, Aletha Bertram; children, Ben Sumpter (Julie), Ashley Sanders (Andy), and Ryan Sumpter; grandkids, Elizabeth and Mason Sumpter, and Harper Hancock; sister-in-law,...

Harold Perdue

Harold Perdue

Mar 30, 2026

Harold Perdue was born July 29, 1947, and departed this life Monday, March 30, 2026, reaching the age of 78 years. He was the son of the late Paul and Marie (Cooper) Perdue.

He was united in marriage to Patsy Kennedy and to this union one child was born.

Along with Patsy, he is survived by: his granddaughter, Morgan Slagle (Cody); one...

Alonzo Allen. Sr.

Alonzo Allen. Sr.

Mar 26, 2026

Alonzo Allen Sr., born February 3, 1934, peacefully departed this life on March 26, 2026.

Alonzo was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Lena (Napier) Allen, with whom he shared 70 wonderful years of marriage. Their union was a testament to enduring love, faith, and commitment. Together, they built a strong family foundation that continues to carry on his legacy.

He...

Barbara Sue Dishman

Barbara Sue Dishman

Mar 21, 2026

Barbara Sue Dishman was born June 3, 1949, and departed this life Saturday, March 21, 2026, reaching the age of 76 years. She was the daughter of the late Claude and Leva (McGinnis) Pyles.

She married James Luther Dishman on August 10, 1968, and to this union two children were born.

She is survived by:...

Sarah Joyce Decker

Sarah Joyce Decker

Mar 18, 2026

Sarah Joyce Decker was born November 15, 1938, and departed this life Wednesday, March 18, 2026, reaching the age of 87 years. She was the daughter of the late William Earl and Oakley (Penticuff) Cooper.

She is survived by: her son, Denzil McGinnis (Linda); two grandchildren, Amanda McGinnis and Amy Lesco; and two great grandchildren, Joe Lesco...

Clifford "Bill" Harris

Clifford "Bill" Harris

Mar 15, 2026

Clifford K. Harris, better known as Bill, passed away March 15th, 2026, at his home in Parnell, at the age of 82.  He was the son of the late Jack and Edna Turner Harris.

He was married to Glenna Parmley Harris for 63 years and to this union three children were born:  Belinda (Terry) Cooper, Cameron (Jonia)...

Raymond Boyd Ayearst

Raymond Boyd Ayearst

Mar 14, 2026

Raymond Boyd Ayearst was born August 4, 1939, and departed this life Saturday, March 14, 2026, reaching the age of 86 years. He was the son of (the late) Boyd and Mary (Morgan) Ayearst.

He is survived by his wife, Susan (DeLoye) Ayearst; 2 daughters, Janette and Lisa Ayearst; 2 step-sons, Matt and Ben Koverman; 4 grandchildren,...

Alfonso Davis Hernandez-Gonzalez

Alfonso Davis Hernandez-Gonzalez

Mar 13, 2026

Alfonso Davis Hernandez-Gonzalez, of Monticello, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He is survived by his parents, Mardoqueo Hernandez-Perez and Maria Gonzalez-Pastor.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Joan Hood Koger

Joan Hood Koger

Mar 11, 2026

Joan Hood Koger was born August 1, 1941, in Jamestown, TN, and departed this life March 11, 2026, in Somerset, KY, reaching the age of 84 years. She was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Marva Elaine (Bowden) Hood.

She married Frank D. Koger on October 24, 1959, and to this union one child was born....

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