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Monticello, Kentucky and surrounding areas
Dorothy Bertram Hicks
Sep 22, 2026
Dorothy Bertram Hicks was born April 6, 1939, and departed this life Tuesday, September 22, 2026, reaching the age of 87 years. She was the daughter of the late Marshall Elzo and Martha Lois Peercy.
She married Marvin “Pete” Bertram on February 20, 1954, and to this union they had four children. Pete passed away July 17, 1979. Dorothy married Dallas...
Sylvia Yoder
Sep 19, 2026
Sylvia Yoder was born July 13, 1938, and departed this life Saturday, September 19, 2026, reaching the age of 88 years. She was the daughter of the late Noah and Emma (Bawel) Peachy.
Those left behind to mourn and hope are her 11 children: Emma married to Wayne Yoder, David married to Faith Troyer, Sylvan married to Mary Lynn Wagler, Junior...
Terry Mitchell Pettry
Sep 18, 2026
Terry Mitchell Pettry was born October 31, 1957, and departed this life Friday, September 18, 2026, reaching the age of 68 years. He was the son of Lois (Darlington) Pettry and the late John Pettry.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by: his wife, Bonnie (Haught) Buchman; children, Thomas Pettry, George Pettry, Maureen Centa, and Stephanie Spencer; stepchildren, Daniel...
Ray Stinson
Sep 15, 2026
Ray Stinson was born June 10, 1950, and departed this life Tuesday, September 15, 2026, reaching the age of 76 years. He was the son of the late Charlie and Addie (Looper) Stinson.
He is survived by: his wife, Mary Stinson; one son, Dewayne Stinson (Priscilla); and three sisters, Nannie Dishman, Jula Reynolds, and Mae Hancock; along with a host of...
Paul K. Jones
Sep 8, 2026
Paul K. Jones, born July 6, 1932, lived a long and meaningful life devoted to his family, his country, and educating others about the value of learning. He passed away on September 8, 2026, at the age of 94.
Paul was the son of Crecy Jane and Dewey Jones and grew up in a large family. He was preceded in death...
Ronald Greg Bertram
Sep 4, 2026
Ronald “Greg” Bertram was born July 22, 1958, and departed this life Friday, September 4, 2026, reaching the age of 68 years. He was the son of Bennie and Lois Ann (Brown) Bertram.
Greg was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Ronnie Bertram.
He is survived by: two grandsons, Dylan and Bailey Bertram; daughter-in-law, Wendy Bertram; and one sister,...
Sharon Kay Moles
Sep 1, 2026
Sharon Kay Moles was born October 5, 1953, and departed this life Tuesday, September 1, 2026, reaching the age of 72 years. She was the daughter of the late Isaac and Ruby Pearl (Davidson) Bell.
She is survived by: grandchildren, Brandi Angel Villarreal, Timothy Harold Villarreal, and Joey Isaac Villarreal; great grandchildren, Wiliam Scott West, Hyde Eugene West, and William Doc...
James E. Crabtree
Aug 30, 2026
James Crabtree was born March 3, 1957, and departed this life on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the age of 69 years. He was the son of the late Harvey and Betty Jean (Anderson) Crabtree.
He is survived by: siblings, David Crabtree, Donald Crabtree (Betty), Todd Crabtree (Vicky), and Loretta Francis (Jeff); nieces, Mashea “Shaker Bake” and Falisha (Blondie); nephew, Michael;...
MIlton Ray Jenkins
Aug 27, 2026
Milton Ray Jenkins, age 68, passed away on August 27, 2026. Born on September 16, 1957, Milton was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, family member, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Milton leaves behind a legacy of love that will continue through his children, grandchildren, and the memories they shared together. His family...
Robert "Dob" Lewis Lowe
Aug 25, 2026
Robert “Dob” Lewis Lowe was born May 4, 1996, and departed this life Tuesday, August 25, 2026, reaching the age of 30 years. He was the son of Robert and Carla (Hicks) Jackson.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by: his wife, Natalie Lowe; one son, Louie Clyde Lowe; one daughter, Ellie-Mae Irene Lowe; one brother, Robert Jackson (Renee);...
Melvin C. Barnes
Aug 23, 2026
Melvin C. Barnes was born November 23, 1938, and departed this life Sunday, August 23, 2026, reaching the age of 87 years. He was the son of the late Arvil Barnes and Nila (Smith) Barnes Gehring.
He is survived by: his son, Tony Daniels (Lynn); and daughter, Melva Bolin; sisters, Deborah Zimmerman (Richard) and Nancy Hatmaker; and 6 grandchildren; along with...
Derrick Paul Owens
Aug 19, 2026
Derrick Paul Owens, age 40, of Alpha, Kentucky, passed away on August 19, 2026.
Born April 19, 1986, Derrick was the beloved son of Lloyd Haskell Owens and Rita Marie Bline Owens. He was a dearly loved brother to Brandy Lynn Shoemaker, Bridgett Lee LaFevers, Garrett Michael Clark, Lloyd Mitchell Owens, and Abigail Marie Owens. He also dearly loved his Granny,...
Terry Alan Frost
Aug 19, 2026
Terry Alan Frost was born September 20, 1969, and departed this life August 19, 2026, reaching the age of 56. He is the son of Donald and Josephine (Crabtree) Frost.
He is survived by his parents, Donnie and Jo Frost; one brother, Rob (Amy) Frost; and nieces, Kaitlin (Evan) Blissett and Elizabeth Frost; one nephew, Alexander Frost; best friends, Kevin and...
Josh Humble
Aug 19, 2026
Josh Humble was born November 21, 1985, and departed this life Wednesday, August 19, 2026, reaching the age of 40 years.
He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Rebecca (Dick) Humble; his son, Dalton McKane Humble; two daughters, Sydney Jane and Myra Burke Humble; parents, Tim and Becky Humble; sister, Hannah (Christian) Long; mother-in-law, Mollie Dick; two sisters-in-law, Felisha...
Michael Poore
Aug 17, 2026
Michael Poore was born May 18, 1978, and departed this life Monday, August 17, 2026, reaching the age of 48 years. He was the son of the late Tommy Dean and Carolyn (Worley) Poore.
He is survived by: one daughter, Mylee Poore; several uncles, aunts, and cousins; along with a host of family and friends who mourn his passing.
He will be sadly missed...
David Lee Turner
Aug 17, 2026
David Lee Turner was born June 21, 1955, and departed this life Monday, August 17, 2026, reaching the age of 71 years. He was the son of the late Ovie and Ruby (Harris) Turner.
He married Kathy Ballou and to this union two children were born.
He is survived by: his wife, Kathy Turner; two sons, Matthew Turner (Toni) and Ryan Turner...
Shirley Foster
Aug 16, 2026
Shirley Foster, age 78, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026, at her home in Eminence, KY.
She was born June 11, 1948, in Monticello, KY; she was the daughter of the late Laura Foster Upchurch. She was an only child.
She is survived by two cousins, whom she lived with, Bobby and Susie Troxell. She is also survived by a host of cousins...
Tammy Lynn Jones
Aug 16, 2026
Tammy Lynn Jones was born July 15, 1964, and departed this life Sunday, August 16, 2026, reaching the age of 62 years. She was the daughter of the late Pauline (Bruce) King.
She is survived by: children, Renea Smith (Jackie), Jason Jones (Stacey), Jessica Norfleet (Eddie), and Toby Jones (Melissa); and grandchildren: Haley, Alexis, Samantha, Alyssa, Chris, Anna, Bryson, John, Kaylin,...
John D. Lyons
Aug 16, 2026
JOHN DANIEL LYONS, 80, 1/8/1946-8/16/2026.WAYNE COUNTY KY. PRECEDED IN DEATH, PARENTS; WILLIE PORTER LYONS AND GLADYS HICKS LYONS. ALSO WIFE OF 45 YEARS BARBARA CAYE TOLLIVER LYONS.
SURVIVED BY SON DAVID LEE (PATTI) LYONS, WIFE ANN LYON, STEPSONS CHRIS (KAYLA) LYON AND DANIEL (JANYA) LYON. ALSO SIBLINGS DAVID (ANITA) LYONS AND CAROL BARRIER, MANY GRANDCHILDREN, GREAT GRANDCHILDREN,AND “MAN’S BEST FRIEND “...
Bonnie May Slagle
Aug 14, 2026
The family of Bonnie May Crabtree Slagle is deeply saddened to announce her passing on August 14, 2026. Born on May 10,1944, in Monticello, Kentucky, Bonnie lived a life filled with laughter, generosity, and love for her family and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents, Menville and Grace Crabtree, and her husband, James Slagle, she will be lovingly remembered by...
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