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Recent Obituaries
Monticello, Kentucky and surrounding areas
Jeffrey Raymond "Cookie Monster" Abner
Nov 1, 2008
Jeffrey Raymond "Cookie Monster" Abner was born May 30, 1983 and departed this life Saturday, November 1, 2008 reaching the age of 25 years. He was the son of Raymond "Bimbo" Abner and Donna Crabtree Abner. He is survived by: his wife- Holly Abner of Monticello, KY, his parents- Raymond "Bimbo" and Donna (Crabtree) Abner of Monticello, KY, 2 brothers-...
Ronald Easterly
Oct 27, 2008
RONALD DAVID EASTERLY was born January 2, 1946 and departed this life Monday, October 27, 2008 reaching the age of 62 years. He was the son of the late Elliot Easterly and Myrta Hopper Easterly. He is survived by his wife Kathy Kennedy Easterly, one son-David Lynn Easterly of Sharpsville, OH and one grandson-Dalton Easterly. He is also survived by...
Perry Kevin Buster
Oct 26, 2008
Perry Kevin Buster was born December 7, 1940 and departed this life October 26, 2008 reaching the age of 67 years. He was the son of the late Perry and Ellen (Barnes) Buster. He is survived by: 3 daughters- Louise Hicks, Barbara Guffey, and Ann Hancock, 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He is also survived by: 1 sister- Vonceil...
Bradley Hicks
Oct 26, 2008
Bradley Hicks was born February 25, 1950 and departed this life Sunday, October 26, 2008 reaching the age of 58 years. He was the son of Billy Hicks the late Lillie McGinnis Hicks. He is survived by: his wife- Ann Hicks of Bronston, KY, 1 daughter- Angela (Tim) Donden of Bronston, KY, 1 grandson- Bradley James Donden, and 2 step...
Rufus E. Wells
Oct 25, 2008
Rufus E. Wells, Jr. was born April 2, 1920 and departed this life Saturday, October 25, 2008 reaching the age of 88 years. He was the son of the late Rufus E. and Elizabeth Wells. He married Frances Whitaker and to this union three children were born. He is survived by: his wife- Frances Wells of Monticello, KY, 1 son-...
James Bruce Morris
Oct 25, 2008
James Bruce (Better known as "Jim") Morris was born October 6, 1937 and departed this life Saturday, October 25, 2008 reaching the age of 71 years. He is survived by: 1 son, Spencer Wayne Morris and wife Sheri Lynn of Santa Fe, Texas; 2 brothers, Richard Morris of New Castle, Indiana and Bob Greene of Lincolnton, North Carolina. He is...
Gertrude Sexton Hammond
Oct 24, 2008
Gertrude "Gertie" Sexton Hammond was born June 23, 1921 and departed this life Friday, October 24, 2008 reaching the age of 87 years. She was the daughter of the late Sherman Sexton and Myrtie Hammond. She is survived by: 1 son- Curtis Sexton of Monticello, KY, 1 daughter- Betty Jean Criswell of Monticello, KY, 2 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild....
Farris "Dude" Price
Oct 20, 2008
Farris "Dude" Price, age 81, of Monticello, KY, passed away Monday, October 20, 2008 at his home. He is survived by: his brother – Robert Price Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 3 pm at the Piney Woods Mission Church Cemetery with burial to follow. Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements Funeral...
Barbara "Della Mae" Hall
Oct 18, 2008
Barbara Frances "Della Mae" Hall was born November 24, 1958 and departed this life Saturday, October 18, 2008 reaching the age of 49 years. She was the daughter of the late Louise Hall. She is survived by: 1 son- Rodney Hollis of Bedford, KY, 3 daughters- Rhonda Williamson of Bronston, KY, Tonya and Lisa Hollis both of Somerset, KY, and...
Charlie Reynolds
Oct 15, 2008
Charlie E. Reynolds was born January 7, 1930 and departed this life Wednesday, October 15, 2008 reaching the age of 78 years. He was the son of the late Bill Reynolds and Lucy (Morris) Perkins. He married Alice Morris and to this union five children were born. He is survived by: 1 son- Charlie "Chuck" Reynolds of Monticello, KY, 4...
Tina "Tiny" Higginbotham
Oct 11, 2008
Tina "Tiny" Higginbotham was born August 21, 1918 and departed this life Saturday, October 11, 2008 reaching the age of 90 years. She was the daughter of the late Zola and Lota (Fox) McKinley. She was married to Raymond Higginbotham for 72 years, and to this union 3 children were born. She is survived by: her husband, Raymond Higginbotham of...
James Phillip Bates
Oct 6, 2008
James Bates was born March 16, 1938 and departed this life Monday, October 6, 2008 reaching the age of 70 years. He was the son of the late James Theo "Jim" and Daisy Edith (Melton) Bates. He is survived by: 4 brothers- Charles, Sammy, and Danny Bates all of Monticello, KY, and Thomas Bates of Gas City, IN, 6 sisters-...
Arnold Odell Sumpter
Oct 6, 2008
Arnold Odell Sumpter was born May 21, 1931 and departed this life Monday, October 6, 2008 reaching the age of 77 years. He was the son of the late Ernest and Margaret (Doss) Sumpter. He was united in marriage Janette Abbott and to this union 3 children were born. He is survived by: his wife- Janette Sumpter of Monticello, KY,...
Lisa Upchurch
Oct 2, 2008
Lisa Upchurch was born October 12, 1965 and departed this life Thursday, October 02, 2008 reaching the age of 42 years. She was the daughter of Jess and Linda Neal Jones. She married Danny Upchurch and to this union 1 child was born. She is survived by: her husband- Danny Upchurch of Monticello, KY, 1 daughter- Jesslen Upchurch of Monticello,...
Eva Wickam
Oct 2, 2008
Eva Wickham was born June 15, 1953 and departed this life Thursday, October 02, 2008 reaching the age of 55 years. She was the daughter of the late James "Jim" and Lucille Asberry Kelsay. She is survived by: 1 brother- Tom Kelsay of Monticello, KY, 3 sisters- Virgie Hall, Lillie Sweet, and Mary Poore all of Monticello, KY, 1 half...
Joccie Burchett
Sep 30, 2008
Joccie Burchett was born December 30, 1940 and departed this life Tuesday, September 30, 2008 reaching the age of 68 years. She was the daughter of the late Marvin and Opal (Roberts) Jones. She is survived by: 1 son- James (Rita) Brown of Sykesville, MD, 1 daughters- Jeannette Brown of Nancy, KY, and 9 grandchildren. She is also survived by:...
Velma Massengale
Sep 27, 2008
Velma Massengale was born September 4, 1926 and departed this life September 27, 2008 reaching the age of82 years. She was the daughter of the late Same and Ethel Carrender. She is survived by: 2 daughters- Sandra Winchester of Monticello, KY and Judy Stephenson of Frankfort, KY, 7 grandchildren- Kim Jones, Scott Winchester, Tray Stephenson, Michael Massengale, Todd Stephenson, Donna...
Gary Webb
Sep 27, 2008
Gary Webb was born July 8, 1956 and departed this life Saturday, September 27, 2008 reaching the age of 52 years. He was the son of Nancy Sue Crouch and the late Oliver Lee Webb. He is survived by: 2 sons- Travis and Gary Webb both of Columbus, OH, 4 grandchildren, Ethan, Alex, Meadow, and Trevor Webb, and his special...
Ted Guffey
Sep 26, 2008
Ted Guffey was born November 5, 1956 and departed this life Friday, September 26, 2008 reaching the age of 51 years. He was the son of William "Bill" and Mable (Gregory) Guffey. He is survived by: his wife- Geraldine Guffey of Monticello, KY, 2 sons- Geoff and Mark Hodges both of Monticello, KY, 2 daughters- Melody Smith and Trisha Hodges...
Owen Richard Stowell
Sep 25, 2008
Owen Stowell was born February 9, 1936 and departed this life Thursday, September 25, 2008 reaching the age of 72 years. He was the son of the late Owen Patrick and Dorothy Marie (Switzer) Stowell. He married Kathryn Snyder and to this union four children were born. He is survived by: his wife- Kathryn Stowell of Monticello, KY, 2 daughters-...
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