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Monticello, Kentucky and surrounding areas
John Woodrow Simmons
Sep 5, 2005
John W. Simmons, 81, of Monticello, passed away September 5, 2005 in Somerset, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, John K. Simmons; his parents Oscar M. Simmons and Stella C. Simmons; brothers O.M. Simmons, Jr. (Poss), Robert Simmons (Bob), and Gordon Simmons (Pud). Survivors include his wife, Marjorie (Martie) Simmons of Monticello; daughter and son-in-law, Susan...
Herbert Troxell
Aug 24, 2005
HERBERT TROXELL was born January 5, 1937 and departed this life August 24, 2005 reaching the age of 68 years. He was the son of William P. Troxell and Nona Ellen New Troxell. He was united in marriage to Earlene Stringer and to this union two children were born. He is survived by his wife, Earlene Troxell of Monticello; one...
Brian Scott Morrow
Aug 20, 2005
Brian Scott Morrow was born April 5th, 1969, and departed this life August 20th, 2005 reaching the age of 36 years. He was the son of Norman Morrow and Betty Upchurch Morrow. He was united in marriage to Janet Ramsey Morrow. He is survived by his wife Janet Morrow; two sons, Ryan & Tyler Morrow; one step-son, Cody Cummings; one...
Ed Buckhorn
Aug 19, 2005
ED BUCKHORN was born May 3, 1923 and departed this life August 19, 1923 reaching the age of 82 years. He was the son of Julius and Nancy Buckhorn. He is survived by his daughter, Ellen (Gary) Carter of Monticello, KY; two grandchildren; one great grandchild; and one great great grandchild; along with a host of family and friends who...
Berlin Smith
Aug 12, 2005
BERLIN SMITH, age 89, formerly of Monticello, passed away Friday, August 12, 2005 at Thomson – Hood VA Center in Wilmore, KY. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 14 after 5 pm in the chapel of the funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 15 at 3 pm in the funeral home chapel. Burial will...
Nancy Huff
Aug 6, 2005
NANCY LOWE HUFF was born September 27, 1906 and departed this life August 6, 2005 reaching the age of 98 years. She was the daughter of the late Elmer Lowe and Mary Howe Lowe. She is survived by her son, Lee Stephens of Colora, MD; her daughter, Nancy Houchen of Falmouth, KY; five grandchildren, Lisa Houchen, Stephen Houchen, Christina Simmers,...
Clyde Denney
Jul 27, 2005
CLYDE DENNEY was born January 1, 1952 and departed this life July 27, 2005 reaching the age of 53 years. He was the son of Albert Denney and Frances Smith Denney. He was united in marriage to Lynn Morrow. He is survived by his wife, Lynn Denney of Monticello; his parents, Albert and Frances Denney of Monticello; one brother, Jesse...
Nannie Bell
Jul 26, 2005
NANNIE BELL was born September 17, 1917 and departed this life July 26, 2005 reaching the age of 87 years. She was the daughter of Lige Perkins and Rose Bates Perkins. She was united in marriage to Ward Bell. She is survived by her sister, Zula Davis of Monticello, KY; several nieces and nephews; along with a host of family...
Josephine "Jo" Dalton
Jul 23, 2005
Josephine Dalton was born May, 10th, 1928 and departed this life July 23rd, 2005 reaching the age of 77 years. She was the daughter of Oillie Rednour and Hazel Guffey Rednour. She was united in marriage to Marvin Dalton. She is survived by one brother, Robie Kay Rednour of Mt. Washington, KY; two sisters, Willie Huffaker and Bonnie Atkinson, both...
Sandra Hicks Atkinson
Jul 19, 2005
SANDRA HICKS ATKINSON was born May 5, 1967 and departed this life July 19, 2005 reaching the age of 38 years. She was the daughter of Levi Hicks and Hattie Ethel Harness Hicks. Surviving are 3 brothers: Raymond and Samuel Hicks both of Hillisburg and Richard Hicks of Russiaville. 3 sisters: Marjorie McKinzie, Emma Hollen, and Leva Louise Hicks all...
Frances Faye Cox
Jul 17, 2005
FRANCES FAY COX was born June 19, 1943 and departed this life July 17, 2005 reaching the age of 62 years. She was the daughter of the late John William New and Lestie Troxtell New. She was united in marriage to Bob Will Cox and to this union four children were born. She is survived by her husband, Bob Will...
Bonnie Ruth Brown
Jul 17, 2005
BONNIE RUTH BROWN was born May 20, 1946 and departed this life July 17, 2005 reaching the age of 59 years. She was the daughter of Riley Weston and Vela Brumley. She was united in marriage to William "Bill" Brown and to this union seven children were born. She is survived by her husband, Bill Brown of Monticello, KY; one...
Paul Nelson Burgess
Jul 17, 2005
PAUL NELSON BURGESS was born October 31, 1929 and departed this life July 17, 2005 reaching the age of 75 years. He was the son of Alfred Burgess and Mary Denton Burgess. He was united in marriage to Betty Ballou and to this union three children were born. He is survived by his wife, Betty Burgess of Monticello, KY; one...
Judy Mae Southwood
Jul 16, 2005
JUDY MAE BROWN SOUTHWOOD was born July 7, 1960 and departed this life July 16, 2005 reaching the age of 45 years. She was the daughter of Russell Brown and Mary Jane Smith Brown. She was united in marriage to Curtis Douglas Southwood and to this union three children were born. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Doug Southwood...
John "Jr" Pierce
Jul 15, 2005
JOHN PIERCE was born November 8, 1931 and departed this life July 15, 2005 reaching the age of 73 years. He was the son of John Ephram Pierce and Flonnie Worsham Pierce. He was united in marriage to Ruth Cook and to this union three children were born. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Pierce of Monticello, KY; six...
Henry Cleveland Daffron
Jul 10, 2005
HENRY C. DAFFRON was born November 10, 1928 and departed this life July 10, 2005 reaching the age of 76 years. He was the son of Cleve Daffron and Litha Pierce Daffron. He was united in marriage to Betty Doss and to this union two children were born. He is survived by his wife, Betty Daffron of Monticello, KY; one...
Franklin Houchens
Jul 9, 2005
FRANKLIN HOUCHENS was born July 23, 1931 and departed this life July 9, 2005 reaching the age of 73 years. He was the son of John Houchens and Verda Robertson Houchens. He was united in marriage to Ena Davis and to this union three daughters were born. He is survived by his wife, Ena Houchens; three daughters, Wilma Van Laningham,...
Gleeda Delpha Troxell
Jun 29, 2005
GLEEDA DELPHA TROXELL was born September 23, 1917 and departed this life June 29, 2005 reaching the age of 87 years. She was the daughter of Ida Mae Carter. She was united in marriage to Leo Troxell and to this union three children were born. She is survived by two daughters, Jurldeen Ward and Louise Lashley both of Monticello; one...
Ruth Frances Grear Gover
Jun 23, 2005
RUTH FRANCES GREAR GOVER, resident of Bronston, KY, died at 4:00 am, Thursday, June 23, 2005 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY. Ruth was born at Mill Springs, KY on April 20, 1922, as the seventh and youngest child of Kitty and George Grear. Her siblings: Carl, Nell, Trosper, Mae, Conley, and Elmer, all preceded her in death....
Frances Lee Bell
Jun 21, 2005
FRANCES LEE BELL was born July 17, 1932 and departed this life June 21, 2005 reaching the age of 73 years. She was the daughter of Ernest Dibrell Bertram and Edith Lee Bertram. She is survived by her husband, Dick Bell of Monticello, KY; two daughters, Diana Walker and Tammy Wray of Monticello, KY; one son, Paul Walker of Monticello,...
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