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Doris Elaine Hicks

Doris Elaine Hicks

Jun 27, 2023

Doris Elaine Hicks was born November 2, 1934, and departed this life Tuesday, June 27, 2023, reaching the age of 88 years. She was the daughter of the late Elmer Edison and Mary Evelyn (Smith) Hurt.

She is survived by: her children, William Edison "Bill" Barnes (Sherry), Freda Elaine Morrow (Denzil), and Ralph Edward "Eddie" Barnes (Janet);...

Amanda "Mandy" Leigh Dodd

Amanda "Mandy" Leigh Dodd

Jun 22, 2023

Amanda "Mandy" Leigh Dodd was born June 27, 1979, and departed this life June 22, 2023, reaching the age of 43 years. She was the daughter of Randy and Kathy (Koontz) Catron.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by: husband, Jamie Dodd; three children, Aslyn Sanders, Andrew Devin Sanders, and James Carson Dodd; three stepdaughters,...

Harold Raymond Campbell

Harold Raymond Campbell

Jun 20, 2023

Harold Raymond Campbell was born August 4, 1942, and departed this life Tuesday, June 20, 2023, reaching the age of 80 years. He was the son of the late Odell and Beulah Mae (Gabbert) Campbell.

Raymond was well known throughout the community and garnered much attention by his eccentric lifestyle and his ability to be self-sufficient.  His...

Ray Joe Vaughn

Ray Joe Vaughn

Jun 18, 2023

Ray Joe Vaughn was born August 29, 1959, and departed this life June 18, 2023, reaching the age of 63 years. He was the son of the late Ambrose and Cora (Gregory) Vaughn.

He is survived by: his wife, Myrtle Vaughn; four stepdaughters, Melissa Upchurch, Dawn Jones, Amanda Sue Vaughn, and Holly Nichole Phillips; one stepson, Alex...

Charles Frazier Newcomb

Charles Frazier Newcomb

Jun 17, 2023

Charles Frazier Newcomb was born October 14, 1928, and departed this life Saturday, June 17, 2023, reaching the age of 94 years. He was the son of the late Frazier and Charlsie (Wood) Newcomb.

He is survived by: his wife, Emma Smith-Newcomb; one daughter, Becca Newcomb; one stepson, Roger E. Smith, II; and one granddaughter, Renee Lynn...

Hubert Kay Hicks

Hubert Kay Hicks

Jun 12, 2023

Hubert Kay Hicks was born on April 30, 1961, and departed this life on Monday, June 12, 2023, reaching the age of 62 years.  He was the father of Emily, Paige, and Sadie.  Kay was the son of the late Hubert and Mary Hicks.

He is survived by his three daughters: Emily, Paige and Sadie, and their...

Paul "Jar" Christopher Upchurch

Paul "Jar" Christopher Upchurch

Jun 8, 2023

Paul Christopher "Jar" Upchurch was born May 13, 1971, and departed this life Thursday, June 8, 2023, reaching the age of 52 years. He was the son of Phyllis (Guinn) Upchurch and the late Norman Lee Upchurch.

He is survived by: his mother, Phyllis Upchurch; one brother, Mark Upchurch (Leah); and one sister, Angela Lowe (Chris); along...

Thelma Jean Jackson

Thelma Jean Jackson

Jun 7, 2023

Thelma Jean Jackson was born March 3, 1939, and departed this life Wednesday, June 7, 2023, reaching the age of 84 years. She was the daughter of the late James Henderson "Jim" and Rosa Mae (Decker) Humble.

She is survived by: two sons, Tony Humble and Garvin Parmley; one daughter: Angila Parmley; four grandchildren: Sarah Humble, Maggie...

Samuel G. Cummings, Sr.

Samuel G. Cummings, Sr.

Jun 6, 2023

Samuel G. Cummings, Sr. was born May 17, 1934, and departed this life Tuesday, June 6, 2023, reaching the age of 89 years. He was the son of the late Marvin and Beulah (Wilson) Cummings.

He is survived by: two grandchildren, Samantha Cummings and Cody Cummings; and two great grandchildren, Cameron Catron and Carly Cummings; along with...

Daisy Lyons Feltner

Daisy Lyons Feltner

Jun 6, 2023

Daisy Lyons Feltner was born February 18, 1953, and departed this life June 6, 2023, reaching the age of 70 years. She was the daughter of the late Tommy Gregory and Rachel (Vaughn) Gregory Jones and step father, Wolford Jones.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory; three sons, Thomas (Julie) Lyons, William (Jaqulynn) Lyons and Matthew...

Howard Eugene Slagle

Howard Eugene Slagle

Jun 5, 2023

Howard "Eugene" Slagle was born November 15, 1946, and departed this life June 5, 2023, reaching the age of 76 years. He was the son of the late Elmer Slagle and Stella Pauline (Chriswell) Slagle Winchester.

He is survived by: one daughter, Penny Anderson; and five grandchildren, Bradley Carrender, Casey Carrender, Austin Slagle, Dustin Slagle, and Elaine...

Ronald S Homa

Ronald S Homa

May 30, 2023

Ronald Homa, age 68 of Monticello, KY, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at his home.

He was born October 31, 1954, in Ohio; the son of the late Cyril M. Homa and Delta (Hancock) Homa Kahn. He was the grandson of the late Arvil B. and Audie (Koger) Hancock of Windy, KY, and the late Mr....

Geraldine Lovell Guffey

Geraldine Lovell Guffey

May 27, 2023

Geraldine Lovell Guffey was born February 27, 1941, and departed for home triumphant on Saturday, May 27, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Jessie Lovell of Betsey Community.

She was the wife of Ted W. Guffey, who preceded her in death, on September 26, 2008.

She was the mother of four...

Tiffany Joella Watson

Tiffany Joella Watson

May 22, 2023

Tiffany Joella Watson, newborn infant daughter of Patricia Everhart and Robert Watson, entered into eternity on May 22, 2023 at Baptist Health in Lexington.

In addition to her parents, she is also survived by: one sister, Breanna Watson; paternal grandmother, Berdina Watson; and maternal grandparents, Jerome Everhart and Roxanna Everhart; along with a host of family and...

James Larry Frost

James Larry Frost

May 22, 2023

James Larry Frost, 72, passed away peacefully on May 22nd, 2023.

Larry was born on August 6th, 1950, in Monticello, Kentucky to James Alvin and Joyce Frost.

He was a journeyman electrician and worked many years as a maintenance supervisor at Allegheny Ludlum in New Castle Indiana.

Larry had a passion for cars.  ...

Marjorie Kaye Garth

Marjorie Kaye Garth

May 22, 2023

Marjorie Kaye Garth was born July 15, 1942, and departed this life Monday, May 22, 2023, reaching the age of 80 years. She was the daughter of the late James Hunter and Mattie Garth.

She is survived by:  one son, Lamont Garth; two brothers, Cecil Garth (Shirley) and Richard Garth (Cindy); five sisters, Mary (Willie) Garrett, Dorothy...

Judith Lynne Cowan

Judith Lynne Cowan

May 17, 2023

Judith Lynne Storey Cowan was born November 13, 1944, in Oneida, TN to James Robert and Nixola Smith Storey. On May 17, 2023, she passed away at her home surrounded by family.

She was united in marriage to Charles Edgar Cowan, Jr. on June 13, 1964 in Somerset, KY.

She graduated from Oakdale High School...

Clara Preat

Clara Preat

May 17, 2023

Clara Preat, of Kodak, Tennessee, passed away on May 17, 2023.  Clara had recently been diagnosed with a fast-spreading lung cancer.

Clara was born on July 2, 1952, in Monticello, Kentucky.  She was the fourth of six children born to Cephas and Treva (Piercy) Pittman.  Clara was united in marriage on October 17, 1970 to Leroy Preat...

Dale Everette Smith, Jr.

Dale Everette Smith, Jr.

May 13, 2023

Dale Everette Smith, Jr. was born October 31, 1969, and departed this life Saturday, May 13, 2023, reaching the age of 53 years. He was the son of Arlene Bessie (Singletary) Smith and the late Dale Everette Smith, Sr.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by: his wife, Samantha May (McGuire) Smith; his...

Lexie Marie Zimmerman

Lexie Marie Zimmerman

May 12, 2023

Lexie Marie Zimmerman was born July 10, 1943, and departed this life Friday, May 12, 2023, reaching the age of 79 years. She was the daughter of the late Samuel William and Zena Mae (Harris) Decker.

She married Charlie Zimmerman on September 13, 1958, and to this union, 2 children were born.

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