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Betty Faye Watson Dishman

Betty Faye Watson Dishman

Aug 31, 2025

Betty Faye Watson Dishman was born May 24, 1957, and departed this life Sunday, August 31, 2025, reaching the age of 68 years. She was the daughter of the late Clayburn and Macie (Collins) Watson.

She is survived by: two sons, Daniel Dishman and Austin Dishman (fiancé, Siearra Klette); one daughter, Angela Clark (Elvis); grandkids, Jenessa Dishman...

Melissa Gregory Olmstead

Melissa Gregory Olmstead

Aug 31, 2025

Melissa Gregory Olmstead was born October 29, 1971, in Muncie, IN, and departed this life Sunday, August 31, 2025, in Somerset, KY, reaching the age of 53 years. She was the daughter of the late Georgie Slaven and Lindell Gregory.

She is survived by: her husband, Thomas Olmstead; three stepsons, Matt (Guadelupe) Olmstead of Monticello, Caleb (Christie)...

Bobby Coe Burke

Bobby Coe Burke

Aug 29, 2025

Bobby Coe Burke of Monticello, KY, was born June 2, 1934, and departed this life Friday, August 29, 2025, reaching the age of 91 years.

He married the love of his life, Mary White Burke, and they were married for 65 years. Unto this union were two sons and one daughter.

Bobby talked about becoming...

Virgil Junior Malone

Virgil Junior Malone

Aug 27, 2025

Virgil Junior Malone was born April 23, 1968, and departed this life on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, reaching the age of 57 years. He was the son of Virgil Milby and Trula (Lee) Malone.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Kathy Faye (Brown) Malone; two daughters, Heather and Amanda Wallace; his parents,...

Ralph D. Phipps

Ralph D. Phipps

Aug 24, 2025

Ralph D. Phipps was born May 22, 1959, and departed this life August 24, 2025, reaching the age of 66 years. He was the son of the late Claude Phipps Jr and Mildred (Guffey) Phipps.

He is survived by: his wife, Rosemary (Neal) Phipps; one son, Jason (April) Phipps; one daughter, Heather (Justin) Piercy; five grandchildren, Destiny...

Mary Rose Bell

Mary Rose Bell

Aug 21, 2025

Mary Rose Bell was born July 16, 1958, and departed this life Thursday, August 21, 2025, reaching the age of 67 years. She was the daughter of Maggie Mae (Shelton) and the late Obie Emerson Meredith.

She is survived by: her mother, Maggie Mae Meredith; one brother, John Ted Meredith (Amber); and three sisters, Mazie Troxell (Jimmy),...

Charlie Amos "Zeke" Dishman

Charlie Amos "Zeke" Dishman

Aug 18, 2025

Charlie Amos "Zeke" Dishman was born September 14, 1941, and departed this life August 18, 2025, reaching the age of 83 years. He was the son of the late James H. and Ellie (McGinnis) Dishman.

He married Eva Peavy on November 24, 1962, and two children were born to this union.

He is survived by:...

Nola Lee Kelley

Nola Lee Kelley

Aug 16, 2025

Nola Lee Kelley was born September 23, 1944, and departed this life Saturday, August 16, 2025, reaching the age of 80 years. She was the daughter of the late Matt and Cindy (Sweet) Jones.

She married Don Kelley and to this union two children were born.

She is survived by: her son, Michael Kelley; one...

Rhonda Gail Patton

Rhonda Gail Patton

Aug 10, 2025

Rhonda Gail Collins Patton was born October 18th, 1957 and departed this life Sunday August 10th, 2025, reaching the age of 67 years old. She was the daughter of the late Charles Collins and Rosa Lee Collins. Rhonda was loved by her husband Larry Patton of 50 years and her children Danielle (Dustin) Rains and Lisa (Charlie) Bailey. She...

Orville Eugene Correll

Orville Eugene Correll

Aug 10, 2025

Orville Eugene Correll was born in Wayne County, KY on December 3, 1933, and departed this life on August 10, 2025. He was the youngest and last member of the Grover and Emma (Wray) Correll family.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Anna Ruth (Bell) Correll, their only daughter, Rebecca Preston-Brothers (Anthony), two granddaughters,...

Dennis Lee Tyree Dainack

Dennis Lee Tyree Dainack

Aug 9, 2025

Dennis Lee Tyree Dainack was born August 24, 1943, and departed this life Saturday, August 9, 2025, reaching the age of 81 years. He was the son of the late John William Tyree and Eilene Mae (Ramsey) Dainack and his stepfather, John Dainack.

He is survived by: his wife of 49 years, Lois Dainack; his children, Christine...

Stacy Marie Coffey

Stacy Marie Coffey

Aug 8, 2025

Stacy Marie Coffey, age 56, born the 28th day of November 1968, and passed from this life the 8th day of August 2025. Born to Lewis James Coffey and Nina Marie (Gregory) Coffey, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death is her sister, Joyce Cross and an infant son Joshua Wayne Coffey

She left...

Nellie Louise Burnette

Nellie Louise Burnette

Aug 7, 2025

Nellie Louise Burnette was born November 14, 1938, and departed this life Thursday, August 7, 2025, reaching the age of 86 years. She was the daughter of the late Ligh and Elizabeth (Phipps) Slaven.

She married Edgar Carl Burnette on March 3, 1956, and to this union six children were born.

She is survived by:...

Thomas "Tommy" Louis Jasper, Jr.

Thomas "Tommy" Louis Jasper, Jr.

Aug 7, 2025

Thomas "Tommy" Louis Jasper, Jr. was born August 18, 1956, and departed this life Thursday, August 7, 2025, reaching the age of 68 years. He was the son of Betty (Lair) Smith and the late Thomas Louis Jasper.

In addition to his mother, Betty Smith, he is survived by three sisters, Mary Perkins, Carol Ann Maupin, and...

Gavin Jones

Gavin Jones

Aug 4, 2025

Gavin Jones, 48, of Monticello, Ky, passed away at his home on August 4, 2025. Gavin was born June 11, 1977, the son of the late Colman and Carol Jones.

After graduating from college, Gavin worked as an auditor for the state of Kentucky for 25 years, making many friends while there.

He was of...

Eugene Laws, Jr.

Eugene Laws, Jr.

Aug 4, 2025

Eugene Laws, Jr., was born May 26, 1946, and departed this life Monday, August 4, 2025, reaching the age of 79 years. He was the son of the late Verna Mae (Bagwell) and Eugene Laws, Sr.

He is survived by: two sons, Gene Lee Laws and Kenneth Laws; two daughters, Joella Mosley (Eric) and Tobie Laws; two...

Phyllis Jean Mcalpin

Phyllis Jean Mcalpin

Aug 3, 2025

Phyllis Jean McAlpin, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and beloved daughter, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and unwavering dedication to her family, her community, and her faith.

Born in Albany, Kentucky, to Sam and Elsie Whittenburg, Phyllis grew up deeply rooted in family values. She often reflected fondly on her childhood, especially...

Veila "Bea" Beatrice Stephenson

Veila "Bea" Beatrice Stephenson

Aug 3, 2025

Veila "Bea" Parmley was born on April 4, 1938, and departed this life on Sunday, August 3, 2025, reaching the age of 87 years.  She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Dorothy Parmley.

She married the late George Vester Stephenson and to this union 4 children were born.

She is survived by 3...

Jessie Daffron Garcia

Jessie Daffron Garcia

Aug 1, 2025

Jessie Daffron Garcia, age 98, of Monticello Kentucky, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Jessie was born on February 19, 1927, in Louisville, Kentucky to Jess and Ocie Lee. She lived a long and fulfilling life.

Jessie was first married to George Daffron on May 9, 1941. They shared 30...

Wanda Faye Matthews

Wanda Faye Matthews

Jul 30, 2025

Wanda Faye Matthews was born November 6, 1960, and departed this life Wednesday, July 30, 2025, reaching the age of 64 years. She was the daughter of the late Eagle Grimsley, Jr. and Hilda Lee (Melton) Huff.

She is survived by: her husband, Jerry Matthews; children, Lincoln Massengale (Janie), Monica Bruner (Junior); brother, William Brosman (Debbie); sister,...

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