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Monticello, Kentucky and surrounding areas
George Johnides, Jr.
Dec 8, 2019
George Johnides, Jr. was born on February 10, 1924 in Yorkville, Ohio to George Johnides, Sr. and Ruth Briggs Johnides, who proceeded him in death. He departed this life on December 8, 2019. He was also proceeded in death by his brother John (in WWII) and his brother Paul. His sister Sara Sommers survives.
He is survived...
Bobby Joe Lair, Jr.
Dec 7, 2019
Bobby Joe Lair, Jr. was born June 3, 1965 and departed this life Saturday, December 7, 2019 reaching the age of 54 years. He was the son of Bobby Joe and Loretta (Guffey) Lair.
In addition to his parents, Bobby Joe and Loretta Lair, he is survived by: his sons, Coty Lair (Mariah) and Jacob Upchurch; his...
Sue Bertram
Nov 29, 2019
Sue Bertram was born March 16, 1944 and departed this life Friday, November 29, 2019 reaching the age of 75 years. She was the daughter of the late George and Leora (Martin) Frye.
She is survived by:Â her husband, Bill Bertram; 1 son, Brent (Jill) Bertram; 1 daughter, Elizabeth Bertram; 5 Brothers, Harold, Paul, Thurston, Don &...
Billy Ray
Nov 29, 2019
Billy Ray was born February 9, 1957 and departed this life Friday, November 29, 2019 reaching the age of 62 years. He was the son of Donald Ray and the late Cora Frances "Frankie" (Forbes) Ray.
He is survived by: his father, Donald Ray; along with a host of family and friends who mourn his passing.
...Georgia Hicks
Nov 24, 2019
Georgia (Clark) Hicks was born March 3, 1923 and departed this life Sunday, November 24, 2019 reaching the age of 96 years. She was the daughter of the late Martin McKinney and Ellen Clark.
She married Wesley Delmer Hicks and to this union 7 children were born.
She is survived by: two sons, Jerry Hicks...
William Thomas Brummett
Nov 23, 2019
William Thomas Brummett was born August 14, 1938 and departed this life Saturday, November 23, 2019 reaching the age of 81 years. He was the son of the late Leslie Grant and Ina (Crabtree) Brummett.
He is survived by: one son, Andrew Brummett and one sister, Betty Brummett; along with a host of family and friends who...
Dillon Reed Hicks
Nov 17, 2019
Dillon Reed Hicks was born February 10, 1943 and departed this life November 17, 2019 at Somerset Hospital. He was the son of Wesley Delmer Hicks and Georgia (Clark) Hicks.
On December 27, 1975 he married the love of his life, Mona Ann (Tucker) Hicks. They were married for 44 years. He was truly a man of...
Mary Butcher
Nov 17, 2019
Mary Butcher was born July 23, 1956 and departed this life Sunday, November 17, 2019 reaching the age of 63 years. She was the daughter of the late Conrad and Lydia (Stowers) Estep.
She is survived by: her companion of 33 years, Johney Canter; two daughters, Carisa McClendon and Stephanie Tackett; 8 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren;...
Billy R Sexton
Nov 16, 2019
Billy Rex "Poodie" Sexton entered into this world August 13, 1944 and entered into rest November 16, 2019 reaching the age of 75 years. He was the son of the late Robert and Lucille (Carrender) Sexton.
He is survived by: his wife, Lena Faye Sexton; his children, Tammy (James) Stinson and Tim (Felicia) Sexton; grandchildren, Matthew (Emily)...
Bobby Criswell
Nov 16, 2019
Bobby Criswell, age 69 of Monticello, KY, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Golden Years Nursing Home.
He was born April 2, 1950 in Monticello, KY; the son of the late Gilbert Lloyd and Cecil Elna (Eaton) Criswell.
He is survived by: his wife, Yvonne Criswell; 2 daughters, Karen (Stewart) York and Kristi (Bobby)...
Mandy Kinnett
Nov 12, 2019
Mandy Kinnett was born July 1, 1982 and departed this life Tuesday, November 12, 2019 reaching the age of 37 years. She was the daughter of Deborah Barnes Dobbs and Richard Zimmerman.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by: her children, Robert Elijah Lane Kinnett, Sidney Janet Lynn Sauve, and Jadence Marie Polston; one brother,...
Betty Dishman
Nov 11, 2019
Betty Jean Dishman was born April 23, 1929 and departed this life November 11, 2019 reaching the age of 90 years. She was the daughter of the late James Franklin and Bertha (Doss) Rigney.
She married Earl Junior Dishman and to this union four children were born.
She is survived by: two sons, Gary Dishman...
Tammy Simpson
Nov 10, 2019
Tammy Simpson was born March 25, 1968 and departed this life Sunday, November 10, 2019 reaching the age of 51 years. She was the daughter of Elmer "Bud" and Jewell (Stinson) Lowe.
In addition to her parents, Bud and Jewell Lowe; she is survived by: her husband, Tim Simpson; one daughter, Latisha Nicole Witherspoon; and two grandchildren....
James Eddie Matthews
Nov 7, 2019
James "Eddie" Matthews was born March 24, 1936 and departed this life Thursday, November 7, 2019 reaching the age of 83 years. He was the son of the late Laura Jane Bell and John "Smiley" Matthews.
He married Betty Lou Steele and to this union eight children were born.
He is survived by: his wife,...
Jerry Branscum
Nov 3, 2019
Jerry Branscum was born January 21, 1950 and departed this life Sunday, November 3, 2019 reaching the age of 69 years. He was the son of (the late) Elbert Hardin Branscum and Gladys (Branscum) Flynn.
He married Freda Hall and to this union three children were born.
He is survived by: his wife Freda Branscum;...
Brenda Sexton
Nov 3, 2019
Brenda Ragan Sexton was born August 13, 1963 and departed this life Sunday, November 3, 2019 reaching the age of 56 years. She was the daughter of the late Carl "Curly" and Alta Lee (Perdue) Ragan.
She is survived by: her husband, Rev. Bobby Sexton; three sons, Tyler King, Matthew Sexton, and Elijah Sexton; one daughter, Casey...
Rick Barnes
Nov 2, 2019
Rick Barnes was born July 17, 1963 and departed this life Saturday, November 2, 2019 reaching the age of 56 years. He was the son of the late Isaac Hershel "Turk" and Marie (Clark) Barnes.
He is survived by: his special friend, Kathy Young; four brothers, Gerald Barnes (Sylvia), Mike Barnes, Sam Barnes (Ruth), and Terry Barnes...
Anna M. Morris
Nov 2, 2019
Anna M. Morris was born July 14, 1943 and departed this life Saturday, November 2, 2019 reaching the age of 76 years. She was the daughter of the late David Winton and Flora (Gregory) Morris.
She is survived by: two daughters, Lisa J. Jones and Vicki R. Hill (Thomas); five grandchildren, Kayla Brown (Jack), Kendall Clingerman, Phillip...
Eugene Bell
Nov 1, 2019
Eugene Bell, age 81, was born August 12, 1938 in Wayne County, KY. The son of the late Renie Phillips and Robert "Bob" Bell. He went home to be with the Lord on November 1, 2019 at his home in Rocky Branch after a short illness.
He is survived by his wife, Thelma Hancock Bell; whom he...
Ricky L Foster
Oct 28, 2019
Ricky Foster was born October 27, 1969 and departed this life Monday, October 28, 2019 reaching the age of 50 years. He was the son of Ruby (Shelton) Foster and the late Raymond Foster.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by: his fiancée, Kim Bowlin; 1 brother, Randall Coffey; 3 sisters, Marsha Doss, Shirley Russell...
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