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Jason Kay Dishman

Jason Kay Dishman

Mar 23, 2019

Jason Kay Dishman was born August 1, 1982 and departed this life Saturday, March 23, 2019 reaching the age of 36 years. He was the son of Karen (Montgomery) Dishman and the late Junior Kay "Bill George" Dishman.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by: two brothers, Daniel Paul (Christy) Dishman and Kevin Ryan Dishman;...

Joyce Imogene Cooper

Joyce Imogene Cooper

Mar 17, 2019

Joyce Imogene (Smith) Cooper, age 86, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the Wayne County Hospital with family near.

A native of Monticello, Kentucky, Imogene was born on May 15, 1932 in Mt. Pisgah, KY to the late John Martin Smith and Ida (Hucaby) Smith. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Monticello....

Hazel Marie Burgett

Hazel Marie Burgett

Mar 17, 2019

Hazel Marie (Young) Burgett, Age 78, of Sheridan, Indiana, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday morning, March 17, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at Sanders Glen Assisted Living Community in Westfield, IN. Born November 10, 1940 in Harlan County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Arnold Young and Ena Davis Young-Houchens. Hazel spent most of...

Donald Jenkins

Donald Jenkins

Mar 14, 2019

Donald Jenkins was born May 9, 1938 and departed this life Thursday, March 14, 2019 reaching the age of 80 years. He was the son of the late Parker and Ruby (Davis) Jenkins.

He is survived by: two brothers, Glenn and Bobby Jenkins; and one sister, Joy Sheppard; along with a host of family and friends who...

Mary Stringer

Mary Stringer

Mar 6, 2019

Mary Stringer was born January 27, 1926 and departed this life Wednesday, March 6, 2019 reaching the age of 93 years. She was the daughter of the late Matt and Nona Mae (Turner) Beechboard.

She is survived by: her daughter, Virginia Stringer; along with a host of family and friends who mourn her passing.

In...

James Slagle

James Slagle

Mar 5, 2019

James Slagle was born June 29, 1939 and departed this life Tuesday, March 5, 2019 reaching the age of 79 years. He was the son of the late Perk and Nola Slagle.

He is survived by: one daughter, Brenda Kempton (Eddie); two grandchildren, Kassy and Matthew Kempton. He is also survived by: three brothers, David, Danny, and...

Barbara Barrett Daffron

Barbara Barrett Daffron

Mar 4, 2019

Barbara Barrett Daffron departed this life, Monday, March 4, 2019 at her home, 150 Michigan Avenue, Monticello, Kentucky.

She was born December 4, 1938, the daughter of the late Vernon Barrett and Isabel Vanhook Barrett.

She was a long-time dietician and worked at several large hospitals across the United States. In 1979, she married Donald...

Chris Eugene Shake

Chris Eugene Shake

Mar 3, 2019

Chris Eugene Shake, age 82 of Louisville, Kentucky and Hillard, Florida, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019. Chris Eugene (Gene) Shake left this tired earthly body on March 3 to be with his Lord and many family and friends. He was born March 14, 1936 to parents Christopher Shake and Ona (Murphy) Shake. Chris graduated from Dupont Manual High...

Dora Lewis

Dora Lewis

Feb 26, 2019

Dora Lewis was born March 6, 1927 and departed this life February 26, 2019, reaching the age of 91 years. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Bertha (Doss) Rigney.

She is survived by: her daughter, Shirley Carrender; five grandchildren, Lisa (Craig) Perkins, Sheila (Joe) Hicks, Robin (Mark) Lewis, Tiffany (Jeff) Patrick and Nicole (Matthew)...

Dennis Piercy

Dennis Piercy

Feb 25, 2019

Dennis Piercy was born January 3, 1953 and departed this life Monday, February 25, 2019 reaching the age of 66 years. He was the son of the late James Oral and Maxine (Bridgeman) Piercy.

He married Wanda Lee and to this union four children were born.

He is survived by: his wife, Wanda Piercy; two...

Danny Sexton

Danny Sexton

Feb 25, 2019

Danny Sexton was born February 21, 1951 and departed this life Monday, February 25, 2019 reaching the age of 68 years. He was the son of the late Jess and Bernice (Doss) Sexton.

He is survived by: his wife, Catha Sexton; four sons, Chad Sexton, Anthony Bell, Kerry Pyles, and Jordan Pyles; one daughter, Lana McGinnis; 10...

Darrell Simpson

Darrell Simpson

Feb 24, 2019

Darrell Simpson, age 68 years old passed away at his home February 24, 2019.  He was born to Arnold Eugene Simpson and Louise Marie Brown Simpson on August 21, 1950.

He is survived by 2 daughters, Margina (Sam) Guffey and Samantha (Jordan) Gregory; 4 grandchildren, Haley and Elijah Guffey, Levi and Natalie Jones; and 2 step grandchildren,...

Robertie Hicks

Robertie Hicks

Feb 24, 2019

Robertie "Bob" "Bertie" Hicks of Indianapolis died February 24, 2019 at the age of 87.

Bob was born October 18, 1931 in Monticello, KY to the late Ellis McKinley and Elizabeth Patton Hicks.  Growing up in Monticello, he was chosen as an extra in the movie Raintree County, which was nominated for several Academy Awards. He served...

George Junior Blakely

George Junior Blakely

Feb 24, 2019

George "Junior" Blakely was born November 12, 1947 and departed this life Sunday, February 24, 2019 reaching the age of 71 years. He was the son of the late Walter and Elbie (Scott) Blakely.

He is survived by: his wife, Wanda Blakely; one daughter, Alisha Blakely; step sons, Brandon Godsey (Rachel), Kyle Thomas (Kasey), and Seth Thomas;...

Donald Christopher Gregory

Donald Christopher Gregory

Feb 22, 2019

Don Gregory , age 58 , son of Jean and the late Don Gregory , passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at UK M e dical Ce nter in Lexington, KY .

He is survived by his mother.

The f amily will receive friends on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 between 11 am - 1 pm...

Glenn Warren Baker

Glenn Warren Baker

Feb 22, 2019

Glenn Warren Baker, age 68, of Monticello, KY passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at his home.

He is survived by 1 son, David Baker; 2 Sisters, Kathy (Rex) West and Virginia Thurman; 2 Grandchildren, Michael and Austin; and 1 Great Grandchild, Gabriel.

There will be no public service.

Jackie Ray Gregory, Sr.

Jackie Ray Gregory, Sr.

Feb 17, 2019

Jackie Ray Gregory, Sr. was born November 10, 1944 and departed this life Sunday, February 17, 2019 reaching the age of 74 years. He was the son of the late Skyler and Dovie (Vaughn) Gregory.

He married Alpha (Wolf) Gregory and to this union 10 children were born.

He is survived by: sons, Jackie Ray,...

Sharon Frost

Sharon Frost

Feb 15, 2019

Sharon Frost was born July 18, 1937 and departed this life Friday, February 15, 2019 reaching the age of 81 years. She was the daughter of the late Wallace Cordell "Wally" and Minnie Lee (Walker) Ledbetter

She is survived by: her husband, Glen Frost; one son, Bobby Coffey; one daughter, Kathy Coffey; brother, Rodney Ledbetter; 11 grandchildren;...

Bryan Delano Gregory

Bryan Delano Gregory

Feb 13, 2019

Bryan "Delano" Gregory was born October 18, 1936 and departed this life Tuesday, February 13, 2019 reaching the age of 82 years. He was the son of the late Bryan and Zylpha (Bell) Gregory.

He is survived by: 2 sons, Jack (Tina) Gregory and Will Gregory both Ocala, FL.; 2 daughters, Anita Brooks of Monticello and Dawn...

Obie L Gregory

Obie L Gregory

Feb 13, 2019

Obie Gregory, age 67, widower of Susan Gregory, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are private and will not be announced.

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