Obituaries

Mar 26, 2026

Alonzo Allen Sr., born February 3, 1934, peacefully departed this life on March 26, 2026.

Alonzo was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Lena (Napier) Allen, with whom he shared 70 wonderful years of marriage. Their union was a testament to enduring love, faith, and commitment. Together, they built a strong family foundation that continues to carry on his legacy.

He...

Mar 21, 2026

Barbara Sue Dishman was born June 3, 1949, and departed this life Saturday, March 21, 2026, reaching the age of 76 years. She was the daughter of the late Claude and Leva (McGinnis) Pyles.

She married James Luther Dishman on August 10, 1968, and to this union two children were born.

She is survived by:...

Mar 18, 2026

Sarah Joyce Decker was born November 15, 1938, and departed this life Wednesday, March 18, 2026, reaching the age of 87 years. She was the daughter of the late William Earl and Oakley (Penticuff) Cooper.

She is survived by: her son, Denzil McGinnis (Linda); two grandchildren, Amanda McGinnis and Amy Lesco; and two great grandchildren, Joe Lesco...

Mar 15, 2026

Clifford K. Harris, better known as Bill, passed away March 15th, 2026, at his home in Parnell, at the age of 82.  He was the son of the late Jack and Edna Turner Harris.

He was married to Glenna Parmley Harris for 63 years and to this union three children were born:  Belinda (Terry) Cooper, Cameron (Jonia)...

Mar 14, 2026

Raymond Boyd Ayearst was born August 4, 1939, and departed this life Saturday, March 14, 2026, reaching the age of 86 years. He was the son of (the late) Boyd and Mary (Morgan) Ayearst.

He is survived by his wife, Susan (DeLoye) Ayearst; 2 daughters, Janette and Lisa Ayearst; 2 step-sons, Matt and Ben Koverman; 4 grandchildren,...

Mar 13, 2026

Alfonso Davis Hernandez-Gonzalez, of Monticello, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He is survived by his parents, Mardoqueo Hernandez-Perez and Maria Gonzalez-Pastor.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mar 11, 2026

Joan Hood Koger was born August 1, 1941, in Jamestown, TN, and departed this life March 11, 2026, in Somerset, KY, reaching the age of 84 years. She was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Marva Elaine (Bowden) Hood.

She married Frank D. Koger on October 24, 1959, and to this union one child was born....

Mar 7, 2026

Doris Erma York was born January 20, 1943, and departed this life Saturday, March 7, 2026, reaching the age of 83 years. She was the daughter of the late Marvin and Mary (Zimmerman) Norfleet.

She married her childhood sweetheart, Leonard Phillip York on May 12, 1962.

She is survived by: one brother, Oscar Norfleet (Susie);...

Mar 2, 2026

Irene Dunagan was born August 9, 1928, and departed this life Monday, March 2, 2026, reaching the age of 97 years. She was the daughter of the late George and Nona Louise (Chaney) McCalister.

She married Harold Lafayette Dunagan on December 21, 1948, and two children were born to this union.

She is survived by:...

Feb 28, 2026

Thomas Dale Troxell

Of Monticello Ky. Born September 10th, 1939. Passed away at Wayne County Hospital on February 28th, 2026, at 86 years of age.

Affectionately known as "Tommy" or "Smiley" He was most recognized from his daily walks to the City Pool Hall from his home on Race St. A tradition he maintained even...

Feb 27, 2026

Fredia Ann (York) Norris, of Monticello, Kentucky, was born January 8, 1954, and made her heavenly journey on February 27, 2026, surrounded by family.

Fredia was the daughter of the late John Thomas York and Margaret Lee (Molen) York. She was united in marriage to William Edward Norris, Jr., on October 13, 1975, celebrating 50 years of...

Feb 26, 2026

Mrs. Lucille Bertram-Rains, age 98, passed away on Thursday February 26, 2026 at Life Care Center of Sparta, TN.

Lucille was born February 14, 1928 in Wayne County, Kentucky.  She was the daughter of the late Hattie Bertram Drisko and stepfather, Harry Drisko.

Lucille was a faithful member of the Calvary Baptist Church of New...

Feb 22, 2026

Victoria Sue Ashby was born January 25, 1975, and departed this life Sunday, February 22, 2026, reaching the age of 51 years. She was the daughter of Victor Ashby and Sheila Helton.

She is survived by: her husband, Johnny Gunter; two daughters, Lorna Ashby and Laila Gunter; one son, Johnny Gunter, Jr.; two brothers, Charles Grimes (Charlotte)...

Feb 21, 2026

Randall Lee Rains was born May 8, 1940, and departed this life Saturday, February 21, 2026, reaching the age of 85 years. He was the son of the late Raymond Cyrl and Ruby Edna (Hancock) Rains.

He married Carol Ann Ferguson and to this union four children were born.

He is survived by: three sons,...

Feb 17, 2026

Reed Bertram, of Monticello, passed away February 17, 2026, at the age of 82 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Obie and Maude Bertram; sister, Anna Lee Cross; brothers, Wallace Bertram and Phillip Bertram; and son-in-law, Barry Denney.

He is survived by his two children, Alisa Bertram Denney and David Allen Bertram;...

Feb 16, 2026

Tony Crabtree was born on September 21, 1970, and departed this life Monday, February 16, 2026, reaching the age of 56 years. He was the son of the late Randall Kidd and Kathryn Crabtree.

He is survived by: one brother, Roger Crabtree; along with a host of family and friends who mourn his passing.

In...

Feb 12, 2026

Jackie Ray Bell was born December 12, 1973, and departed this life Thursday, February 12, 2026, reaching the age of 52 years. He was the son of Jack and Wanda (Rednour) Bell.

In addition to his parents, Jack and Wanda Bell, he is survived by two sisters, Reda Bell and Kimberly Bell; along with a host of...

Feb 12, 2026

Barry Ray Crabtree was born July 30, 1965, and departed this life Thursday, February 12, 2026, reaching the age of 60 years. He was the son of the late Neal and Vina Margaret (Meredith) Crabtree.

He is survived by: his brothers, Cecil, Bobby Kay, and Carter Crabtree; and sisters, Sophia Mason, Phyllis Mae Foster, Barbara Jean Rigney,...

Feb 8, 2026

Paul Douglas Bell was born November 4, 1955, and departed this life Sunday, February 8, 2026, reaching the age of 70 years. He was the son of the late Raymond "Tom" and Ida "Mildred" (Humble) Bell.

He is survived by: his wife, Tammy Bell; two children, Jason Bell and Ashley Sexton (Chad); three grandchildren, Caitilin West, Chantil...

Feb 6, 2026

Peggy Michelle De La Rosa Bueno was born October 11, 1973, and departed this life Friday, February 6, 2026, reaching the age of 52 years. She was the daughter of the late Peggy Savage-Hoskins.

She is survived by: two daughters, Ariel Rastakhiz and Kimberly Lovelace; one son, Silas Jamal Cowan; three grandchildren, Lyla, Bentley, and Alana; and...