Obituaries

Jun 6, 2026

­­­­­­­­­­Chad Guffey was born May 23, 1981, and departed this walk of life Saturday, June 6, 2026, reaching the age of 45 years. He was the son of Dennis Guffey, the late Peggy Lou (Floyd) Guffey.

He is survived by his father: Dennis Guffey; Sons: Kobe Brumley and Nathan Guffey; Daughter: McKenzie Guffey; Brother: Kyle Guffey (Brooke); Grandchild: Koa James Brumley...

Jun 6, 2026

­­­­­­­­­­Oscar Mendoza was born February 3, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, and departed this walk of life Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Monticello, Kentucky, reaching the age of 70 years. He was the son of Zella (Jones) Mendoza and the late Aurelio Mendoza.

He is survived by his mother: Zella Mendoza; Sons: Shane David Mendoza and Shaun Michael Mendoza (Laura). Grandchildren: Haley...

Jun 2, 2026

­­­­­­­­­­Tina Marie DeSantis was born June 23, 1971, and departed this walk of life Tuesday, June 2, 2026, reaching the age of 54 years. She was the daughter of the Morgan Morgan and Deanna Hall.

She is survived by her father: Morgan Morgan; daughter, Rachel Meece (Jusin Hicks); Grandchildren: Tiana and Tyler Meece; Son-in-law: Tyler J Meece; Step-Brother: Timmy Ambler; Step-Sisters:...

May 17, 2026

­­­­­­­­­­Roy Floyd Littrell was born December 11, 1952, in Fresno, California, and departed this walk of life Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Monticello, Kentucky, reaching the age of 73 years. He was the son of the late Oscar and Emily (Johnson) Littrell.

He is survived by a host of family and friends that mourn his passing. He was a loving friend...

May 12, 2026

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we celebrate the life of an adored daughter, wife, sister, aunt, and a faithful servant of God. Doris Louise Tucker was born on May 28, 1940, in Alpha, Kentucky, to the late Henry and Woody (Burris) Guffey. She departed this life on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the age...

May 8, 2026

Genive Koger passed away late in the evening on Friday, May 8th, at the age of 87.

Genive was one of twelve children born to Roscoe and Gertie Parmley. She married her husband Dallas and they had one son. Genive worked for many years at Belden’s in Monticello. She loved antiques and storytelling. Each Christmas, she made big batches of fried...

May 6, 2026

Huey Abbott passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, reaching the age of 75 years. He was born April 2, 1951, in Monticello, Wayne County, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Oscar Abbott and the late Evelyn Dishman Abbott Smith. He was born into a family of 11. Huey loved all his family and friends.

He is survived by...

Apr 14, 2026

­­­­­­­­­­Robert Neil Urman was born August 17, 1973, and departed this walk of life Tuesday, April 14, 2026, reaching the age of 52 years. He was the son of Lawerence Robert Urman and Martha Ann Warnstead.

He is survived by his wife, Angela Urman; sons Nathan Urman and Jacob Pollett; daughters Hannah Bryan, Kelsey-Ann Urman, Hailey Urman, and Ashley; best friend...

Mar 23, 2026

Jennifer Lynn Taylor, 48, of Monticello, Kentucky, entered the arms of Jesus on March 23, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born on February 12, 1978, to Paul Edward Gadd, Jr. and Wilma Johns Gadd of Corbin, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived...

Mar 14, 2026

Corrine Short­ was born October 11, 1930, and departed this walk of life Saturday, March 14, 2026, reaching the age of 95 years. She was the daughter of the late Christopher and Rosie (Lumpkins) Arvin.

She is survived by her Son: James (Terri) Short; Brother: Turner JR (Mava) Arvin; Sister: Brenda Casey; Grandchildren: Alicia Figliola, Gena Huxtable...

Feb 25, 2026

­­­­­­­Julia Smith was born Tuesday, July 30,1929, and departed this walk of life Wednesday, February 25, 2026, reaching the age of 96 years. She was the daughter of the late James Coffey and Canzada (Foster) Coffey.

She is survived by her Children: Linda Martin (RJ), Betty Morrow (Lloyd) and Patricia Foster (Mac); Grandchildren: Teresa Wallen, Chris Martin,...

Feb 18, 2026

­­­­­­­­Vena Mae Martin was born September 12, 1935, and departed this walk of life Wednesday, February 18, 2026, reaching the age of 90 years. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Addie (Anderson) Martin.

She is survived by numerous cousins, family and friends that mourn her passing.

In addition to her parents Charlie...

Feb 5, 2026

­­­­­­Evelyn "Cricket" Hurt was born December 29, 1928, and departed this walk of life Thursday, February 5, 2026, reaching the age of 97 years. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Woody (Burris) Guffey.

She is survived by her sisters: Elsie Hicks, Gladys Story (Ralph), Doris Tucker and Betty Rains; Sister-in-laws: Joann Guffey, Irene Guffey...

Feb 4, 2026

­­­­­­­­­Paul R. Dick was born April 20, 1949, and departed this walk of life Wednesday, February 4, 2026, reaching the age of 76 years. He was the son of the late Cecil and Beulah (Roberts) Dick.

He married Maxine (Martin) Dick on October 7, 1967, and to this union 3 children were born.

Paul is...

Feb 1, 2026

­­­­­­­Lucy Abbott was born May 25, 1939, and departed this walk of life Sunday, February 1, 2026, reaching the age of 86 years. She was the daughter of the late John Towe and Tilda (Atkins) Towe.

She is survived by her Son: Mikel Leigh (Karen); Daughter: Gwen Snell; Grandchildren: Brandon, Lisa, Kristan, Morgan, Robbie and Andrea; Sixteen...

Jan 28, 2026

Dolores Faye Morris was born October 3, 1936, to the late Gilmer and Marie Young Morris at Cooper, Kentucky. She departed this walk of life Wednesday, January 28, 2026, reaching the age of 89 years.

Her grandparents were Floyd and Mae Edwards Young and Albert and Arrisa Dishman Morris. She had one sister, Barbara Morris who died...

Jan 6, 2026

On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Nina completed her earthly mission and received her wings. Nina was born on August 5, 1937 to the late Obie and Ada Sloan. She was united in marriage to the late George A. Cowan Sr. at the promise of "wearing silk socking everyday" for fifty-six years and together they had nine children.

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Jan 4, 2026

Effie "Beatrice" (Keith) Jones, was born November 8, 1928 and entered into her heavenly dwelling on January 4, 2026, reaching the age of 97 years. She died peacefully in her home with her family present. The same home in which she lived and served her family faithfully since this became the permanent family home in 1959.

She...

Dec 31, 2025

­­­­Stevie Claude Walker was born August 17, 1961. He departed this life Wednesday, December 31, 2025, reaching the age of 64 years. He is the son of Claude Walker Jr. and the late Imogene (Corder) Walker.

He was married to Lesa Carol Polston for 36 years. Stevie was preceded in death by his mother, Imogene (Corder) Walker....

Dec 26, 2025

Louise Neeley was born June 21, 1954, and departed this walk of life Friday, December 26, 2025, reaching the age of 71 years. She was the daughter of the late Lester "Dutch" and Ida Mae (Nevels) Branscum.

She is survived by her daughter, Betty Bolin (husband, Ronnie) 2 brothers, Birdy Branscum and Newdeal Branscum; 1 sister, Audrey...