Obituaries

Jun 15, 2020

Sallie Parris was born November 4, 1938 and departed this life Monday, June 15, 2020 reaching the age of 81 years. She was the daughter of the late Amanda (Sloan) Napier.

She is survived by: 1 son, Tony Parris; 2 daughters, Terrie Parris and Jacklin Brown; 1 brother, Otis "Bug" Napier; 1 sister, Zelma "Biddy" Hutchison; 4...

Jun 14, 2020

Sheri Piercy, age 47 of Monticello, KY, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at her home.

She was born July 9, 1972 in Indianapolis, IN; the daughter of Ellen Suzanne Coffey and (the late) John Ray Piercy.

She is survived by: her mother, Ellen Suzanne Coffey; 1 daughter, Erin (Tommy) Richardson; 1 brother, John David...

Jun 5, 2020

From the loving arms of her family into the everlasting arms of Jesus, Alphie entered heaven where she looked upon the face of her Savior and Heavenly Father after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Many loved ones where there to greet her.

Alpha Mae Janieve Owens Kidd, 84, of Kingman, Indiana, formally from Indianapolis passed away...

Jun 1, 2020

Carolyn Joyce Bell was born September 4, 1934 and departed this life Monday, June 1, 2020 reaching the age of 85 years. She was the daughter of (the late) Edwin and Bertha (Cox) Bell.

She is survived by: 1 brother, Jackie Edwin Bell; 2 sisters, Anna Jewell Bell and Gwenave Edwina Bell; and her caregivers, Linda and...

May 27, 2020

Bessie Clark Miller, age 77, of Monticello passed away May 27, 2020 surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on July 8, 1942 in Ritner Kentucky, the daughter of Bob & Hettie (Coffey) Clark who preceded her in death. Her infant sister Elsie Clark, brother Logan and sister Alice Clark Hardwick also preceded her in death.

May 26, 2020

Ethel Jo Elam, age 87 of Monticello, KY, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at her home.

She was born May 12, 1933 in Monticello, KY; the daughter of (the late) Howard and Esther (Jones) Wright.

She married Bobby Gene Elam on December 27, 1952 and to this union three children survive: Robert and his...

May 25, 2020

Dentley Steven Tucker, age 4 days old, of Monticello, passed away May 25, 2020 at Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

He is survived by: his parents, Derek and Hayley (Bryant) Tucker; 2 sisters, Jozie Tucker and Oaklyn Phillips; Paternal Grandparents, Steve and Angie Tucker; Maternal Grandmother, Diane Wilson; and uncle, Josh Tucker.

Due to the current COVID-19...

May 25, 2020

Thomas Ray Abbott is survived by his siblings: Cora Sturgeon, Essie Dee (Jean) McDaniel, Earnest Abbott, Willie (Bill) Abbott, Lincoln Abbott, Lorine Combs, Linda Sayre and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Johnnie and Edna Abbott; brothers, James, Fred and Leo Abbott; and his sister, Christine McDaniel.

He was...

May 9, 2020

Charles Eugene Dick, age 88, of Monticello, Kentucky passed from this life on May 9, 2020 at home surrounded by family.  He was born on June 22, 1931 in Monticello, Kentucky.   He was the son of the late Elbert Dick and Nona Baker Dick.  He was preceded in death by his four siblings - Ovid Dick, Oleva Dick Chriswell,...

May 6, 2020

Inez Fields was born April 30, 1930 and departed this life Wednesday, May 6, 2020 reaching the age of 90 years. She was the daughter of (the late) Joy and Katie (Fears) Compton.

She is survived by: 3 sons, Larry Holden, Tom Fields and Richard Fields; 1 daughter, Katherine Fields; 1 brother Jerry Compton; 3 sisters, Carol,...

May 6, 2020

Ernest Cosby Gregory was born January 31, 1920 and passed from this life on May 6, 2020 at the age of 100 years. He was the son of Johnie and Effie Young Gregory.

Survivors include his wife Neva Hucaby Gregory, their children- Carol and her husband Lorenzo Miniano of Jacksonville, Florida, Jerry and his wife Doris Gregory...

May 3, 2020

Nina Ann Dick was born November 26, 1923 and departed this life Sunday, May 3, 2020 reaching the age of 96 years. She was the daughter of (the late) Estill and Georgia (Morrow) Dick.

She is survived by: 2 nieces, Carla Tallent of Albany, KY and Alana Roberts of Lebanon, TN.; along with a host of family...

Apr 30, 2020

David Coffey was born September 20, 1971 and departed this life Thursday, April 30, 2020 reaching the age of 48 years. He was the son of Anna Jane (Crabtree) Coffey (the late) Arnold Coffey.

He is survived by: his mother, Anna Jane Coffey; 1 brother, Garrett (wife Anita Richardson) Coffey; along with a host of family and...

Apr 23, 2020

Phyllis (Koontz) Neely was born May 27, 1945 and departed this life Thursday, April 23, 2020 reaching the age of 74 years. She was the daughter of (the late) Delbie and Dora (Barnes) Koontz.

She is survived by: 1 daughter, Shanna (Kostas) Tsimerakis; 3 siblings, Hazel Dick, Gary Koontz and Gwendolyn Morrow; 2 grandchildren, Xanthe Dora Tsimerakis...

Apr 14, 2020

Kenneth Coy Wallen was born June 22, 1938 and departed this life Tuesday, April 14, 2020 reaching the age of 81 years. He was the son of (the late) Edward Floyd and Pauline (Barnes) Wallen.

He married Dorothy Faye (Bridgeman) and to this union 3 children were born.

He is survived by: 2 sons, Kenny...

Apr 13, 2020

General Dishman was born June 18, 1945 in Monticello, KY and departed this life Monday, April 13, 2020 reaching the age of 74 years. He was the son of (the late) Herbert and Ada (Stinson) Dishman.

He married Nancy (Dishman) Dishman who proceeded him in death.

He is survived by: friend, Nettie Bell, 4 brothers,...

Apr 12, 2020

Nancy Davis, age 58, wife of Roy Davis, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 at her home.

In addition to her husband, Roy Davis, she is survived by: one son, Bobby Shelton; one step-son, Johnny Davis; one brother, Henry Brumley; and two sisters, Judy Edwards and Cynthia Goatee.

There will be no public service.

Apr 11, 2020

Donna Dobbs was born October 22, 1949 and departed this life Saturday, April 11, 2020 reaching the age of 70 years. She was the daughter of Nancy (Corder) Higginbotham and the late James Higginbotham.

In addition to her mother, Nancy Higginbotham, she is survived by: her husband, Roger Dobbs; her son, Roger (Anna) Dobbs, Jr.; one daughter,...

Apr 11, 2020

Fred William "Ted" Troxell was born June 12, 1927 and departed this life Saturday, April 11, 2020 reaching the age of 92 years. He was the son of (the late) William and Mollie (Daniels) Troxell.

He married Lois Troxell and to this union 2 children were born.

He is survived by: his wife, Lois Troxell;...

Apr 7, 2020

Anna Evelyn Cross, 93, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, but most recently a resident of Monticello, Kentucky, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at the Springs of Richmond, where she was a patient attempting recovery from a recent stroke.  She was born September 17, 1926 at Bethesda, Kentucky to John C. Horton and Jessie Vickery Horton. She graduated from Wayne County...