Obituaries

Apr 7, 2025

­­­­­­­­­­Richard Hersel Correll, age 68, of Monticello. KY, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, in Monticello, KY. He was born in Somerset, KY to Otis and Rose Stephens Correll on August 10, 1956.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Rose and brothers: Bruce, Joe and Ralph.

Richard is survived by his...

Apr 5, 2025

Mary Maxine Young (Correll), age 92, of New Richmond, OH entered into life on May 16,1933, and was called home to the Lord on April 5, 2025.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents: Green and Luttie Correll; Sisters: Myrtle, Lonnie, Dorothy, Ardith, Ova and Vela; Brother: Tildon; Son: Michael; Daughter: Janet Marie and Husband of...

Apr 4, 2025

Sherry Bennett Marcum was born July 4, 1951, and departed this life Friday, April 4, 2025, reaching the age of 73 years. She was the daughter of the late Helen Frances (Barnett) Butler.

She is survived by her husband, Bro. Larry Marcum; one son, Michael Marcum (Rochelle); four grandchildren, Madeline Grace Marcum (fiancé, Malaki Cortes), Adam Reid...

Mar 23, 2025

­­­­­­­­­­­Dakota Allen Wayne Bell was born Wednesday, March 12, 2025, and entered the arms of Jesus, Sunday, March 23, 2025. He was the precious Son of Mary Kessler and Justin Bell.

He leaves behind his loving parents, Justin and Mary and his paternal grandfather Ricky Wayne Bell, along with a host loving family and friends.

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Mar 20, 2025

Henry Earl Atkinson was born December 13, 1946, and departed this life Thursday, March 20, 2025, reaching the age of 78 years. He was the son of the late Henry Hamilton Atkinson and Beatrice Earl (Hicks) Atkinson.

He is survived by his wife Carolyn Atkinson; Son: Shannon Atkinson ( Renea); Daughters: Robin Cook, Teresa Brammer and Alisha...

Feb 3, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Chriswell Lair of Monticello, Kentucky passed away on February 3, 2025. She was born March 12, 1952, to the late Gifford and Ilene (Jones) Chriswell. Elizabeth's life was as colorful and varied as the floral arrangements she lovingly crafted as the owner and floral designer at Lair's Flowers and Gifts. From opening day on February 11, 1974,...

Jan 23, 2025

­­­­­­­­­­­­Eugene Denney was born January 20, 1936, and departed this life Thursday, January 23, 2025, reaching the age of 89 years. He was the son of the late Kelly and Bonnie Denney

He is survived by his sons: Bro. Tim Denney (Robin) and Roger Denney (Diana); Grandchildren: Dewayne Denney, Amy Denney, Jennifer Cadle; Great Grandchildren: Chelsea, Gage,...

Jan 23, 2025

­­­­­­­­­­­Cennie Jane Tucker was born November 30, 1943, in Monticello, KY and departed this life Thursday, January 23, 2025, reaching the age of 81 years. She was the daughter of the late Marvin Tucker and Dina Jane (Clark) Tucker.

She is survived by 3 Sons: Jerry Tucker (Maureen), Mark Tucker (Barbara) and Jesse Tucker (Raina); 1 Brother:...

Jan 17, 2025

Kevin Darrell Jones was born in Somerset KY, October 14, 1988, and departed this life, Friday, January 17, 2025, reaching the age of 36 years. He was the Son of the Rita Jones and the late Darrell Jones.

He is survived by his mother- Rita Jones; Sister- Melinda Jones; Uncles- Mack, Gene and Jay Vaughn; Aunts- Teresa...

Jan 15, 2025

Susan (Logar) Hammond, age 82, was born December 8, 1942. She passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at Wayne County Hospital. Susan had a career in real estate, she also worked and retired from HMO Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Cleveland, Ohio. After moving to Monticello, Kentucky, she became a bus monitor for the Wayne County Schools. Susan was...

Jan 14, 2025

­­­­­­­­­­Lorene Padgett was born June 26, 1953, and departed this life Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at her home, reaching the age of 71 years. She was the of the daughter of the late Wendall Young and Murl (McGuire) Young.

She is survived by her husband- Freeman Padgett; Son- Adam Padgett (Angie); 3 Grandchildren- Zachary, Samantha and Alexis...

Jan 13, 2025

­­­­­­­­­­­­­Edith Christine (Crabtree) Corder, age 92 years and 7 Months, was born on June 15, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Willie Crabtree and Leila (Martin) Crabtree. She departed this life on Monday, January 13, 2025, very peacefully and fast, which was a blessing from God.

On February 10, 1950, she was united in marriage...

Jan 12, 2025

Conley Hiram Gregory was born June 14, 1952, in Monticello, Kentucky, and departed this life Sunday, January 12, 2025, reaching the age of 72 years.  Conley was a Christian and passed peacefully, assured of his salvation, at the Wayne County Hospital following an extended battle with kidney cancer.  He was the son of the late Alton and Velva Watson...

Jan 9, 2025

Sam David Brown Jr., 98, passed away Thursday January 9, 2025, at Norton's Hospital.

Sam was born on March 8, 1926, to the late Sam Sr. and Nettie (Neeley) Brown of Luretha, KY. He was a WWII Army Veteran. Sam was the owner of Sam's Car Wash for 30 years.

Preceded in death by his...

Jan 7, 2025

Sheila Katherine (New) Godsey, age 65 was born on March 9, 1959, in Somerset KY to the late Bro. Delbert New and Alberta (Keith) New. She departed this life Tuesday January 7,2025.

On June 12,1976 she married Winfred Gene Godsey, who survives her in death.

She is survived by her Children: Glenn Edward and wife...

Jan 5, 2025

­­­­­­­­­­­­­Carol J Blevins McCutchen, age 81, was born in Monticello, Ky on July 25, 1943, to the late Henry Blevins and Frona (Elam) Blevins. She departed this life Sunday, January 5, 2025.

On December 9, 1961, she married David L. McCutchen.

She is survived by her Son: David Mark McCutchen and step-son Steve McCutchen (Karen)....

Jan 5, 2025

Talbott Ezri Coffey, born October 30, 2023, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on January 5, 2025.

The family will receive friends at Oak Grove Baptist Church on Sunday, January 12, 2025, beginning at 1:00PM. Funeral services will be held the same day at 3:00PM at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Taylors...

Jan 1, 2025

­­­­­­­­­Scott Jones was born February 14, 1955, and departed for his heavenly home, Wednesday, January 1, 2025, reaching the age of 69 years. He was the son of the late Freddie Jones and Virgina (Walker) Jones.

He is survived by his loving wife, Rosemary Jones; Son: Jacob Scott Jones (Kendra); Brothers: Marty Jones (Vicky) and Mark Jones...

Jan 1, 2025

Raymond Howard Coffey was born April 21, 1936, and departed this life Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at his home, reaching the age of 88 years. He was the son of the late Oscar Coffey and Lizzie (Keeton) Coffey.

He is survived by his loving wife, Wilma Coffey; Sons: Michael Coffey, Barry Coffey, Jerry Coffey and Darrell Coffey...

Dec 25, 2024

Hurstle Clark was born on March 20, 1933, in the Turkey Creek area of Monticello, and he passed away on December 25, 2024, at the age of 91. He was the son of the late Sherman and Alcie (Morrow) Clark.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Cloteen Keith, with whom he celebrated 73 wonderful years of...