Obituaries

May 3, 2025

Shirley Parnell Spielman was born on September 9th, 1946, and departed this life, Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. She was the daughter of Goldie Holder Parnell and Algie O. Parnell, and she was one of several siblings- Sylvia, Selma, Olma, Kenneth and Danny, who all preceded her in passing. She is survived by one remaining sibling, Ethel Turner. Though many...

May 1, 2025

­­­­­­­­­­­­Dicie Mae (Dishman) Harmon was born March 3, 1935, and went to be with her Lord, Thursday, May 1, 2025, reaching the age of 90 years. She was the daughter of the late James Hooker "Bob" Dishman and Ellie (McGinnis) Dishman.

She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years Robert Harmon, and to this union,...

Apr 28, 2025

Stacy Dawn Parrigin, age 57, daughter of Linda Sue Smith and the late Gene Parrigin, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by: three daughters, Miranda Vernatter, Laura Daffron (James Stewart Daffron), and Summer Stringer; and four grandchildren, Kayley Stringer, Kayden Daffron, Mason, Daffron,...

Apr 20, 2025

John Allan Tate III was born February 9, 1969, and departed this life, Sunday, April 20, 2025, reaching the age of 56 years. He was the son of the late John Allan Tate Junior and Linda (Caylor) Tate.

He is survived by his wife: Marianna Camelia Tate; Daughters: Elizabeth Tate, Summerfield Tate, Suamj Restifo and Margaret Restifo...

Apr 14, 2025

­­­­­­­Mary Snow Garrett was born August 2, 1947, and departed this life Monday, April 14, 2025, reaching the age of 77 years. She was the daughter of the late James Hunter and Antha (Napier) Hunter.

She is survived by her husband: Willie Garrett; Sons: Jeff Garrett (Tracy) and Raymond Garrett; Daughter: Janice McCloud; Grandchildren: Jacob Moore, Tyrese...

Apr 13, 2025

­­­­­­­­­­­­Keith Lester was born February 16, 1956, and departed this life, Sunday, April 13, 2025, reaching the age of 69 years. He was the son of the late Willie Lester and Oleda (Barnes) Lester.

He is survived by his Son: Shawn Lester (Jessica Jones); Daughter: Dakota Burnette (Marcus); Grandchildren: Matthew Rose, Charlee Lester, Fenix Burnette, Atreus Burnette;...

Apr 10, 2025

­­­­­­­­­­­­Geraldine (Massingale) Criswell was born February 22, 1947, and departed this life Thursday, April 10, 2025, reaching the age of 78 years. She was the daughter of the late Will Massingale and Jenny (Morris) Massingale.

She is survived by her Son: Junior Criswell (Sandy); Daughters: Barbara Criswell and Lisa Branscum (Michael); Grandchildren: Eric Wayne Branscum, Ryan Michael...

Apr 10, 2025

Lisa Elaine Foster was born July 22, 1973, and departed this life, Thursday, April 10, 2025, reaching the age of 51 years. She was the daughter of Reigel Corder and Brenda (Beaman) Corder.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Donald Ray Foster- better known as Ducky; Son: Brandon Ray Foster (Kimber); 2 daughters: Roxanne...

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...