Obituaries

Jul 13, 2024

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Creola Barnette was born July 1, 1940, and departed this life Saturday, July 13, 2024, reaching the age of 84 years. She was the Daughter of the late Dibrel Neal and Ina Lester (Neal).

She is survived by her 2 Sons; Dwight Sexton (Pamela) and Dewayne Sexton, 1 Daughter Annette Norfleet (Harold), 6 Grandchildren; Robert Sexton, Morgan...

Jul 13, 2024

Ray O. Crabtree age 83; of Golden Years Nursing Home, passed away Saturday July 13, 2024. Father of Brent, Gina and Ray JR. Gone but never forgotten.

He was the Son of the late AR and Nova Crabtree.

Graveside Services will be held Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 11 AM.

Hickey Funeral Home...

Jul 12, 2024

Lillian Smith was born September 15, 1932, and departed this life Friday, July 12, 2024, reaching the age of 91 years. She was the daughter of the late Menville and Flonnie (Dobbs) Hughes. She married Niles Delmar Smith on March 10, 1951, and to this union two children were born.

She is survived by: two children, Elsie...

Jul 4, 2024

Johnny McAlpin, cherished husband, loving father, and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2024. He was born on January 13th, 1946, in Ferguson, KY, to John Ernest McAlpin and Faye McAlpin (Lawless).

Johnny was the beloved husband of Phyllis McAlpin (Whittenburg) and a devoted father to Laura and John McAlpin (Sabrina McAlpin). A brother...

Jul 2, 2024

Thurston Morrow was born April 14, 1945, and departed this life Tuesday, July 02, 2024, reaching the age of 79 years. He was the son of the late Charlie and Mae (Foster) Morrow.

He is survived by his wife, Reda Morrow; 1 daughter, Shannon Morrow; 1 son, Preston Morrow; 1 grandson, Colton Allen Roy; along with a...

Jun 28, 2024

Joshua Allen Bertram was born on October 26, 1980, in Wayne County, KY. He entered into eternity on June 28, 2024, at the young age of 43, leaving behind so many who love him, and whose hearts are forever changed.

Josh was an adventurous soul. From an early age, he loved all things outdoors—hunting, fishing, and ginseng...

Jun 25, 2024

Robert [Bob] Floyd Carter went to be with the Lord and Savior on June 25, 2024.  Robert was 84 years of age. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Natalie Carter and brother, John Douglas Carter.

Robert was born in Monticello, Kentucky on June 9, 1940, to Hubert Marshall Carter and Natalie Holtegel Carter....

Jun 13, 2024

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Carolyn Slaven was born January 31, 1961, and departed this life, Thursday, June 13, 2024, reaching the age of 63 years. She was the daughter of (the late) Print Slaven and Lily Dishman-Slaven.

She is survived by; 2 Sisters; Linda Coomer and Bonnie McGinnis; 2 Nephews Jonathan Coomer and Chris McGinnis; 1 Great-Niece, Lindsey Coomer and 1...

Jun 11, 2024

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Zachary Thornton-Koontz was born on August 29, 1985, and departed this life Tuesday, June 11, 2024, reaching the age of 38 years. He was the Son of Randall Koontz and the late Sheila Thornton-Koontz

He is survived by his father, Randall Koontz; 1 brother, Jordan Koontz; 1 grandmother, Evalene Koontz; 1 uncle, Daryl Koontz; 2 aunts, Terry...

Jun 8, 2024

Arvid Ralph Edwards, age 83, of Monticello, Kentucky passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the Wayne County Hospital.

Ralph was born November 8, 1940, in Wayne County, Kentucky, He was the son of the late Earl and Hasil Asbury Edwards.

He was united in marriage to Audrey Keith on September 30, 1962. At time...

Jun 3, 2024

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Anna Rigney was born April 3rd, 1937 and departed this life Monday, June 3rd, 2024, reaching the age of 87 years. She was the daughter of the late Guffey Willie Dobbs and Fronie Ellen (Kidd) Dobbs.

She is survived by 1 daughter, Carolyn Brumbaugh; 4 sons, Billy Jo "BJ" Rigney, William Reed Rigney, Clyde Ray Rigney, and...

Jun 1, 2024

Rachael Allen was born October 2nd, 1985, and departed this life on Saturday, June 1st, 2024, having reached the age of 38 years.  She was the daughter of Bro. Joey and Diane (Bell) Allen.

She is survived by: her parents, Bro. Joey & Diane Allen; siblings, Sara Hutton (husband Adam) and Jordan Allen (wife Emily); Nephews &...

May 13, 2024

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­James "Wiley" Jones was born October 29, 1935, and departed this life Monday, May 13, 2024, reaching the age of 88 years. He was the Son of the late Ora C. and Dina (Corder) Jones.

He is survived by; 1 son, James Lynn (Judy) Jones; 1 brother, Willard Jones; 2 sisters, Josephine Cooper and Edna Frost;...

Apr 27, 2024

George Author Cowan Jr. (Buddy) was born on September 29, 1963, to George and Nina Cowan. He was the first-born son after four girls and a bit spoiled.

Buddy was baptized in Eddyville, KY. He had a plumbing certificate; he was a handyman and was good with construction. He helped many people. He enjoyed hanging out with...

Apr 7, 2024

Alma "Jeannie" Thompson was born November 12, 1958, and departed this life Sunday, April 7, 2024, reaching the age of 65 years. She was the daughter of (the late) Ellis and Alma Pauline (Daniele) Godsey.

She is survived by 2 sons, Tim and Larry Thompson; 2 daughters, Amanada Thompson and Mandy Linder; 3 brothers, Buck Godsey, Charlie...

Apr 5, 2024

James Guffey was born March 9, 1945, and departed this life Friday, April 5, 2024, reaching the age of 79 years. He was the son of (the late) James Reuben and Elise (Good) Guffey.

He is survived by 2 sons, James Guffey and Scott Guffey; 1 brother, John Guffey of Happy Top, KY; 4 grandchildren, Shelby Guffey,...

Mar 29, 2024

Emma Audrey Dolen Redmon was born October 25, 1941, and departed this life Friday, March 29, 2024, reaching the age of 82 years. She was the daughter of (the late) Wilburn and Besada (Rednour) Bell.

She is survived by 2 sons, Michael (Melissa) Dolen and Gary (Linda) Dolen; 3 grandchildren, Benjamin (Sharla) Dolen, Valyssa (Allen) Ehredt, and...

Mar 27, 2024

Lillian Pitman was born July 12, 1944, and departed this life Wednesday, March 27, 2024, reaching the age of 79 years. She was the daughter of (the late) Edward and Sarah Jane (Phillips) Corder.

She is survived by 1 sister, Francis (Clarence) Morrow; 3 brothers, Terry (Debbie) Corder, Roy (Novia) Corder, Riegel Corder; 4 nieces, Patricia King,...

Mar 8, 2024

Junior Burnett was born May 5, 1946, and departed this life Friday, March 8, 2024, reaching the age of 77 years. He was the son of the late Cleo Rector and Beulah Burnett. He married Marilyn Sue Corder on June 8, 1968.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Burnett; siblings, Mary Kidd, Betty (Lewis) Decker, David...

Feb 23, 2024

Joyce Dobbs Thompson was born May 29, 1944, and departed this life Friday, February 23, 2024, reaching the age of 79 years. She was the daughter of (the late) Leamon and Dellavine (Goodman) Dobbs.

She is survived by 1 son, Curtis (Penny) Thompson; 1 daughter, Theresa (Jeff) York; 4 grandchildren, Matthew York, Tasia York, Brittany Perkins, and...