CALLIE L. TAYLOR

Sept. 5, 1906-Jan. 3, 2004

Callie L. Taylor, age 97, of Somerset, Ky., formerly of Monticello, Ky. passed away Saturday, January 3, 2004 at her home.

She was born in Wayne Co., Ky. on September 5, 1906, the daughter of the late Edgar Cross and Lucy Simpson Cross.

In 1923 she married Floyd Taylor, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by one daughter-Nadine Price of Somerset, Ky.; two brothers-James Cross of Monticello, Ky. and Vaughn Cross of Richmond, Ind.; two sisters-Kathrine Brown of Louisville, Ky. and Jessie Cross of Concord, Calif.; three grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

She was a former employee of Belden Manufacturing.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 7, 2004 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Harlan Ogle officiating. Burial was in Elk Spring Cemetery.

Lange and New Brothers Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

WILLIE DEE BERTRAM

Jul. 29, 1935-Jan. 2, 2004

Willie Dee Bertram, age 68, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Friday, January 2, 2004 at Wayne County Hospital.

He was born in Wayne Co., Ky. on July 29, 1935, the son of the late Oscar Bertram and Nina Gibson Bertram.

He married Myra Justine Neal, who survives.

He is survived by one son-Jackie Dee Bertram of Monticello, Ky.; one daughter-Carolyn Arnold of Livingston, Ky.; one brother-Glee Bertram of Monticello, Ky.; and one sister-Noreen McIver of Muncie, Ind.

Funeral services were held Monday, January 5, 2004 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Darrell Simpson officiating. Burial was in Catron Hollow Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

JAMES LEE BELL

May 21, 1933-Jan. 1, 2004

James Lee Bell, age 70, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Thursday, January 1, 2004 at his home.

He was born in the Parnell community of Wayne Co., Ky. on May 21, 1933, the son of the late Granville and Leattie Florence Garner.

He is survived by one sister-Betty Criswell; one brother-Obie Bell; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death was two sisters-Anattie Bell and Lucy Crockett; and five brothers-Carlos, Tommy, Ike, Estil and Arvis Bell.

He had professed faith in Jesus as his Lord and attended church services.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, January 4, 2004 in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Walter Bell and Bro. Kenny Ramsey officiating. Burial was in Stop Cemetery.

Hickey and Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

EDITH JONES

Jul. 6, 1914-Jan. 1, 2004

Edith Jones, age 89, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Thursday, January 1, 2004 in Monticello, Ky.

She was born in Wayne Co., Ky. on July 6, 1914, the daughter of the late James Doss and Julia Thornton Doss.

She married Odie Jones, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held Sunday, January 4, 2004 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Steve Wheeler officiating. Burial was in Elk Spring Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

GAYSON GREGORY

Jul. 24, 1948-Jan. 1, 2004

Gayson Gregory, age 55, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Thursday, January 1, 2004 at his home.

He was born in Bell Farm, Ky. on July 24, 1948, the son of the late Osborn Gregory and Ona Young.

He married Ruth Hatton.

He is survived by one daughter-Sherrie Fortner of Monticello, Ky.; and one son-Thomas Gregory of Chicago, Ill.

Funeral services were held Monday, January 3, 2004 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Mike Wells officiating. Burial was in New Sandusky Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

PAUL CONLEY

Oct. 27, 1925-Dec. 30, 2003

Paul Conley, age 78, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home.

He was born in Lexington, Ky. on October 27, 1925.

He married Jean Wright.

He is survived by two sons-Rex Wright Conley of Richmond, Va. and Scott Rankin Conley of Merritt, N.C.

Private graveside services were held for the family. Burial was in Elk Spring Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

EMMA RAMSEY

Sept. 27, 1911-Dec. 30, 2003

Emma Ramsey, age 92, of Louisville, Ky. passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at her home.

She was born in Monticello, Ky. on September 27, 1911, the daughter of the late William Ramsey and Emily Eads Ramsey.

Funeral services were held Thursday, January 1, 2004 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Steve Wheeler officiating. Burial was in Elk Spring Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

KATHERINE RAINS BUCK

Dec. 28, 1931-Dec. 30, 2003

Katherine Rains Buck, age 72, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Ky.

She was born in the Windy community of Wayne County, Ky. on December 28, 1931, the daughter of the late Estil and Marie Kennedy Rains.

On March 15, 1953, she married Willis Ray Buck, who survives.

She is also survived by her daughter-Carolyn Atkinson; one sister-Ruth Cowan; one granddaughter; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Preceding her in death were two brothers-Elmo Eugene and Charles Ray Rains.

She had expressed faith in Jesus and attended the Monticello Church of the Nazarene.

Funeral services were held Friday, January 1, 2004 in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Christopher Galloway officiating. Burial was in the Gap Creek Cemetery.

Hoyt G. Hickey & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

RONALD "RONNIE" BRUCE GARNER

Died December 27, 2003

Ronald "Ronnie" Bruce Garner, age 36, of Burkesville, Ky., formerly of Wayne County, Ky., passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2003 at his residence.

He married Judy Miller Garner, who survives.

He is also survived by three children-Brian Miller and Jonathan Wallace, both of Burkesville, Ky., and Felicia Wosley of Alpha, Ky.; his step-mother-Cynthia Kerr of Burkesville, Ky.; paternal grandmother-Edith Garner of Monticello, Ky.; maternal grandmother-Zula Guffey of Monticello, Ky.; two step brothers-Robbie Kerr of Anderson, Ind. and Nick Kerr of Burkesville, Ky.; one sister-Debbie Kennedy of Monticello, Ky.; one step-sister-Lisa Kerr of Tompkinsville, Ky.; a niece and nephew, and several aunts and uncles.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at 4 p.m. EST at Cabell Grove United Methodist Church in Wayne County, Ky. Burial was in the Cabell Grove Cemetery.

Norris-New Funeral Home of Burkesville, Ky. in charge of arrangements.

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