BRO. BOBBY GUFFEY

May 16, 1936-Jan. 29, 2004

Bro. Bobby Guffey, age 67, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2004 at Wayne County Hospital.

He was born in Harlan County on May 16, 1936, the son of the late Charlie H. and Roxie Guffey.

He married Alice Huffaker Guffey, who survives.

He is survived by three children-Barry Lyn Guffey of Oakland Park, Fla., Janice Lee Pyles of Monticello, Ky., and Alice Ann Oaks of Waynesburg, Ky.; two step-children-Leanne Casada and Tessy Cook, both of Monticello, Ky.; one brother-Charlie H. Guffey, Jr. of Monticello, Ky.; two sisters-Wilma Jean Crabtree and Betty Lou Bybee, both of Monticello, Ky.; one half-sister-Lillian Coffman of New Castle, Ind.; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death was one step-daughter-Betsy Clark.

He worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver but his one true vocation was the ministry. He was instrumental in the donation of land with his family in the creation of Mt. View Baptist Camp.

He was saved September 18, 1969 and answered his call to preach December 28, 1969. His first sermon was at Rector’s Flat Baptist Church on January 4, 1970. He served as Pastor of Calvary Baptist Fellowship.

Funeral services were held Saturday, January 31, 2004 at 1 p.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church with Bro. Don Hicks and Bro. Gary Sloan officiating. Burial was in the Elk Springs Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ARVIL FREEMON

BARNETT

Jan. 8, 1930-Jan. 28, 2004

Arvil Freemon Barnett, age 74, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at his home.

He was born on January 8, 1930, the son of the late Preston and Bessie Lair Barnett.

He married Erlene Koontz Barnett, who preceded him in death on April 25, 1962.

He is survived by three sons-Tracy, Shawn, and Chris Barnett, all of Monticello, Ky.; one sister-Phyllis Landon of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; and four grandchildren.

Preceding him in death was an infant daughter; one brother-Lyle Barnett; and one sister-Mary Elizabeth Barnett.

Funeral services were held Sunday, February 1, 2004 in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Carl Coffey and Bro. Dewey Burks officiating. Burial was in the Dodson Cemetery.

Hickey & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

FLORA D. BURK

Mar. 13, 1909-Jan. 27, 2004

Flora D. Burk, age 99, of Wayne County, Ky. passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2004 at Golden Years Nursing Home in Monticello, Ky..

She was born in Wayne County, Ky. on March 13, 1909, the daughter of the late John P. Brown and Amy Heath Brown.

She married Francis M. Burk, who preceded him in death.

She is survived by three children-Edna Burke, Blanche Muse, and Frances Ramsey, all of Monticello, Ky.; one sister-Mae Spessard of Alpharetta, Ga.; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death was one daughter-Mabel Smith; and nine brothers and sisters-Willie Brown, Clay Brown, Jess Brown, Ed Brown, Floate Brown, Vannie Brown, Lucy Brown, Mollie Coomer, and Lillie Downs.

Funeral services were held Friday, January 30, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Oak Grove Baptist Church with Bro. Tommy Floyd and Bro. Glen Ramsey officiating. Burial was in the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

LUCILLE PYLES ATKINS

Apr. 5, 1925-Jan. 31, 2004

Lucille Pyles Atkins, age 79, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2004 at the Winchester Health Center in Winchester, Ky.

She was born on April 5, 1925, the daughter of the late John and Wayne Rigney Pyles.

She married Willard Atkins, who preceded her in death on January 12, 2004.

She is survived by two daughters-Judy Lewis of Monticello, Ky. and Lynda Puckett of Irvin, Ky.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Preceding her in death was her sister-Cora Lee Pyles; and her brother-Johnny Pyles.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 3, 2004 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Hershell Watson officiating. Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

Hickey & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MARY OPAL BRUMLEY HUDSON

Aug. 23, 1925-Jan. 18, 2004

Mary Opal Brumley Hudson, known as Ona Dee, age 78, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2004 at the University of Kentucky Hospital.

She was born on August 23, 1925, the daughter of the late Sherman and Lucinda Brumley.

She married Calvin Hudson, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by three children-Cindy Ervin, Jerry Brumley and Terry Hudson. She is survived locally by one niece.

She was preceded in death by two sons; and 11 brothers and sisters.

Funeral services were held Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 1 p.m. in the Betts & West Funeral Home chapel with Pastor T.L. Jones officiating. Burial was in Bluegrass Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, Ky.

CHRISTINE D. HAHN

Feb. 15, 1924-Jan. 2, 2004

Christine D. Hahn, age 80, of Nashville, Tenn., passed away Friday, January 2, 2004 at a Nashville hospital.

She was born in Monticello, Ky. on February 15, 1924, the daughter of the late Thomas O. and Hattie K. Dodson.

She is survived by two children—Patricia Ann Burger of Lebanon, Tenn. and Thomas E. Hahn of Nashville, Tenn.; one sister-Mary Ann Dodson of Monticello, Ky.; five grandsons; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday, January 4, 2004 at 1 p.m. at Elk Springs Cemetery with Bro. Coy Webb officiating. Burial was in Elk Springs Cemetery.

Marshall Donnelly Combs Funeral Home of Nashville, Tenn. in charge of arrangements.

THELMA HEARN

CLEVELAND HICKS

Died Jan. 25, 2004

Thelma Hearn Cleveland Hicks, age 92, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2004 in a Corpus Christi Care Center.

She was born in the Calallen area and had been a resident of Sinton, Texas for most of her life.

She married Clarence Cleveland, who preceded her in death. She later married Clayton Hicks, who also preceded her in death.

She is survived by one sister-Gladys Barnett of Lubbock, Texas; three nieces; two nephews; four grand nephews; and two grand nieces.

She was a registered nurse, having worked at the Ewing Hospital and also as a private nurse for a number of Sinton residents. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sinton.

Graveside services were held Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the Sinton Cemetery with Rev. Ed Brennan officiating. Burial followed the ceremony.

Ritchea-Gonzales Funeral Home of Sinton, Texas in charge of arrangements. Obituary is courtesy of Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home.

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