EVALEE PHILLIPS

Aug. 15, 1939-Mar. 2, 2004

Evalee Phillips, age 64, of Boone Hollow Rd., Williams, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at her home.

She was born August 15, 1939 in Pueblo, Ky., the daughter of the late Lee Wesley and Ottie Mae Thompson Phillips.

She married Junior Phillips on March 27, 1961, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by six sons-Charles E. Cain, Terry L. Cain, Eugene W. Cain, Jay A. Phillips, Lloyd Phillips, Jr., all of Williams, and Bryan B. Phillips of Spencer; two daughters-Ettamae Elliott of Williams and Tammy M. Holland of Owensburg.

She is also survived by four brothers-Rev. Wendell Phillips, Boyd Phillips and William Phillips, all of Springville, and Danny Phillips of Shoals; three sisters-Loretta Kescric of Ellettsville, Joyce Godsey of Bedford and Zella Keithley of Springville, 23 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death was one daughter-Catherine G. Martin; three brothers-Hobert Phillips, Godie Phillips and Rufus Phillips; three sisters-Mossie Martin, Claire Phillips and Pauline Phillips.

She was a homemaker and former employee at RCA for 10 years. She was a member of the Pentecostal Faith.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 5, 2004 at 2 p.m. in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day and Carter Mortuary with Rev. Alan Phillips and Rev. Wendell Phillips officiating. Burial was in Springville West Cemetery.

Day and Carter Mortuary in charge of arrangements.

WILLIAM GENE ELAM

Oct. 18, 1953-Mar. 4, 2004

William Gene Elam, age 50, passed away Thursday, March 4 at his home.

He was born October 18, 1953, the son of Bobby and Ethel Jo Wright Elam.

He is survived by one daughter-Suzanne Elam of Monticello, Ky.; and one son-Kenny Burton of Monticello, Ky.

He is also survived by grandmother-Lexie Elam; one sister-Rebecca Saylor; two brothers-Robert Elam and Perry Elam; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He served his country with honor in the National Guard. He accepted Christ as his Savior as a young man and became a member of the Elk Spring Valley Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, March 7, 2004 in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Albert McKinney, Bro. Stan Stevenson and Bro. Coy Webb officiating. Burial was in Elk Spring Cemetery.

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

RUSSELL AUTHER

NAPIER

Jan. 31, 1914-Mar. 4, 2004

Russell Auther Napier, age 90, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2004.

He was born January 31, 1914, the son of the late Jim Napier and Sally Cooper Napier.

He married Marcella Napier, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by nine daughters; one son; one sister-Antha Mae Hunter; one brother-Charles Mart Napier; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews and 1 great granddaughter.

Preceding him in death was one sister-Cassie Ammons; four brothers-Walter Napier, Logan Napier, Wallace Napier, Leo Napier, Rector Napier; and one grandchild.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 7, 2004 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Joseph McAdoo officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion AME Cemetery.

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

VIRGIE MAE BURK DOLEN

Aug. 1, 1906-Mar. 1, 2004

Virgie Mae Burk Dolen, age 97, passed away Monday, March 1, 2004 at the home of her daughter.

She was born August 1, 1906, the daughter of the late William and Rebecca Clark Kidd.

She married Lincoln Burk, who preceded her in death. She later married Tolbert Dolen, who also preceded her in death.

She is survived by two daughters-Glinna Lewis of Monticello, Ky. and Glenna Clark of Muncie, Ind.

She is also survived by five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 22 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death was one son-Glenn Burk; one infant daughter-Edith Edna Burk; 13 siblings-Ethel Burk, Hattie Burk Bell, Lilly Bell, Rhode Derossett, Lona Corder, Silas, Taylor, Golman, Ether, Manuel Kidd and three infants, 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

As a young lady she accepted Christ as her Savior and joined the Bell Hill Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, March 4, 2004 in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Ricky Bell officiating. Burial was in Foster Cemetery.

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

CRISTY STICKNEY

Died Feb. 29, 2004

Cristy Stickney passed away Sunday, February 29, 2004.

She was the daughter of the late Robert and Pauline Barrier.

She married George Stickney, Jr., who survives.

She is survived by two sisters-Paula Edwards of Monticello, Ky. and Barbara Akers of Brentwood; one brother-James Robert Barrier of Nicholasville, Ky.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Brentwood United Methodist Church. A graveside service will be held Thursday, March 4, 2004 at 2 p.m. est in Monticello, Ky.

Memorial contributions may be made to National Marrow Donor Program, 3001 Broadway St. N.E. Suite 500, Minneapolis, MN 55413.

Brentwood Funeral Home of Brentwood, Tenn. in charge of arrangements.

XAVIER COLE TURPIN

Jan. 12, 2004-Mar. 1, 2004

Xavier Cole Turpin, infant, of Monticello, Ky., passed away Monday, March 1, 2004 at Wayne County Hospital.

He was born January 12, 2004, the son of Matthew Turpin and Jolanna West.

He is survived by five siblings-Courtney West, Zachery West, Cameron West, Dustin West and Brandon West, all of Monticello.

Funeral services were held Thursday, March 4, 2004 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Kelvin Upchurch officiating. Burial was in Taylor’s Grove Cemetery.

Heartland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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