DOROTHY CORRELL NEVELS

Mar. 24, 1919-Nov. 24, 2002

Dorothy Correll Nevels, age 83, of Somerset, Ky. passed away Sunday, November 24, 2002 at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Ala.

She was born in Delta, Ky. on March 24, 1919, the daughter of the late Green B. Correll and Luttie Branscum Correll.

On April 24, 1940 she married Starlin Nevels, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by three sons-Carl Nevels of Washington Courthouse, Ohio, Dannie Nevels of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Doug Nevels of Nicholasville, Ky.; three daughters-Jo Ann Knedler of Huntsville, Ala., Jerleen "Jeri" Keith of White Lilly, and Brenda Jenkins of Nancy, Ky.; four sisters-Lonnie Tucker of Ind., Ova Denney of Wayne County, Ky., Vela New of Loveland, Ohio and Maxine Young of New Richmond, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death are one brother-Tildon Correll; two sisters-Myrtle Hill and Ardith Stephens; and one grandson.

She was a homemaker. She was a member of Clifty Road Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 27, 2002 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Randy C. Wiles officiating. Burial was in Nevelsville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the charity of your choice.

Lake Cumberland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

WOODROW WILSON BELL

Aug. 28, 1912-Dec. 26, 2002

Woodrow Wilson Bell, age 90, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Thursday, December 26, 2002 at his home.

He was born in Wayne County, Ky. on August 28, 1912, the son of the late Matthew Wheeler Bell and Savannah Caylor Bell.

On August 28, 1932 he married Zella Mae Corder Bell, who survives.

He is survived by five daughters-Anna Ruth Correll, Vanon Foster, Wanda Twyford, Joan Burton and Velda Edwards, all of Monticello, Ky.; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Preceding him in death was one daughter-Jean Raye Bell.

He was a heavy equipment operator with HWY Construction. He was a Deacon and member of First Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held Saturday, December 28, 2002 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. David Coy Webb officiating. Burial was in Elk Spring Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may go to the First Baptist Church.

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

RUTH E. OWENS

Apr. 21, 1962-Dec. 20, 2002

Ruth E. Owens, age 40, of Albany, Ky. passed away Friday, December 20, 2002 at Clinton County Hospital.

She was born in Georgetown, Ky. on April 21, 1962, the daughter of Betty Meredith Caudill and the late Billy Owens.

She is survived by one son-Jonathan Owens of Somerset, Ky.; one brother-Billy Owens; four sisters-Donna Blanton, Debbie Hyles, and Beverly Wilson all of Somerset, Ky. and Darlene Davis of Pall Mall, Tenn.; and one grandchild.

Funeral services were held Monday, December 23, 2002 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Leroy Hammond officiating. Burial was in Ingram Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

STEPHEN BRENT "STEVE" ALEXANDER

July 5, 1948-Dec. 21, 2002

Stephen Brent "Steve" Alexander, age 55, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2002 at his home.

He was born July 5, 1948, the son of the late Howard Alexander and Anna Margaret Spradlin Alexander of Jamestown, Tenn.

On September 10, 1976, he married Betty Joe Wooldridge Alexander, who survives.

He is also survived by one son-Baron Dale Alexander of Cave City; two step children-Tonya Michelle McClellan of Monticello, Ky. and Terry Wayne Harper of Danville,Ky.; two brothers-Sonny Alexander of Rome, Ga. and Baron Kay "Butch" Alexander of Jamestown, Tenn.; one sister-Linda Phillips of Bedford, Ind.; five grandchildren; and two step grandchildren.

He was a member of the Monticello Church of Christ. He was retired from Belden Wire and Cable and was a member of Monticello Lodge #431 F&AM.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 24, 2002 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Ronald Sartin officiating. Burial was in the Pisgah Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

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

TEDDY JONES

Sept. 16, 1940-Dec. 26, 2002

Teddy Jones, age 62, of the Barrier community of Wayne County, Ky. passed away Thursday, December 26, 2002 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Ky.

He was born in the Slavens community of McCreary County, Ky. on September 16, 1940, the son of Bolie and Millie (Gregory) Jones.

On October 29, 1959, he married Hazel Imogene Bell, who survives.

He is also survived by one son-Darrell Jones of the Barrier community of Wayne County, Ky.; four sisters-Clara Watters, Josie Jones, Bessie Vaughn, and Alice Phillips, all of McCreary County, Ky.; and two grandchildren.

Preceding him in death is one brother-Theodore Jones; and one sister-Mary Johnson.

He was a lifelong member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, where he was ordained a deacon in December 1970. He worked many years at O.P. Link Handle Company.

Funeral services were held Sunday, December 28, 2002 at the Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Burial was in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.

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

WILLIE "BILL" RIGNEY

Sept. 7, 1918-Dec. 26, 2002

Willie "Bill" Rigney, age 84, of Bronston, Ky. passed away Thursday, December 26, 2002 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Ky.

He was born in Mill Springs, Ky. on September 7, 1918, the son of the late Frank Rigney and Bertha Doss Rigney Tucker.

On July 8, 1938, he married Clara Smith Rigney, who survives.

He is survived by five children-James Franklin Rigney of Russellville, Ky., Willy Rigney and Sylvia Jean Luttrell of Bronston, Ky., Carolyn Sue Higginbotham of Fairline, Ind., and Jewell Hutson of Helenwood, Tenn.; one brother-R.S. Tucker of Frazer, Ky.; four sisters-Murtle Tucker, Betty Dishman, and Dora Lewis of Monticello, Ky., and Lois Simpson of Frazer, Ky.; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death are four brothers-Andrew, Eugene, J.P. and Lewis Rigney; one sister-Dorthy Smith; and two grandchildren.

He was a farmer. He was a member of Tuttle’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Wayne County, Ky.

Funeral services were held Sunday, December 29, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Tuttle’s Chapel United Methodist Church, with Bro. Steve Wheeler officiating. Burial was in the Tuttle’s Chapel Cemetery in Monticello, Ky.

Lake Cumberland Funeral Home in Somerset, Ky. in charge of arrangements.

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