TERRY SUMPTER

Aug. 7, 1956-Nov. 20, 2003

Terry Sumpter, age 47, of Evelyn Ave., Monticello, Ky. passed away Thursday, November 20, 2003 in Somerset, Ky.

He was born in Monticello, Ky. on August 7, 1956, the son of Arnold Odell Sumpter and Janette Abbott Sumpter

He married Tammye Bowers, who survives.

He is survived by one son-Dean Sumpter of Monticello; two daughters-Jennifer Sumpter of Monticello and Amanda Sweet of Frankfort, Ky.; two sisters-Renee Adams of Monticello and Robin Stiffler of Mooresville, N.C.

He was employed by Mock Air.

Memorial services were held Saturday, November 22, 2003 between 1-5 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

JOE EDDIE TUCKER

Feb. 17, 1936-Nov. 20, 2003

Joe Eddie Tucker, age 67, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2003 at University of Kentucky Hospital.

He was born in the Delta community of Wayne County, Ky. on February 17, 1936, the son of the late Isaac and Allie Roberts Tucker.

On November 25, 1961 he married Joyce Lee Keith Tucker, who survives.

He is survived by three daughters-Melissa Lampkin of Charleston, S.C., Melinda Bethel and Jennifer Cromer, both of Monticello, Ky.; two sons-Kevin and Jeffrey Tucker, both of Monticello, Ky.; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two nephews.

Preceding him in death was one brother-Ira Tucker.

He was a retired machinist with Switzer Company. He served his country with honor in the Army while stationed in Eastern Europe.

Graveside funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, November 22, 2003 in Tucker Cemetery with Bro. Jesse Hammond officiating. Burial was in Tucker Cemetery.

Hickey and Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

WILLARD ISAAC

MARCUM

Apr. 7, 1935-Nov. 16, 2003

Willard Isaac Marcum, age 68, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Sunday, November 16, 2003 at UK Medical Center in Lexington, Ky.

He was born in Monticello, Ky. on April 7, 1935, the son of the late Harrison Marcum and Mollie Davis Marcum.

He married Anna Smith, who survives.

He is survived by two sons-Terry Marcum of Portland, Ind. and Dean Marcum of Pennville, Ind.; four daughters-Roxanne Hartman, Angie Esparzo and Lisa Harris, all of Pennville, Ind. and Lori Corwin of Portland, Ind.; one brother-Howard Marcum of Monticello, Ky.; four sisters-Marie Chriswell of New Castle, Ind., Evalee Crabtree, Alice Crabtree and Kay Crabtree, all of Monticello, Ky.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Henry Stringer officiating. Burial was in Chriswell Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ROBERT LAIR

Apr. 5, 1943-Nov. 14, 2003

Robert Lair, age 60, of Indianapolis, Ind. passed away Friday, November 14, 2003 at VA Medical Center.

He was born in Burnside, Ky. on April 5, 1943, the son of Jewel Bowlin Lair and the late Earl Lair.

He is survived by two sisters-Bettye Baker of Shelbyville, Ind. and Nancy Allen of Fairland, Ind.

Memorial services were held Saturday, November 22, 2003 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Eugene Dick officiating. Burial was in Mill Springs National Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

EVELYN DUNAGAN

Dec. 31, 1919-Oct. 30, 2003

Evelyn Dunagan, age 83, of Butler St., Monticello, Ky. passed away Thursday, October 30, 2003 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born in McCreary County, Ky. on December 31, 1919, the daughter of the late Claudie Keith and Nettie Mae Keith.

She married Leslie Dunagan.

She is survived by one son-Dewey "Sonny" Dunagan of Monticello, Ky.; two daughters-Anna Jones of Greenfield, Ind. and Barbara Nichols of Indianapolis, Ind.; five siblings-Romer Keith of Science Hill, Ky., Luid Keith and Gladys Becht, both of Cincinnati, Ohio, Margie Dobbs of Monticello, Ky., Eva Muse of Nancy, Ky., and Edna Black and Della Gilliatt, both of Crawfordsville, Ind.; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death was one son-Hobart Dunagan.

Funeral services were held Sunday, November 2, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Koger Ramsey officiating. Burial was in Elk Spring Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DON DENNEY

Jul. 12, 1934-Nov. 18, 2003

Don Denney, age 69, of the Murl community, Wayne Co., Ky. passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at Wayne County Hospital.

He was born in Wayne County, Ky. on July 12, 1934, the son of the late Marion Denney and Gertrude Ragan.

On June 24, 1960 he married Joyce Denney, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by one son-Paul Denney of Monticello, Ky.; two brothers-Hack Denney and Tom Denney, both of Monticello, Ky.; two sisters-Jane Jones and Mildred Ramsey, both of Monticello, Ky.

Preceding him in death was three brothers-Ernest Denney, Jep Denney and Roy Denney; three sisters-Bonnie Lyons, Molly Bertram and Georgia Baker.

He was a farmer in the Murl community. He attended Rector’s Flat Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held Friday, November 21, 2003 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Ernest Mann and Bro. Kenny Ramsey officiating. Burial was in Elk Spring Cemetery.

Heartland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

GEORGE W. TUCKER

May 29, 1913-Nov. 16, 2003

George W. Tucker, age 90, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2003 at Liberty Village Health Care.

He was born in Wayne County, Ky. on May 29, 1913, the son of the late Jelson P. and Clearease Morrow Tucker.

He married Ethel New Tucker, who survives.

He is also survived by two children-Carl Tucker of Monticello, Ky. and Edith Merle Powell of Muncie, Ind.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were seven brothers, three sisters, and a great-grandchild.

He worked in the coal mines of McCreary County, Ky. for 13 years. He worked for Warner Gear for 18 years until retiring in 1971. He was a member and deacon of Bethel United Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Hoyt Davis officiating. Burial was in Gardens of Memory Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to Bethel United Baptist Church, 301 N. Eastwood, Muncie, IN 47303.

The Meeks Mortuary of Muncie, Ind. in charge of arrangements.

BENJAMIN JOSEPH ALEXANDER

June 9, 1978-Nov. 19, 2003

Benjamin Joseph Alexander, age 25, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2003 in Lebanon Ohio.

He was born in Wilmington, Ohio on June 9, 1978, the son of Bennie Alexander and Esther Williams Alexander.

He is survived by step-mother-Laura Alexander; two sisters-Hannah Alexander and Rebecca Alexander; and one brother-David Alexander.

Funeral services were held Saturday, November 22, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Michael Carpenter officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Mason, Ohio.

Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home of Loveland, Ohio in charge of arrangements.

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