JACOB D. ACREY

Dec. 14, 1992-Nov. 27, 2003

Jacob D. Acrey, age 10, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Thursday, November 27, 2003 at his home in the Parnell community.

He was born in Lexington, Ky. on December 14, 1992, the son of Kinney Acrey and Grace Keeton Acrey.

He is survived by one brother-Billy Joe Acrey of Monticello, Ky.; and one half-sister-Angela Shelton of Monticello, Ky.

Funeral services were held Sunday, November 30, 2003 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Bro. Daniel Richardson officiating. Burial was in the Parnell Church of God Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.     

VOUDIE BELL

May 3, 1913-Nov. 26, 2003

Voudie Bell, age 90, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at Wayne County Hospital.

She was born in Tennessee on May 3, 1913, the daughter of the late Elisha Spradlin and Rebecca Watson Spradlin.

On March 13, 1933, she married Floyd Bell, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by five children-Lester Bell, Willis Ray Bell, Mitchell Bell, Mary Bertram, and Sue Gregory, all of Monticello, Ky.; five sisters-Uffie Hensley and Wanda Martsote, both of Indiana, Emmie Peak of Niceville, Fla., Lula King of Port Charles, Fla., and Eva Jewell Sharp of Monticello, Ky.; 15 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, November 29, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Harold Smith and Bro. Curtis Burnett officiating. Burial was in Elk Spring Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CHARLES RAY DECKER

Dec. 10, 1913-Nov. 24, 2003

Charles Ray Decker, age 89, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Monday, November 24, 2003 at Wayne County Hospital.

He was born in Monticello, Ky. on December 10, 1913, the son of the late Idd Decker and Mary Smith Decker.

On August 8, 1935, he married Mildred Mills.

He is survived by eight children-Doris Brown, Betty Cox, Sandra Whitaker of Monticello, Ky., Ruth Ard, Norma Clanton of Fla., Charles Decker of S.C., Harold Decker of Springfield, Ill., and Fred Decker of N.C.; two sisters-Alice Hall and Flora Lash, both of Ala.; and 14 grandchildren.

He was a member of First Nazarene Church.

Funeral services were held Friday, November 28, 2003 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Chris Galloway and Bro. Wayne Clanton officiating. Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DOROTHY MARIE

HARDWICK TAYLOR

May 19, 1921-Nov. 27, 2003

Dorothy Marie Hardwick Taylor, age 82, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Thursday, November 27, 2003 at her home.

She was born in Texas on May 19, 1921, the daughter of the late Harrison and Clara Hardwick.

She married Ottis Willard Taylor, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by six children-Charles (Chuck) Taylor and Herschel Taylor, both of Ill., Lois Polson, Carol Dishman, Jammie Taylor, and Judy Hicks, all of Monticello, Ky.; three brothers and sisters-Bill Hardwick, Elzie Hardwick, and Margaret Young, all of Ill.; 17 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death was one child.

Funeral services were held Sunday, November 30, 2003 at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Dewey Burks and Bro. Greg Ryan officiating. Burial was in the Taylor Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ROBERT T. "BOB" LEWIS

Mar. 25, 1918-Nov. 26, 2003

Robert T. "Bob" Lewis, age 85, of Burnside, Ky. passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Somerset, Ky.

He was born in Somerset, Ky. on March 25, 1918, the son of the late Heber Lewis and Ruth (Upton) Lewis.

He married Ruth Margaret (Cook) Lewis, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by four children-William C. "Bill" Lewis, James. R. "Dickie" Lewis, Mary Helen Hamey of Nicholasville, Ky., and Jeanne Frances Lewis Gasken of Bronston, Ky.; one sister-Helen Lewis Caldwell of Ft. Meyers Beach, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were two sons-Joe Heber Lewis II and Robert T. Lewis Jr.; and one brother-Joseph Heber Lewis, who died in infancy.

He was with Southeastern Tank Lines for 20 years and was president of the Kentucky Petroleum Marketers Associa-tion in 1964 and Director of the Kentucky Petroleum Council from 1964-1966. He was a World War II Veteran, having served with the U.S. Army Air Corp. in Italy for 18 months. He was the past master of Burnside Masonic Lodge #834, and belonged to the 32nd degree Scottish Rite Valley of Lexington. He was a member of the Burnside United Methodist Church in Burnside, Ky.

Funeral services were held Saturday, November 29, 2003 at 1 p.m. at the Burnside United Methodist Church with Dr. Richard Held and the Rev. Dudley Bryant officiating. Burial was in the Burnside Cemetery in Burnside, Ky. Masonic services were held Friday, November 28, 2003 at 6 p.m.

Pulaski Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

BILLY JIM KINGRY

Apr. 15, 1926-Nov. 26, 2003

Billy Jim Kingry, age 77, of Pensacola, Fla. passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2003 in Pensacola.

He was born in Dothan, Ala. on April 15, 1926, the son of the late C.W. and Jim Bertha Kingry.

He married Flora Stout Kingry, who survives.

He is survived by three children-William Clyde Kingry, Rev. James Richard Kingry, and Mary Ann Kingry; and four grandchildren.

He had retired from Monsanto in 1985 after 31 years. He was a member of the Gadsden Street United Methodist Church. He was also a World War II Veteran.

Funeral services were held Saturday, November 29, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Gadsden Street United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Bayview Memorial Park.

Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel of Pensacola, Fla. in charge of arrangements. Obituary information is courtesy of Hoyt G. Hickey & Son Funeral Home.

WALLACE F. KOGER

July 1, 1937-Nov. 29, 2003

Wallace F. Koger, age 66, of the Murl community of Wayne County, Ky. passed away Saturday, November 29, 2003 at the Wayne County Hospital.

He was born on July 1, 1937, the son of the late William Ronur Koger and Lexie Steel Koger.

He is survived by one sister-Mary Snow Allen of Somerset, Ky.; and four nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death is one sister-Joyce Denney.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Kenny Ramsey officiating. Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

Heartland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DAVID EARL COFFEY

Sept. 20, 1958-Nov. 25, 2003

David Earl Coffey, age 45 of Tennessee St., Monticello, Ky. passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at his home.

He was born in Lexington, Ky. on September 20, 1958, the son of the late Carl Brown and Lucille Coffey.

He is survived by three sisters-Mary Edith Godfrey and Dianna Parris, both of Monticello, Ky. and Carlnetta Brown of Lexington, Ky.

Funeral services were held Friday, November 28, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Joseph McAdoo officiating. Burial was in Stanford Pike Somerset Cemetery.

Heartland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MR. HUEY L. HUCKABY

Jun. 20, 1944-Nov. 23, 2003

Mr. Huey L. Huckaby, age 59, of Franklin, Ky. passed away Sunday, November 23, 2003 at his home.

He was born in Monticello, Ky. on June 20, 1944, the son of the late Virgil Huckaby and Mae Markum Huckaby.

He married Brenda Huckaby.

He is survived by two sons-Ray Huckaby of Franklin, Ky. and Huey Huckaby, Jr. of Springfield, Mo.; one daughter-Anita Huckaby of Franklin, Ky.; seven siblings-Rueben Huckaby of Albany, Ky., Harley Huckaby, Maude Godsey, Rhelda Daniels, Curtis Pennycuff and Bertha Saylors, all of Monticello, Ky. and Dorothy Riddle of Albany, Ky.; and five grandchildren.

He was employed by Old Kentucky Leathers. He attended New Hope Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Corb Hicks and Bro. Johnny Riddle officiating. Burial was in Hurt Cemetery.

Heartland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ODIS RAY MASON

July 3, 1919-Nov. 25, 2003

Odis Ray Mason, age 84, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at VA Hospital in Lexington, Ky.

He was born in Pulaski Co., Ky. on July 3, 1919, the son of the late Joe Gosser and Ethel Isabell Foster.

He was a World War II Veteran of the U.S. Army.

Funeral services were held Saturday, November 29, 2003 at 11 a.m. with Bro. Anson Perkins officiating. Burial was in Cook’s Chapel in Fall Bush Cemetery.

Heartland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ROBERT LAIR

Apr. 5, 1943-Nov. 13, 2003

Robert Lair, age 60, of Indianapolis, Ind. passed away Friday, November 13, 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; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death was one brother-Earl K. Lair.

He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

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.

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