LEO LLOYD LAIR

June 21, 1912-Dec. 9, 2002

Leo Lloyd Lair, age 90, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Monday, December 9, 2002, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born in Sedric, Kan. on June 21, 1912, the son of the late Grover Cleveland and Minnie Canada Lair.

On May 11, 1946 he married Lillie Worley Lair, who survives.

He is survived by one daughter-Glenda Stringer of Monticello, Ky.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death are one sister-Daphne Rudd; three brothers-Logan, Marvin and Hazen Lair.

He served his country with honor during the Second World War, serving in the North African and European Theaters of Battle. He had accepted Christ as his Savior and became a member of the Concord Baptist Church where he was an ordained Deacon, later moving his membership to the Faith United Baptist Church where he continued to serve as a Deacon.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at 1 p.m. at the Faith United Baptist Church with Bro. Daniel Richardson officiating. Burial was in Elk Spring Cemetery where Monticello Chapter of the DAV preformed military honors.

Memorial contributions may be given as donations to the Faith United Baptist Church.

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

STELLA ELIZABETH BROWN TURNER

Mar. 13, 1917-Dec. 11, 2002

Stella Elizabeth Brown Turner, age 85, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2002.

She was born in Pulaski County, Ky. on March 13, 1917, the daughter of the late Jacob Stewart and Lula Jane Burkett Brown.

On August 15, 1934 she married Earl Lee Turner, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by eight children-Ray, Vernon, Johnny, Gene, and James Turner, all of Monticello, Betty Graves of Dugger, Ind., Roy Turner of Lafayette, Ind., Perry Turner of Attica, Ind., Robert Turner of Somerset, Ky., Anna Montgomery and Carol Morinskey, both of Greensburg, Ky.; three sisters-Dorothy, Rowena and Lela; 34 grandchildren; over 70 great-grandchildren; and several great-great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death are three children-Helen Amandez, Frank, and Cecil Turner.

She had accepted Christ as her Savior and was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, December 13, 2002 in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Tommy Floyd officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.

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

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