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BETTY LOU TURNER GRAVES Sept. 16, 1942-Jan. 29, 2003
She was born in Monticello, Ky. on September 16, 1942, the daughter of the late Earl and Stella (Brown) Turner. She is survived by three children-Douglas Graves of Lafayette, Ind., Lee Graves of Linton, Ind., and Patricia Hartley of Chandler, Ind.; eight brothers-Perry Turner of Atica, Roy Turner of Lafayette, Robert Turner of Somerset, Ky., Ray Turner, Vernon Turner, Gene Turner, Johnny Turner, and James Turner, all of Monticello, Ky.; two sisters-Anna Montgomery and Carolyn Morinsky of Greensburg, Ky; and six grandchildren-Charley and Courtney Hartley, Tori and Haley Graves, and Austin and Christopher Graves. She was employed at Swift Company in Worthington, Ind. and was a member of White River Baptist Church in Bloomfield, Ind. Funeral services were held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, February 1, 2003 with the Rev. George Murphy officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Linton, Ind. Newkirks Funeral Home in Dugger, Ind. in charge of arrangements.
VEMA RIGNEY WESTERN Mar. 24, 1926-Jan. 31, 2003 Vema Rigney Western, age 76, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Friday, January 31, 2003 at Clinton County Hospital as the result of an auto accident. She was born in Wayne County, Ky. on March 24, 1926, the daughter of the late Conn Rigney and Dora Sexton Rigney. She married Arville Western, who preceded her in death. She is survived by one son-Larry K. Mikel of Spiceland, Ind.; three daughters-Diana Asberry of Ind., Linda Baker of Ind., and Phyllis Hunt of Cave City, Ky.; one brother-Lester Rigney of Marion, Ind.; two sisters-Mildred Frances of Monticello, Ky. and Neva Curtis of Owensboro, Ky.; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 4, 2003 at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Leroy Hammond officiating. Burial was in Alexander Cemetery. Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
STELLA MAE BELL RAMSEY May 19, 1945-Jan. 29, 2003 Stella Mae Bell Ramsey, age 57, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born in Wayne County, Ky. on May 19, 1945, the daughter of the late Raymond "Dock" Bell and Della Guffey Bell. On April 4, 1963 she married Charlie Ramsey, who preceded her in death. She is survived by two children-Johnny Ramsey and Charles Ramsey, both of Monticello, Ky.; four sisters-Sue Jones, Joyce Gregory, Grace Bell, and Shirley Crabtree; one brother-Donnie Bell; two step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 2, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Ernest Mann officiating. Burial was in Stop Cemetery. Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
ELSIE LEE HICKS Mar. 7, 1926-Jan. 27, 2003 Elsie Lee Hicks, age 76, of the Elk Ridge community, Monticello, Ky. passed away Monday, January 27, 2003 at Wayne County Hospital. She was born in Wayne County, Ky. on March 7, 1926, the daughter of the late Marvin Hicks and Lora Catron Hicks. She is survived by a special niece she raised as a daughter-Wanda Young of Monticello, Ky.; two sisters-Bonnie Taylor and Betty Padgett, both of Monticello, Ky.; two brothers-Waylin Hicks of Georgetown, Ky. and Donald Hicks of Monticello, Ky.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday, January 31, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Ray Soard officiating. Burial was in Gap Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
FLOSSIE DANIEL MIKEL June 20, 1909-Jan. 28, 2003
She was born in Wayne County, Ky. on June 20, 1909, the daughter of the late Harve Daniel and Nancy Lee. She married Roy Mikel, who preceded her in death. She is survived by four children-Ruth Kendrick of Monticello, Ky., Bob Polson, Betty Burgess, and Doris Forester all of Indianapolis, Ind.; Vicky Kendrick, her primary care provider; a host of grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many other relatives. Preceding her in death are two sons. She was a housewife and homemaker. She attended First Church of God. Funeral services were held Friday, January 31, 2003 in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Oral Denney officiating. Burial was in Elk Springs Cemetery. Heartland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
ARVIL FOSTER Feb. 7, 1922-Jan. 26, 2003 Arvil Foster, age 80, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2003 at the Britthaven Nursing Home in Somerset, Ky. He was born in the Coopersville community of Wayne County, Ky. on February 7, 1922, the son of the late Butler and Lizzie Fairchild Foster. He married Velma Rose Baker Foster, who survives. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Preceding him in death are three brothers-Wilburn, Woodrow, and Andy Foster. He had accepted Christ as his Savior and was a member of the Canada Creek Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 28, 2003 in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Dewey Burks and Bro. Lowell Foster officiating. Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery. Hoyt G. Hickey & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
JOCIE ELIZABETH DODSON NEW Oct. 31, 1916-Jan. 27, 2003 Jocie Elizabeth Dodson New, age 86, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Monday, January 27, 2003 at the Wayne County Hospital. She was born on October 31, 1916, the daughter the late Garfield and Lee Ann Gibson Dodson. On September 10, 1938, she married George New, who preceded her in death on May 1, 1973. She is survived by two children-Joe New of Sharonville, Ohio and Margie Correll of Monticello, Ky.; two grandsons; and other relatives. Preceding her in death are five sisters-Bertha Tucker, Susie Dodson, Lucy Woods, Dora Cramer, and Glenna Kemp; and three brothers-Grover, Emery, and Ottis Dodson. She joined the Cedar Hill Baptist Church at an early age and remained a member until her death. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 30, 2003 at 6 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. J.S. New and Bro. Mike Wells officiating. Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy should go to the Cedar Hill Cemetery Fund. Hoyt G. Hickey & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
RICHARD STOWELL Jan. 18, 1965-Jan. 26, 2003 Richard Stowell, age 38, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Sunday, January 26, 2003 at his home. He was born in Frostburg, Md. on January 18, 1965, the son of Owen Stowell and Kathryn Snyder Stowell. He married Pamela Ransom, who survives. He is survived by two children-Troy Stowell and Jennifer Stowell, both of Monticello, Ky.; two sisters-Kathy Wireman of Albany, Ky. and Brenda Austin of Monticello, Ky. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 30, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Paul Burnett officiating. Burial was in Chestnut Grove Cemetery. Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. |
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Betty Lou Turner Graves, age 60, of Dugger, Ind. passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at her residence.
Flossie Daniel Mikel, age 93, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at Wayne County Hospital.