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WILLIE IRENE GUFFEY

Mar. 29, 1928-Feb. 19, 2003

Willie Irene Guffey, age 74, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2003.

She was born in the Slickford community, Wayne County, Ky. on March 29, 1928, the daughter of the late Samuel and Delilah Pyles Guffey.

She is survived by one sister-Juanita Brown of Monticello, Ky.; one brother-Chester Guffey of Spiceland, Ind.; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

She attended Eller’s Chapel United Methodist Church.

Funeral services were held Saturday, February 22, 2003 in the funeral home chapel with Bro. David Frost and Bro. Chris Galloway officiating. Burial was in Elk Spring Cemetery.

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

 

PAUL EDWIN WELCH

Died Feb. 15, 2003

Paul Edwin Welch, of Fort Hood, Texas passed away Saturday, February 15, 2003 in Texas.

He was the infant son of SGT Christopher and Betsy Daniels Welch.

He is survived by his grandparents-Homer and Shirley Daniels of Monticello, Ky. and Paul and Maryanna Welch of Harrodsburg, Ky.; great grandparents-Marie Choate of Monticello, Ky., Gil and Nancy Waggener of Harrodsburg, Ky., and Charles and Paula Gilkey of Louisville, Ky.

Preceding him in death was one infant brother-Christopher Ray Welch, Jr.

A memorial service was held Sunday afternoon in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Dewey Burks officiating. Burial was in Chriswell Family Cemetery.

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

 

ROBERT OVERTON

May 17, 1922-Feb. 19 2003

Robert Overton, age 80, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.

He was born in Robbins, Tenn. on May 17, 1922, the son of the late Henry and Isabell Marlow Overton.

He married Ethel Lair Overton, who survives.

He is survived by two sons-Ronnie Overton of New Castle, Ind. and Jim Overton of Kalamazoo, Mich.; three daughters-Flonnie Arthur of Anderson, Ind., Colean William and Carol Overton, both of New Castle, Ind.; two sisters-Millie and Macel; one brother-Arthur; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three step-children-Bobby Lair, Sharon Wilkinson and Mary Ann Dishman; and several grandchildren, step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, February 22, 2003 in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Anson Perkins officiating. Burial was in Alexander Cemetery.

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

 

MARTHA FOSTER

Nov. 21, 1935-Feb. 16, 2003

Martha Foster, age 67, of Coopersville, Ky. passed away Sunday, February 16, 2003 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born in Parmleysville, Ky. on November 21, 1935, the daughter of the late Floyd Davis and Rosa Gregory Davis.

On Octo-ber 14, 1950 she married Junior Foster, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by one son-Ronnie Foster of Coopersville, Ky.; three daughters-Wanda Gregory and Geniata Foster, both of Coopersville, Ky., and Alta Gaye Hutchison of Monticello, Ky.; one brother-Dean Davis of Coopersville, Ky.; three sisters-Mildred Gregory and Gladys Newport, both of Coopersville, Ky., and Fern Tuggle of New Castle, Ind.; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren.

She was a mother and caretaker. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Kelly Tucker and Bro. Curtis Burnett officiating. Burial was in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.

Heartland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

 

JOYCE DENNEY

Jan. 23, 1940-Feb. 19, 2003

Joyce Denney, age 63, of the Murl community, Monti-cello, Ky. passed away Wed-nesday, February 19, 2003 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born in Wayne County, Ky. on January 23, 1940, the daughter of the late Romer Koger and Lexie Steele Koger.

On June 24, 1960 she married Don Denney, who survives.

She is survived by one son-Paul Denney of Monticello, Ky.; one brother-Wallace Koger of Monticello, Ky.; and one sister-Mary Allen of Monticello, Ky.

She was employed by the Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center as a cook. She was a member of Rectors Flat Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held Saturday, February 22, 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.

 

BETTY WREN

Died Feb. 15, 2003

Betty Wren, age 72, of Eldorado, Ill. passed away Saturday, February 15, 2003.

She is survived by three children-Jan Webb of Monticello, Ky., Bonnie Webb of Bargersville, Ind. and Brenda Johnson of Mt. Carmel, Ill.

Funeral services were held Monday, February 17, 2003.

 

A.R. "ROSCOE" CRABTREE

Jul. 29, 1919-Feb. 13, 2003

A.R. "Roscoe" Crabtree, age 83, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Thursday, February 13, 2003 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born in Wayne County, Ky. on July 29, 1919, the son of the late Mitt Crabtree and Elsie Richardson.

He married Nova Anderson Crabtree, who survives.

He is survived by two sons-Ray Crabtree, of Louisville, Ky. and Max Crabtree, of Monticello, Ky.; two daughters-Eula Morris and Sheila Abbott, both of Monticello, Ky.; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

He was retired from Monticello Flooring Mill.

Funeral services were held Sunday, February 16, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Anson Perkins and Bro. Dewey Burks officiating. Burial was in Elk Spring Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

 

OLA G. CODY

Born July 18, 1918

Ola G. Cody, age 84, of Seminole Trail died Friday at Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Pulaski County, Ky. on July 18, 1918, the daughter of the late Matt and Laura Conn Gardner.

She is survived by three children-Janet Matthews of Seymour, Tenn., Jack Cody of Danville, Ky. and Mike Cody of Frankfort, Ky.; one sister-Lou Smith of Rock Island, Ill.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was a second-grade teacher at Mary G. Hogsett Elementary School and also taught high school English, biology, and history. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Thomas K. Farmer officiating. Burial was in Bellevue Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to The Presbyterian Church.

Stith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.




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