CAROLYN POORE

Aug. 4, 1956-Mar. 25, 2003

Carolyn Poore, age 46, of Maple Drive, Monticello, Ky. passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2003 in Monticello, Ky.

She was born in Wayne County, Ky. on August 4, 1956, the daughter of the late Herman Worley and Dorothy Anderson.

She married Dean Poore, who survives.

She is survived by one son-Michael Poore of Monticello, Ky.; one brother-Jr. Worley of Monticello, Ky., four sisters-Tonia Worley, Mildred Simpson, Mary Worley and Nadine Simpson, all of Monticello, Ky.; and one grandchild.

She was employed at Monticello Shopwise. She was a member of Meadow Creek Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 28, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Dewey Burks officiating. Burial was in Elk Spring Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

RUBEN ANDY MARTIN

Nov. 5, 1917-Mar. 25, 2003

Ruben Andy Martin, age 85, of Conley Bottom Rd., Monticello, Ky. passed away Friday, March 25, 2003 at Wayne County Hospital.

He was born in Parmleysville, Ky. on November 5, 1917, the son of the late Jerry and Neatie Slagle Martin.

On February 28, 1942 he married Mary Alta Lewis, who survives.

He is survived by three children-Leta Frye, Jimmy Martin, and Glen Martin; one brother-Arthur Martin; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death are two brothers-Elbert and Bennie; two sisters-Mollie Criswell and Rosie Criswell.

He entered the U.S. Army in January 1945 and served in England, France and Germany until January 1946. He accepted Christ as his Savior at the age of 15 at Parmleysville Baptist Church. He has been a faithful member of Oak Grove Baptist Church since the early 50's and served as a deacon, song leader and Sunday School teacher as long as his health permitted.

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 31, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Oak Grove Baptist Church Building Fund.

Hickey and Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

FRED SIMPSON

Nov. 13, 1921-Mar. 27, 2003

Fred Simpson, age 81, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2003 at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Greenfield.

He was born near Monticello, Ky. on November 13, 1921, the son of the late Cullen and Martha Jane Slavey Simpson.

He married Margaret Vaughn Simpson, who survives.

He is survived by two step-daughters-Patricia Abner of Bowling Green, Ky. and Karen Karrick of Ravena, Ohio; one step-son-Christopher Atkins of New Castle, Ind.; three sisters-Rosie West of Battle Ground, Wash., Eva Smith and Neva Garrett, both of Muncie, Ind.; 10 step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death are his first wife, Myrtle Stinson; three brothers; five sisters, and one step-grandson.

He had retired from New Castle Chrysler Corp. after 34 years. He also owned and operated a lawn mower repair shop. He was a member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 1, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Charles Dugger and Reverend Eldon Denney officiating. Burial was in Green Hills Memory Gardens in New Castle, Ind.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes or Parkinson Foundation.

Main and Frame Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DANNY RAY PARMLEY

Mar. 3, 1951-Mar. 24, 2003

Danny Ray Parmley, age 52, of Eadsville community, Monticello, Ky. passed away Monday, March 24, 2003 at his home.

He was born in Wayne County, Ky. on March 3, 1951, the son of James C. Parmley and Ethel New Parmley.

On July 3, 1994 he married Mary Jo Parmley, who survives.

He is survived by three step-children-Ronald Troxell and Tonya Troxell of Whitehouse, Texas and Reid Troxell of Tyler, Texas.; three sisters-Mary Polson of Houstonville, Ky., Doris Adkins of Monticello, Ky. and Amy Parmley of Louisville, Ky.; one brother-Victor Parmley of Frankfort, Ky.

He was a farmer.

Funeral services were held Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Rick Catron officiating. Burial was in Parmley’s Grove Cemetery.

Heartland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

BRO. MARION SEXTON JR.

May 22, 1930-Mar. 28, 2003

Bro. Marion Sexton Jr., age 72, of Missouri Hollow Sub., Wayne County, Ky. passed away Friday, March 28, 2003 at his home.

He was born in Wayne County, Ky. on May 22, 1930, the son of the late Marion Sexton Sr. and Opal Sexton.

On February 19, 1955, he married Christine Humble.

He is survived by three children-Jerry Sexton, Michael Sexton, and Cherrie Tracey; one brother-Harold Sexton; and one sister-Ruby Correll.

Funeral services were held Sunday, March 30, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. David Boiles officiating. Burial was in Elk Spring Cemetery.

Heartland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

VERA JEAN RENEAU (RENO)

Died March 20, 2003

Vera Jean Reneau (Reno), age 79, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2003 at Muncie Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Ova Dishman.

She married Quitman Reneau, who survives.

She is also survived by five children-James Herman Reno of Yorktown, Edmund Reno and Gertie Martin of Muncie, Roger Reno of Gaston, and Larry Reno of Selma; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death are three brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services were held Monday, March 24, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jeff Veatch officiating. Burial was in Gardens of Memory Cemetery.

Garden View Funeral Home of Muncie, Ind. in charge of arrangements.

KATHY BRIDGEMAN SORRELL

Apr. 29, 1943-Mar. 10, 2003

Kathy Bridgeman Sorrell, age 59, of Rushville, Ind. passed away Monday, March 10, 2003 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Ind.

She was born in Winchester, Ind. on April 29, 1943, the daugther of the Atha Jean Upchurch, a native of Monticello, Ky., and the late Walter Bridgeman.

On August 27, 1966, she married James Sorrell, who survives.

She is also survived by three step children-James Sorrell, Jr. and Janna Frantz, both of Connersville, Ind. and Cinda Brown of Cypress, Texas; one brother-Jack Bridgeman of New Palestine, Ind; one sister-Jeanie Bridgeman of Rushville, Ind.; and five grandchildren.

She had previously worked as a waitress for the Durbin Hotel. She had worked on assembly at Copeland Corp. for the last 24 years. She attended St. Paul United Methodist Church in Rushville and was a member of the Rushville Eastern Star.

Funeral services were held Thursday, March 13, 2003 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with Rev. Charles Algner officiating. Burial was in the East Hill Cemetery in Rushville, Ind.

Moster & Cox Mortuary in Rushville, Ind. in charge of arrangements.

GEORGIA MAY HOEFLICH

May 19, 1937-Mar. 20, 2003

Georgia May Hoeflich, age 65, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 20, 2003 in MedCentral Mansfield Hospital.

She was born in Monticello, Ky. on May 19, 1937, the daughter of the late Green and Lela Clark Flynn.

On April 10, 1953, she married Charles O. Hoeflich, who survives.

She is also survived by three sons-Roger Lee Hoeflich, Richard Dean, and Larry Eugene Hoeflich, all of Mansfield; two sisters-Lurie Taylor of Albany, Ky. and Lossie Tucker of Monticello, Ky.; two brothers-Otis Flynn of Greenwich and Freeman Flynn of Monticello, Ky.; two step grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death are four brothers-Herbert, Herstel, Ernie, and Leaman Flynn.

She had worked as an assembler with Therm-O-Disc in Mansfield. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bellville.

Funeral services were held Monday, March 24, 2003 at 11 a.m. with Rev. John Erkfitz officiating. Burial was in Bellville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Washington Township Rescue Squad.

Snyder Funeral Homes in Ohio in charge of arrangements.

PRISCILLA F. GABBARD

July 6, 1937-Mar. 25, 2003

Priscilla F. Gabbard, age 65, of New Castle, Ind. passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at Henry County Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Kentucky on July 6, 1937, the daughter of the late Johnny and Opal Rector Upchurch.

She is survived by two daughters-Rhonda Gabbord-Essert of Palm Bay, Fla. and Mona Gabbard of New Castle, Ind.; two brothers-Hollis Upchurch of New Castle, Ind. and Bill Upchurch of Richmond, Ind.; one granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews, an aunt and several cousins.

Preceding her in death are two brothers-Paul and Jackie Dwayne Upchurch.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 28, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Bill House officiating. Burial was in South Mound Cemetery, West Lawn Addition.

Hinsey Brown Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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