JUSTIN HOWARD POORE

Feb. 27, 1986-Apr. 13, 2003

Justin Howard Poore, age 17, of New Fall Creek Road, Monticello, Ky. passed away Sunday, April 13, 2003 at UK Medical Center in Lexington, Ky.

He was born in Albany, Ky. on February 27, 1986, the son of William Howard "Bubby" Poore and Cynthia Ballenger Poore.

He is survived by one sister-Sonya Poore of Monticello, Ky.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at 1 p.m. at the Oak Grove Baptist Church with Bro. Tommy Floyd officiating. Burial was in the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

JAMES EDGAR WILHITE

Feb. 17, 1942-Apr. 14, 2003

James Edgar Wilhite, age 61, of Kendrick Avenue, Monticello, Ky. passed away Monday, April 14, 2003 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Ky.

He was born in Wayne County, Ky. on February 17, 1942, the son of the late Robert Wilhite and Ruby Keeney Wilhite.

He is survived by one daughter-Jennifer Wilhite of Monticello, Ky.; and four sisters-Joanne Higginbotham of Somerset, Ky., Wanda Lovett, Janie Jones, and Regina Van Zant, all of Monticello, Ky.

He was a retired car salesman.

Funeral services were held Thursday, April 17, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Burney Manning officiating. Burial was in the Mill Springs Christian Church Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MOSSIE FAIRCHILD ABBOTT

June 2, 1911-Apr. 16, 2003

Mossie Fairchild Abbott, age 91, of the Cooper community of Wayne County, Ky. passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at Golden Years Nursing Home.

She was born in Wayne County, Ky. on June 2, 1911, the daughter of the late Sam Fairchild and Florida Abbott Fairchild.

She married Ed Abbott, who survives.

She is survived by two children-Lester Abbott of Somerset, Ky. and Eldon Abbott of Monticello, Ky.; one sister-Lydia Vire of Monticello, Ky.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 19, 2003 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Jimmie Dishman officiating. Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

EDMUND ABBOTT

Nov. 17, 1908-Apr. 20, 2003

Edmund Abbott, age 94, of the Cooper community, Monticello, Ky. passed away Sunday, April 20, 2003 at Golden Years Nursing Home.

He was born in Wayne County, Ky. on November 17, 1908, the son of the late Lisha Abbott and Nancy Coffey Abbott.

He married Mossie Fairchild Abbott, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by two sons-Lester Abbott and Eldon Abbott, both of Monticello, Ky.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

He was a retired photographer. He was a member of Cooper Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Jimmie Dishman officiating. Burial was in Elk Spring Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

FLORA BELL SILVERS SMITH

May 19, 1937-Apr. 19, 2003

Flora Bell Silvers Smith, age 65, of the Gap of the Ridge community of Wayne County, Ky. passed away Saturday, April 19, 2003 at her home.

She was born in Burnside, Ky. on May 19, 1937, the daughter of the late Winston Silvers and Lora Winchester Silvers.

She married Clay Smith, who survives.

She is also survived by two children-Katherine Kidd and Norma "Susie" Bybee, both of Monticello, Ky.; one brother-James Silvers of Monticello, Ky.; two sisters-Betty Jo Silvers and Linda Hicks, both of Monticello, Ky.; and three grandchildren.

She was a homemaker.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 21, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Dewey Burks officiating. Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MIKE B. KELSAY

Dec. 20, 1948-Apr. 13, 2003

Mike B. Kelsay, age 54, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Sunday, April 13, 2003 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn.

He was born in Wayne County, Ky. on December 20, 1948, the son of the late James Kelsay and Lucille.

He married Sherry Smither-man, who survives.

He is also survived by two children-Brandy Kelsay Bell and Britany Simpson, both of Monticello, Ky.; one brother-Tom Kelsay of Albany, Ky.; four sisters-Lillie, Virgie, Eva, and Mary, all of Monticello, Ky.; and four grandchildren.

He was a former Wayne County Constable.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Rick Randall officiating. Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

BOBBY JOE HANCOCK

Sept. 19, 1949-Apr. 14, 2003

Bobby Joe Hancock, age 53, of Rt. 5, Monticello, Ky. passed away Monday, April 14, 2003 at UK Medical Center in Lexington, Ky.

He was born in Wayne County, Ky. on September 19, 1949, the son of the late Samuel Kendrick Hancock and Lena Carroll Hancock.

He is survived by three children-Tony Hancock of Harrodsburg, Ky., Jarrod Hancock of Monticello, Ky. and Jason Hancock of Mich.; two sisters-Patricia Gibson of Monticello, Ky. and Creedie Brown of Louisville, Ky.; and one grandchild.

Funeral services were held Thursday, April 17, 2003 at 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Bro. Byron Creech officiating. Burial was in the Parmley’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ESTIL "RED" CLIFFTON LIFORD

May 27, 1924-Apr. 15, 2003

Estil "Red" Cliffton Liford, age 78, of the Conley Bottom area of Wayne County, Ky. passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at his home.

He was born in Corbin, Ky. on May 27, 1924, the son of the late George Liford and Nancy Pennington Liford.

In 1947, he married Joan Jennings Liford, who survives.

He is also survived by one daughter-Karen Liford Reynolds; one sister-Janice Meyers; and two grandchildren.

Preceding him in death is his son-Ethan Bret Liford; one brother-Earl Liford; and one sister-Ella Jean Liford.

He entered the United States Navy in May of 1943, via the World War II draft. While in the Navy, he was a Signalman on the USS Winthrop and advanced to the Naval Air Corps. He received an Honorable Discharge in May of 1946. After leaving the Navy, he returned to Richmond, Ind. where he was employed at Dille McGuire and Huffman Manufacturing for 30 years. During this time, he also owned a small business, Liford’s TV and Appliances, where he worked on TV towers and other related services. He was later employed at Malta Manufac-turing in McConnellsville, Ohio as Production Superintendent. He was also employed at Coshocton Steel Ceilings, where he retired in 1989.

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 19, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery in Monticello, Ky.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

VIRGINIA SUE ARMS

May 21, 1948-Mar. 22, 2003

Virginia Sue Arms, age 54, of Springville, Ind. passed away Saturday, March 22, 2003 at Bedford Regional Medical Center in Bedford, Ind.

She was born in Monticello, Ky. on May 21, 1948, the daughter of Melissa Ziglar and the late Cecil Sexton.

She married Albert Adell Arms, who survives.

She is survived by two daughters-Sgt. Michelle Atkins of Fort Bragg, N.C. and Dawn Henson of Clairemont, Ill.; one sister-Phyllis Swift of New Castle, Ind.; six brothers-Kenneth Sexton of Eubank, Ky., Clifford Sexton of Big Creek, Ky., David Sexton of Mooreland, Ind., Phillip Sexton of New Castle, Ind., Danny Sexton of New Castle, Ind. and Greg Sexton of New Castle, Ind.; two granddaughters; and three grandsons.

Preceding her in death are one daughter-Rebecca Atkins; three brothers-Eugene, Glenwood and Melvin.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel of Marcum-Troxell Community Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Walden officiating. Also there was a church service Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 1 p.m. with Bro. Dillard Guffey officiating at the Bethesda Church in Monticello, Ky. Burial was in Bethesda Cemetery.

Marcum-Troxell Community Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

GLADYS IMOGENE KOGER RAGGIO

Dec. 2, 1922-Apr. 15, 2003

Gladys Imogene Koger Raggio, age 80, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at her home.

She was born in Monticello, Ky. on December 2, 1922, the daughter of the late Willie and Artie Davis Koger.

She is survived by two sons-Thomas John Raggio of Monticello, Ky. and Daniel Sidney Raggio of St. Clair, Mich.; and two brothers-Carter W. Koger of Somerset, Ky. and Kenneth N. Koger of Lockport,Ill.

She had been employed as a secretary for Fruehauf Corporation. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Detroit, Mich.

Graveside funeral services were held Friday, April 18, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy should take the form of donations to: Hospice of Lake Cumberland, P.O. Box 651, Somerset, KY 42502.

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

GLEN ROY KEITH

July 22, 1950-Apr. 13, 2003

Glen Roy Keith, age 52, of Bronston, Ky. passed away Sunday, April 13, 2003 at the University of Washington Medical Center Seattle WA.

He was born in Bronston, Ky. on July 22, 1950, the son of Bessie New Keith of Bronston, Ky. and the late Ganzie Keith.

On October 24, 1970, he married Lorraine Speaks Keith, who survives.

He is survived by two children-Eric Scott Keith and Jessica Simpson of Bronston, Ky.; two sisters-Jeanette Casada and Pat Swail of Bronston, Ky.; and one grandchild.

Preceding him in death is a brother-Kenneth Ray Keith.

He was a Lead Lineman for South Ky. RECC. He was vice-president of the Bronston Water Association and charter members of Bronston Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church in Bronston, Ky.

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 19, 2003 at 10 a.m. at Liberty Baptist Church with Bro. Ulanda Price and Bro. Ed Watkins officiating. Burial was in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Bronston, Ky.

Memorial donations may be made to: Liberty Baptist Church Transportation Fund, P.O. Box 256, Bronston, KY 42518.

Lake Cumberland Funeral Home in Somerset, Ky. in charge of arrangements.

GERALD W. ERP

Aug. 19, 1939-Apr. 14, 2003

Gerald W. Erp, age 63, of Science Hill, Ky. passed away Monday, April 14, 2003 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Ky.

He was born in Grundy, Ky. on August 19, 1939, the son of the late Akel Erp Howson.

On September 12, 1964, he married Mary Francis (Correll) Erp, who survives.

He is also survived by one daughter-Sherri Lynn Estes of Somerset, Ky.; and two grandchildren.

Preceding him in death are his paternal grandparents-Wesley and Alma Erp.

He was a businessman and former president of First and Farmers Bank. He was also the Administrator of Lake Cumberland Home Health, President and C.E.O. of Professional Mortgage Services. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #111 F & AM, Somerset York Rite Bodies, Olieka Temple of Lexington, Ky. He was a member of Beacon Hill Baptist Church in Somerset. He served as a SP4 (T) in the U.S. Army and had served in the Vietnam War.

Funeral services were held Thursday, April 17, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with Rev. John Mark Toby and Rev. Jim Simpson officiating. Masonic services were observed Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial was in the Lakeside Memorial Gardens in Somerset, Ky.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

Pulaski Funeral Home in Somerset, Ky. in charge of arrangements.

LYNNA MAE HAMMOND TURPIN

May 12-1922-Apr. 18, 2003

Lynna Mae Hammond Turpin, age 80, passed away Friday, April 18, 2003 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born on May 12, 1922, the daughter of the late Denney Elisha and Versie Dalton Hammond.

She married Lewis Marshall Turpin, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by one daughter-Diana Conwell of Monticello, Ky. ; four sons-Wendell, Lewis, Joe and Rodney Turpin, all of Monticello, Ky.; five sisters-Nellie New, Raylah Hammond, Iva Lee Bianchi, Elizabeth Joe Powell and Wanda Fese; six brothers-Robert, Clifford, Delano, Donald, Ronald Wayne and Mark Hammond.; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death are one great-grandchild; one sister-Ima Jean Windells; and five brothers-Charles, Clyde, Brent, Conley and Henderson Hammond.

Mrs. Turpin had accepted Christ as Lord and attended the Cedar Hill Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 22, 2003 in the funeral home chapel with Bro. J.S. New officiating. Burial was in Elk Spring Cemetery.

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

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