EUGENE "GENE" RAY TUGGLE

Feb. 17, 1928-May 15, 2002

Eugene "Gene" Ray Tuggle, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2002.

He was born on February 17, 1928, the son of the late Addie Ray Tuggle and Maymie Coffey Tuggle.

On August 9, 1950, he married Mary Ina Selvidge Tuggle, who survives.

He is also survived three children-Edward Tuggle of Topeka, Kan., Ivan Tuggle of Monticello, Ky., and Leah Reel of Paintsville, Ky.; four sisters-Lula Coffey, Betty Purdue, and Reda Denney; four brothers-Arvis Tuggle, Claude Tuggle, roy Lee Tugle, and Darrell Tuggle; nine grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.

He became a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church and was a lifelong farmer in Wayne County. A man of great character whose common sense, judgement, humor and friendly spirit brought out the finest in those around him. The influence of his life upon others is a flame that will burn brightly forever. He left so much good with every soul he touched on this earth. He will never be forgotten.

Funeral services were held Saturday, May 18, 2002 in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Ron Bragg officiating. Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery. Heartland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

SHELBY CORDELL THURMAN

Nov. 16, 1925-May 12, 2002

Shelby Cordell Thurman, age76, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Sunday, May 12, 2002 at the Wayne County Hospital.

He was born in Clinton County, Ky. on November 16, 1925, the son of the late John and Maureen Thurman.

He married Jean Thurman, who survives.

He is also survived by one son-Don Hammond; one brother-Hoover Thurman; two nephews; and one niece.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Byron Creech and Bro. Leroy Hammond officiating. Burial was in the Silas Morrow Cemetery.

Heartland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MAEDEAN BRIDGEMAN

April 17, 1943-May 16, 2002

Maedean Bridgeman, age 59, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2002 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Ky.

She was born in Wayne County, Ky. on April 17, 1943, the daughter of Glena Lowe Decker, who survives, and the late Claude Slaven.

She married Roy Bridgeman, who survives.

She is also survived by seven children-Allen, Dwayne, Todd, Robert, and Charles Bridgeman, Jessica and Catherine Bridgeman, all of Wayne County, Ky.; her step father-Stokely Decker; four half brothers-Billy Franklin Decker, Jimmy Decker, Ricky Slaven, and Roger Slaven; four half sisters-Debbie Bell, Dottie Tucker, Paula Matthews, and Jeanie Slaven; and eight grandchildren.

Preceding her in death is a sister-Inaline Slaven Perkins.

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

Funeral services were held Sunday, May 19, 2002 at the Big Springs Baptist Church with Bro. Jimmy Decker officiating. Burial was in the Barrier Cemetery.

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

ROSIE ELLEN HICKS BROWN

Nov. 28, 1910-May 15, 2002

Rosie Ellen Hicks Brown, age 91, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at the Cumberland River Hospital in Celina, Tenn.

She was born in Wayne County, Ky. on November 28, 1910.

She married William Jess Brown, who preceded her in death on July 18, 1990.

She is survived by one daughter-Gail Dulworth of Albany, Ky.; one granddaughter; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

She had accepted Christ as her Savior and was a member of the Davis Chapel United Methodist Church.

Funeral services were held Saturday, May 18, 2002 in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Eddie Neal and Bro. Oral Denney officiating. Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

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

LYLE E. BALLOU

April 28, 1932-May 16, 2002

Lyle E. Ballou, age 70, of the Betsey community of Wayne County, Ky. passed away Thursday, May 16, 2002 at his home.

He was born in Monticello, Ky. on April 28, 1932, the son of Lillie East, who survives, and the late Fred Ballou.

He married Billie Ann Brown, who survives.

He is also survived by one daughter-Kim Simons of Lexington, Ky.; one brother-Paul Ballou of Betsey, Ky.; one sister-Bernice Ballou of Betsey, Ky.; and one grandchild.

He was a retired school teacher for the Wayne County Vocational School.

Funeral services were held Sunday, May 19, 2002 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Steve Wheeler and Bro. Larry Foster officiating. Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MARTHA SWEET CATRON

Oct. 20, 1961-May 16, 2002

Martha Sweet Catron, age 40, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Thursday, May 16, 2002 at her home.

She was born in Wayne County, Ky. on October 20, 1961, the daughter of Elizabeth Fugate Sweet, who survives, and the late Arlin Sweet.

She married David Catron, who survives. She is survived by three children-Dusty Catron, Tyler Catron, (step) Lori Humble, all of Monticello, Ky.; four brothers-Jimmy Sweet, Rayburn Sweet, Danny Sweet, and Paul Sweet, all of Monticello, Ky.; and seven sisters-Lora Elam, Mary Barrier, Kathy Parrigan, Judy Denney, Lilly Massengale, Janie Sweet, and Sandy Carrender.

She was employed by the Wayne County Health Department as a Lab Techni-cian.

Funeral services were held Sunday, May 19, 2002 at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Dewey Burks and Bro. Darrell Bunch officiating. Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

LESLIE DOBBS

April 27, 1932-May 18, 2002

Leslie Dobbs, age 70, of Stearns, Ky. passed away Saturday, May 18, 2002 at his home.

He was born in McCreary County, Ky. on April 27, 1932, the son of the late Sheardie and Mattie Phillips Dobbs.

He married Coreneia Dobbs, who survives.

He is also survived by six children-Harold Dobbs of Monticello, Ky., Billy Dobbs and Lonnie Dobbs, both of Stearns, Ky., Helen Duncan of Monticello, Ky., Barbara Maxwell of Stearns, Ky., and Christina Young of Monticello, Ky.; four brothers-Estil Dobbs, Dester Dobbs, Stanley Dobbs, and Donald Dobbs, all of Stearns, Ky.; three sisters-Doris Dobbs, Kathleen Dobbs, and Betty Jones, all of Stearns, Ky.; 12 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.

Preceding him in death were two brothers-Carl Dobbs and Willard Dobbs.

He was a logger and a member of the Wolf Ridge United Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held Monday, May 20, 2002 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Estle Jones and Rev. George Coffey officiating. Burial was in the Corder Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

HERSTLE KEITH

Nov. 19, 1917-May 18, 2002

Herstle Keith, age 84, of Borden, Ind. passed away Saturday, May 18, 2002 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Indiana.

He was born in Wayne County, Ky. on November 19, 1917, the son of the late Jake Keith and Pirlie (Flynn) Keith.

He married Christine E. Keith, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by eight children-Richard Keith and Stewart Keith, both of Bronston, Ky., Curtis Keith of Burnside, Ky., Steve Keith of Somerset, Ky., Geneva Girdler of Somerset, Ky., Della M. Caudill of Borden, Ind., Brenda Beamon of Monticello, Ky., and Penny Roberts of Cheyenne, Wyo.; one brother-Homer Keith; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and other relatives.

Preceding him in death are three brothers-Earnest, Carmel, and Roscoe Keith; and two sister-Lestie Rednour and Sylvia Anderson.

He was a farmer and a member of Kidder Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Bobby Morrow officiating. Burial was in the Liberty Cemetery in Kidder, Ky.

Pulaski Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

RALPH CAMPBELL DOBBS

Oct. 13, 1932-May 11, 2002

Ralph Campbell Dobbs, age 69, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2002 in Knightdale, N.C.

He was born in Monticello, Ky. on October 13, 1932, the son of the late Crusoe and Minnie Huffaker Dobbs.

He is survived by three sons-Michael Dobbs of Zebulon, N.C., David Dobbs of Knightdale, N.C., and Jeffrey Dobbs of Nashville, Tenn.; one brother-Bill Dobbs of Monticello, Ky.; one sister-Marjorie Heinrich of Lexington, Ky.; and eight grandchildren.

He served his country in the United States Army and was a member of the Lewis Lane Baptist Church in Owensboro.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 15, 2002 in the funeral home chapel. Burial was in the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery.

Poole Funeral Home in Knightdale, N.C. in charge of arrangements.

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