PAUL R. BURRIS

Dec. 28, 1920-June 22, 2003

Paul R. Burris, age 82, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Sunday, June 22, 2003 at Golden Years Nursing Home.

He was born in Wayne County, Ky. on December 28, 1920, the son of the late Charlie Burris and Edna Dalton Burris.

He married Myrtle Catron Burris, who survives.

He is survived by one son-Steve Burris of Monticello, Ky.; one brother-Jim Burris of Mt. Washington, Ky.; and one sister-Ella Mae Shelbourne of Mt. Washington, Ky.

He was self-employed as a farmer and was a member of Gap Creek Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. David Flagler officiating. Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DESTER WINCHESTER

April 28, 1922-June 20, 2003

Dester Winchester, age 81, Monticello, Ky. passed away Friday, June 20, 2003 at his home.

He was born in Wayne County, Ky. on April 28, 1922, the son of the late John and Monie Burnett Winchester.

On October 23, 1940, he married Sylvia Bell Winchester, who precedes him in death.

He is survived by nine children-Linda Blevins of Mason, Ohio, Sherrell Winchester of Powell, Tenn., Phyllis Turpin of Monticello, Ky., Convey Winchester of Morrow, Ohio, Jack Winchester, Randall Winchester, and Janet Coffey all of Muncie, Ind., Gale Winchester of Keiskell, Tenn., and Parker Winchester of Yorktown, Ind.; one brother-Arlie Winchester; one half brother-Leonard Blevins; one half sister-Lorie Davis; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and a special friend-Nancy Brumley.

Preceding him in death was one son-Bruce Winchester; and three half brothers-Gene Blevins, Virgil Coffey, and Guy Coffey.

He was a Naval Veteran of the Pacific Theater of Battle during World War II, and a member of the Monticello Baptist Tabernacle.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 23, 2003 in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Ricky Bell officiating. Burial was in the Bethel Church Cemetery.

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

ANDY DEE SHAWN ROBERTS

July 11, 1982-June 11, 2003

Andy Dee Shawn Roberts, age 20, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at his home.

He was born in Somerset, Ky. on July 11, 1982, the son of Jack Roberts and Janice Reneau, who survives.

He is survived by four brothers and sisters-Tony Roberts, Tabitha Pyles, Tracy Huff, and Jacquelyn Roberts, all of Monticello, Ky.; two step-sisters-Christine Patton and Shannon Roper, both of Monticello, Ky.; and one step-brother-Daniel Vaughn of Monticello, Ky.

He was employed by Roberts Body and Frame Shop

Funeral services were held Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. David Flagler and Bro. Dillard Guffey officiating. Burial was in the Edwards Chapel Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home.

WENDELL BERTRAM

Sept. 22, 1924-June 17, 2003

Wendell Bertram, age 78, of rural New Castle, Ind. passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Ind.

He was born in Wayne County, Ky. on September 22, 1924, the son of the late Dr. O.D. and Curtis Russell Bertram.

He married Dolly Ramsey Bertram, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by one brother-Porter Russell Bertram of New Castle, Ind.; seven nieces and nephews; 14 great nieces and nephews; and a beloved friend-Faye Retz of New Castle, Ind.

Preceding him in death was one sister-Aderine Frost; three brothers-Dean Bertram, Edward Bertram and Robert Bertram.

He had served in the Marines during World War II. He retired from Chrysler Corporation September 30, 2001 after 55 years of employment. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge and UAW 371.

Funeral services were held Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial was in Stop Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the New Castle-Henry County First Aid Unit with envelopes available at the funeral home.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.

FRANCES MARGARET BELL

Oct. 8, 1922-June 19, 2003

Frances Margaret Bell, age 80, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Thursday, June 19, 2003 at the Wayne County Hospital.

She was born in Pontiac, Mich., on October 8, 1922, the daughter of the late Jack and Annie Feast Harding.

She is survived by one daughter Patricia Smith of Dryden, Mich.; one brother-Jim Harding of Arkansas; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was a homemaker.

Funeral services were held Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Sam Humble officiating. Burial was in the Parnell Baptist Church Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

WENDELL KEITH

Jan. 30, 1934-June 17, 2003

Wendell Keith, age 69, of Somerset, Ky. passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at VA Medical Center.

He was born in the Delta community of Wayne County, Ky. on January 30, 1934, the son of the late Romer Keith and Melda Keith.

On May 31, 1975, he married Jerleen Nevels Keith, who survives.

He is also survived by two children-Jackie Lynn Keith of Somerset, Ky. and Elaine Watson of Monticello, Ky.; one step daughter-Kathy Scott of Somerset, Ky.; three brothers-Elton Keith of Stevensville, Mich., Clifton Keith of Somerset, Ky., and Haskel Keith of Fairfield, Calif..; two sisters-Barbara Kidd and Alberta New, both of Delta, Ky.; and seven grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were two brothers-Ferlin and Curtis Keith; and a sister-Valerie Keith.

He was a member of the Lower Turkey Creek Baptist Church in Wayne County, Ky. He worked as a welder for Lear Seigler Plant in Ferguson, Ky. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of American Legion Post #38 of Somerset, Ky.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 20, 2003 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Reigel New and Bro. Randy Wiles officiating. Burial was in Mill Springs National Cemetery in Nancy, Ky.

Lake Cumberland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

LEWIS JACKSON TROXELL

Dec. 11, 1941-June 16, 2003

Lewis Jackson Troxell, age 61, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Monday, June 16, 2003 at his home.

He was born in Wayne County, Ky. on December 11, 1941, the son of the late Clyde Troxell and Effie Gregory Troxell.

He married Jessica Swyfford Troxell, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by one daughter-Antha Denney of Montiello, Ky.; four brothers-Junior, Jimmy, Ronnie, and Thomas Troxell, all of Monticello; four sisters-Bonnie Daniels of Nicholasville, Ky., Mary Mullions of Danville, Ky., Katy Hickey of Lexington, Ky., and Anna Mae Massengale of Monticello, Ky.; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was employed by Sexton Farms.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Leroy Hammond officiating. Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MELVIN GUFFEY

Jan. 22, 1913-June 15, 2003

Melvin Guffey, age 90, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2003.

He was born on January 22, 1913, the son of the late Green Guffey and Flora Stinson Guffey.

On October 4, 1928, he married Bonnie Frost Guffey.

He is survived by four children-Lyle Guffey, Harold Guffey, Barbara Sue Guffey, and Carol Simpson; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death was one daughter-Mildred Guffey; 11 brothers and sisters; and one grandson.

He professed his faith in Christ at Taylors Grove United Baptist Church, where he remained a member and a deacon until his death.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 18, 2003 in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Ed Walker officiating. Burial was in the Taylors Grove Cemetery.

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

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