IRA LEE CUNDIFF

Nov. 2, 1925-July 17, 2003

Ira Lee Cundiff, age 77, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Thursday, July 17, 2003 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Ky.

He was born in Tonkawa, Okla. on November 2, 1925.

He married Betty Gibbs Cundiff.

He is survived by two children-Sherry Barnes and Connie Roper, both of Monticello, Ky.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 21, 2003 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Josh Nichols and Bro. Mel Gresham officiating. Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ALLIE "ROXIE" MASSENGALE

Nov. 24, 1934-July 12, 2003

Allie "Roxie" Massengale, age 68, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Saturday, July 12, 2003 at her home in Monticello, Ky.

She was born in Monticello, Ky. on November 24, 1934, the daughter of the late John Shard White and Leva Bowlin White.

She had been married to Tom Brown and Nelson Massengale, both of whom preceded her in death.

She is survived by three step children-Nancy Bell of Monticello, Ky., Jeff Massengale and Greg Massengale, both of Indianapolis, Ind.; two sisters-Irene King of Indianapolis, Ind. and Mary Burke of Monticello, Ky.; five step grandchildren; and one step great-grandchild.

She attended Eller’s Chapel Methodist Church.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Elk Spring Cemetery with Bros. Daniel Richardson and Steve Wheeler officiating.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

RAYMOND ECKEL

Dec. 29, 1906-July 15, 2003

Raymond Eckel, age 96, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at his home.

He was born in Jamestown, Ind. on December 29, 1906, the son of the late James A. Eckel and Lena Dillon Eckel.

He married Alta Mae Hicks, who survives.

He is survived by one sister-Mary Shaw of Indianapolis, Ind.

Graveside services were held Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Elk Spring Cemetery with Bro. Coy Webb officiating.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

VIRGIL SHELTON

Died July 15, 2003

Virgil Shelton, age 77, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at his home.

He was the son of Henderson Shelton and Vela Crawford Shelton.

He married Tempie Jane Denny.

He is survived by three children-Dannie Shelton and Jimmy Shelton, both of Monticello, Ky., and Karen Shelton of Somerset, Ky.; three sisters-Sally Tucker and Mary Latham, both of Monticello, Ky., and Elise Means of Decatur, Ala.; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death was one child.

Graveside services were held Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 2 p.m. at the Shelton Cemetery with Bro. Eddie Neal officiating. Burial was in Shelton Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

JOE DEAN GREGORY

Nov. 27, 1937-July 16, 2003

Joe Dean Gregory, age 65, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at his home.

He was born November 27, 1937.

He married Peggy Alexander.

He is survived by four children-Barry Gordon Gregory, Joey Wayne Gregory, Julia Neal, and Debbie Koontz, all of Monticello, Ky.; one brother-Dale Kelly Gregory of McCreary County, Ky.; one sister-Maggie Ramsey of Monticello, Ky.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Bros. Tom Nelson and Oscar Penticuff officiating. Burial was in Stop Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

FREDRICK HOWE

Dec. 7, 1939-July 17, 2003

Fredrick Howe, age 64, of Somerset, Ky. passed away Thursday, July 17, 2003 at Sunrise Manor of Somerset.

He was born in Watseka, Ill. on December 7, 1939, the son of the late Fred Howe and Juanita Howe.

He married Juanita Cooper.

He is survived by four children-Jeff Howe of Somerset, Ky., David Howe of Indianapolis, Ind., Kenny Howe of Greenfield, Ind., and Loretta Gainey of Indianapolis, Ind.; two brothers-Burt Howe and Eddie Howe, both of Watseska, Ill.; two sisters-Shirley Smith and Norma Lenz; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Preceding him in death was one child.

Funeral services were held Sunday, July 20, 2003 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home

chapel with Bro. Greg Ryan officiating. Burial was in the Davis Chapel Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

HOWARD BRAKE

July 30, 1929-July 18, 2003

Howard Brake, age 74, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Friday, July 18, 2003 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Lexington, Ky.

He was born in Monticello, Ky. on July 30, 1929, the son of the late Porter Herman Brake and Elsie Cole Brake.

He married Wilodean Brake, who survives.

He is also survived by two children-Alan Brake and Kim Brake, both of Monticello, Ky.; two brothers-Haskell "Hack" Brake of Burnside, Ky. and Bobby Brake of Monticello, Ky.; two sisters-Margie New of Monticello, Ky. and Ruth Morris of Somerset, Ky.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 21, 2003 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Bro. Earnest Mann officiating. Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

LILLIAN BURGESS

May 8, 1926-July 18, 2003

Lillian Burgess, age 77, of Russell Springs, Ky. passed away Friday, July 18, 2003 at her home.

She was born in Russell County, Ky. on May 8, 1926, the daughter of Geneva Holder George and the late Elbert George.

She married Ralph Burgess, who survives. She was formerly married to Wendell Dabney, who preceded her in death on July 30, 1972.

She is survived by one daughter-Cletta McKinney of Russell Springs, Ky.; six step children-Sandra Loehle of Tullahoma, Tenn., Pamela Kay Proctor of Elizabethtown, Ky., Bill Burgess and Jimmy Burgess, both of Creelsboro, Gary Burgess of Russell Springs, Ky., and Joe Burgess of Wilmore, Ky.; one sister-Shirley Holland of Kent, Ohio; one granddaughter; two great-grandchildren; 14 step grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were two brothers and one sister.

She was a retired inspector at Russell Sportswear. She was a member of Russell Springs Church of God.

Funeral services were held Sunday, July 20, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Chester Hatton officiating. Burial was in Clear Springs Cemetery.

Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs, Ky. in charge of arrangements.

PEARL B. BENSING

Oct. 6, 1914-July 5, 2003

Pearl B. Bensing, age 88, of New Castle, Ind. passed away Saturday, July 5, 2003 at Hickory Creek in New Castle.

She was born in Wayne County, Ky. on October 6, 1914, the daughter of the late G. B. Back and Lula Bell Back.

She married Henry "Hank" Bensing, who preceded her in death in 1964.

She is survived by a brother-George "Sonny" Back of Monticello, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were seven brothers and five sisters.

She was a member of the Locust Grove Church of The Brethren for over 50 years and The American Business Women’s Association. She retired from Bridgestone-Firestone.

Memorial services were held Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. George Bell officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Locust Grove Church of The Brethren, 9530 E. Co. Rd. 400 S., New Castle, IN 47362; or Southern Care Hospice, 3414 W. Foxridge Lane, Muncie, IN 47304.

Marshall & Erlewein Funeral Home in Dublin, Ind. in charge of arrangements. Obituary courtesy of Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home.

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