OPAL LEE TAYLOR

BURNETT

Aug. 11, 1914-Aug. 22, 2003

Opal Lee Taylor Burnett, age 89, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Friday, August 22, 2003 at Brithaven Nursing Home in Somerset, Ky.

She was born on August 11, 1914, the daughter of the late John Lynn and Sarah Margaret Asberry Taylor.

On October 25, 1931 she married William Loftus Burnett, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by one daughter-Clara Kidd of Williamsport, Ind.; four sons-Cleo, Carl, and Conley Burnett, all of Monticello, Ky., and Cecil Burnett of Russell Springs, Ky.; one god-daughter-Krista Bertram of Monticello, Ky.; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; two step grandchildren; five step great-grandchildren; two god-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death was five brothers-Wilmer, Willis, Edgar, Cecil and Grady Taylor.; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.

She had accepted Christ as her Savior and became a member of Keen’s Chapel United Methodist Church. After marriage, she became a member of Bethel Baptist Church for 70 years.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, August 26, 2003 in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Curtis Burnett and Bro. Douglas Kidd officiating. Burial was in Elk Spring Cemetery.

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

HALEY K. HOWARD

Jun. 10, 1920-Aug. 20, 2003

Haley K. Howard, age 83, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Wednesday, August 20 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Ky.

She was born in Insull, Ky. on June 10, 1920, the daughter of the late Lennie Slusher.

She is survived by four daughters-Eulah Johnson, and Mary Humphreys, both of Monticello, Ky., Emma Euell of Bowie, Md., and Jewel Boyden of Somerset, Ohio; one son-Robert "Bubba" Howard of Congo, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death was one brother-Rufus Slusher.

She was a homemaker. She was a member of New Lexington Church of the Nazarene.

Funeral services were held Saturday, August 23 at 1 p.m. in New Lexington Church of the Nazarene with Reverend Everett Eads, Reverend Larry Brisker and Reverend Earl Crabtree officiating. Burial was in Oakfield Cemetery.

LINZY OTHO JOHNSON

Mar. 24, 1947-Aug. 20, 2003

Linzy Otho Johnson, age 56, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Ky.

He was born March 24, 1947, the son of the late Dewey K. Johnson and Martha Lilly Goodman Johnson.

He is survived by three brothers-Billy Duncan of Albany, Ky., Preston Johnson and David Johnson, both of Gary, Ind.

He attended Gospel Music Barn Church.

Funeral services were held Saturday, August 23, 2003 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. R.L. Tucker and sister Anna Tucker officiating. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery in Albany, Ky.

Heartland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

VIOLA BALL

Feb. 10, 1931-Aug. 19, 2003

Viola Ball, age 72, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Ky.

She was born on February 10, 1931, the daughter of the late Frank Wolford Mason and Dora Russell Mason.

She is survived by four children-David Massie and Teresa Sola, both of Somerset, Ky., Elsie Louise Hester of Glasgow, Ky., and Barbara Carter of Indiana; one brother-Haskell "Hank" Mason of North Carolina; three sisters-Josephine Laughender of Frankfort, Ind., Beulah Dickenson of Somerset, Ky., and Opal Shroyer of Columbus, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was employed by Dishman’s Nursing Home.

Funeral services were held Friday, August 22, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Harlan Ogle officiating. Burial was in Parnell Baptist Church Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

FLORA ETHEL MARCUM GREGORY

Aug. 27, 1924-Aug. 17, 2003

Flora Ethel Marcum Gregory, age 78, of Muncie, Ind. passed away Sunday, August 17, 2003 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Ind.

She was born in Monticello, Ky. on August 27, 1924, the daughter of the late Joe Marcum and Una Marcum.

She married Cleve Gregory, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by 11 children-Lewis Bell of Galesburg, Ill., Kenny Gregory of Albany, Ind., Roger Greogry, Glenn Gregory, Diane Essey, Connie Adkins, Glenna Gregory, and Bonnie Powell, all of Muncie, Ind., Tommy Gregory, Peggy Schweighardt of Lawrenceburg, Ky., and Alice Friday of Adair, Ill.; two step children-Cecil Gregory and Bonnie Powell, all of Muncie, Ind.; one brother-Arlie Marcum of Tennessee; one sister-Inez Dobbs of Monticello, Ky.; 23 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.

She was a member of Memorial Baptist of Muncie, Ind.

Funeral services were held Thursday, August 21, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Jerry Holton officiating. Burial was in Dobbs Cemetery.

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

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