ELLIS H. SEXTON

Oct. 20, 1921-Dec. 5, 2001

            Ellis H. Sexton, age 80, of the Bethesda community of Wayne County, Ky. passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2001 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Ky.

            He was born in Wayne County, Ky. on October 20, 1921, the son of the late Edgar Lee Sexton and Hattie Jane Jones.

            On October 18, 1946, he married Norene Bertram, who survives.

            He is also survived by four children-David E. Sexton of Stanford, Ky., Richard Sexton and Dallas Sexton, both of Monticello, Ky., and Sharon Sunderland of Waldorf, Md.; one sister-Maude Sexton of Monticello, Ky.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

            He had been self-employed as a farmer.

            Funeral services were held Saturday, December 8, 2001 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Byron Creech officiating. Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

            Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

KAY DAVIS

Oct. 17, 1926-Dec. 9, 2001

            Kay Davis, age 75, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Sunday, December 9, 2001 at his home.

            He was born in Wayne County, Ky. on October 17, 1926, the son of the late Ben Davis and Bess Parmley Davis.

            He married Vena Crabtree, who survives.

            He is also survived by two children-Bob Davis of Berea, Ky. and Barbara Dobbs of Monticello, Ky.; one sister-Algie Melton of Monticello, Ky.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

            He was a member of the Parmley's Grove Baptist Church.

            Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at 1 p.m. Burial was in the Parmley's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

            Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CARL DOUGLAS FRANCIS

March 8, 1925-Dec. 2, 2001

            Carl Douglas Francis, age 76, of Cincinatti, Ohio, formerly of Monticello, Ky.  passed away Sunday, December 2, 2001.

            He was born in Wayne County, Ky. on March 8, 1925, the son of the late C.A. Francis and Pearl Peercy.

            On November 2, 1955, he married Dorothy Cooper, who survives.

            He is also survived by one son-Carl Francis, Jr. on London, England; one brother-Craig A. Francis of Charleston, S.C.; and two grandchildren.

            He was employed as a watch maker and jewelry repairman.

            He was a member of the New Charity Baptist Church.

            Funeral services were held Friday, December 7, 2001 at 10 a.m. at the New Charity Baptist Church with Bro. Koger Ramsey officiating. Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

            Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ONA BARRIER RAINES

Dec. 18, 1915-Dec. 5, 2001

            Ona Barrier Raines, age 85, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2001 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Ky.

            She was born on December 18, 1915, the daughter of the late Joe and Zora Bertram Barrier.

            On May 31, 1930, she married Everett Raines, who preceded her in death on February 9, 2000.

            She is survived by one daughter-Irene Guffey of Alpha, Ky.; one sister-Nona Bridgeman; one brother-Johnnie Barrier; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

            Preceding her in death is one daughter-Dorsey Clark; and one son-Earl Raines.

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

            Funeral services were held Saturday, December 8, 2001 in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Vitis Bailey officiating. Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

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

ALICE MAY CLARK HARDWICK

Feb. 1, 1939-Dec. 4, 2001

            Alice May Clark Hardwick, age 62, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2001 at the Wayne County Hospital in Monticello, Ky.

            She was born on February 1, 1939, the daughter of Bob Barney Hardwick and the late Hettie Coffey Clark.

            On February 7, 1967, she married Bobby Lee Hardwick, who survives.

            She is also survived by two children-Daniel and Ellis Hardwick; two sisters-Tonie Clark and Bessie Miller; four brothers-Marshal, Alfred, Barney and Cordus Clark; two grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

            Preceding her in death is her brother-Logan Clark; and an infant sister-Alcie Clark.

            She accepted Christ as her Savior as a young lady and became a member of the Lick Creek Baptist Church and later united with the Elk Ridge Baptist Church where she remained faithful.

            Funeral services were held Friday, December 7, 2001 in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Dewey Burks and Bro. Denzil Jones officiating. Burial was in the Dick Cemetery.

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