Area Obituaries

Roy E. Barnett, 77, of Jayess, passed away on Dec. 7, 2020, at New Dawn Retirement Home in Ruth. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Roy was born Oct. 14, 1943, in Jayess, to Rufus and Ora Alexander Barnett. He was a loving father, husband, grandfather,…

Johnnie Ray “Butch” Dear, 74, of Monticello, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, of cardiac arrest. To accommodate out of town family, a celebration of life will be held at a later date at Bethel Baptist Church in Monticello. Butch was a man of many talents. He was a wonderful son,…

Graveside services were held Dec. 5, 2020, at North Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, New Hebron, for Kenneth McDuffey, 61, who died Nov. 29 at his residence. Bishop Franklin McDuffey officiated, with Johnson Funeral Home handling arrangements. Mr. McDuffey was born to the late R.J. and Tressie McDuffey; he was a twin, of which he was…

Martha Francine McNeese, 71, of Silver Creek, passed away on Dec. 4, 2020, at her residence. A funeral service was held Dec. 7 at Wilson Funeral Home in Monticello, with graveside service following in Old Arm Cemetery. Bro. Danny Forrest officiated the services, with Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Francine was born Sept.…

Graveside service for Martha Reans O’Neal, 66, of Jayess, were held Dec. 8, 2020, at Roberts Memorial Cemetery in Lawrence County. She went to be with her Lord on Dec. 2. Mrs. O’Neal was born on July 3, 1954, to Vernon Reans and Ruth Bailey Reans. She was a member of Topeka Baptist Church, where…

Johnnie Ray “Butch” Dear, 74, of Monticello, passed away Nov. 25, 2020, of cardiac arrest. To accommodate out of town family, a celebration of life will be held at a later date at Bethel Baptist Church in Monticello. Mr. Dear was a Navy Vietnam Vet, band director, church worship leader, and college instructor. He was…