Geraldine Criswell Massingale
Geraldine Criswell (Massingale) was born February 22, 1947, and departed this life Thursday, April 10, 2025, reaching the age of 78 years. She is survived by Son: Junior Criswell (Sandy); Daughters: Barbara Criswell and Lisa Branscum (Michael); Grandchildren: Eric Wayne Branscum, Ryan Michael Branscum, Kaila New, Tasha Hicks, Shawn Lester and Dakota Burnette; Great Grandchildren: […]
Diane McCoy Staton
Diane (McCoy) Staton, age 67, of Albany, Kentucky, a native of The Salt Lick Bend community in Cumberland County, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at her home in Albany, Kentucky. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Norris-New Funeral Home of Burkesville, Kentucky is honored to be in charge of the arrangements.
Carol Jean Dishman
Carol Jean Dishman, age 53, wife of Levi Dishman, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY. In addition to her husband, she is survived by: Her mother, Shirley Sanders 6 siblings, Sheila McGarry, Shanda Fuentes, Doug Sanders, Sharlene Prince, Lisa Duncan, and Vickie Mason The family will receive friends […]
Masonic Lodge Breakfast coming up Saturday

The Monticello Masonic Lodge 431 located at 1841 West Highway 92 towards Beaver Creek will be having a community wide pancake breakfast with sausage, bacon, and gravy and all the fixings, all you can eat for 10$ Saturday April 12th starting at 7am. This is open to the public. All proceeds will go to scholarships […]
Richard Hersel Correll
Richard Hersel Correll, age 68, of Monticello. KY, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, in Monticello, KY. Richard is survived by his sister, Pauline Correll Roush (Jack) and his brothers Robert (Jeannie), Glenn (Betty) and Dale (Velma). Along with numerous nephews and nieces and some very special cousins. The family will receive friends on Sunday, […]
Mary Maxine Young (Correll)
Mary Maxine Young (Correll), age 92, of New Richmond, OH entered into life on May 16,1933, and was called home to the Lord on April 5, 2025. Those left to celebrate her life include her Children: Denver “Gene” Young of Louisville, KY, Patricia Haas (James) of New Richmond, OH and Timmy Young (Ruth) of New […]
Somerset man charged with 45 counts of sexual crimes

Sheriff Bobby Jones reports the indictment of a Somerset man, Jesus Alberto Chavez, 32, onApril 3, 2025 for forty-five counts of sexual crimes, ranging from Rape and Sodomy in theThird Degrees to Use of a Minor Under Sixteen in a Sexual Performance, Promoting a SexualPerformance by a Minor Under Sixteen Years of Age, and Possession […]
Laura Evelyn Stinson
Laura Evelyn Stinson, age 88, widow of James Elmer Stinson, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Monticello. She is survived by: two daughters, JoAnn Bell (Mike) and Connie Morrow (Duane); son-in-law, Ricky Massengale; four grandchildren, Jessica Thrasher, Amy King, Brandon Massengale, Aaron Morrow; seven great grandchildren, Raegan Hadley, Jacob Thrasher, Charlee Thrasher, Tyler King, […]
Annette Norfleet
Annette Norfleet, age 65, widow of Harold Norfleet, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Wayne County Hospital. She is survived by: 1 daughter, Amy Edwards (Clint) 1 son, Eddie Norfleet (Jessica) 2 brothers, Dwight Sexton (Pamela) and Dewayne Sexton 6 grandchildren, Cole Edwards, Kane Norfleet, Addison Edwards, Lilyan Norfleet, Erin Norfleet, and Atikis Norfleet […]
Betty Sue Gehring Catron
Betty Sue (Gehring) Catron, age 84, widow of Kenneth Catron, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at her home. She is survived by: her children, Tammy Catron, Kenny (Kathy) Catron, and Jason Catron; two grandchildren, Kendra (David) Wash and Kendall (Tiffany) Catron; and four great grandchildren, Jalyn Catron, Taylor Catron, Kai Wash, and Audrey Catron. She […]