Ray Mills, age 91, husband of Gerry Mills, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at his home.
In addition to his wife, Gerry, he is also survived by: children: JoAnne Gregory – Manchester; David (Susan) – Monticello; Danny (Linda) – Tampa, FL; and Belinda Plvan (Dave) – Union.
He is survived by the following Grandchildren: Chris Mills (Kacie) – Walton, KY; Morgan Mills Silva (Josh) – Miami, FL; Dylan Plvan – Union, KY; Matthew Mills (Harley) – Monticello, KY; and Carmen Mills – Miami, FL; Luke Bristow (Brooke) – Winchester, KY; Rachel Bristow Gregory (Phillip) – Monticello, KY; Tex Hoskins (Kelsey) – London, KY. Two great-granddaughters: Annalee and Arlie Mills.
He is also survived by brothers: Harold “Jackie” Smith (Joyce) – Manchester; Clifford Mills. Sisters: Josephine Jackson, Imogene Clark. Nephews Gary, John, Jimmy Pat Mayer plus nephews Scott and Dwayne Smith. He is survived by a host of other nephews and nieces, including special niece – Jenny Mayer.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to: House of Blessings (P.O. Box 932, Monticello, KY 42633); or Clay County Historical Society / Clay We Were Museum (202 Main St. – Manchester 40962); or Oak Grove Baptist Church (6520 KY 1275, Monticello – 42633; or Oneida Baptist Institute (11 Mulberry St. Oneida – 40972).
The family will receive friends on Friday, May 23, 2025, between 11 am – 2 pm in the chapel of the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 23, 2025, at 2 pm at the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Elk Spring Cemetery.
Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.