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Since 1958 our staff has been dedicated to serving our families with the attention, compassion and r E.C. Ward, and Mrs. Ransom (Ellor) Vaught. Norman E. Mr.

Our Story:

The Ward-Farris Funeral Home of Science Hill, Kentucky was founded by Mr. They were casket manufacturers in the early 1940's. They made wooden caskets which was covered with an exterior cloth and a loose lining. Business improved to the point that Mr. Ward was being requested to deliver the caskets that he made and conduct the complete funeral. To meet this need, he employed Mr. Farris as an embalmer and funeral director. Farris previously worked for a funeral home in Waynesburg, KY. In November of 1957, Mr. Ward sold his interest in the Ward-Farris Funeral Home and retired from the business. Farris brought in two new partners into the business, J.B. Morris and Denver Hislope, each owning one third of the business. The newly built funeral home, known as Farris-Morris-Hislope was opened for business in November of 1958. The new building was located on Hwy U.S. 27 just north of the Hwy 635 intersection and was opened the day the highway officially opened to traffic. An open house was held for the citizens of Pulaski County and adjoining counties. Prior to the opening, the majority of funerals consisted of visitations at their homes and funerals conducted at the church. This situation quickly reversed itself with the new business. The funeral home is still in the same location as of today. Three renovations have been done on the property and a new four lane highway is under construction. During the first few years that they were in business, Mr. Farris was the Manager and each partner was a licensed Kentucky Funeral Director and Embalmer. In addition to the funeral home, they operated an ambulance service prior to the emergency service of 911. Norman Farris was the county coroner and a State Senator. In 1972, Mr. Farris sold his interest in the firm to his two partners and moved to Florida where he remained in the funeral profession. Upon retirement, he moved back to Lexington, KY where he died at the age of 82 on Sept. 4, 2003. Interment was in the Lexington Cemetery following his services at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home. In 1972, the name of the funeral home change to Morris & Hislope Funeral Home. In addition to operating the funeral home, the partners sold monuments and burial insurance to fund funeral expenses. They also owned House Funeral Home in London, KY and the Somerset Chapel on Oak Hill Rd., Somerset. They sold these businesses in 1978 to devote their full attention to operating the original firm in Science Hill. In 1992, Morris & Hislope took on other owners, along with James R. Dick and Quintin McGinnis, who now manage the funeral home. In 1993, almost a year after semi-retiring, James Brent "J.B." Morris, died on Feb. 27, 1993. A month later, Denver Hislope suffered a mini stroke, he retired there after. In 1995, The Kentucky Funeral Directors Association Convention presented the Fifty Year Golden Service Award to the funeral home. Our deepest appreciation goes to all those who have made this possible. On June 18, 2012, Denver Hislope died, the last of the three founders of this funeral home. We will continue to provide a superior service to the community and surrounding counties.

10/22/2025

10/21/2025

Fred Baker

Fred Vernon Baker, 97, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.

Fred was born on October 11, 1928 to the late Willie & Rosie (Lamb) Baker in Pulaski County, Kentucky. He found great joy in the simple pleasures of life-hunting, fishing, and searching for ginseng in the quiet woods. His kind and giving nature was evident to all who knew him, especially his neighbors who were often touched by his thoughtfulness. Fred attended church regularly at Ringgold Methodist Church.

He is survived by his son, Vernon Baker; his daughter, Jannie Baker; grandchildren, Tammy & (Mark) Catron, Scott & (Raina) Hodge, and Amanda Feltner; great-grandchildren, Brittany & (Sean) Haste, Markie & (Nathanael) Bell, Abbie & (Devin) Jasper, Macen Catron, Lainey Feltner; and six great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Fay (Harness) Baker; his daughter, Patricia Baker Hodge; his daughter-in-law, Shelia Baker; brothers, Oscar Baker, Raymond Baker, and William Baker; and his sisters, Lula Baker, Minnie Baker, Maggie Baker, Nellie Jones, Jessie Smith, and Flora Lovelace.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Ben Mitchell officiating.

Burial will be at Ringgold Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until time for services.

In lieu of flowers the family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations for the upkeep of the Ringgold Cemetery. Donations can be made at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home or First & Farmers National Bank.

Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

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10/21/2025

Alice Moore

Alice Johnson Moore, age 86, of Louisville, KY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 19, 2025 in Louisville.

She was born on June 14, 1939 to the late Charles Pinkney (Sr.) and Mae Sumner Johnson in Rogersville, TN. Upon graduation from Rogersville High School, she attended the University of Tennessee and completed her undergraduate studies in Dietetics and Food Service Management.

She met her husband of 63 years, George, a student in Pre-Veterinary Medicine at UT, during her studies there. Alice went on to earn her Master's degree in Nutrition from Auburn University in 1963, and worked for the Tennessee and North Carolina Extension Service as a 4-H and Home Extension Agent. As a Registered Dietician, she served as Director of Dietetics at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital from 1977-1999. Alice was a consultant in therapeutic dietetics for several other hospitals, and was an instructor at Somerset Community College. She held leadership and administrative positions, and earned numerous awards in several national and state level dietetic organizations.

Alice was a former member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Waynesburg, KY, and also the First United Methodist Church in Somerset, KY. She was active and involved in several ministries and leadership committees, taught Sunday School classes, and sang in the choir in both churches. She greatly enjoyed travel and visited several countries and destinations with Friendship Force International and Louisville Friendship Force. She also loved cooking, gardening, growing flowers, and helping manage the family's farm in southern Lincoln County, KY.

Alice is survived by her sons: Roger (Anna Lou) Moore, of Eubank, KY, Keith (Rachel) Moore, of Louisville, KY, and David (fiancee Kelly Kennedy) Moore, of Ringgold, GA.; six grandchildren: Dustin (Mariah) Moore, of Eubank, KY, Dylan Reese Moore, Macey Elizabeth Moore, Blaire Elise Moore, Claire Susannah Moore, and Mia Faye Moore; her sister, Sandra J. Blevins of Maryville, TN; and three great grandchildren: Ava Grace Moore, Logan Andrew Moore, and Brice Cannon Moore. She also leaves behind a host of other family members to mourn her passing. She is preceded in death by her husband, George G. Moore; her parents, her brother, Charles P. Johnson, Jr., and one grandson, Andrew Clinton Moore.

A funeral service will be held Friday, October 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home, Science Hill, KY with Bro. Vola Brown officiating.

Burial will follow at Eubank Cemetery in Eubank, KY.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 11:00 AM until time for services.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests expressions of sympathy be made in the form of donations to Eubank Baptist Church, The Pentecostals of Louisville, or the Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga.

Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

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10/21/2025

David Scott New

Mr. David Scott New, of the Mt. Zion community in Science Hill, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, having attained the age of 54 years, 2 months & 7 days. He was born in Somerset (Pulaski County), Kentucky, on Thursday, August 12, 1971, the son of Janice James New & Boyce Melvin Tucker. He was a Christian and member of The Newell Christian Fellowship Church in Eubank, Kentucky, a 1990 graduate of Pulaski County High School, worked at Somerset Boat Dock as a teenager, and Somerset-Burnside Garage Door Company as an installer from 1996 to 2022 until his illness forced him to retire. He loved working and was dependable. He loved horseback riding and country life. His great smile made everyone feel special and welcome, a true Southern gentleman that will be missed by many, especially his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Kent James; maternal grandparents, Fred & Hazel (Adams) James; paternal grandparents, Cordus & Zelma (Keith) Tucker; and father-in-law, Alex Adkins.

He leaves to cherish his memory and mourn his passing his beloved wife, Misty Dawn (Adkins) New, whom he wed on Saturday, July 24, 2010; children, Mitchell Scott (& Sarah) New of Science Hill, Chelsea Renea New of Somerset; stepchildren, Lakyn Taylor Collins (& Victoria “Tori” Johnson) of Somerset, Brandon Douglas (& Katarina) Collins of Martin, Kentucky; brother, Mark C. (& Robin) New of Burkesville, Kentucky; grandchildren, Isaiah, Tobias, Parker, Caleb, Colton, Alayah, Kyra & Alex; aunts, Margaret Jasper James of Shady Grove, Judy James Vaught of Eubank, Lana James Cassada of Somerset; mother-in-law, Esther Greer (& Billy) Barrows of Paintsville; and a host of cousins and many, many friends.

The funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. E.S.T. in the Chapel of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home, 5900 N. Highway 27, Science Hill, Kentucky 42553, with Bro. Michael Erp, Bro. Sherman Adkins, Bro. Larry Spears & Bro. Gary Cash officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Science Hill. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. E.S.T. on Friday, October 24, and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral hour. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the Mt. Zion Cemetery in his memory.

New’s Monticello Funeral Home in Monticello, Kentucky, is honored to care for one of its own, with the assistance of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home in Science Hill.

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10/16/2025

Jason Sweet

Jason Eric Sweet, 46, of Eubank, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at his residence.

Jason was born on September 16, 1979 to Jerry Sweet & Mary Louise (Wilson) McIntosh in Somerset, Kentucky. He had a true love for horses and a natural talent for trading livestock. He found excitement in drag racing and joy in the simple moments spent with those he loved most. Family was at the heart of everything he did, and he cherished every moment shared with them. Jason was a devoted member of West Science Hill Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Brittany (Vanhook) Sweet; his son, Isaiah Sweet; his daughters, Jalyn Sweet, Autumn Sweet, and Kaysley Sweet; his father, Jerry & (Shaun) Sweet; his granddaughter, Elliott Hicks; his brothers, Michael & (Teresa) Sweet, Craig & (Myla) Sweet, and Brandon & (Kara) Sweet; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Louise McIntosh (Wilson).

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Ronald Wesley officiating.

Burial will be at West Science Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until time for services.

Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

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Science Hill, KY
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