Ellis “Buckwheat” Godsey, age 62, of Monticello, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Jean Waddle Care Center.
He is survived by: two sons, Josh Godsey and Justin Godsey; two daughters, Lashanda Godsey and Stephanie Godsey; and four grandchildren, Randy Hicks, Cheyenne Hicks, Avery Foster, and Peyton Foster. He is also survived by: one brother, Jerry Godsey; and two sisters, Marilyn Paige and Lena Dishman; along with a host of family and friends who mourn his passing.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 30, 2026, between 11 am – 1 pm in the chapel of the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 30, 2026, at 1 pm at the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Davis Chapel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to: Ellis Godsey Memorial Fund, c/o Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home
Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.