DR. JOHN R. RICE ELKTON, Ky. -- Dr. John Ralph Rice, 90, Nashville, Tenn., formerly of Elkton, died early Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, at Richland Health Center, Nashville, of natural causes. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Glenwood Cemetery, Elkton, with the Rev. Dr. Marlin Connelly officiating. There will be no visitation. Martin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A native of Hopkinsville, he was born Dec. 13, 1909, the son of the late John Henry and Minnie Skeen Rice. He had practiced medicine in Nashville for 33 years. He was a member of the Hillsboro Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Norine Ward Rich. Memorials may be made to the donor's charity of choice or to David Lipscomb University or Hillsboro Church of Christ. Kentucky New Era 01/25/2000