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Michael David Phelps, age 56, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.

He was born on October 1, 1969, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by love, laughter, and generosity.

Lena Williams, 78, of Morgantown, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She was born on May 15, 1948, in Butler County, Kentucky, and she lived a life marked by love, kindness, and selflessness.

Lena was preceded in death by her parents, James Thomas “JT” and Kathleen Snell Williams, as well as her siblings Darrell Williams, Leonard “Buddy” Williams, Louise Herald, Tommy Williams, and Mildred Williams. She was also preceded in death by her nephew Mark Williams and her niece Kelly Hawkins.

Timmy Ray Martin, age 64, of Morgantown, KY, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at the Hospice House of Southern Ky.  He was born on May 13, 1962 in Warren Co., KY to the late Sammie and Roberta Scarbrough Martin of Auburn, KY.   He loved to farm, raise cattle, garden and spend time with his family. Timmy was also an avid UK fan and loved to hunt and fish.  He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson Chance Lane Martin.

Staci Jean Perry, 57, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026 surrounded by her family at U of L Hospital. She was born November 10, 1968 in Hartford, Kentucky to the late Edward Scott Kearns and Sheila Crowe McPeek. Staci was a professional photographer winning many awards in Phoenix, Arizona.

Sharon Ann House Smith, age 64, of Morgantown, KY passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky.  She was born in Jefferson Co., KY on Mar. 8, 1962.   Sharon was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting, drawing and people watching.  She was preceded in death by her parents John B. and Edith Mae Blanton House; daughter Christy Smith; granddaughter Delilah Rose Flener; brother Dennis House.

Bobby Joe Chaney, age 85, of Morgantown, KY, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Morgantown Care and Rehab Center.  He was born on Sept.

William Gabe Keen, known to family and friends as Gabe, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at his residence, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, faith, hard work, and a warm sense of humor that touched many lives.

He was born on October 11, 1942, in the Sugar Grove Community of Butler County, Kentucky, and he spent his life rooted in the values of family, community, and service. 

Larry Leon Bratcher, age 71, of Morgantown, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was born on August 5, 1954, in Louisville, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a spirit that touched everyone who knew him.

Gregory L. Embry, 61, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Heartford House in Owensboro, Kentucky. He was born on January 10, 1965, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a steady presence to those who knew him.

Patricia Ann Dockery Henderson, age 67, of Morgantown, KY passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026 at her residence.  She was born in Grayson Co., KY on Feb. 15, 1959.  Patricia was a homemaker and a member of Brooklyn Baptist Church.  She enjoyed taking care of her flowers, taking pictures, hunting mushrooms and spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her infant daughter Rebecca Ann Henderson; parents Otis Dockery and Joyce Cockrell Strausburger; brother-in-law Buddy Williams.