Beech Tree News Network

William Carson Turner, aged 89, departed this world to attend Easter Sunrise in Heaven on  Sunday, March 31, 2024. He passed peacefully with his son, daughter, and grandson at his bedside after a brief illness. He was born Billy Carson Turner in McHenry, Kentucky, to Bertie  Allen and Estella Pearl (Embry) Turner on July 21, 1934. He lived in Welchs Creek, KY. Bill had  a career as a tooling engineer with General Electric. After retirement, he and his wife left  Frankfort and returned to their beloved Butler County roots.

Beth Ann Henderson, age 67 of Morgantown, KY passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at her residence. Beth was born on Tuesday, August 7, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to the union of the late Charles W. and Dorothy N. Williamson Walters and the wife of the late Joe Henderson. She is preceded in death by several siblings. 

Beth Ann Henderson is survived by two sisters Charlene Landman and Cindy Tyler both of Ohio and several nieces and nephews. 

Donald R. Dockery, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Born on May 17, 1954, in the Oak Ridge community of Butler County, he was a beacon of love and generosity throughout his 69 years of life.

Peggy Vernell Suddath Pendley, age 79, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at her home. She was born in Quality, KY on April 9, 1944.She was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting and taking care of her flowers.

Bruce Lake Ball, 68, of Beaver Dam, passed away March 29, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 23, 1955, in Hartford and grew up in Echols. A true cowboy, Bruce always had his cowboy hat on. He enjoyed classic cars, riding horses, going camping, fishing, and hunting, which he was able to do this past season.

Jeff Johnson, a cherished husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend, departed from this world on March 26, 2024, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Born on July 20, 1973, in Bowling Green, KY, Jeff's life was characterized by his loving nature, kindheartedness, and generous spirit.

Floyd G. Parrish, a man whose generosity of spirit and adventurous soul touched the lives of many, passed away on March 25, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on December 4, 1954, in Butler County, Kentucky, Floyd's journey came to a peaceful close in Roundhill, Kentucky, as a result of a car accident. Floyd grew up surrounded by the loving embrace of his parents, Walter and Jennie Lou Penley Parrish, and the guiding light of his grandparents, Eldon and Pearl Parrish and Bertie and Dona Goodwin.

Pam G. Hudson, age 64, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. She was born to Lucian and Lorine Woodcock Embry in Butler County, KY on November 30, 1959. She worked at Kellwood and Kanes. Pam attended Grace Temple Church and loved to play games and drink coffee.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jesse Dwaine Hudson; three sisters Midge Shepherd, Wilda Bratcher and Martha Garner; three brothers Jesse Duey Embry, Chuck Embry and Pete Embry.

Asberry “Judy” Givens McCoy, age 100, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at her home.  She was born in Little Rock, AR on Aug. 24, 1923.   She was a member of Union Missionary Baptist Church and a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Murnie Hudnall Givens; husband Chester McCoy; sisters Area Givens, Ruby Proctor and Ava Mitchell; brother Coakley Givens; step-daughter Erdist Hudson and step son-in-law Vernon Hudson.

Barbara Sue Barnard Reeves, 82, of Morgantown, KY passed away Monday, March 18th at Morgantown Care and Rehab. Barbara was born in Salem, Indiana on Dec. 9, 1941, to Russell Barnard and Mary Beck Barnard.