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John Coeburn “J.C.” Smith, 66 of McHenry, Kentucky passed away on February 27, 2019 at his home surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on January 11, 1953 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late John and Bessie Cavins Smith. J.C. worked at Nestaway for 25 years and went on to retire in 2008 from his construction business.

Glen Adkins, 57, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, Ky.  He was born in Butler Co., Ky. on February 27, 1961 to the late Ray and Bonnie Lindsey Adkins.  Glen was of the Baptist faith and was a landscaper.  He enjoyed fishing and catching up with friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers DP, Charles and Jimmie Adkins; sisters Rebecca Adkins and Sally Morris.

Bobby Gene Raymer, 70, of Roundhill, KY passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at his residence. Bobby was born March 23, 1948 in Butler County, Kentucky to the late Olen and Goldie Johnson Raymer. He was a member of Roundhill Church of Christ, a United States Army veteran, worked at Holley Carburetors for 20 years, and retired from Stoody Company after 20 years of service. Bobby loved doing yard work and going to church.

Virginia Lois Richan Palmer, 95, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the home of her niece Kathy Douglas in Morgantown.  She was born in Acequia, Idaho on  June 10, 1923 to the late Roy and Ida Ellen Simmons Richan.  Virgina married L. Dean Palmer on Dec 2, 1942  in the Salt Lake Temple.

Charles Cameron Childress, 66, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green.  He was born in Butler Co., Ky. on August 15, 1952 to the late Garland and Dora Niccum Childress.  Cameron was in the Army Corps of Engineers during the Vietnam Era and loved to farm. Cameron was a member of Sandy Creek Missionary Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Everett, William “Lester” and Raymond Childress.
 

Bobby Eugene Cannon, 73, of Louisville, Ky. passed away on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Butler Co., Ky. on Feb. 10, 1947 to the late George Edward Cannon and Donnie Louise Williams Ammons. He was a truck driver, enjoyed fishing, collecting knives and watches. Bobby is preceded in death by his parents and brother Danny Cannon.

David Lee Daugherty, 70 of Morgantown, Kentucky passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at his residence. David was born May 30, 1948 in Hartford, Kentucky to the late G W and Mary Cook Daugherty. He was the retired pastor and  member of Pathway Missionary Baptist Church, past counselor for Family Services and chaplain for the 5th District Fire Department for many years. David was a carpenter, farmer, avid fisherman and he sponsored a Facebook page posting Bible studies and sermons daily. Other than his others he was preceded in death by one brother Charles William Daugherty.

Mr. Donnie Sublett, 46, of Fort Gay, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 18, 2019. Donnie was born August 22, 1972 in Morgantown, KY to Eddie and Bernice Sublett, who survive. Donnie was a Lineman and a member of IBEW Local 71. He attended Rush Branch Church. Donnie was preceded in death by his grandparents Bernard Sublett, Marcella Berry, Jesse White, and Myrtle White; Special aunt and uncle Violet and Rex Godey; and his mother in law Athelene Williamson Robertson.

Jean Taylor Neel, 89, of Bowling Green passed away February 19, 2019 at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow.

Joyce Ilene Porter, 88 of Morgantown, KY passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at the Chandler Park Assisted Living in Bowling Green, KY. Joyce was born May 29, 1930 in Butler County, KY to the late Willie Hershel and Glennie Thurlo Embry Flener. She attended Belmont General Baptist Church, enjoyed spending time with family, friends and watching UK Basketball. Joyce worked various jobs over the years including Kanes, Kellwood, Morgantown Feed Mill for the Ingram Family and retired as the Property Valuation Administrator after holding the elected office for 12 years.