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Bernice Wilson, 91 of Morgantown, KY passed away Friday, September 19, 2020 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Bernice was born March 2, 1929 in Henry County, Kentucky to the late John and Mary Chilton Willett. She was a member Carve Rock Independent Baptist Church, a homemaker and retired from Kanes Sewing Factory. Bernice enjoyed spending time with family, friends and especially her grandchildren. Other than her parents she is preceded in death by two brothers Raymond and Billy Willett and two sisters Nona Brown and Letha Chilton.

Judy Anne Jenkins, 74, of Morgantown, KY passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at her residence. Judy was born July 8, 1946 to the late Tyler G. Hinson and Ora Christine Simmons Wilcox and wife of the late Truman D. Jenkins. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family but loved spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren with lots of love. Judy was a retired nurse from Morgantown Care & Rehab and a homemaker.  Other than her parents and husband she is preceded in death by one daughter Kristy Lee and one sister Peggy Sue James. 

Iris June Lee Pendley, 85, of Morgantown passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2020. She was born in 1935 and was the first child of Reggie Wayne Lee and Capitola Holman Lee of Provo, KY and the wife of James Martin Pendley. They were married August 18, 1956.

She is preceded in death by her precious husband, parents and her two sisters, Judith Ann Lee Ayers and Sandra Sue Lee Blake. 

Latnie E. Geary, 83, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 at the Heartford House Hospice of Western Kentucky.  He was born in Welchs Creek, Ky. on Feb. 6, 1937 to the late Elic and Etta Embry Geary.  Latnie was a farmer and retired from General Electric.  He loved taking care of his cattle and gardening.  Latnie will be fondly remembered by his knee slapping laugh and smile.  He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters Delphie Geary and Vivia Casey; brother Vernie Geary and nephew Jerry Casey.              

Katherine “Kathy” Carol Cardwell Thomas, 70, of Morgantown, Ky., passed away at the Hopkins Center in Woodburn, Ky. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020.  Kathy was born in Brownsville, Ky. on November 7, 1949 to the late Carl D. Cardwell and Helen Smith Thornburg.  She was a waitress at Ryan's Steakhouse, loved antiques and was a fan of Marilyn Monroe.  Kathy is preceded in death by her parents; son Brian Lang and a grandson.

Jackie Phelps, 50, of Morgantown, Ky., passed away at her residence on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020.  Jackie was born in Goshen, Indiana on May 30, 1970.   Jackie was a part time beautician. She is preceded in death by her mother Sharon Coleman; grandchildren twins Roen and Lukas Troxell.

Karen Ann Henderson, 64, of Morgantown, Kentucky passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Karen was born July 15, 1956 in Clarkson, Kentucky to the union of Loy D. and Olivia Flener Hatcher. She was a member of Oak Ridge General Baptist Church and a homemaker. Karen taught at Oak Ridge Christian Academy for 12 years, loved spending time with friends and family and serving others. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by one nephew - Aaron Bratcher and her mother-in-law, Wilma Beasley. 

Gloria Lee Gates, 77 of Morgantown, Kentucky passed away Monday September 14, 2020 at her residence. Gloria was born May 8, 1943 in Man, West Virginia to the late Harold Taft and Glayds Plummley Porter and wife of the late Kenneth Ray Gates. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and a homemaker. Gloria loved to travel and spend time with family and especially her grandchildren. 

Vonnie Flener Thomason entered eternal life on Friday, September 11^th.  She passed peacefully in the Vanderbilt University Medical Center ICU surrounded by family and friends.   

Retha Louise Lindsey, 72 of Morgantown, KY passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Retha was born August 2, 1948 in Central City, Kentucky to the late Perry Kemp and Mary Margaret McIntosh O'Bannon. She was a homemaker and preceded in death by two daugthers Loretta Hardin and Lawanda Lindsey; one son Donald Earl Lindsey Jr.; sister Sharon Lindsey and son in law Gary Zoller.