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Timothy Wayne "Timmy" Martin, 35, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Bowling Green, Ky. on Nov. 10, 1983.  He was a member of Big Muddy Missionary Baptist Church.  Timmy enjoyed singing, listening to music, traveling, meeting new people, visiting with everyone he knew and didn't know.  He is preceded in death by his grandparents Gladys and Ezra Martin and Archie and Beatrice Neighbors.

Thelma I. Parsons Compton, 77 of Woodbury, KY passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Thelma was born August 11, 1941 in Dekalb, West Virginia to the late Russell and Betty Parsons Snyder and wife of the late Frank R. Compton. She attended Holy Trinity Catholic Church, she worked at the Sandwich Shop on Main Street for many years and she enjoyed cooking, her flowers, crossword puzzles and spending time with family. Other than her parents and husband she is preceded in death by one daughter Veronica Martin.
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Steve Ezra Lacefield, 84, of Morgantown, Kentucky passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 at the Morgantown Care & Rehab. Steve was born February 7, 1934 in Butler County, Kentucky to the late Eugene Sr. and Lattie Francis Embry Lacefield. He was a 54-year member of Banock Masonic Lodge #824 and a member of Independent Order of Odd Fellows. A special thank you to Morgantown Care & Rehab for all your kindness and love you showed Steve during the 6 years he made Morgantown Care & Rehab his home.

Charles Jr. Geary, 84 of Morgantown, KY walked through the gates of heaven on January 13, 2019 at his youngest son residence. Charles was born April 22, 1934 in Rockport, Kentucky to the late Ervin and Gracie Smith Geary. He was retired from Southwire and was a avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed gardening and collecting rocks. Other than his parents he is preceded in death by three brothers Kermit, Russel and Reathel Geary; three sisters Venia Karnes, Macel Kirtley and Verdia Geary and four grandsons Randy Geary Jr., Wesley Snyder, Adam and Cody Geary.

Hayward "Festus" House, 67, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at his residence.  He was born in Butler Co., Ky. on March 5, 1951 to the late William Luther  and Gustie Bratcher House. He was a carpenter, tree trimmer and worked at  Kentucky Trailer in Louisville.

Juanita Daugherty White Coots, 70, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at her residence.  She was born in Butler County, Ky. on September 27, 1948 to the late Roscoe and Voda Embry Daugherty.  She was a member of Aberdeen Baptist Church and the Red Hat Society.

Wilmar “Otto” Kelley, 84 of Horse Branch passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born on May 23, 1934 in Ohio County, Kentucky to the late Wied and Lorene Hayse Kelley.  He worked at Cissels Manufacturing in Louisville and was a member of the Fox Hunters Club.

Lincoln Winston Phelps, 86, of Morgantown, Ky. passed way on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green Ky.  He was born in Butler Co., Ky.

Janice Ruth Phelps, 75 of Bowling Green, KY formerly of Morgantown, KY, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Janice was born July 22, 1943 in Dimple, Kentucky, to the late Broda Benzoyia House and Amy Ruth Gidcumb Elder and wife of the late Gerald Phelps. She was a member of Salem Missionary Baptist Church and the DAR. Other than her parents and husband she is preceded in death by two sons Andrew and Anthony Phelps; one grandson Bo Phelps and one brother Phillip House.

 Teddy Swift, 45 of Morgantown, KY passed away Friday January 4, 2019 at his residence. Teddy was born July 12, 1973 in Bowling Green, KY to the Carl Swift and the late Helen White McWilliams. He work 20 years for Young Manufacturing Company in Beaver Dam, KY.