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Adam Quincy Gabbard, 47, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at his residence in Morgantown. He was born in Warren Co., Ky. on September 17, 1972 to the late Mack Gabbard and Deborah Hammers, who survives.  Adam was a member of New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, a heavy equipment operator and former owner of Green River Materials Quarry.  He loved to hunt, fish, work on his farm and was an avid U.K. basketball fan. He loved to spend time with his son Caleb and daughter Cassidy.  Adam was a loving father, son, brother and friend to many.

Charles Parrish, 89 of Roundhill, KY passed away Monday December 23, 2019 at the Morgantown Care & Rehab. Charles was born May 24, 1930 in the Jetson community in Butler County to the union of James Eldon and Estella Pearl Renfrow Parrish and husband of the late Patricia Ann Dalton Parrish. He was a member of Roundhill Church of Christ, Korean War Marine Veteran and member of the VFW Morgantown Post. Charles retired from the Smoky Mountain Park Services, owner and operator Parrish Grocery and a farmer.

Debra Kay Lee, 64, of Morgantown, Ky, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 at her residence in Morgantown, Ky. Debra was born September 17, 1955 in Wooster, OH to the union of the late Franklin D. Sr. and Gydline Parks Morris. She was a caregiver and member of New Liberty Missionary Baptist Church. Other than her parents, Debra is preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie E.

Sam Childers, 84 of Morgantown, Kentucky passed away Saturday December 21, 2019 at his residence. Sam was born August 8, 1935 in Butler County, KY to the union of Charlie C. and Leora Phelps Childers. He was a founding member of Green Valley Church of Christ and 4th District Fire Department. Sam and Addie Mae marriage was the first wedding held in Green Valley Church of Christ June 7, 1958. Sam was a United States Army veteran, Korean War Paratrooper.

Mrs. Joan Elizabeth Brown Boner, age 75 of Westmoreland, TN, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019.

Juanita Romans Tanner, 76, of Bowling Green, Ky. passed away on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. She was born in Butler Co., Ky. on Jan. 6, 1943 to the late Viola Wingfield and Ray Romans.  Juanita was a member of Hillvue Heights Church in Bowling Green, Ky., worked for Turner Hardware in Dallas, Tx. and retired from the Board of Education in Bowling Green.

Shelly Ilene Costello, 53, of Morgantown, KY passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Shelly was born May 14, 1966 in Henderson, Kentucky to the union of Dallace Timothy and Nancy Jane Messamore Embry, who survive. She was a member of Brooklyn Missionary Baptist Church and a homemaker. Shelly loved watching her grandkids and riding motorcycles.  She is preceded in death by maternal grandmother Lucy Messamore; father-in-law Wayne Costello; and paternal grandparents Ray and Minnie Embry.

Sarah Ann Williams, 58, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky went to her heavenly home Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Ohio County Healthcare. She was born April 20, 1961 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky to the late Henry Williams and Gladys Jenkins Moore. Sarah was a loyal employee at Beaver Dam Nursing & Rehab Center and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Central City. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Career Community Junior College of Business and loved photography and attending concerts. She was preceded in death by her parents.