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Josette “Jo” Harden, age 57, of Morgantown, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025 surrounded by her family and friends.  She was born in Indianapolis, IN on May 15, 1968.  She worked at United Coach and Tour for 24 years, where she took great care to keep the buses clean and ready for the next trip.  Jo was a friend to everyone, never a mom to her own children but just like a mom to everyone else’s.  She was preceded in death by her father Jerry Harden; grandparents Agnes and Delbert Minton, Ivy and Roy Harden and her aunt Dot.

Deronda H. Brooks, age 88 of Morgantown, KY, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Morgantown Care & Rehab. Born on Sunday, August 1, 1937, in Morgantown, Kentucky, to late Ed and Hazel Casey Lindsey. Deronda's life was a testament to her unwavering spirit and the love she shared with those around her.

Travis Dewayne Cook, age 44 of Morgantown, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at his residence in Morgantown, Kentucky. Born on Wednesday, July 29, 1981, in Madisonville, Kentucky, Travis was a man whose presence brought joy and laughter to all who knew him.

Marilyn Moore Warren, age 77 of Morgantown, KY passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at the Heartford House in Owensboro, KY. She was born on Monday, August 9, 1948 in Butler County, KY to the late Oakland Moore and Evelyn Irene Jenkins Moore. Other than her parents she is preceded in death by her sisters Sharon Moore, Sandy Stevens and Rhonda Moore and two brothers Michael Moore and Gene Moore. Marilyn found joy in the simple moments spent with those she loved. Her legacy of love and grace will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.

Jacqueline "Jackie" Rhoades, age 81 of Morgantown, KY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Morgantown Care & Rehab. Born on Wednesday, February 2, 1944, in Louisville, KY, Jackie's life was a tapestry of devotion to her family, and faith.

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Matthew Wayne Duvall, 59, of Sunfish passed away Sept. 30, 2025 at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center in Leitchfield.

The Edmonson County native was a retired tractor trailer driver. He was a son of the late James Duvall and Goldie Durbin Hardin of Brownsville, who survives. He was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Duvall; three step brothers, Doug Hardin, Dewayne Hardin and Timmy Hardin; and a step sister, Cindy Mount.

Larry Rowe, age 83, of Beaver Dam, KY passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at his residence.  He was born in               Centertown, KY on March 24, 1942 to Lee Edward and Lucille Calloway Rowe.  Larry was in the 5th Platoon in Vietnam and helped build Big Rivers Power Plant.   He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Sharon Johnson Rowe; sister Barbara Jean Moxley; son-in-law Ernie Burden.

Larry Thomas Lawrence, age 85 of Provo, KY, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Born on Monday, November 27, 1939, in the Sugar Grove community of Butler County, Larry's life was a testament to his enduring strength, love for his family, and his community.

Wilma “Tootie” Proctor Tabor, age 73, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.  She was born in Butler Co., KY on June 21, 1952.   She attended Butler Co. High School and was a homemaker.  She was a former caregiver and worked at Kellwood for several years.  She loved doing word search puzzles and bird watching.  She was preceded in death by her parents Archie and Dorothy McKinney Proctor; husband Doug Tabor; brother John Proctor and sister Mildred Smith.