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Lucy Pearl Webster Peay, 97 of Morgantown, KY passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 at her residence. Lucy was born November 11, 1921 in Butler County, Kentucky to the late Lapo and Elizabeth Grimes Webster and wife of the late Windele Peay. She was a life long member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church and worked many years at Kanes Manufacturing and Kellwood, Inc. Lucy enjoyed sewing, cooking, crossword puzzles and taking care of her family.

Mattie Lovan, 89, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 in Shelbyville, Kentucky surrounded by her family.  Mattie was born in Auburn, Kentucky on June 14, 1930.  She was the daughter of the late Wrennie Weaver Woodward and Amanda Marie Clay Woodward.  She was the sixth of seven children and was preceded in death by four brothers, Chester Woodward, Joe Woodward, Tom Woodward, and Alva Clay Woodward (infant).  She is survived by two sisters, Ernestine Hughe

Norma Jean Evans Proctor, age 65, gained her angel wings at Morgantown Care and Rehab on Sunday, September 29, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Norma was born on July 22, 1954 to Lewis and Mary Sweatt Evans. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lonnie Proctor, companion William Coots, in-laws Henry and Irene Proctor, a nephew Michael McCoy and a great niece Sarah Elizabeth Jones.

Esther Duke, 94, passed away on Saturday September 28, 2019.  She was born in Butler Co., KY on December 14, 1924 to the late Joe and Donnie (Dockery) Phelps.  She was retired from Baptist Health Hospital.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Glendon Duke.  Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Steve (Sandy) and Gary Duke; a sister, Martella Mason; brother, Chandler Phelps; grandchildren, Amanda Anderson (Joel), Amy Duke and David Duke (Samantha); and a great granddaughter, Piper Anderson.   Funeral service will be held at 11 am Wednesday in the Southern

Sandra Elaine “Sandy” Geary Phelps, 66, of Centertown, Kentucky passed away September 28, 2019 surrounded by her family at Norton’s Healthcare in Louisville. She was born April 25, 1953 in Leitchfield, Kentucky to the late Robert William Geary and Sally Ann Evans Geary. Sandy retired from Ohio County Healthcare and worked for many years at Beaver Dam Café.

Aside from her parents Sandy was preceded in death by one brother, Ronnie (Elaine) Geary and four sisters, Rose (Charles) Maiden, Faye (Jim) Naue, Mattie (Royce) Bratcher and Helen Geary.

Ila Pearl Deweese, 98 of Morgantown, Kentucky passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Ila was born September 19, 1921 in Butler County, KY to the late John and Martha Sublett Gray and wife of the late Wallace R. Deweese. She was a member of Leonard Oak General Baptist Church and loved cooking, sewing and her family. Other than her parents and husband she is preceded in death by two daughters Judy Burden and Anna Mae Deweese; one son Johnny Deweese; 3 brothers and 1 sister.

Nathaniel F. "Buster" Haynes, 87 of Morgantown, KY passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at his residence. Buster was born August 15, 1932, in Edmonson County, KY to the late Vernard and Lillian Phelps Haynes and husband of the late Fannie Marie Stinson Haynes. He was a member of Cool Springs General Baptist Church, Cassia Masonic Lodge #272, Butler County Shrine Club and Rizaph Temple. Other than his parents and wife he is preceded in death by one sister Veneda Tarrance.

Melinda June Miller Brown, 41, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. She was born in Warren Co., Ky. on September 26, 1977 to the late Marvin Colter and Barbara Miller Colter.  She is preceded in death by her parents and sister Vanessa Miller.