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Robert Elwood Beliles, age 77, of Morgantown, KY passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.  He was born in Butler Co., KY on January 11, 1948. Robert attended Trinity Full Gospel Tabernacle and worked for several years as a dozer operator and logger.  Robert loved to sit and talk with people.  He was preceded in death by his wife Wilma Engler Beliles; parents Robert J. and Dorothy Proctor Beliles; brothers Stevie Beliles and David Beliles and an infant sister.

Tabitha Lynn Williams Phelps, age 58, of Hartford, KY passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Ohio Co., KY on March 12, 1967.  Tabitha loved to do many things but nothing greater than the joys of being a mammaw and a great mammaw to all her babies.  She was preceded in death by her parents Kenny Joe Williams and Ruth Burden Stevens and her loving sister Christina Beebout.

Martha Eileen Gilmore, age 64, of Morgantown, KY passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at the Hospice House of Southern KY, in Bowling Green.  She was born in Muhlenberg Co., KY on September 25, 1961 to James and Linda Morris Gay. Martha was of the Baptist faith and worked many years as a self-employed cleaner. She loved animals, hummingbirds and loved to cook. Martha was preceded in death by her parents. 

Marshall G. Anderson, Sr., age 95, of Morgantown, KY, peacefully passed away on August 22, 2025 at his residence in the Sandy Creek Community of Butler County. He was born at home in

historical Townsville, Butler County on January 16, 1930 to Robert Anderson and Verdie Brown Anderson. Marshall was baptized at 15 years of age at Union Missionary Baptist Church.

Marshall proudly served in the Navy aboard the Battleship USS Missouri (BB-63) from 1949 -1953, during the Korean War. One of his joys was attending annual “Mighty Mo’” reunions that

Daniel "Danny" Smith, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence on August 23, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on March 10, 1949, in Butler County, KY, Danny was a beacon of love and selflessness throughout his life.

Eugenio "Gene" Diaz Jr, age 83 of Morgantown, KY, passed away at his residence, on Thursday,  August 21, 2025. Born on Wednesday, October 15, 1941, in Uvalde, Texas, to Eugenio Sr. and Guadalupe Barrera Diaz, Gene's life was a testament to the values of love, humor, and selflessness.

Helon Frances Taylor Williams age 100 of Russellville, Kentucky passed away peacefully Sunday, August 24, 2025 at her home and fittingly as her family was gathered for birthday celebrations which she loved. Helon was born May 13, 1925 in Logan County, Kentucky to the late William Brodie Taylor, Sr. and Dora White Taylor. 

Charles Edward Mann, known affectionately as Eddie to his friends and family, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Hospice of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, KY. Born on Thursday, May 11, 1950, in Nashville, Tennessee, Eddie's life was a testament to his interesting character, his handy skills, and his passionate spirit.

Marilyn Barbee Pendley, age 99 of Rochester, KY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025 surrounded by family. Born on Thursday, June 10, 1926, in Rochester, KY, Marilyn's life was full of love, laughter and memories that will be forever treasured by all who knew her.