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Tina Martin Porter, age 55, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky.  She was born on Nov. 7, 1967 in Logan Co., Ky.  She was a Christian and a member of Christ Covenant Church.  She had a passion for teaching, learning, and taught at Morgantown Elementary School for 28 years.  Tina was awarded the Champion for Children Lifetime Achievement Award for 2022.  The greatest joys of her life were her grandchildren and being with her family.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Charles Chuck Baker, age 76, of Riverside, California, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023.

Chuck was born on April 9, 1946, in Morgantown, KY, to the union of the late Dempsey and  Lena Baker.

James Talemage "Jimmy" Hampton, age 87 of Logansport, KY passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at his residence.

Alice M. Smith Livengood, age 80, Passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at her residence in Huntsville, KY.

Naomi Johnson West, age 92, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky.  She was born on July 11, 1931 in Richardsville, Ky.  She was a member of the Leonard Oak General Baptist Church and was retired from the Butler Co.

Mitchell Curtis Russ of Morgantown, KY died 23 August 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 17, 1934 in Butler County, KY one of five children born to John and Annie Mae (Coker) Russ. He attended the old Morgantown High School until he was drafted by the Army. He decided he wanted to serve in the Navy, so he volunteered for that branch of service and served for four years on an UDT team (Now known as the Seals). He was a Korean War Veteran.

Doyle Odell Cardwell, age 82 of Morgantown, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Doyle was born of Monday, September 16, 1940 in Butler County, KY to the union of the late Arthur and Media Colburn Cardwell and husband of the late Marilyn Phelps Cardwell. Doyle was a member of Green Valley Church of Christ and Morgantown Church of Christ, serving as song leader for 60 plus years.

Veda Casey Bishop, 86 of Hartford, Kentucky passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Ohio County Healthcare in Hartford. She was born on March 18, 1937, in Butler County, Kentucky to the late Hub and Lillie Mae Elms Casey. Veda loved children and was a longtime babysitter for many families in the community. She was a charter member of East Hartford Baptist Church where she served in many capacities, most notably as a Sunday School teacher for children.

Robin Lynn Searles, age 64 of Russellville, KY passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at her residence with her children by her side. Robin was born on Wednesday, December 24, 1958 in Heidelberg, Germany to Kenneth R. and the late Shirley M. Wiseman Searles. She was a member of Caveland Church and She was the leader of For The Love Of All Music Fan Page. Robin enjoyed music, karaoke, horseback riding, fishing and anything outdoors. Other than her mother she is preceded in death by three brothers Terry, Jeff and Mark Searles. 

Donna Odle Tabor, age 75, of Shepherdsville, Ky., formerly of Morgantown, Ky. passed away peacefully on Aug. 20, 2023 at the Louisville Baptist Hospital.   She was born in Butler Co., Ky. on Jan. 15, 1948.  Donna was a homemaker and a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 1298, Bowling Green.  She loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents George and Nova Brown Odle; son Greg McKenney; brothers Tommy and Bruce Odle; sisters Jewell Hunt, Anita Daugherty and Paula Odle.