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Greg Burris, 56, of Bradenton, Florida, formally of Owensboro, passed away Friday May 1, 2026, at his home. He was born on July 18, 1969, in Tucson, Arizona, to Nolan Burris and Teresa Warren Wright. Greg was a 1988 graduate of Daviess County High School and attended the University of Kentucky. He worked for Andersen Windows as a sales representative prior to moving from Owensboro to Florida over 20 years ago where he worked as a sales representative for Southern Wine and Spirits. 

Centenarian, Pilot, Photographer, Businessman, Contributor to the Green River Republican paper for decades, Father of 3.  Lover of people and Lover of God.

Died May 1, 2026 and wanted all friends, family and associates along with all members of his beloved community to celebrate his life at his memorial.  All are invited. 

 The Memorial is on Saturday, May 16, 2026.  Visiting and picture viewing starts at 2:30pm (or, you can get an early start when the doors open at 2:00pm) with services to begin at 3:00pm.

Carolyn Sue Johnson Al Awar, known lovingly as Sue, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky, surrounded by the legacy of a life marked by faith, devotion, and love. She was born on March 19, 1952, in Mattoon, Illinois, Throughout her life she remained deeply connected to her roots, her family, and the many people whose lives she touched through her kindness and ministry.

Timothy "Tim" Lee  Carroll, age 65, of Morgantown, KY passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at his residence.  He was born in Grayson Co., KY on April 15, 1961 to the late Bobby Carroll and Jean Renfrow Carroll.  Tim was a member of Chapel Union Missionary Baptist church.  Tim proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1979 to 1983.  He took great pride in serving his country and remained deeply honored by that service throughout his life.  His hobbies included collecting knives, hatchets and axes, watching videos and spending time with grandkids.  He was preceded in death by his

Michael C. Romans, age 70, of Morgantown, KY, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at his residence.  He was born on Aug. 19, 1955 in Morgantown, KY.  Michael retired from the KY Dept. of Transportation and was a member of Chapel Union Missionary Baptist Church.  He enjoyed working outdoors.   He was preceded in death by his parents Willard P. and Kathleen Dunn Romans; brothers David Romans and Willard “Teddy” P. Romans Jr.

Brenda Joyce Longhofer, 84 of Morgantown, KY passed away April 23, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 30, 1941 in Butler County to the late Silas Raymer and Lois Bryant.

Darrell C. Cook, 82, of Cromwell, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He was born on January 9, 1944, in Cromwell, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Catherine Pryor Cook; his first wife, Eudena White Cook; his children, Darrell “Pete” Cook and Denise Johnson; his brothers, Denzil and Delmar Cook; and his two stepchildren, David McKinney and Kerry Allen McKinney.

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Sheldon Tomes entered into life on March 20, 1939, and entered into rest on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, having been saved as a youth at Slate Bank Church in Reedy, KY.

Mildred Ruth Stearsman, 90, of Rochester, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Ruth was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, recognized for her kindness, steadfast faith, and her gift for making everyone at her table feel welcome.  Ruth was born on December 23, 1935, in Butler County, Kentucky, to Laura Belle Phelps Fishburn and Fletcher Clifford Fishburn.