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Louise Renfrow Williams, age 87 of Cecilia, KY passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at her residence. Louise was born on Saturday, February 1, 1936 in Beaver Dam, KY to the union of the late Fredrick and Eva Rowe Renfrow. She retired from Home Health Care after many years and enjoyed working in her yard, working puzzles and reading. Other than her parents she is preceded in death by two sons Eddie Norwood and Gary Williams; one brother Raymond Renfrow and three sisters Ruth Veltrie, Sue Veely and Juanits Mitchell.

Corey Michael Miller, age 29, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023.  He was born in Greensboro N.C. on Nov. 17, 1993.   Corey was a U.S. Army Veteran who enjoyed fishing, hunting, nature and making walking canes.  He was an avid UK basketball and Eagles football fan.  He was preceded in death by his grand-fathers Carl Clymer and JC Miller.

Raymond Stanley Casson, age 84 of Morgantown, KY passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. Raymond was born on Wednesday, November 30, 1938 in Illinois to the late Victor and Elizabeth Orr Casson. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran, a lifetime member of the VFW and member of the American Legion. Raymond was named veteran of the year at the Morgantown VFW  in 2016. He loved watching Westerns and working puzzles.

Linda Darlene Deweese, age 60 of Morgantown, KY  passed away on Wednesday the 10th day of May 2023 at her residence. Linda was born on the 3rd day of October 1962 in Bakersfield, California to the late Hollis Parton and Gladys Hignite Johnson and wife of the late Philip Deweese. She attended Cool Springs General Baptist Church. Other than her parents she is preceded in death by 3 brothers Billy McMenemy, Bobby McMenemy, and Randy Johnson. 

Yvonne Kay Deweese, age 65 of Morgantown, KY passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Yvonne was born on Thursday, July 4, 1957 in Louisville, KY to the union of Charles Wilson and the late Vivian Bernice Willet Wilson. After many years of service Yvonne retired from Walmart and she loved working puzzles, fishing, gardening, spending time with her family and her dog Remington. 

Rebexie Fields Coss, age 80, of Morgantown, Ky., formerly of Kings Mountain, Ky., passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the Morgantown Care and Rehab Center.  She was born on Aug. 26, 1942 to the late George Dewey and Cisiah Fields.  She was a photographer and enjoyed gardening and quilting.  Rebexie was preceded in death by her parents and two daughters Gina Coss and Sonia Coss.

Janice F. Martin Dossey, age 70 of Morgantown, KY passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the Morgantown Care & Rehab. Janice was born on Tuesday, August 19, 1952 in Warren County, KY to the union of the late Raydo and Erma Isabell Basham Martin and wife of the late James Cecil Dossey. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, owner of Childrens Fashions Dress Shop and co-owner of D&D Sewing Factory. Janice cherished spending time with her family. Other than her parents and husband she is preceded in death by her twin sister Joy Sheffield. 

Betty Louise Phelps Burden, age 84, of Cromwell, Ky. passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the Twin Rivers Nursing Home in Owensboro.  She was born on Feb. 7, 1939 to late Erdist and Margaret Lucille Martin Phelps. She was a member of the New Liberty Baptist Church and retired from sitting with the elderly. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ira Neil Burden; sisters Bertha Willingham and Wilma Abernathy and brother James Phelps.

James Ray Johnson, age 76 of Morgantown, KY passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. James was born on Sunday, July 21, 1946 in Butler County, KY to the union of the late Roy L. and Loretha Harris Johnson. He was a member of Richland Missionary Baptist Church and retired from Lee Brick and Block. James enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending time with his family.

Virginia Ruth Alexander Flener age 91, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the Kingswood Senior Living Community.  She was born on May 27, 1931 to the late Rev. Alta Herbert (A. H.) and Birdie Virginia Pitcock Alexander. She was an elementary teacher and reading recovery teacher in Kentucky. Ruth graduated from Scarritt College in Nashville, Tennessee and received her Master of Arts in Education from Western Kentucky University. She was a member of Resurrection, A United Methodist Church in Leawood, Kansas.