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Tony Lee Phelps, age 57 of Morgantown, KY passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Morgantown, Kentucky. Born on Tuesday, June 20, 1967, in Butler County, Kentucky, Tony's life was a testament to his humor, friendliness, and handy nature. Tony was preceded in death by his loving parents, William L. and Janice Sue Blanchard Phelps, his brother Randy Phelps, and his treasured granddaughter Geneva Cardwell.

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Margie Rone Self, 94, of Brownsville, formerly of Roundhill, passed away March 18, 2025 at Edmonson Center.

The Butler County native was a homemaker, a former employee of Kane Manufacturing in Morgantown and a member of Mt. Lebanon Church of Christ. She was a daughter of the late Eathel D. Rone and Bessie Raymer Rone. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur Rone and Arlen Rone; two sisters, Delma Cline and Carmel Rone; a niece, Joyce Cline; a nephew, Tommy Rone; a great niece, April Cline; and a great nephew, James Robert Rone.

Bobby Allen, age 59, of Morgantown, KY, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, in Morgantown, KY, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, friendship, and unwavering faith. Born on Saturday, May 8, 1965, to the late Willis E. and Ava Ree Dockery Allen, Bobby grew up surrounded by the love and strong values of his family.

His faith was as integral to his being as his love for his family, he was a member of the Zion Harmony General Baptist Church, where he found solace and strength in fellowship.

Rebecca Sue Park Diedrich, age 57 of Bowling Green, KY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. She was born on Friday, July 28, 1967 in Bowling Green, KY, to the late Joe W. and Guretta Sue Driver Park, whose values and love shaped her into the remarkable woman she became.

Rita Dianne (Kelley) Kessinger, 73 of Morgantown, KY passed away Thursday March 13, 2025 in her home surrounded by family and friends. Dianne was born November 15, 1951 to the late Glendon and Betty (Evans) Kelley. She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Kelley and her sisters Donna Havens and Deena Adkins. 

Imogene Peveler Grayson, a beacon of love and support in her family and community, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Morgantown Care & Rehab at the age of 89. Born on Thursday, March 28, 1935, in Russellville, Kentucky, Imogene's life was a testament to her loving, thoughtful, and faith-filled nature.

Iris Gail Barks, age 81, of Morgantown, KY passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at the Medical Center.  She was born in Butler Co., KY on Aug.12, 1943.  Gail was a member of Sandy Creek Baptist Church and worked at Kanes, Kellwood, and SEWS before retiring in 2002 to embrace her role as a homemaker. To say Gail loved gardening is an understatement. She had a remarkable green thumb that could nurture any flower or vegetable to its fullest glory. Her gardens were a testament to her patience, care, and creativity, and they brought beauty and bounty to everyone who visited.

Wilma Engler Beliles, age 70, of Morgantown, KY passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the Morgantown Care and Rehab Center.  She was born in Butler Co., KY on Aug. 14, 1954.  Wilma   was a former CNA and Med Tech at the Morgantown Care and Rehab Center.  Wilma enjoyed watching westerns.  She was preceded in death by her parents Claudie “Bub” Engler and Hettie Williams; sister Penny Johnson.

Joyce Alma Annis, age 84 of Logansport, KY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Morgantown Care & Rehab. Born on Saturday, November 2, 1940, in Morgantown, Kentucky, Joyce's life was a tapestry of love, creativity, and service, woven through the years with the threads of family, faith, and friendship.