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Zelma Lou Lee Ragland, age 87 of Morgantown, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at her residence. Born on Monday, December 14, 1936, in Butler County, Kentucky, Zelma was the daughter of the late Burley E. and Hannah Lou Pendley Lee. Her life was a testament to selfless love and dedication. Zelma's journey through life was shared with her beloved husband, Lionell C. "L C" Ragland, who preceded her in death after 57 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Charles D. Lee and Connie E. Lee, and her sister, Mary Lee Barks.

Charles Edwin Wilson, age 96, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Morgantown Care & Rehab in Morgantown, Kentucky. Born on Wednesday, July 25, 1928, in Butler County, Kentucky, Charles's journey through life was marked by his unwavering kindness, friendly demeanor, and courageous spirit.

Douglas Van Fleet, 82, of Paducah, met his heavenly reward on Thursday, November 7th, 2024 at Baptist Health of Paducah. 

Stephen "Woody" Woodcock, a dedicated and skilled artisan, passed away on October 30, 2024 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Warren County native was born on September 5, 1971 to Priscilla Woodcock and the late Earl Bishop, who loved him as his own. He was married to his loving wife, Tracey Ranes Woodcock, who survives. 

Dwight David Lee, known as David to his friends and family, passed away on November 3, 2024, at his home in Morgantown, Kentucky, surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Butler County, Kentucky, on September 2, 1955, David's life journey was marked by his intelligence, wisdom, and a selfless spirit that left an indelible impact on those fortunate enough to know him.

Harold Cortland Givens, 91, of Benton, Kentucky passed away at 5:38 a.m. Friday, October 25, 2024 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Paducah. He was born in Butler County, Kentucky on March 1, 1933 to the late Roy Alvis Givens, Sr. and Mamie Ora Porter Givens. Harold was a retired Chemist from Vanderbilt Chemical Company. He was a member of Union Ridge Baptist Church in Benton and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1084 of Benton, Kentucky. Harold served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.

Donnie S. Hoskins, 83, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024. He departed this earthly world at the Heartford House in Owensboro, Kentucky.

He was born May 29, 1941, and shared the same birthday as his mother. He was predeceased by his mother, Myrtle Hoskins and father, Roy Hoskins. Aside from his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Hoskins and a sister, Colleen Stewart.

Samuel Keith "Sammy" King, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024, in Morgantown, Kentu

Eddie Hughes Crawford, age 73 of Morgantown, KY, passed away at his residence in Morgantown, KY, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Born on August 13, 1951, in Woodbury, KY, Eddie's life was a testament to the enduring strength of family, friendship, and faith.

Danny Carl Tines, age 75, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. He was born in Morgantown, KY on August 25, 1949 to J.E. "Mug" Tines and Loetta Tines.   He was a devoted father and grandfather. Dan, as he was called by those that knew him, enjoyed a childhood exploring the great outdoors in Dunbar with his cousins and childhood friends. After a brief stint at Western Kentucky University where he met his future wife, he began his career in the trucking industry. Dan retired from Roadway Express Trucking as a Terminal Dispatcher.