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Asberry “Judy” Givens McCoy, age 100, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at her home.  She was born in Little Rock, AR on Aug. 24, 1923.   She was a member of Union Missionary Baptist Church and a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Murnie Hudnall Givens; husband Chester McCoy; sisters Area Givens, Ruby Proctor and Ava Mitchell; brother Coakley Givens; step-daughter Erdist Hudson and step son-in-law Vernon Hudson.

Barbara Sue Barnard Reeves, 82, of Morgantown, KY passed away Monday, March 18th at Morgantown Care and Rehab. Barbara was born in Salem, Indiana on Dec. 9, 1941, to Russell Barnard and Mary Beck Barnard.

Melanie JoAnn Raemsch, a cherished soul, departed our world on March 16, 2024, at the age of 66, in Rochester, Kentucky. Born on April 24, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio, Melanie’s life journey was marked by unwavering love, wisdom, and creativity that touched all who knew her.

MORGANTOWN – William David Rose, 57, of Morgantown died Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 3:41PM in Morgantown. Mr. Rose was born November 16, 1966 in Hopkins County. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family, especially his wife and daughter. He worked for Clay’s Trucking for 22 years.  He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Foster Rose; nephew, Joshua Keith Ewing; and grandparents, Juanita and Ross Rose, and James and Wilma Brooks.

Buck Givens, age 87, of Quality, KY. went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 16, 2024. He passed peacefully at his home of 87 years. Buck was born on Tuesday, July 21, 1936 on the family farm in Quality to the union of Charlie and Polly Hope Givens. He retired from Emerson Electric in 1994 after 32 years.

Vickie Diane Murphy McIntosh, age 68, of Louisville, KY returned to her Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 14, 2024. She was born in Jefferson County, KY on January 18, 1956 to the late Willis C. Murphy, Sr. and Frances J. Robinson Murphy. She was a retired teacher’s aide and deputy county clerk for Bullitt county.  She was a member of Independent Baptist Church and a volunteer E.M.T. for the Zoneton Fire Department.

Charles Douglas “Doug” Graham, 79, of Bowling Green, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. The Butler County native was a son of the late Walter James Graham and Evelyn Bumpus Graham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Nathan Ross Gibbs; and a brother, Lloyd Graham. Mr. Graham worked at Holley Carburetor and as a parking enforcement officer. He also enjoyed riding horses. 

Jerry Wayne Hunt, age 76 of Morgantown, KY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Born on October 8, 1947, in Butler County, KY, Jerry's life was characterized by his friendly nature, generous spirit, and profound faith.

Angela Marie King Dockery, age 44, of Morgantown, KY passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 in Bowling Green, Kentucky.  She was born in Phoenix, AZ on July 2, 1979.   She was a graduate of Butler Co. High School and was a Teller at the American Bank and Trust in Bowling Green, KY.  She loved going to the gym and being with her family.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents; step-father Tommy Colter.

Melvin Boyd Pendley, age 80 of Morgantown, KY passed away Saturday, the 2nd day of March, 2024 at Morgantown Care and Rehab. Melvin was born Friday, the 24th day of December, 1943 in the South Hill Community of Butler Co. to the union of the late Thurman Boyd and Cleo Brown Pendley. He was retired from Holley Performance and enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially with his son and granddaughter. Other than his parents, Melvin is preceded in death by one brother, Howard N. Pendley.