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Joe Thomas Fuller, 90 of Quality, Kentucky died on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at the Baptist Deaconess Hospital in Madisonville, Kentucky.

He was born Monday, March 23, 1931 in Quality, Kentucky, the son of the late Compton Fuller and the late Lona Wooldridge Fuller. He was the husband of the late Jo Freda Rives Fuller.

He was a retired barber. He was a member of the Quality Church of Christ, the VFW and the 82nd Airborne.

He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict.

Jackie Truman Vaughn, age 85 of Huntsville, KY passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at his daughter's residence in Morgantown, KY. Jackie was born on Sunday, October 25, 1936 in Huntsville, KY to the late Orville and Thelma Porter Vaughn. He was a United States Air Force veteran serving in active duty for 4 years and remained in the reserves until 1962. Jackie fell in love at first sight when he saw a beautiful blonde in a red car and went on to elope with Nancy Jean Minton in Springfield, Illinois on July 18, 1959.

Tracy Lynn Kirby, age 51, of Morgantown, Ky., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown.  He was born on January 4, 1970 in Bowling Green, Ky.  Tracy was a jack of all trades in construction and loved to draw. He is preceded in death by son James Glen Kirby; grandparents George and Bonnie Kirby, Chester and Fannie Cardwell

Bennie Mark Shepherd, age 50, of Morgantown, Ky., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on April 4, 1971 in Owensboro, Ky.  Bennie was a member of Chapel Union Missionary Baptist Church, worked as an animal caretaker for Derrick and Sarah Embry, he loved to shoot pool, archery and fish.  He is preceded in death by his sister Sherra Wan Shepherd.

Kenneth E. Burden, age 90 of Morgantown, Kentucky passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at his residence. Kenneth was born on Monday, August 17, 1931 in Warren County, Kentucky to the late Corbett and Bertha Embry Burden and husband of the late Letha Mae Bratcher Burden. He retired in 1984 from Brown and Williamson Tobacco Co. in Louisville, KY and was a retired farmer. He loved hunting and fishing. Other than his parents and wife he is preceded in death by three sons Kenny Wayne Burden, Kenneth Dean Burden and Kerry Gene Burden and several brothers and sisters.

Scott L. Hill, age 53, of Morgantown, Ky., passed away on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 at his residence.  He was born in Bowling Green, Ky on June 17, 1968 to the late Hurdell Dean Coots and Shelby Dugan-Kelley. He worked as a Carpenter, loved UK Basketball, gardening, cooking and playing pool. Scott is preceded in death by his parents, uncle Billy Duke and aunt Martha Dowell.

Phillip Wayne Worley, 71, of Morgantown, Kentucky went to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 31, 1950 in Hartford, Kentucky to the late Waymon C. Worley and Mary Ina Ellis Worley. Phillip retired from Big Rivers Power Plant and was a member of Sugar Grove Church of Christ.

Aside from his parents he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence Taylor and Christine Worley and Anna Maude Albin and former father-in-law, Rayburn Robinson.

Barbara Jean Johnson Coleman, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Morgantown on November 21, 2021, taking with her to her heavenly home a legendary smile, laugh and distinctive style.  

Barry Cavot Washer, age 56, of Morgantown, Ky., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green.   He was born in Logan Co., Ky. on Feb. 19, 1965.  He was a member of Caney Fork Presbyterian Church and a drywall hanger.  Barry was an avid U of L fan, loved to farm, raise tobacco and cattle.  He loved being with his family and was always willing to help anyone out.  He is preceded in death by his son Shawn Cavot Washer; father VC Washer and sister Karen Johnson.

Roger Lee Embry, age 59 of Morgantown, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at his residence. Roger was born on Sunday, September 30, 1962 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Jim Embry and Jerlene Johnson Wilkerson who survives. He was a retired construction worker, mechanic and just a jack of all trades. Roger enjoyed working on small engines, had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. He loved spending time with his family. Other than his father he is preceded in death by two brothers Justin Embry, his twin brother Roy Embry and one grandson Brody Embry.