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Tony "Red" Abbott, age 55 of Morgantown, KY passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the Greenview Regional Hopital in Bowling Green, KY. Red was born on Friday, March 25, 1966 in Butler County, KY to the late William Otho and Marth Neely Abbott. He was a lifetime member of The North American Hunting Club and The National Wild Turkey Federation. Red was a jack of all trades, he enjoyed Jeep trail riding, gun sports and hunting and fishing.

Donna Marie (Stanley) Elmer, age 58 of Morgantown, KY passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 after a courageous fight against cancer this year. Donna was born on Sunday, September 15, 1963 in Gary, Indiana.

Donna enjoyed working at Walgreens as a pharmacy technician in Morgantown, KY. She was an active member at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She served as a Lector and taught both RCIA and Children’s Faith Formation classes. Donna loved working with the children of the parish.

Betty Frances Davis Hammers, age 88, of Rochester, Ky., passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Southern Kentucky Hospice House in Bowling Green.  She was born in Evansville, IN on Sept. 18, 1933 to the late Richard and Mattie Coleman Davis.  Betty was a member of New Midway Church and a longtime treasurer of the Rochester Cemetery.  She retired from the Butler Co.

Jo Karen Baucum Bratcher, age 58, of Morgantown, Ky., passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville.  She was born in Jefferson Co., Ky. on Aug. 31, 1963.  Jo Karen was a member of Leonard Oak General Baptist Church and was a Homemaker.  She worked at Sumitomo for 14 years and enjoyed gardening, sewing and spending time with her family and her grandbabies.  She is preceded in death by her father Bill Baucum; husband Artie Wayne Bratcher; son Scott Bratcher; father and mother-in-law Artie and Polly Bratcher.

Terry G. Allen, age 61 of Morgantown, KY passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY. Terry was born on Friday, June 10, 1960 in Bowling Green, KY to the late James Ed and Winifred Jean Smith Goodall. She was a member of Rock Spring Missionary Baptist Church and WMU. Terry enjoyed collecting antiques, spending time with family and friends, especially her grandsons. Other than her parents she is preceded in death by her father in law Hayward Allen.

Zelphia Woosley Shain, age 90, of, Jetson, Ky., passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green.  She was born in Jetson, Ky. on July 3, 1931 to the late Role and Leora Brooks Woosley.  Zelphia was a member of Temple Hill General Baptist Church and a Homemaker.  She enjoyed planting flowers and taking care of them.  She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Ertest Shain; daughter Kathy Shain.

Rollie K. Berry, age 75, of Morgantown, Ky., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 at his residence.  He was born in Flenerville, Ky. on Nov. 29. 1945 to the late Osborn T. and Hallie Jones Berry.  Rollie was a retired heavy machine welder and an avid U of L fan.  He was involved in politics, campaigned for the Democratic party and was very knowledgeable of theology and world history.  He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers William Ralph Berry (Marcella), Eugene Berry and sister Pauline Dockery (Carmen).

Larry Gene Burden, age 71 of Morgantown, KY went to be with the Lord October 13, 2021 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Larry was born December 3, 1949 in Louisville, KY to the late Delmer Tracy and Gennita Mae Burden. The family lived in Louisville, KY during Larry's childhood and he attended school at Pleasure Ridge Park. Though living in Louisville the family made frequent trips to Butler County. In 1958 at age 9 Larry was baptized and became a member of Zion Harmony Church. A few years later on one of his visits he met the love of his life Doretta Ann Smith Burden.

Kimberly Scott Flener, 61, of Morgantown, KY entered into her eternal heavenly home on Thursday, October 14th, 2021, from injuries sustained in a car accident.

Billy Jo McKinney, age 57 of Morgantown, KY passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at his residence. Billy was born on Sunday, March 8, 1964 in Bowling Green, KY to Willard and the late Mary LeGrand McKinney. He loved listening to music, cutting up with friends, collecting anything and everything and working on projects.