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Mary Opalene Romans Hocker, age 94 of Morgantown, KY passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at her residence. Opalene was born on Thursday, August 4, 1927 in Sunny Lane Butler County, KY to the late Ralph Roark & Iva Clay Thompson Romans. She is preceded in death by her husband of 33 years Adra Cherry (AC) Hocker; three brothers George Mason Romans, Joseph Benjamin Romans and Willie Stanley Romans. Opalene was a member of Morgantown Church of Christ. She was the previous co-owner of Hocker Family Insurance and an insurance agent for 65 years.

Mrs. Anna Darlene (Threlkel) Ford, age 74, of Louisville, Kentucky returned to her Heavenly Father on October 10, 2021. She was born on August 7, 1947, in Louisville, KY, to the late Harlie C. and Irmalee Fay (Raymer) Threlkel. Mrs. Ford was an owner and operator of Ford’s Hair Fashions, a hairdresser, and retired from Sally Beauty Supply. Mrs. Ford is preceded in death by her parents; spouse of 51 years, Jerald Wayne Ford, and brother, Gary Threlkel.

Rebecca Lynn Roberts, age 59, of Bowling Green, Ky., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on Oct. 14, 1961 in Bowling Green, Ky. to the late Cecil and Beulah Myrl Belcher Roberts.  She was a member of Mars Hill Church of Christ and enjoyed going to Active Day Adult Day Care Center, coloring and looking at magazines. She is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers Daniel, Clyde and Darrell Roberts; sister Shirley Massey.  

Craig William Peavler, 46, of Morgantown, Ky.  passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green.  Craig was born in Louisville, Ky. on January 20, 1975.  He attended Cool Springs General Baptist Church, worked at RCS Transportation and was an avid fisherman.  He was preceded in death by his brother Jeff Peavler.

Ida Pearl Coots, age 85, of Louisville, Ky., passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at her residence in Louisville.  She was born July 10, 1936 in Morgantown, Ky. to the late Roy Hunt and Mary Bell  Hunt. She is preceded in death by her loving husband for over 52 years Harold Hugh Coots and half-sisters, Edna and Elodi.  Pearl was a member of Belmont General Baptist Church of Morgantown Ky. She worked at the Butler Co. Board of Education as a school bus driver. A few of her hobbies included reading and fishing .

Thomas Brantley Champion, 56 of Morgantown, KY passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. He was born January 3, 1965 in Anahuac, Texas to the late Thomas Champion and Margaret Jones Hegeman. Thomas was a retired carpenter and electrician, avid guitar player and he loved music. Other than his parents he is preceded in death by one brother Darrell Lynn Champion.

Thomas Brantley Champion is survived by two daughters Jennifer Lynn Champion and Joy Champion; one sister Mary Champion and a best friend that was more like a brother Steve Clark.

Brenda E. Bratcher Miller, 68 of Owensville, Indiana, formerly of Morgantown, KY passed away Monday October 4, 2021 at the Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Brenda was born May 11, 1953 in Leitchfield, KY to the late George W. Sr. and Margie D. Embry Bratcher and wife of the late Timmy Miller. She was a member of Fair Haven Christ Fellowship Church in Cynthiana, Indiana and Brooklyn Missionary Baptist Church in Morgantown, KY. Brenda enjoyed quilting and working puzzles.

Kyle Andrew Neal, 29 of Morgantown, KY passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 in Bowling Green, Ky. Kyle was born July 10, 1992 to Charles W. and Susanne L.Klokner Neal. Beginning his life as a cactus head being born in Arizona, at the age of 3, his family settled in KY and Kyle quickly became a good Ol' Kentucky country boy. Kyle was known for his carefree, fun loving, one of a kind goofy nature. If you knew him, you knew you could count on Kyle for a smile, a laugh, hug and of course an adventure.

Barry Tracy Burden, 65 of Morgantown, KY went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Barry was born January 12, 1956 in Leitchfield, KY to the late Delmer and Gennita Mae Bratcher Burden. The family spent many years in Louisville, KY before returning home to Butler County, KY. On June 22, 1973 after his Junior year of high school Barry married his high school sweetheart Marrine Johnson Burden. After a short time working the rock quarry, he and his brother Larry started a dairy farm business in Neafus, KY.

Juanita Wingfield Neighbors, 92, of Morgantown, Ky.  passed away on October 2, 2021 at her home.  She was born into a strong bloodline of Harrod women on March 12, 1929 in Woodbury, Kentucky to the late Gettie and Ada Mae Harrod Wingfield.