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Lloyd Michael Fisher, 48 of Morgantown, KY passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at the Owensboro Twin Lakes Medical Center in Leitchfield, KY. Michael was born on Saturday, June 23, 1973 in Hartford, KY to the late Donald Ray and Edna Mae Oldham Fisher. Michael was married on July 12, 2004 to the late Christina Pharris Fisher. He enjoyed fishing, UK Basketball, traveling, spending time with family and especially his grandchildren. Michael was a processing engineer for Summit Polymers in Elizabethtown, KY.

Christina Pharris Fisher, 55 of Morgantown, KY passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at the Owensboro Twin Lakes Medical Center in Leitchfield, KY. She was born on Monday, August 8, 1966 in Leitchfield, KY to the late Gary Wayne and Oveda Dockery Pharris who survives. Christina was married on July 12, 2004 to the late Lloyd Michael Fisher. She attended Zion Harmony General Baptist Church and a homemaker. Christina loved photography, reading, flowers, traveling, spending time with family and especially her grandchildren.

Karen Russell Sweets, age 64, passed away Friday September 10, 2021 at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky after a brief illness with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

The Henderson, Kentucky native was the daughter of the late Ivan L. Russell and Lucy Annis Powell Russell.

Dedicated to her work, Karen served 19 years with Big Rivers Electric Company in Henderson,
Ky. and also 19 years at Fruit of the Loom Accounting Dept in Bowling Green, Ky. She loved to travel, making countless memories with her husband, Garry.

Don Harrison Smith, 70, of Morgantown, Kentucky, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on a Saturday afternoon, September 4, 2021. He was born in Macon County, Tennessee, and was the son of John Henry Smith and Elsie Pauline Dawes Smith. He married, Joan Rhee Southerland on May 22, 1982. They raised their two daughters in Morgantown, Kentucky. Don was a heavy equipment operator for many years. He taught himself to play the guitar and loved to play and sing for his family.

Aleta Ann Clark, 75 of Morgantown, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Aleta was born Tuesday, April 23, 1946 in Butler County, KY to the late Glen and Florence Ellis White. She was a member of Morgantown First Baptist Church and a homemaker. Aleta loved horse's, painting, baseball, watching her children and grandchildren play sports and spending time with her family and friends. Other than her parents she is preceded in death by one brother Tommy White.

Dianna Gilbert 50, best known as Di and Tia Di entered into the arms of Jesus on September 6, 2021, surrounded by her husband and Family. She worked as a bus monitor for the Jackson Madison county schools. She was a member of Cornerstone Church of Scotts Hill. She loved crocheting, reading, and collecting knives. She enjoyed playing the drums and singing to the Lord.

Tinsley Grace Phelps, precious infant daughter of Kevin and Holly Harris Phelps of Morgantown was born and entered the arms of Jesus on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents David Embry and Glen Harris.

Tinsley is survived by her parents Kevin and Holly Harris Phelps; sister Paisley Phelps; grandparents Todd and Deeana Phelps and Barry and Melissa Harris; great grandparents Janice Embry, Wanda Embry, Don and Cleatie Hughes and Sue Harris.

James “Jimmy” Leon Thompson, Sr., 75, of Morgantown, Ky., met his Lord and Savior face to face on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born April 23, 1946, in Dunmor, KY to the late J.C.

Gennita Mae Burden, 88 of Morgantown, Kentucky went to be with the Lord Monday, August 30, 2021, at her residence. Gennita was born on Sunday, May 21, 1933, in Olaton, Kentucky to the late Herman and Bonnie Bratcher Burden. Upon returning from military service, Delmer Tracy Burden united in marriage with Gennita on December 24, 1948. They were soon blessed with a son, Larry. Life's path guided them to Louisville, Kentucky by way of Heyworth, Illinois.

Naomi B. Link, 89 of Bowling Green, KY passed away Saturday August 28, 2021 at the Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital in Bowling Green, KY. Naomi was born on Wednesday, June 15, 1932 in the Leonard Oak Community of Butler County to the late Albert and Elma Jane Sublett West. She was a member of the Leonard Oak General Baptist Church and Nashville Song Writers Association. Naomi was a school teacher in a one room school house for many years and a homemaker. She was a distinguished song writer and wrote many beautiful poems.