Beech Tree News Network

Rosa Mary Bryant Farmer, 74, of Cromwell, Ky. passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at home with all of her family and friends. She was born in Ohio Co., Ky. on June 14, 1946 to the late Roy Bradford and Mary Ellen Elizabeth Goodman Bryant.  Rosa was a homemaker and loved taking care of her grandkids.

James Michael "Mitchell" Kirby, 79 of Murfreesboro, TN formerly of Quality, KY passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at the Stonecrest Medical Center in Smyrna, TN. Mitchell was born November 8, 1940 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky to the late James Edward and Era Nell Davidson Kirby. He was a United States Army Veteran and retired mechanic and truck driver. Mitchell loved camping, fishing and being with family and friends. Other than his parents he is preceded in death by one sister Brenda Jones; one brother Greg Kirby and one grandson Christopher Henderson. 

Helen Mae Embry, age 75, of Roundhill, departed this life on Sunday, August 16, 2020.  The Edmonson County native was born on September 19, 1944 to the late Mancel and Virginia Cummings Shields.  She was married to Lindel Calvin Embry, who preceded her in death.

Helen retired as a seamstress from Fruit of the Loom, and as an inspector with Sumitomo.  She was a member of Decker Baptist Church.

Shelby Jean Ray Givens, 62, of Quality, KY, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at her residence.  Shelby was born in Sparta TN on Dec. 22, 1957 to the late Walter and Betty Bowlin Ray.  She was retired from Berry Plastics where she was a shipping supervisor.

Samuel J. "Sam" Davis, 86 of Roundhill, KY passed away Thursday August 13, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 20, 1934 in Richardsville, Kentucky to the late Elvis and Sally Milam Davis. Sam joined the United States Navy at the age of 17 and was stationed in San Diego, California.

Helen Jane Freeman passed away peacefully on July 22, 2020 at Mainspring Adult Family Home in Bonney Lake, WA. She was born in Butler County, KY on June 12, 1937 to Henry and Nettie (Anderson) Jenkins, who preceded her in death. Two siblings, Clayton and Frances, also preceded her. 

She is survived by daughters Karen and Sherry, son-in-law Bob and two grandchildren, Sarah and Matthew. Other survivors are siblings Pearl, Lee, Loretta, Don, Brenda, Patricia, Mike and Sharon, and their children and grandchildren.

Reynaldo Noquillo, 81, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at the Signature Healthcare of Hartford.  Reynaldo was born in the Philippines on March 10, 1939 to the late Pedro and Arcenia Reyes Noquillo.  He was retired from Delta Faucet and enjoyed playing pool and fishing.  He is preceded in death by his parents; son Joseph Fortunato; grandsons Kaeden Cowherd and Jordan Fortunato and all of his siblings.

Tresa Ann Head, age 71 of Russellville, Kentucky passed away on Sund