All Obituaries

State Senator Carlos B. Embry Jr., “C. B.”, age 81, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022 at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky.  C. B. was born in Louisville, Ky. on July 29, 1941 to the late Carlos B. Sr. and Zora Romans Embry.   He was a member of the Morgantown First Baptist Church, a retired teacher, newspaper editor, businessman and public official.  He has been elected 12 times to five different offices; Mayor of Beaver Dam (1...

Rhonda Phelps, age 66, of Hartford, Ky. passed away on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022 at the Owensboro Regional Hospital.  She was born in Cincinnati, OH. on Apr. 17, 1956 to the late Wyman Bluford and Doris Collins Phelps.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and taking care of her flowers.  She is preceded in death by her parents; sister Vicki Phelps; brother Danny White.   Rhonda is survived by her husband of 40 years, Dan Phelps; son James Levi (Betsy); sisters...

Stacey Dawn Webster, age 34, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022 at her residence.  She was born in Warren Co., Ky. on July 7, 1988.  She loved being with her family and eating chocolate pudding and ice cream.  She is preceded in death by her grandparents Eddie and Margaret Fugate.   Stacey is survived by her mother Janie Fugate Webster; sisters Rachel Douglas (Jamie), April Webster, Maggie McPherson (Michael), Susan West; brother Frankie...

James Matthew Stagner, age 50 of Beaver Dam, Ky. passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at his residence.  He was born in Warren Co., Ky. on August. 13, 1972 to the late James Gary Stagner and Sharon Cardwell Butrum who survives. Matt operated a restaurant and concession stand in Beaver Dam and was the former owner of The Pizza Man in Morgantown.  He loved football and fishing.  He is preceded in death by his father and aunts Clarice Brown and Ruby...

Donald Wayne Smith, age 82, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 at his residence.  He was born in Butler Co., Ky. on May 15, 1940 to the late William Riley and Dorothy Dye Smith.  Donald retired from the State Highway Dept. and loved to rabbit hunt with his beagles.  He is preceded in death by his parents.   Donald is survived by his children Matthew Wayne Smith of Madisonville, Ky., Mark Lane Smith of Bowling Green, Ky., Michael Lee Smith (Hieu...

Lillie Lorine Garner Smith, age 51, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Morgantown Care and Rehab.  She was born in Butler Co., Ky. on Dec. 26, 1970 to the late Lonnie Wayne Garner and surviving mother Martha Jane Embry Garner. Lille was a caregiver and liked to spend time with her granddaughter and friends.  She is preceded in death by her father, husbands Anthony Ray Huff, Sr. and Johnny Ray Smith; brother Freddie Gidcumb.   Lillie is...

Mary Lou Hampton, age 82, of Rochester, Ky. passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the Muhlenberg County Hospital.  She was born in Todd Co., Ky. on Nov. 24, 1939 to the late Frank and Margaret Butler Hampton .  Mary was a member of the Drakesboro Church of Christ and was self employed.  Mary loved antiques, loved her dogs and enjoyed nature. She is preceded in death by her parents and  brother Tommy Hampton. Mary is survived by her children Christopher...

Larry Johnson, 67, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022 at his residence.  He was born in Jetson, Ky. on Jan. 7, 1955 to the late Revil and Anna Phelps Johnson.  Larry was a member of Trinity Full Gospel Tabernacle Church, a mechanic and a truck driver.  He enjoyed being with his family, dirt track racing and being a mechanic.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Jim, Curly and Randall Johnson; sister Nelma Cappa.   Larry is...

Nancy Franzell Gidcumb, age 86, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022 at the Signature Health Care of Hartford.  She was born in Morgantown, Ky. on Dec. 14, 1935 to the late Beckham and Nellie Henderson Franzell.  Nancy was a member of Carve Rock Baptist Church and a homemaker.  Nancy loved to quilt, color, work in her flowers and spending time with her family.  She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Lenis Gidcumb; brothers Beckham...

Lauren Michael Kane, 33, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green.   He was born in Indianapolis, In. on Aug. 4, 1989.  He was a member of Cool Springs General Baptist Church.  Lauren enjoyed riding 4-wheelers, crafting and spending time with his son.  He was preceded in death by his mother Laura Warren Price and father Mike Price; grandfather Glen Price; aunt Linda Warren Embry.   He is survived by his...