All Obituaries

Ruby Nell Morphew McKinney, 89, of Morgantown, Ky., passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at her residence. She was born on Jan. 14, 1932 to the late Ira and Nancy Jane Phelps Morphew.  She was one of the first employees for Kanes Manufacturing in the 1950’s and a member of Cool Springs General Baptist Church for more than 80 years. She loved genealogy and embroidery.  Ruby is preceded in death by her parents; husband Wilbur Estill McKinney; three sisters Lucille McKinney...

Grace Ann Roberts Mitchell, 76, of Morgantown, Ky., passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, Ky.  She was born in Pine Bluff, Missouri on Oct. 4, 1944 to the late Floyd and Annie Gillespey Roberts.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed stamp collecting, reading and watching tv.  She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Jim, Floyd Jr. (Bucky), Lee, Danny and Bobby Roberts; sisters Judy Owens and Nora Hernandez.     She is...

James Edward “Fuzz” Goodwin, 73, of Morgantown, Ky., passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at his residence.  He was born in Sugar Grove, Ky. on Feb. 23, 1948 to the late William Ed and Mary Jane Harlan Goodwin.  He was a member of Richland Baptist Church and was a mechanic at Shipp Implement for many years.  He also worked at Southern States in Morgantown for several years.  He collected John Deere memorabilia and enjoyed fishing.  He is preceded in...

Carolyn Sue West Burden, 71, of Morgantown, Ky., passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at her sister’s residence.  She was born in Warren Co., Ky. on July 9, 1949 to the late Fletcher Alston and Marie Payton West.   She was a retired homemaker and attended Leonard Oak Baptist Church.  Carolyn enjoyed sewing, playing cards and dice and going to the races.  She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Raymond Lee Burden; brother Ronnie West; grandson Jay...

Delois “Dee” Dockery, 89, of Morgantown, Ky., passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at her residence.   She was born in Butler Co., Ky. on December 18, 1931.  She was a member of Chapel Union Missionary Baptist Church. She worked at Kane’s Manufacturing and Kellwood for over 50 years. She was a gifted seamstress her whole life and continued to sew up until last year.  She loved to travel and was her own entrepreneur. Delois also loved to spend time with...

Darrell “Frankie” Taylor, 49, of Morgantown passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Morgantown Care and Rehab Center.  He was born in Bowling Green, Ky. on Aug. 21, 1971 to the late James “JC” and Clara Snodgrass Taylor.   Frankie was a jack of all trades.  He enjoyed fishing and working on cars.  He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.   Darrell is survived by his wife of 28 years, Shannon Ray Taylor of...

Zaten Gabriel Clark, 5 of Morgantown, Ky., passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 in Navarre Florida.  He was born in Owensboro Ky. on March 6, 2016 to Travis Clark and Christina Zwanzig Clark. He just graduated preschool from Morgantown Elementary. Loved playing with his brothers,  never met a stranger and was always happy. Zaten loved to work in the shop with his papaw, ride four wheelers, cut grass and rough house with his daddy. He would always share and loved passing out...

Scottie “Fatsy” Lane Embry, 47, of Morgantown, Ky., passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, Ky.  He was born in Bowling Green, Ky. on Dec. 22, 1973.  He was a drywall hanger and of the Baptist faith.  Fatsy loved to coyote hunt, fish and ride horses. He liked to start trouble, as in bark, but couldn’t take the bite. He was a devoted son, brother and friend.  He is preceded in death by his parents Debra Kay Lee and...

Chet “Chuck” Embry Jr., 67, of Leitchfield, Ky., passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the Norton Healthcare Pavilion in Louisville, Ky.  He was born in New Albany, IN on Dec. 29, 1953 to the late Chelcie Embry and Mae Lou Embry Whaley.  He was a member of Fairview Church of Christ and enjoyed playing with his dogs, watching tv and spending time with his nephew Shawn.  He is preceded in death by his parents.   Chuck is survived by his sister Alice Carol...

Bobby Thomas Austin Jr., 60, of Bowling Green, Ky., passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021.  He was born in Bloomington, IL on Feb. 8, 1961 to the late Bobby Thomas Austin Sr. and Freida Mae Clark Duncan. He enjoyed racing and riding his motorcycle.  He is preceded in death by his parents.   Tommy is survived by his wife Maria Jones Austin of Bowling Green; children Drew Thomas Austin (Stephanie Hall) of Bowling Green and Lindsay Renee Austin Delaney (Jacob) of Russellville;...