All Obituaries

Jacob “Jake” Ward Hampton, 32, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 in Warren Co.  He was born in Warren Co., Ky., on April 18, 1987.   He was an entrepreneur of many trades and owner of Hampton Motor Sales. He lived and breathed to race with his race family, the 403 Mafia and J.H.R.  He loved to hunt, fish and drink beer. Jake loved UK basketball and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was his...

  Lorene Kirby, 79, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at her residence in Bowling Green.  She was born in Ohio Co. on April 13, 1940 to the late Harrison and Carrie Burden LeGrand. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Herman Glen Kirby; daughter Rita Kirby; son Steve Kirby; infant daughter Sandra Kirby.   Lorene is survived by her children Carolyn Poston of Bowling...

Brenda Darlene Coots, 68, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 at the Morgantown Care and Rehab Center. She was born in Warren Co., Ky. on Nov. 9, 1951 to the late Obie and Senora Abner Coots.  Brenda was a member of Aberdeen Baptist Church and worked at Kellwood for several years.  She loved going to yard sales, playing bingo and going to church.  She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Earl C. Coots, Herman Coots and an infant brother;...

      Chloe Renea Henderson, 12, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tn.  She was born in Warren Co., Ky. on May 4, 2007 to Charles Henderson and Kim Dockery Henderson.  Chloe loved being read to, listening to music, having her feet rubbed and her hair fixed. Chloe loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by grandfather Eugene Henderson; great...

Maise Renfrow Phelps Morgantown   Maise Renfrow Phelps, 72, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at her residence in Morgantown. She was born in Butler Co., Ky. on May 18, 1947 to the late Hubert Renfrow and Vernie Lindsey Renfrow.  Maise was a devoted mother and loving grandmother. She was kind, humble and caring. Maise treated others the way she wanted to be treated. She loved her family and loved to laugh. She enjoyed watching westerns and...

Richard Avery Elder, beloved son of Mary Elder met his lord and savior on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at his residence in Morgantown. He was born in Chicago, In. on May 16, 1959. He was a Navy Veteran and was baptized at the age of 9 at Black Oak Baptist Church in Northern Indiana. He loved music, listening to sports on the radio and reading about history.  Richard was a former insurance salesman for Western and Southern Insurance Company.  He was preceded in death by his...

Adam Quincy Gabbard, 47, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at his residence in Morgantown. He was born in Warren Co., Ky. on September 17, 1972 to the late Mack Gabbard and Deborah Hammers who survives.  Adam was a member of New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, a heavy equipment operator and former owner of Green River Materials Quarry.  He loved to hunt, fish, work on his farm and was an avid U.K. basketball fan. He loved to spend time with his son...

Juanita Romans Tanner, 76, of Bowling Green, Ky. passed away on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. She was born in Butler Co., Ky. on Jan. 6, 1943 to the late Viola Wingfield and Ray Romans.  Juanita was a member of Hillvue Heights in Bowling Green, Ky., worked for Turner Hardware in Dallas, Tx. and retired from the Board of Education in Bowling Green.  She enjoyed sewing, gardening, ceramics and cross stitch.  She was preceded in death by her...

Teddy Ray Johnson, 59, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 at the Morgantown Care and Rehab Center.  He was born in Warren Co., Ky. on May 29, 1960.    No services will be held.  Arrangements are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.  

Mary Ruth Raymer, 87, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019. She was the former Mary Bratcher and a retired clerical worker for a Medical office. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe W. Raymer. She is survived by her sons, Bradley Phelps (Joy) & Michael Raymer (Marie), brother, Roger Bratcher (Gail), grandchildren; Cory, Patrick, Stuart, Kim & Nikki, great grandchildren Tyrion & Nora. Visitation for Mary will be 1-8 PM Wednesday at Fairdale-McDaniel Funeral Home 411...