Everett “Wayne” Phelps, age 61, of Morgantown, KY, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025 at his mother’s house, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Warren Co., KY on April 24, 1964. He was a Deacon at Temple View General Baptist Church, a member of Masonic Lodge #438, a Rizpah Shriner, firefighter and first responder at 4th District Volunteer Fire Dept. Wayne enjoyed riding motorcycles, church activities, farming with his parents, camping and boating. He was preceded in death by his father Evertt Phelps; infant brother Russell Dale Phelps; sister-in-law Karen West Phelps.
Wayne is survived by his wife of 41 years, Cynthia Diane Odell Phelps; children Brian Phelps Sr. (Vannessa) and Gregory Phelps (Jennifer), honorary son Bobby Lindsey (Rebecca); grandchildren Latisha Adcock (Hunter), Brian Phelps Jr., Natasha Johnson, Harlequin Phelps (Ashley), Autumn Phelps, Evertt Brody Phelps, Charlie Phelps, Wyatt Phelps; great-grandchild Daisy Johnson and one on the way; mother Betty Dimple Renfrow Phelps; brother JD Phelps (Jessica); several dearly loved bonus grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00pm at Smith Funeral Home with Bro. Frankie Skipworth and Bro. David Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in the Grant Phelps Cemetery where a Masonic Service and a Firefighters Ceremony will be presented. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 27 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm and on Saturday from 10:00am until 2:00pm at Smith Funeral Home.
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