The Obituary Section

Gary Cardwell

, Kentucky

Gary Wayne Cardwell age 70 of Morgantown KY passed away on Saturday Aug. 15 2026. He was born on Oct. 11 1955 in Leonard Oak KY. He was a forklift operator at BR Lumber for many years. Gary enjoyed fishing hunting doing woodwork and most importantly spending time with his grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents Chester and Fannie Brooks Cardwell two brothers Danny and Tilman Cardwell sister Helen Cardwell. Heis survived by his wife of 48 years Debra Hawkins Cardwell one daughter Crissy Cunagin David stepdaughter Melissa Henderson Richie son Kevin Cardwell grandchildren Jakob Cunagin Shyanne Cunagin Alison Henderson Emily Henderson Samantha Henderson and several others great grandchildren Ava Caden Henry and Jackson brother Sam Cardwell sister Nora Raymer many nieces nephews family and friends. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday Aug. 20 2026 at 100pm at Smith Funeral Home with Sister Leona Clark Jenkins…

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Amanda Givens

, Kentucky

October 30, 1979

Amanda Leigh Givens age 46 of Morgantown KY passed away on Monday Aug. 17 2026 at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville KY. She was born on October 31 1979 in Bowling Green KY to the union of Carlis Givens Jr. and Diane Romans. She attended Barber Way Church and was an insurance agent at State Farm. Amanda loved fishing playing softball cooking singing and collecting stuffed pigs. She especially loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her mother Diane Romans McKee grandparents Carlis and Nada Givens Stanley and Elwanda Romans. Amandais survived by her father Buddy Givens and his wife Willow Ma Garry Dean McKee and his wife Kathy brothers Corey Givens Debbie and Russell Givens Wendy sisters Deana Jo McKee Tomes Brandon and Amber Le McKee dear friend Teddy Burden nieces and nephews Carley Givens Blake Tomes Landon Henderson Clayton Givens and Jenna Tomes.…

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Haley Gwathney

, Kentucky

Haley Smith Gwathney age 40 of Morgantown KY passed away on Monday Aug. 11 2026 at the Ohio County Hospital. She was born in Warren Co. KY on Oct. 11 1985. Haley loved the Lord deeply and found so much joy in worshipping him. Her faith was a beautiful part of who she was. She attended Monticello Baptist Church and was a BCHS graduate. She adored her children and nephew. She had a special love for animals and everyone that was fortunate enough to know her. Haley enjoyed peaceful days fishing with her son. She was preceded in death by her father Don Smith grandmothers Mary Margaret Southerland and Elsie Pauline Smith and her grandfather John Smith. Sheis survived by her children Zachary Gwathney and Shelby Gwathney of Morgantown her mother Joan Southerland Smith of Morgantown sister Casey Buckley of Lebanon TN nephew Cameron Buckley of Lebanon TN and many…

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Michael Hope

, Kentucky

Michael Paul Hope age 78 of Morgantown KY passed away on Sunday Aug. 9 2026 at the Morgantown Care and Rehab Center. He was born on Feb. 14 1948 in Butler Co. KY. He was a United States Army Veteran and served two terms in Vietnam as an artillery sergeant. He was of the Baptist faith a drywall hanger and enjoyed making knives. He was preceded in death by his parents Everette and Blissie Rone Hope brothers Bobby Nation Larry Hope and David Hope sister Lola Hydenite. He is survived by his children Michael Paul Hope Jr. Tammy R. Charlotte Agee Tammy Hrapeck Mike Paul Michael Hope Dana Hope Denzil and James Hope 8 grandchildren and many greatgrandchildren sisters Myrna Deweese and Patty Cox brother Jerry Hope and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday Aug. 13 2026 at 1200pm at Smith Funeral Home with Bro.…

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Lyndell White

, Kentucky

Lyndell A. White age 87 of Pryor OK passed away on Tuesday Aug. 11 2026. He was born on Nov. 10 1938 in Butler Co. KY. He was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church and a United States Army Veteran. Lyndell loved serving the Lord in many ways. He went on five mission trips to Romania was an interim pastor a Sunday school teacher and loved to preach at nursing homes. He was preceded in death by his wife Sandra Kay Middleton White parents Adelbert and Mary Eva Goodall White siblings Freeman E. White Durward W. White Forest M. White Beulena M. White Violet White and Voneda B. Johnson. Heis survived by his daughter Cheryl White sons Michael Dean White Michael Estill White and Andreas Sheffler grandsons Richard Andrew Andy Baron Sean OHiggins and Michael D. White granddaughter Lauren White greatgrandchild Callum Baron sister Mildred Muizers several nieces nephews…

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Melissa West

, Kentucky

Melissa Faye Miller West age 46 of Morgantown KY passed away on Sunday Aug. 9 2026 at the Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehab Center. She was a homemaker and was born in Louisville KY on Aug. 24 1979. Melissa enjoyed listening to music playing the piano and spending time with her grandson nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother Barbara Drennan Miller sisters Melinda Johnson Vanessa Miller and brother Timmy Miller. Sheis survived by her brother Terry Smallwood Lyndsey children Hunter Phelps Sierra Wright Caleb and Christian Phelps grandson Wyatt Lee Wright and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday Aug. 12 2026 at 1100am at Smith Funeral Home with Bro. Cody Russ officiating. Burial will follow in the Satterfield Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 830am until 1100am at Smith Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made…

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