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ANGEL DENISE JONES 45

GREENVILLE --- Angel Denise Jones, 45, of Greenville, KY passed away on Sunday, June 14th, 2026 at the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Greenville, KY on July 4th, 1980, the daughter of the late Danny Lee Parker and Wanda Reeves Parker. She was of the Baptist faith and spent many years working as a waitress in several local restaurants. She enjoyed working diamond dot crafts, loved singing, and had a special love for all animals. Above all, she cherished her children and time spent with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Jimmy Paul Jones.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, June 18th, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Joines Chapel Cemetery in Greenville, KY, officiated by Rev. Jerry Eades. Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements.

She is survived by one daughter --- Alexxis Jones
Two sons --- Christian Jones and Jacob Braun
One aunt --- Doris Scott
Two uncles --- Joe (Sue) Reeves and Marion “Peanut” (Susan) Reeves
Several nieces and nephews.

Visitation for family and friends will be on Thursday, June 18th, 2026 at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville, KY from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

The family kindly requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made for her funeral expenses. Any contribution is sincerely appreciated.
Online condolences to the family may be made at www.garysfuneralhome.net

DENNIS WAYNE BARNES

Dennis Wayne Barnes, 65, passed away on June 11, 2026, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born on July 7, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, to Dwight Lee Barnes and Wilma Dean Barnes.



Dennis was a good man who believed in hard work, taking care of his family, and being there when someone needed a helping hand. A retired boilermaker, he spent many years working hard to provide for those he loved, and that strong work ethic stayed with him throughout his life. When he wasn't working, Dennis enjoyed the simple things. He loved fishing and hunting whenever he had the chance. He thought a good day could be spent with his dogs by his side, a cup of coffee in his hand, and good friends gathered around sharing stories and laughter. More than anything, Dennis loved his family. They were the center of his world and his greatest source of pride and joy. He treasured every moment spent with them and worked hard to make sure they knew they were loved.



He was preceded in death by his father, Dwight Lee Barnes, as well as his sisters, Brenda Cobb and Linda Barnes.



Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Lori Barnes; children, Justin Barnes, Joshua Barnes, and Jordan (Katie) Barnes; sisters, Glenda Stephens and Debra Thompson; mother, Wilma Barnes; grandchildren, Juy and Ana Arnett, and Jace and Jonah Barnes; great-grandchildren, Jatavion Bruton; as well as several nieces and nephews.



Care entrusted to Cardinal Cremation Society.

BRENDA KAY HARPER

BREMEN – Brenda Kay Harper, 76, of Bremen died on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 11:47PM at her residence. Ms. Harper was born in Muhlenberg County on May 30, 1950. She was a member of Brier Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church and retired as a supervisor for the Insulation Factory. She loved nature, and enjoyed bowling, but more than anything, she loved being with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Tom Todd; parents, Barney and Roxie Noffsinger; brother, Tommy Noffsinger; and sisters, Naomi Williams, and Anna Jenkins.

She is survived by her husband, Freddy Harper; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 12PM at Tucker Memorial Chapel in Sacramento with Bro. Tyler Lindsey officiating. Burial in Gish Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9AM-12PM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.

LaWANZE "LOU" JUNE BELILES SWIFT

BROXTON, GA – LaWanza “Lou” June Beliles Swift, age 83, of Broxton, Georgia, formerly of Ocala, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Pensacola, Florida.

Lou was born on July 23, 1942, in Central City, Kentucky, to the late Herman Presley Beliles and Louise Grider Beliles. She was a devoted mother, sister, aunt—affectionately known as “Hunny Hunny”—and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Keith Beliles, and her nephew, Romey Beliles.

Lou is survived by her two daughters, Vette Lott and Inette Gardner (Tommy); her grandson, Hayden Stern; her brother, Herman Beliles (Joy); her sister-in-law, Rhonda Beliles; and several nephews.

Her faith was central to her life and her relationship with Christ. Over the years, she was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church in Central City, Kentucky; First Presbyterian Church in Ocala, Florida; and First Baptist Church in Douglas and Broxton, Georgia.

Lou found great joy in serving as an educator in elementary schools and working in childcare settings, where she cared for and loved many children throughout her life.

She had a love for country music, square dancing, clogging, playing cards, and spending time with her beloved dogs, most recently her companion Lucy.

Lou was also a proud member of the Muhlenberg High School Class of 1961, where she played the clarinet in the marching band. She maintained lifelong friendships with classmates Carolyn Day Beck and Donna Adams and looked forward to attending class reunions over the years.

She will be fondly remembered for her love of life and her sparkling blue eyes, which reflected her warmth and joy.

Graveside Services will be Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11AM at Rose Hill Cemetery in Central City with Pastor Jacob Bumpus officiating. Burial to follow. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com. Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Muhlenberg County Humane Society, P.O. Box 164, Greenville, KY 42345 or Mission:Dignity, P.O. Box 673100, Dallas, TX 75267-9743. Mission:Dignity is a ministry that provides monthly financial assistance to retired Southern Baptist pastors, workers, and their widows who are living near the poverty line.

BONNIE EARL RUSSELL DIVINE

Bonnie Earl Russell Divine, born May 26, 1950, passed away on June 10, 2026, just a little over three years after the loss of her beloved husband of more than fifty years, Steve Divine. Their lives were so deeply intertwined that even after his passing, his presence remained a steady companion in her heart.
She was a devoted stayathome mother to her three children — Michael (Mike) Divine, Kathryn (Kathy) Divine Lanter, and Matthew (Matt) Divine — raising them with warmth, humor, and a steady presence that shaped their lives. As her children grew, Bonnie stepped into the working world with the same quiet determination she brought to motherhood, spending time in a garden shop, a photography lab, a rug store, and even a daycare. No matter the job, she carried kindness with her.
Bonnie is survived by her children and their families: • Michael Divine and wife Lyn, and their children Tyler, Austin, Charles, and Sophia • Tyler and wife Allison, and their children Braiden, Jaxton, Charisma, and Zoey • Austin and his son Silas
• Kathryn (Kathy) Divine Lanter and husband Dino, and their children Hannah, Garrett, and Lily • Hannah and husband Logan, and their children Tinley and Hagan • Garrett and his wife Alyssa
• Matthew Divine and wife Christinea, and their children Caitlynn, Kindell, and Michael • Caitlynn and her son River
Bonnie leaves behind a legacy of compassion, resilience, and unconditional love. Those who knew her will carry her lessons forward: welcome everyone, love deeply, and show up for the people who need you.
Thank you to all the friends and family who have reached out with their thoughts, prayers, and love. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled later — but if you know, you know… Divine Reunion 2027. www.johnsonsfuneralhome.com

JASON DANIEL PERRYMAN 52

GREENVILLE -- Jason Daniel Perryman, 52, of Greenville, KY passed away on Friday, June 12th, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Fresno, California on February 7th, 1974, the son of Carlos Moore Perryman and Carlene Smith. He was employed by Groves Electric in Madisonville, KY. In his free time, he enjoyed jet skiing, RC boats, fishing, and riding four-wheelers. He was a very caring person who always looked out for others.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carlos Moore Perryman.

Celebration of life will be held at a later date.

He is survived by his mother --- Carlene (Tim) Smith
Three children --- Dylan Perryman, Jordan Deleon, and Gavin Perryman
One sister --- Heather Houseberg
Three cousins --- Sean Gill, Shannon Gill, and Tanya Whitaker
One uncle --- Wayne Phillips

Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences to the family may be made at www.garysfuneralhome.net

RANDALL LYNN FULKERSON

GREENVILLE – Randall Lynn Fulkerson, 55, of Greenville, died on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at his residence. Mr. Fulkerson was born in Muhlenberg County on August 9, 1970. He was a member of New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Earl Fulkerson, Terry Fulkerson, and James Robert Fulkerson, Jr.

He is survived by his daughter, Brandi Morgan; step-daughter, Brittany Morgan; brothers, Jerry "Bubby" Fulkerson (Lisa), and Eddie Fulkerson (Jennifer); several nieces and nephews; and grandson, Parker Thompson.

Funeral arrangements are private. Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.

EARNEST JAMES WALKER

CENTRAL CITY – Earnest James Walker, 86, of Central City, died Wednesday, June 10, 2026. He was born September 5, 1939, in Muhlenberg County to Earnest and Mary Walker, along with his brothers Raymond and Floyd Walker. Earnest graduated from MC High School in 1957, where he then went into the Air Force. He served four years in California, but also in China on the Island of Formosa, where he was a teletype operator between the USA and Russia.



Earnest lived a strong Christian life, serving his church New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, as their treasurer for more than 30 years. Anyone who knew Ernie knew how much he loved gardening, UK basketball, and the Dodgers.



Earnest was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, and grandson, Logan Walker. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Walker (Carr); children, Beverly (Mike) Ryan and James (Linda) Walker; step-children, Sheri Beth (Jeff) Arnold and Terry (Ginger) Carr; grandchildren, Joshua Walker, Taylor Henderson, Jackson Ryan, Courtney (Chase) Clark, and Trent (Taylor) Arnold; and great-grandchildren, Asher Clark and Tucker Arnold.



Funeral services are being handled by Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with visitation on Thursday, June 11, 2026, for family at 4:00PM and public at 5:00PM at the funeral home. The funeral service will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 11:00AM at the funeral home with Bro. Jewel Martin officiating, assisted by Chase Clark. Burial at Rose Hill Cemetery in Central City to follow. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.

JUDY DEAN MORGAN

Judy Dean Morgan, who was 81, passed away on May 27, 2026, at Victorious Residential Care in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

She was born on October 16, 1944, in Penrod, Kentucky, to the late Hestel Morgan and Mabel Toomey-Morgan.

Judy was also preceded in death by her three brothers: Texal, Lyndell, and Roger Morgan.

She is survived by her sister Patricia Morgan-Horton and her son, Patrick Lee Carroll-Levesque, along with her two grandchildren, Angel and Iliana Levesque, and her great-grandchild, Angelina Levesque.

The family has asked that there be no service at this time, but they plan to celebrate her life at a later date.

KENNETH "KENNY" WAYNE BOREN

GREENVILLE --- Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Boren, 69, of Greenville, KY died on Monday, June 8, 2026 at his home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Evansville, IN on March 23, 1957, the son of the late James Odell Boren and Marjorie Mae Bennett Boren.
Kenny retired from the Greenville Water Plant in 2019 after 44 years of dedicated service. He attended Green's Chapel General Baptist Church and served proudly as the caretaker of Green's Chapel Cemetery for 50 years. Kenny was also an avid Harley Davidson enthusiast who loved riding motorcycles with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Stephen James Boren.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Vickie*** Ann Grace Boren of Greenville; one daughter, Sara Elizabeth (Ryan) Hendricks; one son, Justin Wayne (Jessica) Boren; and four grandchildren, Haley Michelle Boren, Easton McCoy Boren, Wyatt James Hendricks, and Allyson Brielle Boren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Gary's Funeral Home in Greenville, KY, conducted by Brother Jeremy Teague. Burial will follow in Green's Chapel Cemetery in Greenville.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home and from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like for donations to be made to Green’s Chapel Cemetery. Donations can be made out to “Green’s Chapel Cemetery Fund” addressed to Ricky Williams at 3259 Greens Chapel Road White Plains, KY 42464.
Gary’s Funeral Home is in charge of his arrangements. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.garysfuneralhome.net