Obituaries
Obituaries
Mattie McCormick
May 19, 2026
Mattie B. McCormick, 78, of Beaver Dam passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born on October 30, 1947, Mattie lived a life defined by strength, compassion, resilience, and unwavering love for her family and community.
Mattie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles McCormick, who passed away on January...
Thomas E Gledhill
May 17, 2026
BEAVER DAM – Thomas Gledhill, 81, of Beaver Dam passed away May 17th, 2026 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Toronto, Canada to the late Edwin “Pops” and Janet Gledhill.
Thomas was retired from the US Coast Guard and Marion County Sheriff’s Dept. He served in the US Army. He taught criminology for two years at Dunnellon High...
Gene Gaither
May 15, 2026
ECHOLS - Gene Gaither, 92, of Echols, died Friday, May 15, 2026. He was born in Spring Lick, Kentucky to the late Avery Clay and Tassie Gaither.
A graduate of Beaver Dam High School, Gene was a devoted public servant. He was a veteran of both the U.S. Army and Marine Corps Reserves, and spent more than 20 years as a...
James Edward Horn
May 14, 2026
CROMWELL – James Edward “Jimmy” Horn, 69, of Beaver Dam (Cromwell), Kentucky, passed away on May 14, 2026 at his home that he cherished for 49 years. He was born on October 11, 1956, to the late James B. and Ella Marie Crabb Horn.
Jimmy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He spent his life working hard,...
Gladys A Burgess
May 9, 2026
OWENSBORO – Gladys Addington Burgess, 90, of Owensboro passed peacefully at the Heartford House in Owensboro. She was born in Equality, Kentucky on September 28th, 1935 to the late Everett and Eva Lee Maddox Addington. She was raised by her grandparents, Henry and Willie Rowe Addington.
Gladys was a member of Smallhous Baptist Church. She enjoyed genealogy research, quilting, and taking...
Kathy Whitaker
Apr 28, 2026
BEAVER DAM – Kathy Whitaker, 64, formerly of Central City passed peacefully surrounded by her family on April 28th, 2026. She was born in Greenville, Kentucky on December 9th, 1961 to the late Jesse Elmer and Retha Nell Dwyer Davis.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Michael Calvin Whitaker.
Those left to cherish her memory...
Caroline Jean Brown
Apr 23, 2026
BEAVER DAM – Caroline Jean Castlen Brown, 77, of Beaver Dam passed away April 23rd, 2026 at Ohio County Hospital. She was born in Owensboro on January 10th, 1949 to the late William Robert and Mary Cecelia “Wink” Castlen.
Caroline was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She took...
Lela Catherine Foster
Apr 22, 2026
BEAVER DAM - Lela Catherine Foster, 75, of Beaver Dam passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Morgantown Nursing Home. She was born in East St. Louis, Illinois to her loving parents, Audrey and Leo Denson who preceded her in death.
She was a member of McHenry Baptist Church. During her time at Morgantown Nursing Home, she formed special...
Peggy Ann Leach
Apr 17, 2026
Peggy Ann Leach, 74, of Hartford, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving children and in the compassionate care of Hospice of Ohio County. Born on December 10, 1951 in Pleasant Ridge, Kentucky, Peggy was the cherished daughter of the late Charles and Barbara Moseley.
A woman of unwavering faith, she was a devoted member...
Deavory Slaton
Apr 14, 2026
CENTERTOWN – Deavory Kent Slaton, 40, of Centertown.
January 11, 1986 - April 14, 2026.
Well, I did it... On April 14, 2026, while running the roads on my motorcycle, feeling the wind, smelling the earth and singing a song, I left this world.
I am preceded in death by my paternal grandfather, Harold Slaton, and maternal grandparents, Jim and Judy Cunningham Trainer...
Anthony Embry
Apr 8, 2026
UTICA – Anthony “Yankee” Embry, 58, passed away April 8th, 2026 at Ohio County Hospital. He was born February 17th, 1968 in Ohio County to the late Orville and Edna Buck Embry.
Yankee was a former member of the Grim Reapers Motorcycle Club for over 8 years. He loved riding motorcycles and going junking. He loved his friends and spending time...
Wanda Miller
Apr 1, 2026
BEAVER DAM – Wanda Miller, 66, of Beaver Dam passed away April 1st, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Harlan, Kentucky on August 6th, 1959 to the late Charles and Hazel Davidson Chadwick.
Wanda was a homemaker and loved taking care of her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...
Bobby Allen Roberts
Mar 22, 2026
HARTFORD – Bobby Allen Roberts, 46, of Hartford passed away March 22nd, 2026 at Ohio County Hospital. He was born in Daviess County, Kentucky on May 1st, 1979 to James Roberts, Sr. and Judy Bruington Roberts.
Bobby was a deacon at Hartford Baptist Church. He loved the Lord and serving the children at church. He loved working with his hands and...
Gordon Ray Everly
Mar 20, 2026
CENTERTOWN – Gordon Ray Everly, 80, of Centertown passed away at his home March 20th, 2026. He was born in Gary, Indiana on August 1st, 1945 to the late Gordon Finley and Hazel Smith Everly.
Ray served in the Air Force and worked as a forklift driver for Tropicana in Bradenton, FL. He was an avid deer hunter and loved watching...
Thomas Leroy Eden
Mar 15, 2026
HARTFORD - Thomas Leroy Eden, 82, of Hartford went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 15th, 2026 at Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Pride, Kentucky on March 29th, 1943 to the late Roy Veston and Violet Hall Eden.
Tom was a member of Hartford Second Baptist Church. He retired from Estes Express as...
Thomas Anthony Woods
Mar 14, 2026
BEAVER DAM – Thomas Anthony “Tom” Woods, 61, of Beaver Dam passed away at his home surrounded by his family on March 14th, 2026. He was born in Philadelphia to the late Kathleen Harvey on June 16th, 1964.
Tom was a member of Barnetts Creek Baptist Church. He was a former Ohio County Sheriff’s Deputy and transportation director for Ohio County...
Jerry M Bevil
Mar 13, 2026
HARTFORD – Jerry M. Bevil, 76, of Hartford passed away March 13th, 2026 at Ohio County Hospital. He was born May 1st, 1949 in Owensboro to the late Earl and Kathleen Bevil.
Jerry was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church and member of the Gideon’s. He was an avid golfer and UK basketball enthusiast. He always said a bad day...
Thomas Stepp
Mar 10, 2026
CROMWELL – Thomas Dale Stepp, 76, of Cromwell passed away at his home March 10th, 2026. He was born in Hendersonville, NC on September 29th, 1949 to the late Roy and Linda Maxwell Stepp.
Tommy was a proud boilermaker who worked hard throughout his life and took great pride in providing for his family. He loved spending time outdoors, especially hunting...
Rev. Larry Embry
Mar 8, 2026
HARTFORD – Larry Embry, 77, of Hartford gained his heavenly reward on March 8th, 2026 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born on November 21st, 1948 to the late Rev. Basil and Azel Lindsey Embry.
Ralph Waldo Emerson said "The purpose of life is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to make some difference is...
David L James
Mar 6, 2026
BEAVER DAM – David L. James, 75, of Beaver Dam passed away March 6th, 2026 at Baptist Health Hospital in Madisonville. He was born May 23rd, 1950 to the late Foster and Corabel Bennett James.
David was a member of McHenry Baptist Church and retired from Perdue where he served as a security officer. He was an avid UK fan. He...
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