BEAVER DAM-Ronald Barrow, 73, of Beaver Dam died Thursday, April 18, 2024 at OHRH in Owensboro.  Ron was born in Cool Springs to the late Curdis and Mary Kathryn Thienes Barrow.  Ron was a retired underground coal miner having worked for Peabody Coal, Pyro Coal and Sextet Coal.  He enjoyed woodworking and working on cars.  Ron was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Patricia Ann Burden Barrow and a brother Jervis Lee Barrow. Ron leaves behind his companion of 10...

Kay Foster Smith, 82, of Hartford, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024 under the care of Hospice at The Heartford House. She was born August 31, 1941, in Hopkins County, Kentucky. She was a member of Hartford Christian Church in Hartford. She was a former pianist for 27 years at Second Baptist Church of Hartford and assistant treasurer for several years. Mrs. Smith was a legal secretary in Madisonville and Hartford for many years. When she retired in 2000, she was Chief Secretary for the Child...

OLATON-Thelma Hines, 94, of Olaton died Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Signature Care Hartford.  She was born in Rosine to the late John W. and Mary Emma Felix Ragland.  She had worked at G. E. in Owensboro, was a member of Cedar Grove Church and was an excellent quilter and seamstress. Survivors include her son-Gary (Linda) Hines and her daughter-Phyllis (Ed) Lampert; 5 grandchildren-Kyle Lampert, Josh Lampert, Kevin Hupp, Jessica (Paul) Regis and Joseph Hines; 3 great...

BEAVER DAM-Betty Jane (Straub) Sumner, 88, of Beaver Dam, KY formerly of Chandler, IN passed away Thursday, April 15, 2024 at her home under Hospice Care. She was born at home on September 16, 1935 in St Wendell, Indiana to the late Edward Straub and Margaret (Straub) Bell.  Betty was a gifted seamstress and cook.  She retired from the Warrick County School Corporation and worked many years for Kuester’s Hardware.  She was a Girl Scout leader and an avid yard saler. In...

Hartford-  Billie Ruth Patrick, 91, passed away on April 14, 2024 at Signature Healthcare in Hartford.  She was born on May 12, 1933 in Corbin, KY , daughter of the late Roy and Mellie Lowe Parsley. She was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Jerry Widner and daughter Margaret Smith. Survivors include her husband Everett Patrick; sons Dewey Widner and Rodney Widner; daughters Suzanne Johnson and Rhonda...

BEAVER DAM-Samuel Lee Keown-We are heartbroken to announce the death of our father Samuel Keown.  Samuel Keown, 96, went to his Heavenly home April 2, 2024.  He was at home when he died.  Samuel was born in Echols, KY to the late Homer and Edna Wilson Keown on February 10, 1928.  He was preceded in death by 2 sons-Samuel Keown, Jr. and Danny Joe Keown; a brother, Bill Keown; 3 sisters-Lorene Burden, Mable Robinson and Anna-Mary Kenwright. Samuel retired from CSX Railroad...

  BEAVER DAM-William M. Grant, Sr. died Friday March 22, 2024 at his home.  Bill loved his family more than anything.  He was a devoted husband of 47 years and an extremely loving father to his children, whom he adored. Bill started as a kiln operator at “The Brickyard” in Nashville, Tennessee.  Although the job was hot and a lot of hard work, he enjoyed his time there.  While working at The Brickyard he pursued a career in law enforcement earning a...

MARY LOU RALPH went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 20, 2024. She was born in an old farmhouse on June 20, 1940 near Rockport, KY to Barney and Willie(Jessie) Williams.  On July 3, 1958 she married her high school sweetheart Clayton Ralph.  This marriage produced 5 children Larry, Paul, Mark, Kathy and Teresa.  Her love for the Lord and her Family was truly awesome.  She was not only a full time wife, Mom, homemaker etc., she also held positions as an employee...

BEAVER DAM-Effie Evelyn Fulkerson Gaither, 87, died Tuesday March 19, 2024 at Beaver Dam Nursing  and Rehab.  Evelyn was born in Echols, Kentucky to the late John D. and Grace Darling Garrett Fulkerson. She was a retired Mine Account Executive for Peabody Coal Company Eastern Division and a member of Pond Run Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by a son Paul Christopher Gaither. In a word, Eve was selfless.  Having a true servant’s heart, throughout her...

HARTFORD-Rondall Joe Whittaker, 81, of Hartford died Sunday, March 10, 2024 at his home.  Joe was born in the Buford Community of Ohio County to the late Leonard and Geraldine Yates Whittaker.  Joe was a member of Barnetts Creek Baptist Church where he served as a Trustee for many years.  He was a retired pipefitter from Local 633.  He was preceded in death by a grandson, Rusty Whittaker and a brother, Freddie Whittaker. Survivors include his wife of 63 years Shirley...