Obituaries
Obituaries
Kenneth Hardesty
Jul 24, 2026
UTICA – Kenny Hardesty, 70, of Utica went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Friday, July 24th, 2026 at his home.
Kenny was a 1974 graduate of Ohio County High School. He married the love of his life, his high school sweetheart, Debbie, on August 3rd, 1974. Kenny spent 40 years working as a coal miner...
Roseann Leisure
Jul 21, 2026
HARTFORD – Roseann Hardin Leisure, 80, passed away peacefully on July 21st, 2026 with her daughter by her side at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born February 19th, 1946 to the late James “Chuck” Hardin and Margie Frazier Hardin.
Roseann was a graduate of Owensboro Senior High and married her high school sweetheart, the late N. Larry Leisure, Sr. They...
Homer Lee Geary, Sr.
Jul 19, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Homer Lee Geary Sr, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many. Homer was born on April 18, 1950, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Kenneth Geary and Chloris Payton Geary. He departed this life peacefully on July 19, 2026, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, surrounded by his devoted...
Billy Ray Tichenor
Jul 14, 2026
CENTERTOWN – Billy Ray Tichenor, 81, of Centertown passed peacefully at home on July 14th, 2026. He was born October 16th, 1944 to the late Carl Tichenor and Floreda Venerable Brown.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 61 ½ years, Sharon Ann Duncan Tichenor.
Bill leaves behind his children, Sharilyn (Barry “Tony”) Ward, Greg...
Stephanie Dawn Cook Russell
Jul 13, 2026
On Monday, July 13th 2026 at 3:55am, our beloved Stephanie Dawn Cook Russell peacefully passed at UofL CVICU.
Stephanie was known to be loving, kind, strong, a Wonderful Mother, and friend to many!
Stephanie was a loved member of First Free Will Baptist Church. When her health declined, Stephanie maintained her faith by the help of her family, her loyal friend (Kim...
Ernestine "Tina" Renfrow
Jul 3, 2026
Ernestine “Tina” Renfrow, 81, formerly of Peoria, IL, died on Friday, July 3, 2026, surrounded by her children and grandchildren at The Loft in Canton, IL.
She was born to Barney and Katherine Maddox on March 29, 1945, in McHenry, KY. Tina married Paul Goldman in September of 1965 in Peoria. She later married Willard S. Renfrow in November of 1986,...
Patrick Gillstrap
Jul 3, 2026
Patrick Teehan Gillstrap,74, of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026 at the Heartford House. Pat was born April 28, 1952 in Daviess County to Dicky and Terry Gillstrap. He attended and faithfully served Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.
Pat was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Terry Gillstrap; his father, Dicky Gillstrap; siblings, Pete Gillstrap, Jeff Gillstrap, Donna...
Geraldine Gary
Jun 30, 2026
BEAVER DAM – Geraldine Gary, 86, of Beaver Dam passed away June 30th, 2026 at Ohio County Healthcare. She was born November 22nd, 1939 to the late Stephen and Rose Poandl.
Geraldine retired from Ohio County Hospital as a RN where she cared for countless patients with care and dedication. Working in Labor/Delivery gave her an incredible amount of joy and...
Hazel Vance
Jun 9, 2026
Hazel Vance, 88, of Elizabeth, passed on June 9, 2026. Hazel was born in Beaver Dam, Kentucky, on October, 28, 1937, to the late Thomas J. Vance and Beulah M. (Austin) Vance. She was a loving daughter to her parents and a loving aunt to all of her nieces and nephews.
Hazel is preceded in death by her parents. She is...
Naene R Patton
Jun 7, 2026
Naene Ruet Patton, 78, of Centertown, passed away on June 7th, 2026 at The Heartford House. She was born on September 6th, 1947, in Hammond, Indiana to the late George Beatty Whitten and Virginia Hill Whitten.
Naene poured her heart into her creative passions. She was well-known throughout the community for her ceramic shop, a deep passion of hers that community...
Jeremiah Wayne Renfrow
Jun 5, 2026
HORSE BRANCH – Jeremiah Wayne “Monster” Renfrow, 35, of Horse Branch passed away June 5th, 2026. He was born December 17th, 1990 in Hartford to Mary Black Simpson and the late Donald Simpson.
Jeremiah was a motorcycle enthusiast, enjoyed Stephen King and Labyrinth.
In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by three brothers, John Boy Renfrow, Chris “Bones” Read...
Eddie Lou Bratcher
Jun 4, 2026
HARTFORD - Eddie Lou Bratcher, 87, of Hartford, Kentucky, passed away under the care of Hospice of Ohio County on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
She was born on January 12, 1939 in Olaton, Kentucky to the late J.E. and Pearl Payton Reynolds.
Eddie Lou was a member of Olaton Baptist Church and retired from the Ohio County Board of Education Food Service...
Levi Harper
Jun 1, 2026
BEAVER DAM – Levi Harroldson “L.H.” Harper, 91, of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully at his home on June 1st, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on September 4th, 1934 in Martwick, Kentucky to the late Frank Luther and Lillian Carter Harper.
L.H. was a member of Pond Run Baptist Church and served as Treasurer there for 41 years....
Sharon Kaye Phelps Smith
May 30, 2026
OWENSBORO – Sharon Kaye Likens Phelps Smith, 77, formerly of Beaver Dam, passed away on May 30th, 2026 at The Heartford House. She was born on December 11th, 1948, in McHenry, to the late Orvel “Buster” and Mary Ellen Douglas Likens.
Sharon worked many different jobs to help support her family. She learned sewing while working at Cowden’s, Beaver Dam Sportswear...
Phyllis Manaois
May 23, 2026
HARTFORD – Phyllis Ann Manaois, 72, of Hartford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and family on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, under the care of Hospice of Ohio County after a battle with cancer. Born on August 3rd, 1953, the beloved daughter of late James Swanson and Mable Stoner.
Phyllis was employed with the Ohio County Board of Education...
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...
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