Obituaries
Obituaries
James P. Stephens
Nov 16, 2025
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HARTFORD – James P. Stephens “Jim”, 79, of Hartford passed away November 16th, 2025 at Ohio County Hospital. He was born August 4th, 1946 in Owensboro to the late Hugh and Irene Wells Stephens.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Howard and a granddaughter, Heather Bickett.
Those left to cherish his memory are...
Billy Wayne Bryant
Nov 6, 2025
CROMWELL – Billy W. Bryant, 76, of Cromwell passed away at Ohio County Hospital November 6th, 2025 under the care of Hospice. He was born in Cromwell on June 2nd, 1949 to the late Arthur and Eva Phelps Bryant.
Billy was retired from Beaver Dam Building Supply. He enjoyed shooting guns, traveling, riding backroads in the country, fishing, watching westerns and...
Thelma Mae Givens
Nov 4, 2025
CROMWELL – Thelma Mae Givens, 71, of Cromwell passed away November 4th, 2025 at MedCenter Health in Bowling Green. She was born in Ohio County on August 8th, 1954 to the late Delmer and Elsie Keown Stewart.
Thelma was a licensed cosmetologist. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens and spending time with those she loved.
In addition to her parents, she...
William C Watts
Oct 28, 2025
HARTFORD – William C. Watts, 64, of Hartford passed away October 28th, 2025. He was born in Hammond, Indiana on September 7th, 1961 to the late Charles D. and Mary Baize Watts.
William was a tree trimmer and worked as a mason. He enjoyed music and playing guitar.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia.
Those...
Judith Fugate Dockery
Oct 28, 2025
GRAYSON COUNTY - Judith Ann Fugate Dockery passed peacefully surrounded by her family on October 28th, 2025 at Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest.
Before Judie came to Hillcrest she could be found barefoot, a cup of coffee in one hand, a cigarette in the other, wandering through her garden, loving on her goats and chickens, listening to music, canning, but most importantly,...
James Michael Cambron
Oct 27, 2025
HARTFORD – James M. “Mike” Cambron, 77, passed away October 27th, 2025. He was born in Owensboro on February 1st, 1948 to James E. and Betty Ambrose Cambron. Mike was married for 56 years to Donna Paxton Cambron.
Mike was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church and the UMWA. He was very proud of his military service in Vietnam and...
Heath Warren Melton
Oct 12, 2025
NOBLESVILLE, IN - Heath Warren Melton, 39, of Noblesville, Indiana passed away October 12th, 2025. Heath was born July 3rd, 1986 in Ohio County, Kentucky to Kenneth and Anne Melton. Heath served in the United States Navy from 2004-2006.
Heath leaves behind his wife, Sarai; sons, Jasper, Odin, Silas and Aiden; parents, Kenneth and Anne; brother, Chase (Kayla); sister, Olivia (Brian)...
Barbara D Hodges
Oct 10, 2025
CENTRAL CITY – Barbara D. Hodges, 89, of Central City passed away October 10th, 2025 at Owensboro Health. She was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on January 29th, 1936 to the late Ernest and Effie Gayhart Prater.
Barbara loved flowers and being Chucky’s momma was her life’s mission.
In addition her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings; husband, Frank Hodges,...
Joyce Ann Abner
Oct 9, 2025
BEAVER DAM - Joyce Abner, age 88, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on October 9th, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and friend whose kindness and strength touched the lives of all who knew her. Born in LaRue County, Kentucky on December 10, 1936, she dedicated her life to her family and friends. She is the proud...
Terry Cleo Daniel
Oct 6, 2025
OLATON - Terry Cleo Daniel, 78, of Olaton passed away October 6th, 2025 at Baptist Health Hospital in Elizabethtown. He was born December 2nd, 1946 in Louisville to the late Dewey Cleo and Clois Oller Daniel.
Terry served in the US Army. He was inducted on May 13th, 1966. On July 18th, 1967 his rank was Sergeant. He was awarded the...
Robert Dale Williams
Sep 27, 2025
CENTERTOWN – Robert Dale “Bob” Williams, 63, of Centertown passed away September 27th, 2025. He was born September 18th, 1962 to the late Eckles and Dora Simpson Williams.
Bob enjoyed hunting and fishing.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Randall, Ray, and Donald Williams; and his sister, Wilma Williams.
Those left to cherish his memory are...
Peggy Lou Igleheart Geary
Sep 20, 2025
BEAVER DAM – Peggy Lou Igleheart Geary, 85, of Bardstown, Kentucky (formerly of Ohio County) died Saturday, September 20th, 2025 at Nicholasville Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. Peggy was born in Matanzas, Kentucky to the late Byren and Pauline (Render) Igleheart. She was the youngest of three children. Peggy enjoyed swimming, fishing and her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by...
Ryan Scott Barksdale
Sep 19, 2025
BEAVER DAM - Ryan Scott Barksdale, 31, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky was taken from us on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 10:45 p.m. He was born in New Bern, North Carolina. He was raised and graduated from Ohio County, Kentucky. He has lived in Poplar Bluff, Missouri for the last 5 years.
Ryan enjoyed life and was full of smiles and...
Brian Keith Miller
Sep 11, 2025
HARTFORD - Brian Keith Miller, 55, passed away on September 11th, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a beloved father, papa, brother, uncle and friend. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Born in Hartford, Kentucky, Brian spent his life dedicated to hard work and family. After many years of service, he retired from his...
Kenney Lee Sapp
Sep 8, 2025
ROSINE – Rev. Kenney Lee Sapp, 66, of Rosine went home to be with Jesus on September 8th, 2025. He was born at Ohio County Hospital in Hartford, KY on August 20th, 1959 to the late Rev. Earl and Verblee Lindsey Sapp.
Kenney was a General Baptist minister who announced his calling on September 9th, 1990. He worked as a construction...
Debra K. Boehmann
Aug 31, 2025
UTICA – Debra K. Boehmann, 69, of Utica passed away August 31st, 2025 at Rock Castle Respiratory Care Center in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. She was born in Madisonville on May 5th, 1956 to the late William and Juanita Jones Barnwell.
Debbie retired from the Ohio County Wellness Center where she served as Executive Director. She was an avid UK fan and...
Violet Belvarine Abney
Aug 18, 2025
CENTERTOWN – Violet Belvarine Abney, 85, of Centertown passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on August 18th, 2025. She was born in No Creek on November 8th, 1939 to the late Lyman Edward and Jessie Eleanor Robinson Renfrow.
Belvarine was a member of Centertown Baptist Church. She retired from B.R. Associates as a manager for Jerry’s Restaurants....
Norben Larry Leisure
Aug 14, 2025
HARTFORD – Norben Larry Leisure, Sr., 81, passed away August 14th, 2025 at his home. He was born November. 4th, 1943 to the late Chuck and Pauline Jolly Leisure.
Larry was a graduate of Owensboro Senior High. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy Reserve and married his high school sweetheart, Roseann Hardin. They later settled in Hartford and celebrated...
Darrel L Leach
Aug 12, 2025
Darrel L. Leach, 85 of Hartford, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025. He was born June 24, 1940 in Mount Pleasant, Kentucky, to the late James Claude Leach and Belvie Baize Leach. Mr. Leach retired from National Southwire Aluminum and was a member of Hartford Baptist Church and was the song leader at Ridgecrest Baptist for many years. He was...
Debra Jane Martin
Aug 12, 2025
HARTFORD– Debra Jane Martin, 67, of Horse Branch passed away August 12th, 2025 at Ohio County Hospital. She was born in Daviess County, Kentucky on August 5th,1958 to Carl and Wilma Martin. Debra never met a stranger, she loved everyone she encountered. She enjoyed going to Horse Branch Church of God, and she was there every chance she got. She...
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