Obituaries

Dec 21, 2023

CROMWELL-David Roderick Snodgrass, 75, passed Thursday, December 21, 2023 at OHRH in Owensboro, KY.

David’s adventurous spirit gave rise to wandering travels including any and all shortcuts, many memorable shenanigans, an enthusiasm for motorcycles and an in-depth knowledge and appreciation of bourbon.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Connie and Anna Belle Snodgrass,...

Dec 20, 2023

Beaver Dam- Jacqueline E. “Jackie” Richardson, 61, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at OHRH in Owensboro.  She was born in Baltimore, MD on March 29, 1962 to the late George Smith, Sr. and Sylvia Miller.

Jackie was employed by Ohio County Board of Education as the Lunch Lady at Southern Elementary School.  She was a...

Dec 17, 2023

CENTERTOWN-Richard “Ricky” Maddox, 78, of Centertown died Sunday December 17, 2023 at Chautauqua Health and Rehab in Owensboro.  Ricky was born in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Elbert Crowe and Mary Kay Hill Maddox.  Ricky worked for Peabody Coal and was a member of UMWA.  Ricky was an avid race fan and loved cars, trucks and anything with wheels...

Dec 8, 2023

Horse Branch-  Clifford Cecil Woolen, 82, died on Friday, December 8, 2023 at OHRH in Owensboro surrounded by his family.

Clifford was born in Grayson County on July 9, 1941 to Estil and Delia Woolen of Horse Branch.  Mr. Woolen worked on oil and water wells most of his life.  In his free time, Clifford enjoyed spending...

Dec 1, 2023

HARTFORD-Randall “Randy” Trogden, 59, of Hartford died Friday December 1, 2023 in Hartford.  Randy was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Earl Ray and the late Martha Faye Ralph Trogden.  Randy was a self-employed Master Plumber, Randy Trogden Plumbing, he loved to hunt and fish and be with his family and friends.  Randy was of the Methodist faith.

Nov 27, 2023

Hartford-  Carl Ray Miller, 72, passed away Monday , Nov. 27, 2023, at OHRH in Owensboro.   He was born May 24, 1951 son of the late Samuel J. and Ida Mae Campbell Miller.

Carl loved guns.  He also loved fishing , hunting, flea markets.  He was an avid collector of everything.

Survivors include his wife...

Nov 21, 2023

Donna Marie Gillstrap McGregor, born Feb. 3, 1963, in Beaver Dam , passed away Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 in Cynthiana.  She was the daughter of Dickie and Mary Theresa Hryhorczuk Gillstrap.

Donna had an incredible sense of humor and a spirit that lit up any room she entered.  She was a wildly resilient woman who consistently helped...

Nov 18, 2023

BEAVER DAM-Robert Leon Waskom, 91, of Beaver Dam died Saturday November 18, 2023 at his home.  He was born in Owensburg, Indiana to the late William and Elsie Rose Waskom.  Mr. Waskom was a retired teacher(Director of Math Department) and retired Parks Superintendent in Chesterton, Indiana.  He served in the U. S. Army and was a member of Hartford...

Nov 8, 2023

HARTFORD-Rosettta Risse, 68, of Hartford died Wednesday, November 8, 2023 in Newburgh, Indiana.  Rosetta was born in Hartford, KY to the late Luke and Christine Whitler Elms.  Rosetta was a cook at the Ohio County Detention Center.  She was a member of Abundant Life Church, she enjoyed reading, cruising and oldies music. She loved her family, sharing God’s word...

Nov 6, 2023

June Phyllis Bishop Moseley, 86, formerly of Evansville, IN; passed from this life on to the next on November 6, 2023.  She was born January 23, 1937 in McHenry, Ohio County, KY.   She was a faithful wife, mother, and homemaker.  June loved her family, and she was loved by her family.  She loved to sew and cook and garden. ...

Oct 28, 2023

Edna Earl McKinney Goff, 88, passed away October 28, 2023 at Owensboro Health Hospital. She was born on March 20, 1935 in Quality, KY, to Pearl and Sallie McKinney. Predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Reathel Goff and her sister Lena Romans.

She is survived by her 3 daughters and 2 sons. Vicki Holmes (Rich) of...

Oct 26, 2023

Horse Branch- Norman Gene Ferguson, 83, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehab in Beaver Dam.  He was born in Grayson County, Kentucky on February 27, 1940, son of the late Thomas Woodrow and Jennie Whitehead Ferguson.

Norman  was a retired truck driver and mechanic.  He also served as a Deputy Sheriff...

Oct 24, 2023

Centertown- Landyn Adlar Rudge, 18, passed away on October 24, 2023.  Landyn was born in Owensboro, Kentucky in 2004 to Kendra Rudge.  He Lived in Ohio County, Kentucky.  He loved his family, friends, fishing and four wheeling riding.

Landyn valued his employment at Real Alloy in Morgantown, Kentucky.

Landyn was preceded  in death by his...

Oct 18, 2023

Horse Branch-Ronald Gene Embry, 70, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN.  He was born July 30, 1953, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Everett and Louise Purkhiser Embry.

Ron was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

He was preceded in death also by...

Oct 16, 2023

BEAVER DAM-Joann Ambs, 87, of Beaver Dam died Monday, October 16, 2023 at Ohio County Hospital.  Joann was born in Ohio County to the late Wilsie J. and Opal Moray Peters Hudson.  She was a homemaker and a member of Cedar Grove Church.  Joann was preceded in death by her husband John F. Ambs, a son, Charlie Ambs, her...

Oct 13, 2023

Hartford- Myrtle Marie Calloway, 75, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Continue Care at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.  She was born in Horse Branch on January 30, 1948 daughter of the late Charlie and Omel Culbertson Royal.

She was a member of the Hartford Apostolic Church and was a homemaker.

Survivors include...

Oct 11, 2023

Beaver Dam- Robert Dois Snodgrass, 92, formerly of Centertown, went to be with the Lord on October 11, 2023.  He passed away at the Bowling Green Medical Center, in Bowling Green, KY.  He was the son of the late Robert and Ava Daugherty Snodgrass.

Dois was a member of the Centertown Baptist Church for 73  years.  He...

Oct 5, 2023

Glenis Maxine Gwynn left her earthly home on Thursday, October 5th, with her family by her side after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

She was born October 18th, 1945 to the late Dee and Ruby Elmore. Maxine loved her family and was a friend to all who knew her. She attended Centertown Baptist Church and...

Oct 1, 2023

Centertown- Barbara L. Cummins, 70, passed away Sunday October 1, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born in McHenry on April 8, 1953 to the late Claud and Dollie Baggerly Jones.

Barbara was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting and canning.  She also attended Broadway General Baptist Church.

She was preceded in...

Sep 30, 2023

Beaver Dam- Sara Jane Autry Pugh, 76, passed away Saturday,  September 30, 2023, at The Heartford House in Owensboro.  She was born October 20, 1946 in Ohio County, daughter of the late Henry Carson and Prudie Mae Evans Autry.

Sara loved flowers and had them everywhere.

She was preceded in death by her husband; Randall...