Obituaries

Jun 13, 2025

HARTFORD – Lesley Dawn King, 26, of Hartford passed away June 13th, 2025. She was born January 26th, 1999 in Daviess County to Brian King and Glenna Lindsey Embry.

Lesley was a behavioral technician for Puzzle Pieces in Owensboro. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from WKU and she attended Second Baptist Church in Hartford. She loved her...

Jun 12, 2025

HARTFORD - Margie Leola Johnson, 76, of Hartford, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at her home under the care of her family and Hospice of Ohio County.  She was born on May 19th, 1949, to Willard and Daisy Coles.  She was the widow of Earl Thomas Johnson, to whom she was married for 55 years and...

Jun 4, 2025

HARTFORD – Christina Laverne Beebout, 57, of Hartford passed away at her home surrounded by her family June 4th, 2025. She was born May 26th, 1968 to the late Kenneth Williams and Ruth Burden Stevens.

Christina loved trips to the beach and enjoyed cooking. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

In addition to...

Jun 3, 2025

BEAVER DAM – Douglas Duane Vance, 71, of Beaver Dam passed away June 3rd, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born January 5th, 1954 in Hartford to the late Charles and Winona Hardin Vance.

Doug loved NHRA drag racing, collecting Hot Wheels and aggravating his wife and grandchildren, whom he loved dearly.

In...

May 29, 2025

HORSE BRANCH – Danny Kent Morris, also known as “Horse”, 75, of Horse Branch passed away at his home Thursday, May 29th, 2025. He was born in Ohio County on May 25th, 1950 to the late George and Mary Magdalene Hayse Morris.

He enjoyed his time spent at US 60 Dragway, classic/muscle cars and took pride in...

May 10, 2025

OWENSBORO – Mervil Phelps, 93, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born September 15th, 1931 in Beaver Dam to the late Ellis & Irene Phelps. Mervil was a United States Army Veteran, where he was a paratrooper. He retired from Owensboro National Bank and was a member of Windridge...

May 10, 2025

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HARTFORD – William Ray “Bill” Lewis, 82, of Hartford passed away May 10th, 2025 at the Heartford House in Owensboro. He was born December 29th, 1942 in Centertown to the late George Thomas and Viola Byrd Lewis.

Bill retired from the US Army with a rank of CW4 where he served 23 years....

May 7, 2025

BEAVER DAM, Beverly Sue Durham Ward, 79, formerly of Centertown passed away May 7th, 2025 at Ohio County Hospital. She was born in Centertown to the late Richard Kelly and Essie Irene Durham.

After 20 years, she is back in the arms of her one true love and in that we can find comfort and joy. Her...

May 5, 2025

FORDSVILLE – Kisha A. Hibbard, 46, of Fordsville, passed away at her home on May 5th, 2025. She was born November 8th, 1978 in Hartford to Charles Edward Morgan and Patty Sue Garrett Young.

Kisha was a Peer Support Counselor at River Valley Behavioral Health. She enjoyed working with special needs children. She loved her furbabies, Maizy,...

Apr 29, 2025

HOMEWOOD, IL - Robbie Jeneane Ford, formerly of Ohio County, Kentucky, was born August 6, 1936, the fifth child of Pryse (Landrum) and Edgar Ford in Grayson Co. Kentucky. Sister to Marian Grey, Natolia Maxine, Edwinna, Tarrence Landrum “Pete”, Ramona Temple, and Laura Mae. Jeneane married Donald Cooper Walker and made a happy home in Homewood, Illinois. Mother of...

Apr 29, 2025

McHENRY – Alice Mae Allen, 93, died Tuesday, April 29th, 2025, peacefully at her home in McHenry.

She was born August 8th, 1931 to the late Sam and Ruby Stewart. She was an antique collector and co-owner of the Allen Lumber Company with her late husband, Bud.

A woman of quick wit and incredible work...

Apr 26, 2025

BEAVER DAM – Mary Maple, 85, passed peacefully at her home on April 26th, 2025. She was born December 6th, 1939 in Echols to the late Roland and Pernie Coleman Geary.

Mary was a homemaker and obtained her Associates Degree in General Studies at SkyTech in 2019.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded...

Apr 22, 2025

HORSE BRANCH - Janice Garland Geary of Horse Branch went to her heavenly home on April 22nd, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born August 23rd, 1948 to the late Garland and Mary Aubrey Camp.

Janice retired from the Ohio County Detention Center where she made the best food. Upon arrest some would ask to be...

Apr 20, 2025

Beverly Ann Cook Felty Ashby, age 75, entered into Heaven early on Easter morning, April 20, 2025. She was the oldest of nine children born to the late Ethel “Junior” & Lois Cook, on July 20, 1949.

To know Beverly was to love Beverly. She had the biggest heart and was always willing to give anything she...

Apr 18, 2025

HARTFORD – Stephen Anthony Sorrels, 64, passed away April 18th, 2025 at the home of his dear friend, Phyllis Johnson. He was born October 4th, 1960 to the late Tornow and Bernice Sorrels.

Steve worked at Royal Crown Bottling and Citizens Bank for many years. He loved the Lord, his family and coffee. He had a passion...

Apr 16, 2025

OWENSBORO – Carolyn Faye Hawes, 78, passed away April 16th, 2025 at the Heartford House surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 14th, 1947 to the late Godfrey and Margerine Crowe Moseley.

Carolyn was retired from Citizen’s Bank and the Ohio County Board of Education. She loved travelling, playing golf, crafting and computers.

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Apr 13, 2025

BOONVILLE - Jerry Wayne Southard, age 72, of Boonville, Indiana, passed away on April 13, 2025. Born on January 13, 1953, he was the son of John Thomas Southard and Edwina Phelps Southard.

Jerry was married for 52 years to Barbara Grey Southard, who was by his side throughout his life. He was preceded in death by...

Apr 13, 2025

OWENSBORO – Glendle Harlen “Glen” Galloway, 79, passed away April 13th, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a 3 year battle with cancer. He was born April 25th, 1945 in Daviess Co. to the late Robert Harlen Galloway and Martine Ralph Galloway.

Glen served in the US Army and was a Kentucky Colonel....

Apr 9, 2025

DUNDEE – Clifford R. Dockery, 80, of Dundee passed away April 9th, 2025 at Med Center Health in Bowling Green. He was born May 4th, 1944 in Dundee to the late Ruben and Christine Young Dockery.

Clifford was a graduate of Hartford High School. He spent most of his working years before retirement at Brown-Badgett Coal Company....

Apr 9, 2025

BEAVER DAM – William Neel Phelps “Barney”, 72, of Beaver Dam passed away April 9th, 2025. He was born November 26th, 1952 to the late Oscar and Mary Baize Phelps.

Barney owned and operated William Phelps Trucking. He was passionate about his career and greatly enjoyed serving many farmers in the county.

He is survived...