Obituaries

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...

Apr 3, 2025

BEAVER DAM – Glen Taylor Brown, 90, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky passed away April 3rd, 2025 at Ohio County Hospital. He was born in Chiggerville on August 1st, 1934 to Bertie and Sallie Mabel Taylor Brown.

Glen was in the United States Army and worked as a logger. He enjoyed shooting his guns, reading and was quite...

Mar 24, 2025

HARTFORD - Jerry Likens, 77, of Hartford went to his heavenly home on Monday March 24th, 2025. He was born December 7th, 1947, in Hartford to the late Orvel and Mary Douglas Likens.

Jerry was a member of No Creek Community Church, he was a youth leader where he taught 5th and 6th grade Sunday school at...

Mar 23, 2025

BEAVER DAM – Elena M. Finley, 67, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky earned her heavenly reward on March 23rd, 2025. She was born in Columbia, South America on March 2nd, 1958.

Elena was a faithful member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. She was in the Order of the Notre Dame Sisters when she discerned from that order and...

Mar 22, 2025

WHITESVILLE - Galen Lee Westerfield, 72, of Whitesville passed away March 22nd, 2025 at Glasgow State Nursing Facility after a 13 year battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born February 24th, 1953 in Owensboro to the late Leonard E. and Thelma “Ted” Hickey Westerfield.

Galen was a member of Bells Run Baptist Church. He was a graduate of...

Mar 22, 2025

HARTFORD - Bill Jo Morse, 89, of Hartford, left this world on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025. Bill was born to Leslie B. and Leotta G. (Hill) Morse on September 16th, 1935, in Carrier Mills, Illinois. He graduated from Carrier Mills High School in 1954 and then served in the United States Army. Bill was married to JoAnn Dunn on...

Mar 17, 2025

CENTERTOWN – Phyllis Renee Igleheart, 60, of Centertown, Kentucky earned her heavenly reward on March 17th, 2025 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born in Hartford, Kentucky on April 23rd, 1964 to Roy and Linda White Geary.

Phyllis was a retired teacher from McLean County Public Schools. She loved sewing, especially quilting, and crafting...

Mar 13, 2025

BEAVER DAM - Mary Nell (Whitler) Leach, age 87, peacefully entered glory March 13th, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, the Reverend Pete Leach; one sister, one brother; and one great-grandson.

She is survived by four children, Debra Jean Sutton (Late Harold), Sharron Kay Rock (Roger), Robin Coots (Mark), and Tom...

Mar 6, 2025

BEAVER DAM - Christena Maines Killman passed peacefully with her daughters by her side on March 6th, 2025. She was born on June 22nd, 1937 to James G. and Mable McClahan Maines of Star City, Arkansas.

Christena was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Claude R. “Pete” Killman; son, Kevin R. Killman; son-in-law, Dr....

Mar 3, 2025

CENTERTOWN - Kyle Henry Allen.

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kyle Henry Allen on 03/03/2025. He lived for 41 years and in that short time, accomplished so much while contributing immeasurably to the lives of all close to him. He will be greatly missed.

Kyle is survived by his wife of 17...

Feb 25, 2025

On February 25, 2025, James Alan Simpson passed away at home. Raised in Beaver Dam, Kentucky, Alan lived in the Odenton (MD) area since 1995. He attended the University of Kentucky where he earned a degree in Communications and his master’s in Library Science.  A “Big Blue” alum, he loved University of Kentucky sports, especially basketball and football.