Obituaries

May 22, 2021

CENTERTOWN-Joy Lee Williams Baggarly, died Saturday May 21, 2021 at Ohio County Hospital in Hartford.  Joy was born in Hartford to Sandy Vincent and the late Donald Williams.  She was a homemaker, enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids, she also enjoyed spending time outside.  Joy was preceded in death by her father, Donald Williams, Grandparents, Ekles and...

Apr 27, 2021

Centertown – Jerry D. Moore, Jr., 48, passed away at Ohio County Hospital on April 27, 2021. He was born on June 15, 1972 at Ohio County Hospital in Hartford, KY.

Jerry D. Moore, Jr. was a man of God and the Light of the Lord shone through him to touch everyone he met with grace, acceptance,...

Apr 23, 2021

Hartford- Donnie Renfrow, 66, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021, at Ohio County Hospital.  He was born in Ohio County on May 15, 1954, son of the late Talta and Ida Bell Elms Renfrow.

Donnie was a member of Hartford Apostolic Church and was retired from carpet installing.

He was preceded in death by his...

Apr 20, 2021

Linda Diane Smith Cox

Beaver Dam- Linda Diane Cox, 73, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on April 20, 2021, under the care of Ohio County Hospice.  Linda was born in Corpus Christi, TX on July 12, 1947.  She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church, where she also worked part-time for many...

Apr 9, 2021

HARTFORD-Margaret Allen Westerfield, 102, died Friday, April 9, 2021 at her home in Hartford.  Mrs. Westerfield was born June 20, 1918, in Cromwell, Kentucky to Dr. Oscar and Mrs. Vander Haynes Allen who preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her sister, Lucille Fuller, and her brothers, Ainsworth, E.O., and Charles Allen.  Her husband of...

Apr 7, 2021

HARTFORD-William Alvin “Billy” Murphy, 40, of Hartford died Wednesday April 7, 2021 in Owensboro.  Billy was born October 22, 1980 in Portage, Indiana to Linda Chapman and Dennis Murphy.  Billy was a graduate of Ohio County High School.  He loved hunting, fishing and wrestling with his nieces and nephews.  He was employed by Ragu in Owensboro.  He was preceded...

Apr 4, 2021

Ruth Ann Jameson age 78 of Ijamsville, Maryland went to her eternal home April 4, 2021 at home. She was born in Crites, W. Va. on November 14, 1942. She was preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life Ronald Keith Jameson on June 4, 2017.

Ruth loved her family and friends. She...

Apr 2, 2021

Beaver Dam- Bobby Hardin, 67, passed away April 2, 2021 in Erin, TN.  He was born in Greenville, KY on Nov. 2, 1953.  He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church and worked in construction.

Bobby was preceded in death by his wife Donna Kay Hardin; father Arley Hardin; brother Charles Edward Hardin; sister Theresa Chevelle Hardin....

Mar 30, 2021

Beaver Dam-  Bro. Cleatus Bowman, 80, passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born in Bean Bottom, Ky son of the late Harold and Eloise Teague Bowman.

Bro. Cleat was Pastor of Bible Baptist Church in Beaver Dam for 24 years; had been in the ministry for 50 years and preached over...

Mar 24, 2021

HARTFORD-Donald Ray Cox, 79, died Wednesday March 24, 2021 at Ohio County Hospital.  Don was born in the Wysox Community in Ohio County to the late Chilton Ray and Anna Kitchens Cox.  Don loved golfing and fishing.  He was a member of UMWA Local 9800 and a member of Concord Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife...

Mar 19, 2021

BEAVER DAM-Leatricia “Sue” Snyder died Friday March 19, 2021 in Owensboro, Kentucky.  Sue was born in Whiting, Indiana to the late Ether and Bethel Mae Basham Boyd.  She was a homemaker and a member of Old Salem Church.

Survivors include her husband of 37 years, Roger Griffin Snyder; 3 sons-Ralph Edward Goodwine, Jr., Kenneth Scott (Rebecca) Goodwine,...

Mar 18, 2021

CROMWELL-Jackie Sheffield, 73, of Cromwell died March 18, 2021.  Jackie was born in Centertown, KY to the late Henry and Ruva Condit Sheffield.  He was plant manager at Thomas Industries for 25 years.  Jackie enjoyed his grandkids, the outdoors, and homelife.  He was preceded in death by  his wife-Joy Martin Sheffield;  a brother Wendell Sheffield and 2 sisters-Shirley Vandruff...

Mar 8, 2021

CROMWELL-Joy Daye Martin Sheffield, 68, of Cromwell died Monday March 8, 2021 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.  Joy was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky to the late Raydo and Erma Isabell Basham Martin.  Joy was a devoted wife and loved her girls and grandchildren very much.  She also loved doing things for others.  Joy was a member of The...

Mar 6, 2021

Hartford- Judy Ann Barrett, 69, passed away on March 6, 2021 with her family by her side.  She was born in Centertown, KY on August 7, 1951 to the late Claude Barrett and Ruby Ann Williams Barrett.  One of nine children, 8 girls and 1 boy.  She was raised in a home that may not have had a lot...

Mar 5, 2021

Doris June Willoughby Howard, 83, of Owensboro died Friday March 5, 2021 at The Heartford House in Owensboro.  She was born September 20, 1937 in the Highview Community to the late Oscar and Jessie Chinn Willoughby.  She was retired from G.E. in Owensboro and was a member of Slaty Creek Baptist Church.  Doris was preceded in death by a...

Mar 3, 2021

Utica- Bobby Ray Barnett, 85, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born May 22, 1935 to the late Samuel and May Bell Barnett.

Bobby was a skilled carpenter, farmer and a member of the USMC Reserves.  He was a wise man with a lot of life experience. ...

Feb 27, 2021

BEAVER DAM-Randall G. Pugh, 74, of Beaver Dam died Saturday February 27, 2021 at Ohio County Hospital.  Randall was born in Frenchburg, KY to the late Hobart and Mary Vaughn Conley Pugh.  He was a barber and a truck driver.  Randall was preceded in death by 2 brothers-J.P. “Red” Pugh and Bob Pugh and 2 sisters-Juanita Kline and Ruby...

Feb 27, 2021

BEAVER DAM-Leah Rae Black, 77, of Beaver Dam died Saturday February 27, 2021 at The Heartford House in Owensboro.  She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late James Elroy and Helena Stirsman Jarvis.  Leah Rae was a homemaker and attended Ridgecrest Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband Ray Black, Jr.; sisters-Darlene Stewart & Janie...

Feb 25, 2021

CENTERTOWN-Ernie Dale Burden57, went to be with Jesus on February 25, 2021.  Ernie was born in Hartford to the late Ernest Burden and Fosteen Clements.  He was a coal miner and loved being outside and tinkering on things in the garage with his grandson Wyatt.  Ernie was preceded in death by a granddaughter-River Howard-Burden and his mother-in-law Sharon Rowe....

Feb 23, 2021

Shirley Sue Hurt, 84, of Owensboro, formerly of Centertown died Tuesday February 23, 2021 in Owensboro.  She was born in Ohio County to the late Edwin and Dova Tichenor Martin.  Shirley enjoyed gardening and rescuing pets.  She was a member of Masonville Baptist Church where she had served as historian and was secretary-treasurer of the Winsome Sunday School class. ...