Obituaries

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. ...

Feb 20, 2021

Beaver Dam-  Mary Elizabeth Uzzle-Dockery, 79, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, at her home.  She was born August 23, 1942 in Nelson Creek to the late Phillip and Opal Mercer Uzzle.

She was a caregiver for ovr 30 years.  She worked at Owensboro Mercy Hospital and Ohio County Hospital.  She was a member of Abundant Life...

Feb 18, 2021

BEAVER DAM-Evanell Donaldson, 82, of Owensboro, died Thursday February at Rochester, Kentucky.  She was born in Horse Branch to the late Stanley and Versie Goff Beatty.  Evanell was a homemaker, a member of Leitchfield Christian Church and was a past president of Oldham County Boosters.

Survivors include her husband Jimmy Donaldson; 2 sons-Barry Donaldson of Owensboro and...

Feb 16, 2021

Hartford- Paulette Bratcher, 62, passed away  Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born in Hartford on March 1, 1958, daughter of the late Talta and Ida Bell Elms Renfrow.

Paulette was preceded in death also by her husband Rickie Dale Bratcher; grandchild Jaylin Bratcher-Jeffers; sisters Joann Harper, Versie Leach, Grayford...

Feb 11, 2021

CENTERTOWN-R.C. Curtis, 89, peacefully went home on February 11, 2021.  He was born in the Ceralvo Community to the late Charles R. and Mary Ellen Duncan Curtis.  He retired from LG&E, taught Sunday School at Louisville Baptist Temple where he also served as a Deacon.  He was currently a member of First Baptist Church in London, KY.

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Feb 4, 2021

HARTFORD-Jacqueline “Jackie” Henry, 65, died peacefully, February 4, 2021 at her home surrounded by loving family and friends.  Jackie was born in Owensboro to the late Jack Henry and Glenda Basham Henry.  She was a bookkeeper for W K Construction, a member of Hartford Christian Church, enjoyed going to the beach, the mountains and playing bunco.

Survivors...

Feb 4, 2021

Beaver Dam- Terry W. Daugherty, 59, passed away Feb. 4, 2021 in Evansville, IN. He was born Feb. 5, 1961, in Ohio County.

Terry was a truck driver for Perdue and had worked at Houchens for a number of years. He enjoyed farming and gardening.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Kimberly Daugherty....

Feb 2, 2021

Hartford- Lena McKinney Romans, 87, passed away Tuesday Feb. 2, 2021 at Signature Health Care in Hartford.  She was born in Quality, KY daughter of the late Pearl and Sally Hayes McKinney.

Lena was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church where she served as Childrens Education Director.  She was active in WMU and worked for Kentucky...

Feb 2, 2021

Hartford- Flavia Webb, 97, passed away Tuesday, February 02, 2021, at The Heartford House in Owensboro.  She was born Feb. 18, 1923 in Ohio County, daughter of the late Carl and Mae Midkiff Maden.

Flavia was a member of Hartford United Methodist Church.  She attended Palo School and served as secretary/treasurer of the Palo Reunion.  She was...

Feb 1, 2021

BEAVER DAM- Pat A. Stanley, 81, passed away on February 1, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.

Pat was born on November 23, 1939 to the late Dewey and Anna May Alford.  Pat was a devoted wife, Mother, grandmother, sister and friend.  She also was very proud and supportive of all her family.  She was happiest when...

Jan 31, 2021

Olaton- Chris Aileen Whitworth, 78, passed away Jan. 31, 2021, at OHRH in Owensboro.  She was born Dec. 18, 1942 in Kansas City, MO, daughter of the late Christian F. and Hilda Rodgers Whitworth.

Chris retired after working as a teachers aide and volunteered at Wayland Elementary.  She attended Fairview Baptist Church.

She is survived...

Jan 29, 2021

BEAVER DAM-James Edward Williams, 91 of Beaver Dam, KY passed away at Ohio County Hospital on January 29, 2021. Jim was born in Paducah, KY on May 21, 1929 to the late Carl and Henrietta Williams. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Leon Williams, Billy Williams, Marty Williams, Dorothy Stout, Eva Wood and grandson...

Jan 24, 2021

Horse Branch-Pauline Renfrow Probus, 81, of Horse Branch, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Signature Healthcare in Hartford, Kentucky.  She was born March 5, 1939, in Arnold, Kentucky, the daughter of Herbert and Beulah Bates Renfrow.  She was baptized into Christ while attending Dan Station Independent Baptist Church.  Pauline was a faithful homemaker and...

Jan 21, 2021

BEAVER DAM-Lawrence E. “Larry” Jones, 55, died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Ohio County Hospital.  He was born in McHenry to the late Claud and Dolly Mae Baggerly Jones.  He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Big Rivers.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, NASCAR and most of all his Grandbaby.  He was preceded in death by 2 brothers-Beverly Dale...

Jan 20, 2021

McHenry- Cecile Stewart Moseley, 82, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at OHRH.  She was born in Jackson, TN on Nov. 7, 1938 daughter of the late Elmer and Nell Howard Stewart.

Cecile was a homemaker, member of Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, McHenry Homemakers, former member of McHenry City Council and Central Park Alumni.

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Jan 19, 2021

Chesney (Ches) Whitaker Lawson

Mrs. Chesney Whitaker Lawson, of Beaver Dam, KY, went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2021, at the age of 90.

Chesney was born to parents, Richard (RB) and Myrtle Whitaker on March 13, 1930, in Blackey, KY.  She was the second of six children.  Chesney married her husband...

Jan 19, 2021

WHITESVILLE-Adah G. Young,74, of Whitesville died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Horse Branch to the late Paul and Evelyne Renfrow Morris.  She was a member of Sugar Grove Church of Christ, multiple charities for veterans and children.  She had worked at Kanes Sewing Factory and retired from Morgantown Plastics.  She was a Christian,...