Obituaries

Oct 23, 2020

Gerald Wayne Powers, 72, of Beaver Dam, passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, of COVID-19 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  He was born April 7, 1948, in Centertown, to the late Marvin “Woody” and Zelda Brown Grant and Ernest Oda Powers.

Gerald retired from TVA Paradise Fossil Plant where he worked proudly as a boilermaker for 30...

Oct 19, 2020

BEAVER DAM-Hugh M. Smaltz II, 90, of Beaver Dam died Monday October 19, 2020 at his home.  Hugh was born in Marion, Indiana to the late Hugh and Frances Smaltz.  He grew up along the Mississinewa River and quickly developed a passion for the northern adventures with his father.  Together they forged life-long bonds with others having a common...

Oct 15, 2020

Beaver Dam- Doug Porter, 73, passed away, Thursday October 15, 2020, at OHRH.   He was born in Hartford on May 2, 1947, son of the late Henry Durwood and Violet Bennett Porter.

Doug was a member of No Creek United Methodist Church, past Director of Ohio County Farm Bureau, was a farmer, member of Ohio County Lions...

Oct 9, 2020

Dundee-Johney R. Shreve, age 56, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Friday, October 9, 2020.  He was born in Chalmette, Louisiana on December 14, 1963.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Shirley Shreve and his nephew Michael Shreve.  Johney spent most of his life working on the river.  He spent the last...

Sep 26, 2020

Norman S. Smith, 92, of Calhoun, Kentucky, died peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2020.  He was born in Sacramento, Kentucky, on March 11, 1928, to the late Sherman Smith and the late Annie Conrad Smith and was married to Judy Brawner.  He served his country in the Navy during World War II and retired at the rank of Captain...

Sep 24, 2020

BEAVER DAM-Ronnie Gene Southard, 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Beaver Dam on Thursday, September 24 with the care and support of Hospice of Ohio County.  He was born on August 29, 1947 to the late Thomas and Edwina Southard. He was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Joan Widner. Ronnie served as a Sergeant and...

Sep 18, 2020

Robert Henry Young, 73 years old of Beaver Dam, KY went to live with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 18, 2020.  He was born on November 1, 1946 to CT “Benny” and Mattie Oglesby Young of Beaver Dam, KY.  Robert was a graduate of Beaver Dam High School and Kentucky Southern College.

As president of...

Sep 17, 2020

BEAVER DAM-Charles Henry Brumley, 77 of Beaver Dam, died Thursday September 17, 2020 at his home.  He was born in Owensboro to the late Given McGarvin and Erdie Irene Goodman Brumley.  Charles was an artist having a Bachelor of Arts degree.  He worked for the Kentucky State Parks as an artist and he was a Sergeant in the U.S....

Sep 17, 2020

HARTFORD-Larry Mitchell Phillips, 74, of Hartford died Thursday September 17, 2020 at Ohio County Hospital.  Larry was born in Hartford to the late Clarence “Dock” and Mattie Ralph Phillips. Larry worked for Universal Oil Products and the U.S. Government in Wyoming for the Land Bureau and ware house supervisor and in Colorado for fire direction control.  Larry served in...

Sep 14, 2020

Beaver Dam- Zelma A. Smith, 93, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020, at her home.  She was born in Kansas on August 6, 1927 , daughter of the late Byron and Ella Mae Black.

Zelma was a homemaker and attended Old Bethel Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Smith and...

Sep 9, 2020

HARTFORD-Bonita Rhea Warren, 72, of Hartford died Wednesday September 9, 2020 at her home.  Bonita was born in Greenville, Kentucky to the late Earl and Macel Geary Kiper.  She was a retired LPN and attended New Assembly Church.

Survivors include her husband, John L. Warren; her son-John Warren II of Hartford; her daughters-Julie Boyken of Livermore and...

Sep 8, 2020

Beaver Dam- Carla Janay Byrd Johnson, 53, passed away September 8, 2020, at her home.  She was born in Shawnee, OK on July 17, 1967.

She was preceded in death by her father Floyd A. Byrd; 2 brothers Dale Byrd and Larry Byrd.

Carla was a homemaker and her hobby was her Family, she loved...

Sep 2, 2020

Morgantown- Sheila Jean Maiden, 54, passed on to her heavenly home on Wednesday September 2, 2020.

Her strong will to live and unwavering faith in God and the love and prayers of family and friends was an inspiration to many.

Sheila was born July 31, 1966, in Hollywood, FL to the late Jackie Maiden and...

Sep 1, 2020

ROSINE-Jerry Parson, Sr., 76 years old, formerly of Rosine, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.  He was born on October 9, 1943 in Luxora, Arkansas to the late Fred and Thelma Parson.

Aside from is parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Vonda Woods and three brothers-in-law, Leonard Lamb, Jim Daugherty and Larry...

Aug 23, 2020

Centertown-  Mary E. Hamilton, 84, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020, at Ohio County Hospital.  She was born in Livermore on Jan. 9, 1936, daughter of the late Gilbert and Gracie Barrett.

She was a homemaker and loved her family and being with them.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband William; son James;...

Aug 20, 2020

BEAVER DAM-Tony Lee White left his earthly home to go to his Heavenly Home at 10:55 A.M. on August 20, 2020.  Tony worked 36 years at Tamarlane Industries and had a large family there.  He loved them all dearly.  Tony also loved his Church Family at New Assembly Church.  He loved God and praised him highly.

Tony...

Aug 20, 2020

Centertown-  Wilfred R. “Freddie” Everly, 75, passed away August 20, 2020, at his home.  He was born on May 28, 1945 in Centertown to the late Eddie G. and Venita Rowe Everly.

Freddie worked at Ken Underground for Peabody Coal and was a member of UMWA Local 1605.

He was preceded also in death by...

Aug 11, 2020

CHRISTOPHER JOHN LEACH

September 20, 1982-AUGUST 11, 2020

Christopher John Leach 37 of-Beaver Dam, Ky left this earth to join his sister Dena.   Together, they will forever be in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Chris was a Christian and proud to call himself one.   It was once said of him to...

Aug 1, 2020

Martha Coy Minton, 90, of Echols, passed away August 1, 2020. She was born April 11, 1930.

Martha was an active member of the Beaver Dam Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was dedicated and baptized for 43 years. She enjoyed spending many hours speaking with her family, friends, and neighbors about Jehovah's Kingdom and the blessings it...

Jul 28, 2020

BEAVER DAM-James M. Belcher, 88, of Beaver Dam died Tuesday July 28, 2020 at his home.  He was born in Logan County to the late Albert and Delma Belcher.  He was retired from G.E. in Louisville after 37 years of service and was an avid UK fan.  He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Belcher.

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