Obituaries

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.

Feb 25, 2025

LEITCHFIELD - Bro. Jackie Dean Ferguson, 84, of Leitchfield, KY passed away at his home on February 25th, 2025. He was born in Beaver Dam, KY April 6th, 1940 to the late Enus and Modie Hall Ferguson.

Jackie lived his life devoted to his faith in God, his family and and his work with wayward boys as...

Feb 23, 2025

BEAVER DAM - Christine Waters Watson, 98, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehabilitation in Beaver Dam, KY surrounded by her family. She was born in McCreary County, KY on August 19, 1926, to the late Rose Abigail Coil and Willie Watters.

Christine was a homemaker and a member of Ridgecrest Baptist...

Feb 16, 2025

HARTFORD - Christy Lynn Higdon - Louisville KY Born July 21st 1964 and went to be with our Lord on February 16th 2025.

Christy was the daughter of Bob and Francil Higdon of Hartford Ky.  She was the big sister to 4 brothers: the late Ron (Angela) Higdon of Lenior City TN, Eric (Andrea) Higdon of Crestwood...

Feb 14, 2025

HARTFORD - Henry Strauss, Jr., 86, of Hartford, KY passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025 leaving behind as his legacy, 6 children, Lou Ann (Tommy) Phelps, Sandra (Wayne) Gillim, Richard (Lisa) Smith, Eric (Ashley) Smith, Edward (Melanie) Smith, and Matthew Strauss as well as 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren with an additional 2 great- grandsons arriving later this year...

Feb 12, 2025

Larry Dennis Whitely 78, of Olaton, KY, passed away peacefully at his home on February 12th, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born on December 25th, 1946 in Olaton. He was married to the love of his life, Patricia Faye Whitely, for 57 years before his passing.

Larry was a proud Navy Veteran, serving as a Seabee for...

Feb 11, 2025

HARTFORD-David C. Brown, 84, of Hartford passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Ohio County Hospital.  David was born in Hartford, Illinois to the late Clifford and Daisy Mae Thomas Brown.  David retired from Commonwealth Community Bank where he served as a vice president.  He was a member of Hartford Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon,...

Feb 11, 2025

HARTFORD-Stanley Lee Huff, Sr. (Bimbo/Dusty) 72, of Hartford, KY, passed away at home on February 11, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 17, 1952 in Hartford, He was married to the love of his life, Faye Huff, for 43 years before her early passing.  He was the rock of the family and amazing father of Danielle...

Feb 10, 2025

OLATON -  Dwight L. Shain, 68, of Olaton, Kentucky passed away February 10th, 2025 at Fordsville Nursing and Rehab. He was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on December 3rd, 1956 to late Murrell and Constance Gross Shain.

Dwight was a Christian, a fan of UK sports and a lifelong Democrat. He was self-employed and worked as farmer and...

Feb 10, 2025

Beaver Dam- Christopher “Chris” Tyson Davis, 40, passed away on February 10, 2025, at his home in Beaver Dam.  He was born September 29, 1984 in Bowling Green.

He worked for Asphalt Services in Ohio County.  Chris enjoyed music, guitar, riding motorcycles and loved his dog Daisy.

He was preceded in death by his dad,...

Jan 27, 2025

HARTFORD - Pamela Gale Grant, 74, of Hartford, Kentucky entered her heavenly home January 27th, 2025. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on October 22nd, 1950 to the late Clifford and Katherine Doerr Grant.

Pam was a Tax Administrator for the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office for 17 years and was a member of East Hartford Baptist Church....