Obituaries

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....

Jan 26, 2025

BEAVER DAM - Jean Reid Reynolds, 102, of Beaver Dam, KY, passed away peacefully at Dogwood Estates in Beaver Dam on Sunday, January 26, 2025.

Jean was born December 15, 1922, in Rockport, KY the daughter of the late Mosby Bertrand Reid and Lennie Maddox Reid. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Jan 25, 2025

HARTFORD – Dale Vance,  50, of Hartford passed away early Saturday morning January 25th, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, after many months of bravely fighting illness and injury.

Dale was born August 15, 1974 in Owensboro, Kentucky, the son of the late Carl Vance and Rita Ashley Vance.  He and his family lived in Georgia, Oklahoma,...

Jan 21, 2025

HARTFORD - Hubert C. Goodman, 72, of Hartford, Kentucky passed away January 21st, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, Kentucky. He was born in Ohio County, Kentucky on October 18th, 1952 to the late Hubert C. Calloway and Mamie Goodman.

Hubert was a lumber inspector for Young’s Manufacturing and a member of Hopewell Baptist Church....

Jan 20, 2025

BEAVER DAM - Adam Nicholas Bryant, 43, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky, passed away on January 20th, 2025 at his home. He was born on May 28th, 1981 to Ivan C. and Debby Probus Bryant.

Adam received a Nuclear Medicine Technology Degree from the University of Kentucky and a Computer Science Degree from Mississippi State University. He was...

Jan 20, 2025

BEAVER DAM - Brenda Leach, 81, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky earned her heavenly reward on January 20th, 2025 at the Heartford House in Owensboro, Kentucky. She was born in McHenry, Kentucky on June 3rd, 1943 to the late Herman Estill and Nina Loretta Leisure Schroader.

Brenda was a homemaker and dedicated her life to her family and...

Jan 15, 2025

HARTFORD - Connie J. McConnell, 69, of Hartford, Kentucky entered her heavenly home on January 15th, 2025 at the Heartford House in Owensboro, Kentucky. She was born May 13th, 1955 in Centertown, Kentucky to the late Claudis and Ruby Williams Barrett.

Connie was a homemaker and took great pride in being a Wife, a Mother to her...

Jan 7, 2025

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BEAVER DAM - Anna Laura Young Abney, 94, of Beaver Dam, went home to be with the Lord on January 7th, 2025. She was born on January 30th, 1930 in Hartford, to the late Wavey Clayton “W.C.” and Fannie Belle Hendricks Young. She was a lifetime member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church.

Ann...

Jan 3, 2025

MCHENRY - Terrell Lloyd Fulkerson, 76, of McHenry, Kentucky passed away at his home January 3rd, 2025. He was born October 25th, 1948 in McHenry to the late Charlie Lloyd and Reba Hillard Fulkerson.

Terrell was a member of Pond Run Baptist Church and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved...

Dec 31, 2024

HARTFORD - Florence E. Smith, 90, of Hartford, Kentucky passed away at Med Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky on December 31st, 2024. She was born in Hartford on September 8th,1934 to the late Joseph Duke and Faye Felty Carson.

Florence was a member of Hartford United Methodist Church. She was artistically creative and enjoyed art and cooking....

Dec 30, 2024

HARTFORD - Jo Carolyn Render Patton, 91, of Hartford, Kentucky passed away December 30th, 2024. She was born October 25th, 1933 in Matanzas, Kentucky to the late Raymond and Louverine Igleheart Render.

Jo Carolyn loved her church family at McHenry Baptist and absolutely loved her time with Quilters for Christ. She was so full of life and...

Dec 29, 2024

BEAVER DAM - Freddie Dale Brown, 78, formerly of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away December 29th, 2024 in Crawfordville, Florida. He was born June 6th, 1946 in Beaver Dam, Kentucky and graduated from Beaver Dam High School and Western Kentucky University. He retired from Century Aluminum.

Freddie is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lynda; his brother,...

Dec 28, 2024

OLATON - Raleigh Godsey Nabours, 92, of Olaton, Kentucky passed away December 28th, 2024 at Ohio County Hospital. He was born July 20th, 1932 in Olaton to the late Willie and Finis E. Young Nabours.

Raleigh served in U.S. Army and was a Korean War Veteran. He was a glove cutter at Montpelier Glove Company where he...

Dec 27, 2024

UTICA - Shirley Troutman, 89, of Utica, Kentucky passed away December 26th, 2024 at the Heartford House in Owensboro, Kentucky. She was born in Daviess County, Kentucky April 18th, 1935 to the late Beverly and Nell Henderson Wilson.

Shirley was an excellent cook and loved cooking for her family. She loved gardening and working side-by-side with her...