Obituaries

Aug 10, 2024

OLATON - Gerald Wynn Smither of Olaton, Ky., age 78. Born September 8, 1945, passed away August 10, 2024 at approximately 6pm. He was preceded in death by one son, Ian Richard. He is survived by his Mother, Margarette Smither, a brother Joel Smither, his wife of 57 years, Janet Vail Smither, and one living son, Sean A. Smither....

Aug 10, 2024

CENTERTOWN - Joseph Lee Taylor I, 71, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky, the proud father of three children, died peacefully in his sleep on August 10th, 2024.

He was born in Centertown, Kentucky on October 22nd, 1952 to Jess and Marie Taylor. Joseph graduated from Ohio County High School in 1970. After graduation he joined the Marine Corps....

Aug 8, 2024

CROMWELL – Robert H. Doolin, Jr., 81, died August 8th, 2024 at Ohio County Healthcare. He was born on May 16th, 1943 in Butler County, Kentucky to the late Robert H. and Emogene Gidcumb Doolin, Sr.

Robert was a mechanic in the U.S. Air Force and was a truck driver in the coal mines. He also worked...

Aug 4, 2024

BEAVER DAM – Joe Charles Davenport, 82, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky, passed away peacefully with family at his home on Sunday, August 4th, 2024.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Judith Hines Davenport; his sons - Mac Davenport of Huntsville, AL and Mike James (Holly) of Tuscaloosa, AL; his grandchildren – Walker Davenport of...

Jul 30, 2024

William Louis Baumann, 65, peacefully passed away, July 30th, 2024, after a honorable battle with pancreatic cancer. While cancer may have ended his life too short, it never stripped his love for his family or his joy of serving others through his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. William was born on October 3rd, 1958, in Clarendon Hills, Illinois to...

Jul 29, 2024

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HARTFORD - Donald Eugene Magan, 87, of Hartford died July 29th, 2024 at his home. He was born March 17th, 1937 in the Beech Valley Community of Kentucky to the late Leonard and Nellie Gillim Magan.

Donald was a backhoe operator for the Ohio County Road Department and was a farmer. He enjoyed...

Jul 27, 2024

DUNDEE-James P. Laws, 86, of Dundee died Saturday, July 27, 2024 at his home.  James was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Oswyn and Dorothy Williams Laws.  James was a retired crane operator from LTV Steel and he was a past President of Dundee Fire Department #712.  He loved doing community service, watching westerns, spending time with family...

Jul 19, 2024

Beda- David Arrel Himes, 67, passed away at his home in Beda Friday, July 19, 2024.  He was born in San Diego, California to Arrel Roe Himes and Patricia Minton Himes on April 26, 1957.  David is preceded in death by his wife Chaunta Gamble Himes and his grandson, Dalton Lee Chinn.

He has a son, Joseph...

Jul 12, 2024

BEAVER DAM-Robert Louis Taylor, Sr., 73, of Richmond, Kentucky died Friday, July 12, 2024 at Ohio County Hospital.  He was born in Pontiac, Illinois to the late William and Louise Dudak Taylor.  He was preceded in death by 3 brothers-Donald Taylor, William “Butch” Taylor and David Taylor.  He was a carpenter most of his working life.

He...

Jul 9, 2024

CENTERTOWN - Bobby Glenn Sheffield, 79, died July, 9th, 2024 at Ohio County Healthcare. He was born January 21st, 1945 in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Patrick Henry and Ruva Belle Sheffield.

Bobby did maintenance for Centertown Elementary in his working life. He was a simple man who enjoyed hunting and farming.

Bobby is survived...

Jul 3, 2024

MCHENRY – Clinton Joe “CJ” Nanney, 35, of McHenry, Kentucky died July 3rd, 2024 at Ohio County Healthcare. He was born September 8th, 1988 to Norma Payton Stevens. CJ was a member of Independence Missionary Baptist Church and a member of McHenry Masonic Lodge #800.

CJ was preceded in death by his grandparents, Norman “Shorty” and Peggy...

Jun 26, 2024

GREENVILLE – Warren “B” Simpson, 77, of Greenville, Kentucky passed away at his home on June 26th, 2024. He was born January 21st, 1947 in Caneyville, Kentucky to the late William David and Lucille Young Simpson. Warren was a timber worker and ran a skidder. He enjoyed his work, spending time with family and attending gospel singings.

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Jun 24, 2024

CENTERTOWN-Kimberly Ann Embry, 61, of Centertown, KY passed away at her home on June 24, 2024.  She was a postal worker and she loved animals, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Shelby “Buck” and Jerry Burkhart Steff previously of Caneyville, KY.

She is survived by her three children:...

Jun 20, 2024

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BEAVER DAM-Martha J. Keown-We are heartbroken to announce the death of our mother Martha Keown.  Martha Keown, 88, went to her Heavenly home June 20, 2024.  Martha was born in Princeton, Indiana to the late Edgar and Esther Angle Mounts on August 9, 1935.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years,...

Jun 19, 2024

HARTFORD-Shirley I. Whittaker, 82, of Hartford died Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  Shirley was born in McHenry, Kentucky to the late William R. “Bill” and Effie Mae Evans.  Shirley was a member of Barnetts Creek Baptist Church.  She worked at GE and Owensboro-Daviess County Hospital.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 63...

Jun 16, 2024

OWENSBORO - Wendell L. Baize, 77, of Owensboro, Kentucky died June 16th, 2024 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born November 20th, 1946 to the late Opal Baize and Mabel Kelley Baize. He enjoyed camping and fishing with his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Zonia Carmen, Billy...

Jun 13, 2024

BEAVER DAM-Anita Joyce Embry, 82, made her journey to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Owensboro Health Regional Health Hospital. She attended Cedar Grove Church in Olaton.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wendell Paul Embry, her parents, Ether and Bethel Boyd, and her sister, Sue Snyder.

She...

Jun 5, 2024

NORTH PALM BEACH, FL - Alma Bernice House, 80, formerly of Olaton, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday morning, June 5, 2024 under the loving care of Trustbridge Hospice Palm Beach.  She was born April 10, 1944 in Irvine, Kentucky and was the second of two children to David Price Rawlins and Alma Banks Rawlins.  Bernice went to Irvine High...

Jun 5, 2024

Joseph Burl Eskridge (J.B.), 89, of Hartford, Ky, died Wednesday, June 5th, 2024, at The Heartford House in Owensboro, KY.  J.B. was born December 8th, 1934, to the late E.C. and Ruth Combs Eskridge.

Growing up an only child, J.B. enjoyed the outdoors and took pride in all that he did. He graduated from Dundee High School....

Jun 4, 2024

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BEAVER DAM – JC Allen, 27, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky, passed away on June 4th, 2024 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, Kentucky. He was born on September 10th, 1996 to Diana Oliver.

JC Allen was an alumni of Ohio County High School. During JC’s long cancer journey, he was awarded Honorary...