Obituaries

May 18, 2024

BEAVER DAM-William Roger Hale, age 74, passed away on May 18, 2024, at Hospice of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He was born on September 18, 1949, to Arthur Hale and Cova Campbell Hale and was a lifelong resident of Ohio County, Kentucky.  He earned an agriculture degree at Western Kentucky University.  Roger was a dedicated coal mining...

May 16, 2024

BEAVER DAM-Betty Vaughn Plummer, 94, of Beaver Dam died Thursday, May 16, 2024 at her home.  She was born in Hartford to the late W.E. and Sylvia Wallace Vaughn.  She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church and was a retired real estate broker.  She enjoyed reading her bible and her grandkids.

Survivors include 4 grandchildren-Chadwanna...

May 10, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Harbaugh Lovell was born on January 21, 1962, to Jack and Judy Harbaugh of McHenry , Kentucky – and there has never and will never be another soul born as beautiful as hers. She was a daughter, a wife, an aunt, and my very best friend.

Mary Beth was your friend for life the moment...

May 7, 2024

David Thomas Lunsford, 79, of Hartford, Kentucky died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024.

Tommy was born on January 15th, 1945 in Jamestown, Kentucky to Eugene and Floy McKinley Lunsford. Growing up in a large family, he quickly learned the value of a strong work ethic and the importance of family dedication.

At...

Apr 29, 2024

Rochester- Stephen D. Chapman, 75, passed away Monday April 29, 2024 at Ohio County Hospital.  He was born in Ohio County on March 10, 1949, son of the late Otis G. and Wilda J. Simpson Chapman.

Steve was a 1967 graduate of Ohio County High School . He enjoyed hunting, fishing,golfing and woodworking.

He had...

Apr 27, 2024

Vincent C. Tanner, 74, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed to his rest on Saturday, April 27th, 2024. Vince was born July 20th, 1949 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to the late Max and Kathryn Tanner.  He graduated from the University of Michigan receiving degrees in history and business. Vince worked for the McDonald’s Corporation for 50 years, starting in 1965 at...

Apr 27, 2024

HARTFORD-Dennis A. Uthe, 76, of Hartford passed away peacefully Saturday, April 27, 2024 at The Heartford House in Owensboro surrounded by his family. Dennis was born in Iowa Falls, Iowa to the late Arthur and Helen Thielen Uthe.  Dennis served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1972 and was an expert marksman,  He was a superintendent of carpenters for Insul...

Apr 24, 2024

Beaver Dam- Richard “Thad” Embry, 56, entered into his heavenly home the morning of Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Thad was a member of the Living Faith Baptist Church and  Local Union 1076.  He loved spending time with his family, enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time on the family farm with his dog Ash.

He...

Apr 23, 2024

BEAVER DAM-Kevin Wood Hupp, 53, passed away April 23, 2024, surrounded by loving family members at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  He was born December 15, 1970 in Louisville, Kentucky.  Kevin was a commercial truck driver.  He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Wood Hupp.

Survivors include his mother, Phyllis (Ed) Lampert; 5 brothers-Kyle (Carrie) Lampert,...

Apr 23, 2024

HARTFORD-Rachel Lee Young Chinn, 94, of Hartford died Tuesday April 23, 2024 at her home.  She was born December 8, 1929 to the late Rev. James Elvis and Beatrice Harford Lee.  She had worked at G.E. in Owensboro, and later at Bob’s IGA in Hartford.  She was a member of New Assembly Church in Hartford. She was preceded in...

Apr 18, 2024

BEAVER DAM-Ronald Barrow, 73, of Beaver Dam died Thursday, April 18, 2024 at OHRH in Owensboro.  Ron was born in Cool Springs to the late Curdis and Mary Kathryn Thienes Barrow.  Ron was a retired underground coal miner having worked for Peabody Coal, Pyro Coal and Sextet Coal.  He enjoyed woodworking and working on cars.  Ron was preceded in...

Apr 17, 2024

Kay Foster Smith, 82, of Hartford, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024 under the care of Hospice at The Heartford House. She was born August 31, 1941, in Hopkins County, Kentucky. She was a member of Hartford Christian Church in Hartford. She was a former pianist for 27 years at Second Baptist Church of Hartford and assistant treasurer for several...

Apr 16, 2024

OLATON-Thelma Hines, 94, of Olaton died Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Signature Care Hartford.  She was born in Rosine to the late John W. and Mary Emma Felix Ragland.

She had worked at G. E. in Owensboro, was a member of Cedar Grove Church and was an excellent quilter and seamstress.

Survivors include her son-Gary...

Apr 15, 2024

BEAVER DAM-Betty Jane (Straub) Sumner, 88, of Beaver Dam, KY formerly of Chandler, IN passed away Thursday, April 15, 2024 at her home under Hospice Care.

She was born at home on September 16, 1935 in St Wendell, Indiana to the late Edward Straub and Margaret (Straub) Bell.  Betty was a gifted seamstress and cook.  She retired...

Apr 14, 2024

Hartford-  Billie Ruth Patrick, 91, passed away on April 14, 2024 at Signature Healthcare in Hartford.  She was born on May 12, 1933 in Corbin, KY , daughter of the late Roy and Mellie Lowe Parsley.

She was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Apr 2, 2024

BEAVER DAM-Samuel Lee Keown-We are heartbroken to announce the death of our father Samuel Keown.  Samuel Keown, 96, went to his Heavenly home April 2, 2024.  He was at home when he died.  Samuel was born in Echols, KY to the late Homer and Edna Wilson Keown on February 10, 1928.  He was preceded in death by 2 sons-Samuel...

Mar 22, 2024

BEAVER DAM-William M. Grant, Sr. died Friday March 22, 2024 at his home.  Bill loved his family more than anything.  He was a devoted husband of 47 years and an extremely loving father to his children, whom he adored.

Bill started as a kiln operator at “The Brickyard” in Nashville, Tennessee.  Although the job was hot and...

Mar 20, 2024

MARY LOU RALPH went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 20, 2024.

She was born in an old farmhouse on June 20, 1940 near Rockport, KY to Barney and Willie(Jessie) Williams.  On July 3, 1958 she married her high school sweetheart Clayton Ralph.  This marriage produced 5 children Larry, Paul, Mark, Kathy and Teresa. ...

Mar 19, 2024

BEAVER DAM-Effie Evelyn Fulkerson Gaither, 87, died Tuesday March 19, 2024 at Beaver Dam Nursing  and Rehab.  Evelyn was born in Echols, Kentucky to the late John D. and Grace Darling Garrett Fulkerson. She was a retired Mine Account Executive for Peabody Coal Company Eastern Division and a member of Pond Run Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death...

Mar 10, 2024

HARTFORD-Rondall Joe Whittaker, 81, of Hartford died Sunday, March 10, 2024 at his home.  Joe was born in the Buford Community of Ohio County to the late Leonard and Geraldine Yates Whittaker.  Joe was a member of Barnetts Creek Baptist Church where he served as a Trustee for many years.  He was a retired pipefitter from Local 633.  He...