Obituaries

Jan 27, 2024

BEAVER DAM-June Faye Martin,83, of Beaver Dam died Saturday, January 27, 2024 in Henderson, Kentucky.  June Faye was born in Beaver Dam to the late Buel and Elizabeth Bratcher.  June Faye was a painter and had painted all over Ohio County, she was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband of...

Jan 25, 2024

Hartford- Jerry Wayne Wright, 65, of Hartford passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024.  He was born July 20, 1958 to Charles and the late Mary Duvall Wright.

Jerry had worked in TV and radio business of several years and most recently hosted Lunch at the Z weekdays on 99.9 WXMZ in Hartford.  He attended Beaver Dam...

Jan 21, 2024

Owensboro- Brenda Sue ( Brown)Phillips, 75, formerly of Centertown, passed away at her home in Owensboro on January 21, 2024.  She was born on June 22, 1948, daughter of the late Rodney D. and Margaret Ethel ( Grant) Brown.

Brenda was a homemaker, a member of Waltons Creek Baptist Church and a member of AARP.  She loved...

Jan 14, 2024

HARTFORD-Donald Ray Smith, 74, died Sunday, January 14, 2024 at his home.  Donald was born in Muhlenberg County, KY to the late Floyd William “Brown” and Mildred D. Drake Smith.  He was retired from Envision Contracting and served in the U.S. Navy.  Donald enjoyed hunting, fishing and tending to his chickens.  He was preceded in death by 2 sisters,...

Jan 13, 2024

HORSE BRANCH-Ronnie Lee Lyons, 81, of Horse Branch, KY passed away January 13, 2024.  He was born on November 13, 1942 to Edward Lee Lyons and Genevia Dukes Lyons. Ronnie spent most of his life living in Horse Branch where he built his family home.  He loved the country, farming, gardening and fishing, he loved the outdoors and was...

Jan 9, 2024

HARTFORD-Karen Ruth Taylor Funk , 63, of Hartford died Tuesday January 9, 2024 at her home.  Karen was born in Owensboro to Nancy Wedding Taylor and the late Donald Taylor.  Karen was a manager at Long John Silvers in Beaver Dam, she loved the beach and the Long John Silvers staff.  Her world was all about Christopher and Katy. ...

Jan 7, 2024

Echols- Emma “Tootsie” Key passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Ohio County Hospital.  She was born in Echols, Ky on Dec. 26, 1931, daughter of Earl and Mary McConnell Porter.

Tootsie was a homemaker,  member of the Rockport Community Fellowship Church and a  member of the Eastern Star.  She enjoyed bingo, casinos and was a volunteer...

Jan 4, 2024

Jackie Levonne Coffman, 82  of Centertown, Kentucky  passed away in Hartford, Kentucky on January 4, 2024. Jackie was born in Coffmantown, Ohio County on March 3, 1941 to James S. Coffman and Nettie Gwendolyn (Gwen) Hazelwood Coffman. Jackie was a coal miner for Peabody Alston Coal Mine in Ohio County as well as a mine in Morganfield, Kentucky. He...

Dec 31, 2023

BEAVER DAM-Claude R. “Pete” Killman, 87, of Beaver Dam died Sunday, December 31, 2023 with his wife and daughters by his side.  Pete was born on August 4, 1936 to the late Robert L. and Mary Alwilda Bennett Killman.  He was preceded in death by a son, Kevin, brothers, Kessel, Bob and Bill, Sisters, Jackie, Roberta and Marie, grandson,...

Dec 30, 2023

Hartford-  Sandra Bartlett Hendrick passed away December 29, 2023.  Sandra Dale Bartlett was born December 9, 1938 in Hartford, KY to Lawrence D. and Martha Allen Bartlett of Hartford.

After graduating from Hartford High School Sandra attended Christian College; a school for young ladies; in Columbia, MO.  Sandra transferred back to Kentucky, finishing college at Kentucky Wesleyan...

Dec 29, 2023

BEAVER DAM-Milton L. Addington, 75, of Beaver Dam died Friday, December 29, 2023 at OHRH in Owensboro.  Milton was born on August 19, 1948 in Centertown to the late Earl James and Girtie Jackson Addington.  Milton was owner-operator of M & B Auto Parts in Hartford and had been in the auto parts business since 1970.  He was a...

Dec 29, 2023

HARTFORD-Barbara Susanna (Vaal) Bennett, 82, of Beda, KY, beloved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law and sister went to our Lord on December 29, 2023.  Barbara was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Beaver Dam. She retired from Young’s Manufacturing in Beaver Dam after 22 years of service.  She was well known locally for her pecan pie which she always...

Dec 27, 2023

Hartford-  Nina Schroader Galloway, 88, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Heartford House in Owensboro.  She was born in Ohio County on April 1, 1935 to the late James R. Coppage and Cliffie M. Patton Coppage.

Nina was preceded in death by two infant sisters; husband Charles W. Galloway; son Barry K. Schroader; son-in-law Michael J....

Dec 21, 2023

CROMWELL-David Roderick Snodgrass, 75, passed Thursday, December 21, 2023 at OHRH in Owensboro, KY.

David’s adventurous spirit gave rise to wandering travels including any and all shortcuts, many memorable shenanigans, an enthusiasm for motorcycles and an in-depth knowledge and appreciation of bourbon.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Connie and Anna Belle Snodgrass,...

Dec 20, 2023

Beaver Dam- Jacqueline E. “Jackie” Richardson, 61, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at OHRH in Owensboro.  She was born in Baltimore, MD on March 29, 1962 to the late George Smith, Sr. and Sylvia Miller.

Jackie was employed by Ohio County Board of Education as the Lunch Lady at Southern Elementary School.  She was a...

Dec 17, 2023

CENTERTOWN-Richard “Ricky” Maddox, 78, of Centertown died Sunday December 17, 2023 at Chautauqua Health and Rehab in Owensboro.  Ricky was born in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Elbert Crowe and Mary Kay Hill Maddox.  Ricky worked for Peabody Coal and was a member of UMWA.  Ricky was an avid race fan and loved cars, trucks and anything with wheels...

Dec 8, 2023

Horse Branch-  Clifford Cecil Woolen, 82, died on Friday, December 8, 2023 at OHRH in Owensboro surrounded by his family.

Clifford was born in Grayson County on July 9, 1941 to Estil and Delia Woolen of Horse Branch.  Mr. Woolen worked on oil and water wells most of his life.  In his free time, Clifford enjoyed spending...

Dec 1, 2023

HARTFORD-Randall “Randy” Trogden, 59, of Hartford died Friday December 1, 2023 in Hartford.  Randy was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Earl Ray and the late Martha Faye Ralph Trogden.  Randy was a self-employed Master Plumber, Randy Trogden Plumbing, he loved to hunt and fish and be with his family and friends.  Randy was of the Methodist faith.

Nov 27, 2023

Hartford-  Carl Ray Miller, 72, passed away Monday , Nov. 27, 2023, at OHRH in Owensboro.   He was born May 24, 1951 son of the late Samuel J. and Ida Mae Campbell Miller.

Carl loved guns.  He also loved fishing , hunting, flea markets.  He was an avid collector of everything.

Survivors include his wife...

Nov 21, 2023

Donna Marie Gillstrap McGregor, born Feb. 3, 1963, in Beaver Dam , passed away Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 in Cynthiana.  She was the daughter of Dickie and Mary Theresa Hryhorczuk Gillstrap.

Donna had an incredible sense of humor and a spirit that lit up any room she entered.  She was a wildly resilient woman who consistently helped...