Obituaries

Obituaries

James Bratcher

James Bratcher

Oct 1, 2026

FORDSVILLE – James Dewayne Bratcher “Jimmy”, 65, of Fordsville passed away at his home surrounded by his family on October 1st, 2026. He was born May 13th, 1961 to the late Marilyn Joyce Bratcher.

When cancer came, he fought. He fought through the hard days, the uncertainty and everything this terrible disease asked of him. He never gave up easily. Even...

Marcia Anita Murphy

Marcia Anita Murphy

Sep 30, 2026

Marcia Anita Murphy, 79, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee.Born Wednesday, February 26, 1947 in Ottumwa, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Ronald Lamis and the late Shirley Sourwine Lamis. She was the wife of the late Duane Murphy.

Marcia was a woman whose life was marked by a love...

Riley C Ray

Riley C Ray

Sep 19, 2026

Riley C. Ray passed from this life on September 19th, 2026 at the age of ninety.

He was born on February 28th,1936 in Lawrence County, Tennessee. Riley worked as a meat cutter for Jacob Packing, Cooper & Martin, Tuckers Big Star, Pleasant View IGA, and Kemps Foodland. After retiring from the meat cutting industry, he worked seventeen years for the Cheatham...

Brian Joseph Nabours

Brian Joseph Nabours

Sep 18, 2026

BEAVER DAM- Brian Joseph Nabours (Sprout), 46, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky passed away on September 18th, 2026. He was born on July 8th,1980 to Richard and Terry Nabours in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He graduated from Louisville Tech with an associate’s degree in 2000. The only two things in life he loved as much as his children were basketball and diet coke....

Matthew Ray Morgan

Matthew Ray Morgan

Sep 17, 2026

Matthew Ray Morgan, 62, of Whitesville passed away September 17th, 2026. He was born in Greenville, Kentucky on December 28th, 1963 to Lyndell and Daisy Grace Morgan.

Matthew grew up during a time when autism was not recognized, understood, or diagnosed. Though he faced challenges throughout his life, he was highly intelligent and went on to have a successful career as...

William Ray Wilson

William Ray Wilson

Sep 12, 2026

HARTFORD – William Ray Wilson, 88, of Hartford passed away peacefully on September 12th, 2026. He was born on July 4th, 1938 to the late Arthur and Winnie Cook Wilson.

We celebrate the life and legacy of Bill, a devoted community member, craftsman, and veteran whose hardworking hands left a lasting mark on everything he touched.

A proud graduate of Horse Branch...

Kathy Allen

Kathy Allen

Sep 11, 2026

CENTERTOWN – With deep sorrow, the family of Kathy Killman Allen, 69, of Centertown announces that she passed away on September 11th, 2026. She was born on January 15th, 1957 to the late Pete and Christena Killman.

Kathy was a businesswoman. She owned and operated Images Day Spa in various locations for over 30 years. She was a mentor to many...

Brian Page Hulsey

Brian Page Hulsey

Sep 8, 2026

Brian Page Hulsey, went to be with his Grandma Mary on September 8th, 2026 at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. He was born on August 13th, 2026 at St. Vincent Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis to Joshua Hulsey and Emily Evans.

Brian was a happy baby and loved by many people that got to meet him. He was a mama’s boy and always wanted...

Corbin Tyler Holland

Corbin Tyler Holland

Sep 7, 2026

Corbin Tyler Holland, 21, of Hartford left his earthly home on September 7th, 2026. He was born in Owensboro on April 20th, 2005 to Stephanie and Kevin Holland.

Corbin was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and golfing. He was employed by MDR, a member of East Hartford Baptist Church and a member of the Hartford Fire Department. Above all,...

Larry B. Allen

Larry B. Allen

Sep 6, 2026

HARTFORD – Larry B. Allen, 79, of Hartford passed away September 6th, 2026 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. He was born on December 24th, 1946 in Daviess County to the late Buford and Susie Barnett Allen.

Larry was a retired car salesman. He worked for many different dealerships in Kentucky and Illinois throughout his career. He was a proud...

Shane Corey Burden

Shane Corey Burden

Sep 3, 2026

Shane Corey Burden, 50, of Lexington, Kentucky passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026. Born on November 17, 1975 in Owensboro, Kentucky, Shane was the son of John and Debbie Burden. Shane attended the University of Kentucky where he met the love of his life Emily. Together they created a home filled with love, laughter, and and support for their...

Edna Mae Curtis

Edna Mae Curtis

Sep 1, 2026

HARTFORD – Edna Mae Curtis, 73, of Hartford passed away September 1st, 2026. She was born July 16th, 1953 in Ohio County to the late Dallas T. and Marion Stephens Curtis.

Edna was a very religious woman and very involved in her church. She enjoyed attending church singings. Edna was a secretary for most of her working life where she worked...

David White

David White

Aug 31, 2026

HARTFORD – David Lawrence White, 76, of Hartford passed away August 31st, 2026 at Ohio County Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Lake County, Indiana on January 5th, 1950 to the late Gobel and Letha Sizemore White.

Dave was a former chef and owner of Hogg Brother’s Café in Anchorage, Alaska; Sportsmen’s Café in Madisonville, KY and most...

William Gerald Watts

William Gerald Watts

Aug 31, 2026

BEAVER DAM - William Gerald Watts, 79, of Beaver Dam, KY, left his earthly life to be with Jesus on August 31st, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born near Hartford, KY on September 7th, 1946 to the late Charles E. and Isabel Hoover Watts. He graduated from Hartford High School in 1964 and Kentucky...

Danny Miller

Danny Miller

Aug 27, 2026

BEAVER DAM – Danny Miller, a beloved son, father, relative and friend, passed away in his sleep on August 27th, 2026, surrounded by who and what he loved the most. He was 35 years young, born March 19th, 1991. He will never be forgotten.

Danny was a wonderful friend to many, father to Zoey Miller and Billy Miller. He always reminded...

Clyde Elmer "Snake" McCown

Clyde Elmer "Snake" McCown

Aug 26, 2026

Clyde Elmer “Snake” McCown

May 13, 1948 – August 26, 2026

Clyde Elmer “Snake” McCown, 78, of Cromwell, Kentucky, passed away on August 26, 2026. He was born in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, on May 13, 1948.

Snake was a hard worker all his life. He spent many years working in the coal mines, driving a coal truck, and operating heavy machinery. He was...

Debra Jo Ray

Debra Jo Ray

Aug 15, 2026

Debra Jo (Harris) Ray, formerly of Beaver Dam, Kentucky, and most recently of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, passed away on August 15, 2026, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 71 years old.

Debra was born on October 11, 1954, in Loyall, Kentucky, to Webster Harris and Ocia Chadwell Harris.

She is survived by her husband, Darryl Ray; her daughter, Stephanie (Don) Click...

Wanda M Watson

Wanda M Watson

Aug 13, 2026

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HARTFORD – Wanda M. Watson, 91, of Hartford passed away peacefully on August 13th, 2026 at Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Beaver Dam. She was born in Olaton on August 20th, 1934 to the late Shelby and Linnie Wright Myers.

Wanda was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and also attended Cedar Grove Baptist Church. She worked at...

Barbara Minton Jones

Barbara Minton Jones

Aug 4, 2026

Barbara Minton Jones, 89, passed peacefully from this life, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, friendship, and service. Born on October 7, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Ashby and Pansy Mabrey Ashby.

She was preceded in death by those she loved dearly: her parents; her brother, Rodney Ashby; her sisters, Wiladean Ashby and Lanelda (Jack) Chambers;...

Dennis Coleman

Dennis Coleman

Aug 2, 2026

Dennis Wayne Coleman, 69, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.

Dennis was born on February 5, 1957, in Hartford, Kentucky, to the late Harold “Chick” Coleman and Surfronia “Shonie” Coleman. Known to many as “Big D,” “D-Boy,” or simply “Den,” he was a proud Kentuckian whose life was defined by hard...

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