Obituaries

Obituaries

Naene R Patton

Naene R Patton

Jun 7, 2026

Naene Ruet Patton, 78, of Centertown, passed away on June 7th, 2026 at The Heartford House. She was born on September 6th, 1947, in Hammond, Indiana to the late George Beatty Whitten and Virginia Hill Whitten.

Naene poured her heart into her creative passions. She was well-known throughout the community for her ceramic shop, a deep passion of hers that community...

Jeremiah Wayne Renfrow

Jeremiah Wayne Renfrow

Jun 5, 2026

HORSE BRANCH – Jeremiah Wayne “Monster” Renfrow, 35, of Horse Branch passed away June 5th, 2026. He was born December 17th, 1990 in Hartford to Mary Black Simpson and the late Donald Simpson.

Jeremiah was a motorcycle enthusiast, enjoyed Stephen King and Labyrinth.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by three brothers, John Boy Renfrow, Chris “Bones” Read...

Eddie Lou Bratcher

Eddie Lou Bratcher

Jun 4, 2026

HARTFORD - Eddie Lou Bratcher, 87, of Hartford, Kentucky, passed away under the care of Hospice of Ohio County on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

She was born on January 12, 1939 in Olaton, Kentucky to the late J.E. and Pearl Payton Reynolds.

Eddie Lou was a member of Olaton Baptist Church and retired from the Ohio County Board of Education Food Service...

Levi Harper

Levi Harper

Jun 1, 2026

BEAVER DAM – Levi Harroldson “L.H.” Harper, 91, of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully at his home on June 1st, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on September 4th, 1934 in Martwick, Kentucky to the late Frank Luther and Lillian Carter Harper.

L.H. was a member of Pond Run Baptist Church and served as Treasurer there for 41 years....

Sharon Kaye Phelps Smith

Sharon Kaye Phelps Smith

May 30, 2026

OWENSBORO – Sharon Kaye Likens Phelps Smith, 77, formerly of Beaver Dam, passed away on May 30th, 2026 at The Heartford House. She was born on December 11th, 1948, in McHenry, to the late Orvel “Buster” and Mary Ellen Douglas Likens.

Sharon worked many different jobs to help support her family. She learned sewing while working at Cowden’s, Beaver Dam Sportswear...

Phyllis Manaois

Phyllis Manaois

May 23, 2026

HARTFORD – Phyllis Ann Manaois, 72, of Hartford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and family on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, under the care of Hospice of Ohio County after a battle with cancer. Born on August 3rd, 1953, the beloved daughter of late James Swanson and Mable Stoner.

Phyllis was employed with the Ohio County Board of Education...

Mattie McCormick

Mattie McCormick

May 19, 2026

Mattie B. McCormick, 78, of Beaver Dam passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born on October 30, 1947, Mattie lived a life defined by strength, compassion, resilience, and unwavering love for her family and community.

Mattie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles McCormick, who passed away on January...

Thomas E Gledhill

Thomas E Gledhill

May 17, 2026

BEAVER DAM – Thomas Gledhill, 81, of Beaver Dam passed away May 17th, 2026 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Toronto, Canada to the late Edwin “Pops” and Janet Gledhill.

Thomas was retired from the US Coast Guard and Marion County Sheriff’s Dept. He served in the US Army. He taught criminology for two years at Dunnellon High...

Gene Gaither

Gene Gaither

May 15, 2026

ECHOLS - Gene Gaither, 92, of Echols, died Friday, May 15, 2026. He was born in Spring Lick, Kentucky to the late Avery Clay and Tassie Gaither.

A graduate of Beaver Dam High School, Gene was a devoted public servant. He was a veteran of both the U.S. Army and Marine Corps Reserves, and spent more than 20 years as a...

James Edward Horn

James Edward Horn

May 14, 2026

CROMWELL – James Edward “Jimmy” Horn, 69, of Beaver Dam (Cromwell), Kentucky, passed away on May 14, 2026 at his home that he cherished for 49 years. He was born on October 11, 1956, to the late James B. and Ella Marie Crabb Horn.

Jimmy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He spent his life working hard,...

Gladys A Burgess

Gladys A Burgess

May 9, 2026

OWENSBORO – Gladys Addington Burgess, 90, of Owensboro passed peacefully at the Heartford House in Owensboro. She was born in Equality, Kentucky on September 28th, 1935 to the late Everett and Eva Lee Maddox Addington. She was raised by her grandparents, Henry and Willie Rowe Addington.

Gladys was a member of Smallhous Baptist Church. She enjoyed genealogy research, quilting, and taking...

Kathy Whitaker

Kathy Whitaker

Apr 28, 2026

BEAVER DAM – Kathy Whitaker, 64, formerly of Central City passed peacefully surrounded by her family on April 28th, 2026. She was born in Greenville, Kentucky on December 9th, 1961 to the late Jesse Elmer and Retha Nell Dwyer Davis.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Michael Calvin Whitaker.

Those left to cherish her memory...

Caroline Jean Brown

Caroline Jean Brown

Apr 23, 2026

BEAVER DAM – Caroline Jean Castlen Brown, 77, of Beaver Dam passed away April 23rd, 2026 at Ohio County Hospital. She was born in Owensboro on January 10th, 1949 to the late William Robert and Mary Cecelia “Wink” Castlen.

Caroline was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She took...

Lela Catherine Foster

Lela Catherine Foster

Apr 22, 2026

BEAVER DAM - Lela Catherine Foster, 75, of Beaver Dam passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Morgantown Nursing Home. She was born in East St. Louis, Illinois to her loving parents, Audrey and Leo Denson who preceded her in death.

She was a member of McHenry Baptist Church. During her time at Morgantown Nursing Home, she formed special...

Peggy Ann Leach

Peggy Ann Leach

Apr 17, 2026

Peggy Ann Leach, 74, of Hartford, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving children and in the compassionate care of Hospice of Ohio County. Born on December 10, 1951 in Pleasant Ridge, Kentucky, Peggy was the cherished daughter of the late Charles and Barbara Moseley.

A woman of unwavering faith, she was a devoted member...

Deavory Slaton

Deavory Slaton

Apr 14, 2026

CENTERTOWN – Deavory Kent Slaton, 40, of Centertown.

January 11, 1986 - April 14, 2026.

Well, I did it... On April 14, 2026, while running the roads on my motorcycle, feeling the wind, smelling the earth and singing a song, I left this world.

I am preceded in death by my paternal grandfather, Harold Slaton, and maternal grandparents, Jim and Judy Cunningham Trainer...

Anthony Embry

Anthony Embry

Apr 8, 2026

UTICA – Anthony “Yankee” Embry, 58, passed away April 8th, 2026 at Ohio County Hospital. He was born February 17th, 1968 in Ohio County to the late Orville and Edna Buck Embry.

Yankee was a former member of the Grim Reapers Motorcycle Club for over 8 years. He loved riding motorcycles and going junking. He loved his friends and spending time...

Wanda Miller

Wanda Miller

Apr 1, 2026

BEAVER DAM – Wanda Miller, 66, of Beaver Dam passed away April 1st, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Harlan, Kentucky on August 6th, 1959 to the late Charles and Hazel Davidson Chadwick.

Wanda was a homemaker and loved taking care of her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

Bobby Allen Roberts

Bobby Allen Roberts

Mar 22, 2026

HARTFORD – Bobby Allen Roberts, 46, of Hartford passed away March 22nd, 2026 at Ohio County Hospital. He was born in Daviess County, Kentucky on May 1st, 1979 to James Roberts, Sr. and Judy Bruington Roberts.

Bobby was a deacon at Hartford Baptist Church. He loved the Lord and serving the children at church. He loved working with his hands and...

Gordon Ray Everly

Gordon Ray Everly

Mar 20, 2026

CENTERTOWN – Gordon Ray Everly, 80, of Centertown passed away at his home March 20th, 2026. He was born in Gary, Indiana on August 1st, 1945 to the late Gordon Finley and Hazel Smith Everly.

Ray served in the Air Force and worked as a forklift driver for Tropicana in Bradenton, FL. He was an avid deer hunter and loved watching...

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