Local obituaries for Hartford and Ohio County in Kentucky

Apr 16, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Teresa Marie Melton, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, aged 63, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky. Teresa peacefully departed this world on April 16, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 14, 1961, in Hartford, Kentucky to the late Larry O'Neal Wallace and the late Vonnie Wallace. Teresa...

Mar 29, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Rockie Leon Begley, who left this world on March 29, 2024, at the age of 48. Born on December 16, 1975, Rockie was a beloved son of the late Leon Begley and Martina Begley of Hartford, KY. He is also survived by a sister Latrisha McDaniel (Richie Wilson) of Hartford...

Mar 25, 2024

Alma Kathleen Brown, age 95, formerly of Ohio County, passed away on March 25, 2024, in Valparaiso, IN.

Alma was born in Hartford, KY to the late Henry Wright and the late Pearly Wright. Alma married the late Edwin Brown.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a husband, and...

Mar 20, 2024

Linda Lou Quillin passed away on March 20, 2024, just days shy of her 82nd birthday. Linda was born on March 26, 1942, and her incredible life touched the hearts of all who knew her. As a dedicated teacher in the elementary school industry, Linda inspired countless students and colleagues with her passion and commitment to education.

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Mar 9, 2024

Elmer "Tommy" Tinsley, 86, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 9, 2024. He was born May 14, 1937, in Hartford, Kentucky to Barnett and Cora (Trogden) Tinsley. He was a long-time member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and cherished his church family.

Born and raised in Ohio County, Tommy...

Mar 9, 2024

Nancy Margaret (Paxton) Spinks, 90, of Hartford passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9th, 2024, at her home. She was born on September 12, 1933, to the late Steve Vernon and Cora Belle (Wilson) Paxton, in Beaver Dam, Kentucky.

After graduating from Beaver Dam High School in 1951, she went on to obtain a Nursing...

Feb 27, 2024

Doshia Crump, 90, passed away on February 27, 2024, in Hartford surrounded by her family.

Doshia Crump was born on September 30, 1933 in White Plains, KY, to Owen Graddy and Alma Berry. Doshia graduated from Hopkins County High School and after taking several college classes was able to secure a job bookkeeping.

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Feb 20, 2024

Sue Havens, 83 of Beaver Dam, passed away February 20, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born September 20, 1940, to the late John T. Willoughby and the late Anna Bradshaw Willoughby. She was also preceded in death by her siblings Hilward C. Willoughby, Patsy Jean Jones, Stella Myrtle Dearinger, John...

Feb 12, 2024

Martin Lynn Likins, 78, passed away on the morning of February 12, 2024, at OH-Muhlenberg Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Wilda and Martin Luther Likins. Lynn was an important part of his community, first as a pharmacist at King Drug in Hartford and then as head of pharmacy at the Ohio County Hospital. He...

Jan 27, 2024

Shirley Mayes, 89, of Hartford, KY, entered into God’s Kingdom on Jan. 27, 2024. Shirley was born Jan. 23, 1935, to Ella and Walter Prindle.

Shirley loved her family, painting, sewing, church, pets, and the country life. She was preceded in death by her husband Virgil Mayes.

She is survived by her children,...

Dec 21, 2023

Frieda Lucille Phelps, 94, formerly of Hartford peacefully passed away in Beaver Dam Rehab surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. She married Orville James Phelps and to this union were born two daughters, Yvonne and Debbie.

Frieda worked in the Emporium in Disneyland, Anaheim, California where she retired in...

Dec 12, 2023

Verna Alice Gray, age 80, of Beaver Dam, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 7, 1943, in Scottsville, Kentucky to the late Joseph “JY” Yancy Bandy and the late Dorothy Alice Pearson.

In January 1969, she met Roy Lee Gray, the man who would become her...

Nov 20, 2023

Gregory Lee Sutton, age 89 of Utica formerly of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully Monday, November 20, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Hartford to the late Bradley Sutton and the late Lula Mae Whitehouse Sutton. He was the husband of 47 years to Penny Patterson Sutton who survives and the late Virginia...

Nov 16, 2023

Sergeant First Class Larry Willard Myres (U.S. Army Retired), age76, of Russellville, KY passed away at his home on November 16, 2023. Larry was born October 23, 1947, in Santa Rosa, CA, to the late King Willard Myres and the late Eddy-Lou White Myres.

As a young man, he answered the call of his country,...

Nov 7, 2023

Shirley Richards Boswell, 88 of Dundee passed away quietly on November 7, 2023, at her home. She was born June 7, 1935, to the late Rolla Richards and the late Flossie Matthews Richards in Fordsville, Kentucky.

She graduated WKU with a business degree and would use that degree in several of her jobs including G.E.,...

Oct 27, 2023

Kenneth L. Gabbard, 79 of Beaver Dam, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023, in Hartford, KY. The Ohio County native was born to the late Leonard J. Gabbard Sr. and the late Laura Pearl Lloyd Gabbard on March 6, 1944. In March of 1966, he joined the Marine Corps where he would serve his country in Vietnam. After three...

Sep 16, 2023

Kenneth “Tom” Bennett, 83, of Hartford, passed away Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Hodgenville. He was born Oct. 26, 1939, to the late Kenneth “Pud” Bennett and the late Elaine Tanner Bennett. Tom loved to work and was known for his enterprising spirit. His first entrepreneurial act was purchasing a Sinclair Gas Station on a bet. He eventually purchased...

Sep 10, 2023

Redis L. “Chuck” Sanders, 93 of Hartford passed away quietly on September 10, 2023 at the Ohio County Hospital. He was born July 16, 1930 in Fayettville, TN to the late Melvin Clayton and Clara Evelyn Fanning Sanders.

He served his country in the US Army during the last part of WWII. He eventually made...

Sep 9, 2023

Shirley Denham Biggerstaff, 75, of Cromwell, Kentucky passed away at her home, with her family by her side, Saturday, September 9, 2023. She was born on October 26, 1947, in Hardinsburg, KY to the late Herbert Russell Denham and Nellie Galloway Denham. Shirley worked at Sumitomo Factory in Morgantown and Biggerstaff, Ward & Assoc. PLLC in Hartford. She was...

Aug 9, 2023

Billie "Bill" Eugene Killman, 91 of Harford, passed away after a lingering illness in Hartford on August 9, 2023. He was the son of the late Robert H. "Neighbor" Killman and the late Mary Alwilda Bennett Killman Russell. For 21 years he served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War obtaining the rank of...