Local obituaries for Hartford and Ohio County in Kentucky

Jul 16, 2023

Wanda Ambrose-McKeown-Jacob passed peacefully in her sleep at Hermitage Nursing Home on Sunday, July16, 2023. Wanda also answered to Aunt Wanda, Aunt Sissy, Aunt Nonnie, Grandma, Granny and Kitty. Wanda was born December 24, 1926 in Bells Run, Kentucky to the late Claude and Georgia Martin Ambrose. Wanda was the oldest of four children. She received her diploma from...

Jul 13, 2023

Darla Jordan, a woman of unparalleled strength and radiant warmth, left this world on July 13, 2023, leaving a void that can never be filled. A beacon of light in the lives of all who knew her, Darla had a special gift for illuminating the beauty in every moment. Her life was a testament to her ability to find...

Jul 10, 2023

Anna Violet Day, passed from the loving arms of her parents into the arms of God on the evening of July 10th, 2023. She passed gently at home in her sleep, at the age of 4 years old. Anna Violet was being cared for by those who love her dearly. Anna Violet was born on March 25, 2019 in...

Jun 13, 2023

Charles Phillip "Chuck" Wortham passed away on June 13, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 10, 1951, in McHenry, KY, Charles dedicated his life to creating a legacy of ambition, love, and hard work. As Helen Keller once said, "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." Chuck Wortham embodied this spirit throughout his...

Jun 10, 2023

Steven Lee Elliott, known to everyone as Stevie, passed away on June 10, 2023. Stevie was born on March 6, 1963, in Springfield, Ohio. He was 60 years old. Stevie lived a life full of love, laughter, and unwavering resilience. His ability to bring joy to those around him was only matched by his steadfast loyalty to his family....

May 17, 2023

Diego Bautista, nacido el 17 de mayo de 2023 en Hartford, KY, fue un faro de luz cuya mera existencia dej una huella inspiradora en el mundo. Aunque su tiempo aqu fue breve, la presencia amorosa de Diego dej un impacto duradero en aquellos que tuvieron el privilegio de conocerlo. Como dice el refrn: "Para el mundo, puedes ser...

Apr 14, 2023

Zaxton O'Neal Miller, the infant son of Brianna Miller passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at Norton Children's Hospital in Louisville. He was born on April 7, 2023 in Owensboro. Aside from his mother, Zaxton is survived by his brother, Zaylan Carden; his grandparents, Samantha Miller and Brian Miller; one great-grandmother, Marie Calloway; one great-grandfather, Bobby Miller; three uncles,...

Mar 24, 2023

Charles Anthony Hagan, age 75 of Hartford, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at his home following a heart attack. He was born on June 22, 1947, to Ollie James (Jack) Hagan and Catherine Duvall Hagan. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Betty Barrett, Doris Knott, and Joy Martin and two brothers-in-law, Tom Barrett and Frank Howard....

Mar 15, 2023

Lynn Keown, age 59 of Beaver Dam, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Signature Healthcare of Hartford. She was born on August 21, 1963 in Clarkson, Kentucky the daughter of the late Joseph McGrew and Ollie Meredith Hayes. Lynn enjoyed visiting the beach, but most important to her was spending time with her grandchildren. In her freetime, she...

Feb 28, 2023

King'nazir Lafayette La'Carl Gates, 6, of Owensboro passed away February 28, 2023 at his home. He was born February 1, 2016 to Lakeia Nard and Carl Gates Jr. He was happy-spirited and always smiling individual from the beginning to the end. Born with an extremely rare disease SPTLC2 gene mutation, falling under the pediatric ALS umbrella. He lost his...

Feb 24, 2023

Alma Faye (Peach) Kessinger, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, February 24, 2023. She was born in Daviess County to Samuel Justice and Maybell Barnett on May 22, 1935. Faye loved her family and spending time with them. She would want this time to be a celebration of her life, remembering those special times she...

Dec 22, 2022

Dec 11, 2022

Thelma Rhea Park, age 99 of Hartford, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022, at her residence. She was born on January 16, 1923 in Taffy, Kentucky the daughter of Rosal C. and Marie Thomas Park. Rhea was a member of Hartford United Methodist Church. Being the anchor of her family, she sacrificed her personal life in order to care...

Dec 10, 2022

Danny Renfrow, age 70 of Cromwell, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Ohio County Hospital in Hartford. He was born on May 30, 1952 in Hartford, Kentucky the son of the late Oma Rose Daugherty and Walker Renfrow, who survives. Danny was a member of Oak Grove Church of God in Cromwell. He enjoyed hunting, cleaning his...

Nov 28, 2022

Henry Chester Peach of St. John, IN, age 93, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2022. He was born to Henry Jackson Peach and Mary Eliza Peach on August 30, 1929 in Chicago Heights, IL. Henry is survived by his daughter Patricia (Larry) Brister, St. John, IN; Granddaughters, Stacia (Rick) Steepleton, Griffith, IN, Tricia (Craig) Felty, New Palestine, IN,...

Nov 15, 2022

Nov 13, 2022

Otis Jerry McHenry Jr., 73, of Jacksonville, FL passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, at his home. He was born on August 17, 1949, in Ohio County, KY., to the Late Otis McHenry Sr. and Laverna McHenry. He was preceded in death by Barbara Seaborn, Sandra McHenry, and Dianne McHenry Carson. Otis joined the U.S. Navy when he was...

Oct 27, 2022

Dairl Paxton Dockery, 70, of Hartford, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Dairl was born March 23, 1952 in Hartford to the late Adrien M. and Flora Mae Voyles Dockery. He started work at a young age. He enjoyed watching Western movies and listening to music. Dairl played lead guitar in a band and...

Oct 16, 2022

Dorothy Mae Hines, 94, of Greenville, passed away October 16, 2022. She was born on August 3, 1928 in Masonville. Dorothy was a member of West Providence Baptist Church. She loved all flowers and working in the garden. She was an all-around amazing cook. She loved fiercely, was a devoted mother and caring grandmother. She is proceeded in death...

Oct 16, 2022

Hayward F. Spinks, 90, of Hartford passed away peacefully on Sunday October 16th, 2022 at his home. He was born on November 22, 1931 to the late Jim Henry and Anna Maurine (Ragland) Spinks, in Horse Branch, KY. Hayward graduated Valedictorian from Beaver Dam High School in 1950, attended Campbellsville College on an academic and basketball scholarship, then graduated...