Local obituaries for Hartford and Ohio County in Kentucky

Nov 11, 2024

Elmer Lee Wright Jr., a member of the community, was called to his eternal rest on November 11, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on May 15, 1936, in Horton, KY, to the late Elmer Lee Wright Sr. and the late Sylvia Mae Schroader Wright. Elmer was survived by his daughter, Sandy Elliott; son Henry Wright; 9 grandchildren,...

Nov 2, 2024

Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Mary F. Dotson, a beloved former bus monitor, wife of the late Robert W. "Bob" Dotson, and daughter of the late Ira and Inez Delcina Black Pillow. Mary was born on December 19, 1931, in Waterloo, IA, and peacefully passed away on November 2, 2024, in Beaver Dam, KY,...

Oct 31, 2024

William C. Pirtle, 80, a beloved member of the Hartford community and a devoted Christian, passed away on October 31, 2024, at his home in Hartford, Kentucky. He was a man of great faith, serving as a deacon and song leader at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. William was a proud US Army veteran. His love for farming was evident...

Oct 30, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kathy E. McDonald, born on July 26, 1950, who passed away on October 30, 2024. Kathy was a kind-hearted and selfless individual who lived her life giving to others and loving unconditionally. Her warm smile and compassionate nature touched the lives of all who knew her.

As...

Oct 22, 2024

Utica, KY - Samuel Wayne Barnett, a cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024, at his residence in Utica, Kentucky. Born on September 10, 1945, in Ohio County, KY, Samuel was a loving husband, a devoted father, proud papaw, a beloved brother, and a friend to many.

He spent his...

Oct 22, 2024

Donald E. Heifner, 77 of Livermore, passed away October 22, 2024, in Evansville, IN. He was born February 1, 1947, in Owensboro to the late Edward Heifner and Veola Crowe Heifner.

In 1967, he joined the US Air Force where he served as an administrative specialist with the 73rd Aerospace Surveillance Wing at Tyndale Air...

Oct 22, 2024

Betty Pirtle, 75 formerly of Beaver Dam, passed away October 22, 2024. She was born June 14, 1949, in Ohio County to the late Orville Huff and Gradie Neighbors Huff. She was married to the late Paul Russell Pirtle. Mrs. Betty was a homemaker and enjoyed being around family and friends. She enjoyed car racing and could tell so...

Sep 27, 2024

Lilli Phelps, age 83, passed away on September 27, 2024, at her home in Whitesville, KY.

She was born in Germany to the late Gustav Fredrich and late Frieda Bast Fredrich. Lilli married the late Don Phelps. Lilli was a homemaker. She was a member for over 40 years at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. She...

Sep 19, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wesley Clay Baird, a beloved member of the Hartford community. Wesley was born on March 10, 1940, in Cromwell, KY, and peacefully departed on September 19, 2024. He leaves behind his daughter Deborah Andresen and her husband James; grandchildren, Sara Hammons and Brittany Felty, Jessica Andresen, Charity Andresen;...

Aug 27, 2024

Virginia “Jenny” Campbell, 80, of Hartford passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in Owensboro. The West Virginia native was born December 15, 1943, to the late Carson Edward Delawder and the late Myrtle Mae Talley Delawder.

On September 25, 1976, Virginia, or “Jenny” as she was affectionately called, married Robert D. “Frog” Campbell.

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Aug 13, 2024

Patricia Martin Killman, 91, of Hartford passed away Tuesday evening at Signature Health Hartford. She was born April 17, 1933, in Galatia, IL to the late John W. Martin and the late Nell G. Fowler Martin.

She married her childhood sweetheart Billie Killman where they would be a devoted couple for over 71 years. To...

Aug 1, 2024

Michael Cockrell, 55, of Hartford, formerly of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024 in Fordsville.

Mr. Cockrell was born November 24, 1968 to the late James Ray Cockrell Sr. and the late Pauline Allen Renfrow. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother James Ray Cockrell Jr.

Jul 28, 2024

John W. Fox went to his Heavenly home on July 28, 2024. John was born in Mortons Gap, Kentucky on July 10, 1940, to the late Everett and Ruth Edna Fox. John was a member of East Hartford Baptist Church in Hartford, Kentucky. He loved being outdoors, camping, horseback riding, driving his team of horses with his wife at...

Jul 27, 2024

Helen Darlene Neighbors, 69 of Beaver Dam passed away July 27, 2024, in Hartford.

She was born August 12, 1954, in Ohio County to the late John Calvert "Tobe" Whitaker and the late Alma Louise Whitaker “Dunning” and wife of the late Jerry Neighbors. She was also preceded in death by a daughter Brandy Johnson;...

Jul 14, 2024

Martha E. Aubrey, 80, formerly of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Greenville, KY.

Martha was born November 15, 1943, to the late Robert and Hattie Hendricks in Knotsville, Kentucky. She married Franklin D. Aubrey Sr. Martha made her house a home and raised 5 children, Eva, Patricia Tina, Ronnie and Donnie.

Jul 11, 2024

Mildred L. Daugherty, 85 formerly of Horse Branch, passed away on July 11, 2024, in Owensboro, KY.

Mildred Daugherty was born on March 23, 1939, in Horse Branch to the late Stoy Daugherty and the late Mary Carter Stewart. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Milford Bratcher and Ira Daugherty, a daughter...

May 27, 2024

Phillip Wayne Crowder, 79, of Olaton passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on May 27, 2024.

He was born November 8, 1944 in Hartford to the late Ezra Kenneth Crowder and the late Mary Virginia Raley Crowder.

The Ohio County native retired as a farmer. He was...

May 13, 2024

Curtis C. Pirtle, 83, formerly of Hartford, passed away on May 13, 2024, in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Curtis Pirtle was born on March 27, 1941, in Ohio County, KY, to James Pirtle and Katherine Pirtle. Curtis earned his GED and enlisted in the US Army during the Vietnam era. He started his career with...

May 10, 2024

Dr. Ann C. Price, age 82, of Hartford, passed from this earthly life on May 10, 2024, at Norton Hospital in Louisville.

Ann Carolyn Price was born June 5, 1941, in Madisonville, Kentucky, to Robert E. and Dora Pearl (Allen) Price. She was raised in Hartford and graduated from Hartford High School in 1959 and...

Apr 24, 2024

Doris J. Davis of Hartford passed away at the age of 95 at Signature Healthcare of Hartford, KY.

Born to the late Walter Blaine Campbell and Ira Shown Campbell. Born in Hartford and lived most of her life in Ohio County. She was retired from Ohio County High School Cafeteria and a member of Hartford...