Local obituaries for Hartford and Ohio County in Kentucky

Jan 20, 2025

Gloria Jean Leonard, age 81 of Beaver Dam, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025, at her residence. She was born on September 12, 1943, in Evarts, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Russell and Emma Williams Wallace.

 Gloria was a housewife and homemaker who enjoyed reading, shopping and cooking. She was a good wife and mother.

Left to honor Gloria’s memory are...

Jan 16, 2025

Lowell “Doodle” Winfred Smith, age 72 of Hartford, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at The Heartford House in Owensboro. He was born on March 6, 1952, in Greenville, Kentucky, the son of the late Floyd William and Mildred Drake Smith.

 Doodle was a truck driver for his family’s business, Smith Brothers Lumber & Logging. He was a machine operator and...

Jan 16, 2025

Keith Leroy Biggerstaff, age 80 of Cromwell, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at his residence. He was born on February 2, 1944, in Huron, South Dakota, the son of the late Gordon and Eleanor Olson Biggerstaff. 

 Keith was an engineer and land surveyor and was co-owner of Biggerstaff, Ward and Associates and also worked at Peabody Coal Mines. He and...

Dec 19, 2024

Lurlie Veolia Cox Hoover, age 99 of Hartford, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Signature Healthcare of Hartford. She was born on August 31, 1925, in Ohio County the daughter of the late Joseph Earl and Oakley Lurline Roach Cox.

Lurlie was a member of Humble Valley General Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing and gardening and working crossword puzzles.

Left to...

Dec 18, 2024

Otho Lee Huggins, 81, of Utica, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Madisonville, KY to the late Ralph William Huggins and the late Mable Lucille France Huggins. He began driving trucks and retired after 40 years with Overnite Transportation.

He enjoyed horseback riding, fishing and being in nature. His greatest joy was...

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.