Local obituaries for Hartford and Ohio County in Kentucky

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...

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...