Marvadene Doolin Tate, 80, of Horse Branch, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 under the care of Hospice of Ohio County. She was born September 17, 1939 in Ohio County to the late Paul Doolin and Belva Decker Doolin. Mrs. Tate retired from Ball Glass and attended Sugar Grove Church of Christ. Aside from her parents she was preceded in death by one son, William Dean Whitten; two brothers, David Doolin and Eugene Doolin and two sisters, Anna Mae Wilson and Evalene Nabours. She...

Kathy M. Wilson, 65 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Ohio County Healthcare. She was born on December 17, 1954 in Greenville, Kentucky to the late William and Lula Mae Hogan Reed. Kathy was a member of Echols General Baptist Church and a member of the Ohio County Book Club. She was a former dietician at Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehab Center and was a substitute teacher for Ohio County Board of Education. Aside from her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister,...

Rayburn Lake Robinson, 90, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky went to his heavenly home on Sunday, March 29, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home. He was born on November 17, 1929 in Rockport, Kentucky to the late Harvey Robinson and Irene Embry Robinson. Mr. Robinson was retired from Peabody Coal Company and was a member of Echols Church of God. Mr. Robinson leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife of fifty-five years, Lola Coy Robinson of Beaver Dam; six children, Kenny (Terry) Robinson,...

Rachel Mae Baltzell, 70, of Owensboro, Kentucky went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born October 16, 1949 to the late John Baltzell and Alice Chinn Williams. Ms. Baltzell retired from Peabody Coal Company. Ms. Baltzell loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also loved to sing at church. Aside from her parents she was preceded in death by three children, Chucky Moss, Jonathan Moss and Dana...

Ira Glen “Slick” Phelps, 92, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Beaver Dam Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 16, 1927 to the late Ira Phelps and Avie Smith Phelps. Glen was a truck driver and mechanic. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Aside from his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Louise Phelps; a daughter, Linda L. Decker and eight siblings. Survivors include, five grandchildren,...

Tracy Ann Harris Desper, 58, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky went to her heavenly home on Friday, March 20, 2020 at her residence. She was born February 23, 1962 in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late James Harris and Jonell McCoy Harris McClanahan. Aside from her parents she was preceded in death by an infant brother. Tracy leaves behind to treasure many memories, her husband of forty-one years, Ronnie Desper of Beaver Dam; two children, Ryan (Brittany) Desper of Lewisport and Kara (Steven) Ford of...

Kenneth Ray Colburn, 63 of Mt. Vernon, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 at his home. He was born on April 19, 1956 in Beaver Dam to the late Alford Long and Thelma Marie Brown Colburn. Kenneth worked as a machine operator for Charles Chips in Calhoun. Aside from his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin sister, Wanda Mae Colburn and two brothers, Carry Colburn and James Brown. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, two children, Perry Ray (Jessica) Colburn of Beaver...

Cicero Wilber “CW” Ford, 96, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 24, 1923 in McHenry, Kentucky to the late Elijah M. Ford and Cora Bell Burton Ford. Mr. Ford retired from TVA and was of the Baptist faith. He served in the United States Army during World War II earning the Philippian Liberation Medal, Bronze Service Star, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal and Army Good Conduct Medal.  Mr. Ford married his late wife, Anna...

Anna Frances Barnes Smith left her earthly home on March 17, 2020 at Ohio County Hospital under the care of Hospice of Ohio County.  She was born July 13, 1926 to the late Frank and Nora Barnes of Beaver Dam.  Annie was a faithful member of Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, where she loved singing in the choir. As a graduate of the University of Kentucky, Anna Frances loved her Wildcats! They continued to bring her great joy every time they took the court. Mrs. Smith was admired...

Betty Lou Allen, 88 of Horse Branch, earned her Heavenly reward on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Signature Healthcare of Hartford. She was born on July 4, 1931 in Ohio County to the late Claude J. Daugherty Sr. and Vonnie Simpson Daugherty. Betty was a member of Sugar Grove Church of Christ, she worked for General Electric and she owned and operated Allen’s Grocery. Aside from her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell Allen; siblings, Delois Morris, Peggy Burden,...