All Obituaries

Joseph “Sonny” Bickett, 82, of Reynolds Station, died Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Ohio County Healthcare.  He was a Navy veteran, was a retired foreman from the Paper Mill and he trained thoroughbreds.  He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.   He was an avid golfer and loved UK basketball.  Sonny was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Mable Bickett; and sisters, Helen Brown and Betty Edwards.   He is survived by his wife of 40 years,...

Barbara Grogan, 87, of Fordsville, died Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  She was a homemaker. Survivors include her sister, Wanda Simmons. Burial was in Fordsville Cemetery.

Billy J. “Jody” Lewis, 66, of Fordsville, died Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at his home. He was a logger.     Survivors include a daughter, Jodi Williamson; brothers, Thomas Lewis Jr. and Robert Lewis; and a sister Brenda Ann Lewis.      Memorial services will be at a later date.  Burial in Macedonia Cemetery.

Lowell “Tommy" Sorrels, 85, of Dundee, died Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  He was born to the late Willie Cecil and Edna Mae Sorrels and was a retired school bus driver. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church, Fordsville Masonic Lodge and the Ohio Valley Stock Dog Association.     Survivors include his wife, Anita Sorrels of Dundee; children, James Thomas (Karen) Sorrels of Owensboro, Thomas (Deborah) Sorrels of...

Joshua Tad Sutherland, 43, of Fordsville, died Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He had attended Ohio County High School, was a construction welder, and a member of Barnett's Creek Baptist Church in Hartford.      He is survived by his wife Shawnee Young Sutherland of Fordsville; his parents Alvin Coy Sutherland of Owensboro and Cheryl Fitzgerald of Bowling Green; children, Trenton (Kamryn) Sutherland, Ashton Rose, Savannah Preston, Dakota...

Judith Ann “Judy” Richards, 76, of Hartford, died Sunday, March 10, 2024, at her home.  She was born in Hartford to the late James Lewis and Ova Rhoades.  She was a homemaker and a member of Dundee Baptist Church.  Judy dedicated her life to serving her family, friends and community.  She was preceded also in death by her husband, Bruce Allen Richards.      Survivors include her children, Traci (Gene) McAdams of Shepherdsville, Troy (Kimberly)...

Shirley L. Wilson, 103, of Beaver Dam, died Saturday, March 9, 2024, at her home.  She was born in Yeaman to the late Thurman and Mae Green.  She was a homemaker and attended New Covenant Church.  She was preceded also in death by her husband Earl Wilson; sons, Earl Wilson Jr., James Wilson and Paul Edmond Wilson; and daughter, Patricia Ann Wilson.      Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Herman and Judy Reed, both of Beaver Dam; twelve grandchildren;...

Dennis Johnson, Jr., 83, of Reynolds Station, went to his Heavenly Home on Friday, March 8, 2024, with his wife and children by his side.  He was a retired farmer and a member and deacon at Blackford Baptist Church.  Dennis enjoyed farming, spending time with his family and church family, camping, deer hunting, fishing and watching his grandchildren play sports.      Dennis was born May 20, 1940, to the late Dennis and Anna Mae Elms Johnson,  In addition to his...

Galen Monroe Seaton, 84, of Fordsville, died Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Fordsville Nursing & Rehab.  He was a retired truck driver and a member of Zion Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha K. Seaton; his father, Russell Seaton; his mother and step-father who raised him, Ruby and Roscoe Rearden; daughter, Paula Eaton; brother, Eldred Rearden Sr.; and sister, Lena Mae Seaton.      Survivors include his granddaughter, Michaela...

Ruby Jean Rice, 82, of Hartford, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at her home.  She was born in Bethany, Illinois to the late John and Annis Norris.  She was a homemaker and a member of Deanefield Baptist Church.  She was preceded also in death by her husband, Richard F. Rice; and a son, Richard Rice Jr.     Survivors include a daughter, Robin (James) Murphy of Hartford; a son, Ray Allen (Jessie) Rice of Deanefield; a daughter-in-law, Angela Rice of...