All Obituaries

William “Tuter” Vandgrift, 90, of Fordsville, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022.  He was born December 17, 1931 to the late James “Jack” and Cora Daugherty Vandgrift.  He was preceded also in death by his wife of 52 years, Lillian McManaway Vandgrift; a grandson, Cary Vandgrift; and a brother, James “Pete” Vandgrift.      He is survived by his sons, Ronnie (Gayle) Vandgrift and Kevin (Kim) Vandgrift, both of Fordsville; and a...

Ronald Joe Johnson, 72, of Hartford, died Monday, March 28, 2022, at his home.  He was a carpenter and owner of Johnson & Johnson Construction, and was a member of Beech Valley United Methodist Church.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Lea Johnson; his parents, Rev. Brownson and Keitha Johnson; a brother, Gary Johnson; and a grandchild, Ronika Starr Johnson.      Survivors include his wife, Molly Johnson of Hartford; sons, Rowan Ralph and...

Herbert Cebert Carden, 82, of Philpot, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, at The Heartford House from injuries suffered in a car accident.  He retired from Whirlpool in 1995, and was a member of and served as a deacon at Dawson Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Ermine and Vera Carden; and a sister, Jean Martin.      Cebert enjoyed hunting and fishing, feeding the birds and squirrels, and he could always be found playing pool with his...

Robert Stewart Rusher Sr., 59 of Fordsville, died Monday, March 7, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  He worked in construction and was of the Baptist faith.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby and Dorothy Rusher.      Survivors include two sons, Robert Rusher Jr. (Leslie Leach) of Beaver Dam and Bobby Rusher of Fordsville; two daughters, Leslie Rusher and Jessica Ralph, both of Fordsville; and a sister, Lisa Rusher of Jeffersonville,...

James Brian Huff, 57, of Fordsville, passed away at his home on March 5, 2022, from a long battle with cancer.  Brian was born on January 12, 1965 to Don and Mary Huff.  He was married to his wife, Lori, for 30 years.  Brian was a member of East Fork Baptist Church, Fordsville. He worked at Commonwealth Rolled Products for almost 24 years.      He is survived by his wife; his two children, Samuel and Sarah Huff; his mother; his two sisters, Teresa (Robbie) Ball...

If sainthood was a possibility, in the eyes of the Haynes Clan, Ruby Caroline Haynes (Vance) would be nominated for sure.  Caroline was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Grant Haynes.   She was the sixth child of Ora Lee and Cephas Isaac Vance.  Her parents and four siblings preceded her in death.  Caroline is survived by her sister Lois Mae Erickson.  She made many trips to Idaho to visit her beloved sister.  She told many stories about the adventures...

Barbara A. Moxley, 75, of Fordsville, died Friday, December 31, 2021, at her home.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Eastern Star.      Survivors include her husband, Roy Moxley; a daughter, Lee Payne; a brother, Ricky Bradley; and a sister, Brenda Cotter.      Services are 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Geary Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Moxley Family Cemetery at a later date.  Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until...

Donley Ray Roach, 63, of Fordsville, died Monday, December 20, 2021, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard Ray and Jeanette Roach; and a sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Ronnie Stofer.    Survivors include his wife, Patricia Roach of Fordsville; two daughters, Kayla (Joe) LaMure of Smiths Grove and Cammie Johnson of Leitchfield; four grandchildren, Chandler Johnson, Garon Johnson, Elliana Johnson and Alex LaMure;...

James Darrell Beatty, 71, of Reynolds Station, passed away December 15, 2021, at home.  He was born January 28, 1950  in Reynolds Station.  He retired after serving 21 years in the United States Navy.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles “Runt” and Lula Pearl Beatty; and a brother, John David Beatty.     Survivors include his two brothers and spouses, Charles Ray and Darlene Beatty and Dennis and Patti Beatty; and several...

William “Bill” Knight, 87, of Fordsville, died Saturday, December 11, 2021.  He was retired from Green River Electric and was an Army veteran.  He was a member of Providence Baptist Church.  Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Knight; his son, William J. Knight; and his parents, Joe and Daisy Knight.      Survivors include two daughters, Tina (Jim) Zieman of Robards and Tammy (Jeff) Bartlett of Fordsville; two grandchildren, Justin...