Hubert J. Hedden, 98, of Fordsville, died Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Baptist Health Madisonville.  He born to the late George and Ora Hedden, and was a World War II veteran and a farmer.  He was a founding board member for the Ohio County Hospital, had served as magistrate and took the agriculture vocational program.  He attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.  Hubert was preceded in death also by his wife, Sue Matthews Hedden; a daughter, Toni Carol Hedden; brothers, Marvin C. Hedden and William C. Hedden; and a sister, Doris Hedden Kirk.
     Survivors include his daughter, Dr. Sheila (Gary) Ridner of Goodlettsville, Tennessee; a brother, Norman H. (Becky) Hedden of Owensboro; and twenty-three nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services are 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Pattiville.  Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery with military honors by the Ohio County Honor Guard. Visitation will be 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Geary Funeral Home, Fordsville, and after 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the church. In compliance with health and public safety directives, capacity for visitation and the funeral service will be limited and masks are required in accordance with state guidelines.