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Understanding the Importance of Funeral Homes: Bevil Bros. Funeral Home

When a loved one passes away, it can be a difficult and overwhelming experience for families and friends. During this emotional time, finding a trusted and compassionate funeral home can make all the difference. Bevil Bros. Funeral Home, located at 226 Louisville Rd., Beaver Dam, KY, 42320, has been serving the community with dignity and respect for many years. In this article, we will explore the importance of funeral homes and how Bevil Bros. Funeral Home stands out from the rest.

A Brief History of Bevil Bros. Funeral Home

Bevil Bros. Funeral Home has a rich history in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. Established by the Bevil brothers, the funeral home has been family-owned and operated for generations. Their commitment to providing exceptional service and care to families during their most difficult times has earned them a reputation as one of the most trusted funeral homes in the area.

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Ronald M. Fields - April 04, 1962 - April 20, 2022

Departed: 04/20/2022 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Ronald W. Fields Sr, 60 of Leitchfield, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, April 20th, 2022 at his residence. Ronald was born on April 4th, 1962 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Ruby Lee Fields & Rose Lee Coyle.  He was preceded in death by his brother Larry Fields.

Left to Cherish Ronald’s Memory are one Son; Ronald W. Fields. Jr, two daughters; Jessica Fields and Rosemary Hayse. Ten grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, April 24th, 2022 at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam, Kentucky at 2pm with Bro. Glennie Geary officiating. Visitation will be from 11am until time of service. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Rosine, Kentucky. Online condolences can be left at www.bevilbrosfuneralhomes.com

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James "Jerry" Critchelow - December 05, 1956 - April 20, 2022

Departed: 04/20/2022 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: James (Jerry) Critchelow December 5, 1956 – April 20, 2022 Preceded in death; Patsy Critchelow (sister), Hobert Critchelow (father), Frances Lucas (mother in law), Lee Lucas (father in law) and Brad Critchelow (son)

Survived by; Wife, Gail (Lucas) Critchelow, Daughter Amanda (Matt) Fitzgerald, Daughter Callie Critchelow, Daughter in law Melanie Critchelow, Granddaughters Macy Critchelow, Jazlynn Howard, Ruthie Fitzgerald, Mother Doris Jean Critchelow, Siblings Terry (Doug) Moorman, Kevin (Javonda) Critchelow, Annette (David) Lucas, Theresa (Tommy) Weatherholt, Sandy (Lamar) Carter, Brenda (Jeff) Bradshaw, Raymond (Missy) Critchelow, Tony Critchelow, Patrick (Kari) Critchelow. Any many nieces and nephews.

He was a devout member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, retired after 30 years of service with KY State Police, and was an Ohio Co. Deputy working as the Resource Officer for Ohio Co. Schools.

Jerry was a man of faith, a devoted husband and provider. He has been described as many things: avid hunter, athlete, witty, knife-tosser, animal lover, prankster, protector, spray-foamer, teacher, taxidermist, leader, fixer-upper, scuba diver, gardener, powered parachuter, brutally considerate, hibachi chef, hero, friend, explorer, marksman, listener, consoler, singer, and story teller.

He never met a stranger, never said no to someone in need, and was a breath of fresh air. He loved his family, his law enforcement families, his students, and all the staff at Ohio Co. High School. He was born to serve and make people feel loved. As Jerry would say, “I occur.”

Services will be 2PM Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Ohio County High School with Father Julio Barrera officiating.  Burial will follow in Sunnyside Cemetery in Beaver Dam.  Visitation will be from 5-9PM Friday April  22, 2022 and from 9AM-1PM Saturday at the Ohio County High School(1400 S. Main Street, Hartford, KY. Expressions of sympathy cam be made by donating to SHOP WITH A COP FOR Ohio County.  Information for donations will be at visitation or by contacting KY State Police-c/o Shop With a Cop-8298 Keach Rd.-Henderson, KY42420 or, In Memory of Jerry Critchelow at kspfoundation.org/donate

Expressions of sympathy can be made by donating to SHOP WITH A COP for Ohio County. Information for donations will be at visitation or by contacting KY State Police Post 16 Attn: Trooper Corey King 8298 Keach Dr. Henderson, KY 42420, (270) 826-3312.

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George Corley Moore - October 08, 1968 - April 18, 2022

Departed: 04/18/2022 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: George Corley Moore, 53, of Ohio County, passed away on April 18, 2022. He was born in Daviess County to Ernie and Betty Moore. He grew up with his five siblings, Ernie Moore, Becky Crowe, Susan Matthews and Sally Reynolds. George graduated from Ohio County High School and joined the Air Force shorty after graduating. He became a member of Local 633 Pipefitters Union and was employed with them 32 years. He attended Rosine Missionary Baptist Church. He was a proud Husband to his wife Shelia Moore of 27 years. Together they had 5 children, Tiffany Whittaker (Jason Haynes), Perry & Alexa Moore, Roscoe Moore, Aaron & Chasity Whittaker and Jacob & Alma Moore. Also he was a Proud Papaw of 10 Grandchildren. Michael & Slayten Perkins, Keileigh Raymond, Kynnadi Whittaker, Riley & Reese Raymond, Mason Evans, Dawson Oliver, Carson Whittaker, Amelia Moore, & one on the way. George was was a God fearing man that was always teaching the word of God. In his free time he enjoyed spending time with his family, riding his motorcycle and fishing. George will be forever missed by his loved ones. The funeral service will be held at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on April 22 @ 1pm. Visitation that morning will be held from 10am-1pm There will also be visitation at the same location 4pm-8pm on Thursday, April 21st. His family will be present to welcome loved ones.

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Loretta Jean Finn - June 24, 1935 - April 15, 2022

Departed: 04/15/2022 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Loretta Jean (Shultz) Finn, 86 of Beaver Dam passed away on Friday, April 15th in Louisville Kentucky. She was born on June 24th, 1935 in the Horton Community in Ohio County, Kentucky to the late Charlie Shultz and Mary Hines Shultz.

Loretta was a member of the Barnes Chapel United Methodist Church in Beaver Dam and worked as an assembly line worker at Thomas Industries.

Aside from her parents, Loretta is preceded in death by her Husband; Thilbert Finn.

Left to cherish her memory are her brother; William (Juanita Shultz). One nephew; Larry Finn (Tess) of Alabama. Nieces; Patricia Daniels, Darlene Lewis, Dorene Lewis & Anita Lewis.

A memorial service for Mrs. Finn will take place a later date. Online Condolences can be left at www.bevilbrosfuneralhomes.com

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Donald G. Bray, Sr. - August 19, 1934 - April 07, 2022

Departed: 04/07/2022 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: BEAVER DAM-Donald G. Bray, Sr., 87, of Beaver Dam died Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Ohio County Hospital.  Donald was born in Ohio County to the late Frank and Anna Mae Moore Bray.  He was a member of UMWA having worked at Ken Underground Mine and Martwick Underground Mine.  He was also a member of McHenry Masonic Lodge #400 F & AM.

Whether you knew Donald Bray Sr. for his artwork or his strawberries, he never met a stranger.  Known for his life size recreation of Leonardo Da Vinci’s last supper that captures all passer bys on Rochester Road.  He created artwork since the age of 14 when he picked up his paint brush for the first time.  Also known for his recreation of Michelangelo’s Creation of man.  Which adorned the ceiling of a massive building behind his home.  One of Mr. Bray’s favorite things to do was have visitors where he could show them his paintings and art exhibits.  He even had a life sized dinosaur made out of concrete.  You may have stopped as an inquisitor but always left as a friend.  Donald was preceded in death by his wife Beulah Crowe Bray.

Survivors include a son-Donald (Mary) Bray, Jr. of Beaver Dam; a daughter-Katrina Bray of Beaver Dam; 2 sisters-Winnie McCormick and Nina (Fred) McQuady both of Beaver Dam; 3 grandchildren-Matilda Patterson, Whitney Hunter and Heath Bullington; 4 great grandchildren-Parker Patterson, Paisley Patterson, Millie Hunter and Tucker Hunter. Services are 2:00 P.M. Sunday at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam with Bro. Jeff Hawkins officiating.  Burial will be in Render Memorial Cemetery in McHenry.  Visitation will be form 2-5PM Saturday and from 1 PM until funeral time Sunday at the funeral home.  Condolences may be sent to bevilbrosfuneralhomes.com

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KENNETH GRESHAM JONES - December 02, 1958 - April 04, 2022

Departed: 04/04/2022 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Centertown- Kenneth Gresham  Jones, 63,  passed away Monday, April 4, 2022, at his home.  He was born in Cadiz, Ky on December 28, 1958.

He was formerly a butcher at Houchens Market, loved to fish, hunt, dig yellow root and ginsing.

He was preceded  in death by his father Kenneth Ray Jones; and sister Tammy Jones.

Survivors include his wife; Kelley Beasley Jones; daughters Kellyn Jones and Katelee Downey; mother  Jane Ann Jones; sister Lisa Jones.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.  Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is in charge of the arrangements.

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Marcum "Mark" Ross Thompson - September 21, 1952 - March 26, 2022

Departed: 03/26/2022 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Beaver Dam- Mark R. Thompson, 69 , passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Ohio County Hospital in Hartford.  He was born September 21, 1952 in Hartford, son of the late Chester M. and Flora Simes Thompson.

Mark was a member of the McHenry Baptist Church, retired coal miner, a member of UMWA Local 1791 at Wabash Mine where he was a shuttle car driver.  He had worked at Allied Barton Security.  He loved his family and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death also by his daughter Amanda D. Thompson.

Survivors include his wife Maxine Eversole Thompson; son Adam R. Thompson.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam with Bro. Chad Patterson officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 10am until time of the service on Thursday.

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Nevaline F. Wright - January 28, 1933 - March 20, 2022

Departed: 03/20/2022 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Beaver Dam- Nevaline  Atherton  Wright, 89, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Signature Healthcare in Hartford.  She was born in McLean County on Jan. 28, 1933, daughter of the late Dane Martin and Winona Patton Atherton.

Nevaline was a member of the Woodwards Valley Baptist Church and a homemaker.

She was also preceded in death by her husband Liston “Babe” Wright; grandson Keith Wright; brothers Dale Atherton, Rupert Atherton and Donald Atherton.

Survivors include her daughter Gwendolyn Sue Geary; son Stacy (Mary) Wright;granddaughters Melissa (Josh) Maners and Lauren (Matt) Vender; grandsons Garrett (Ashley) Wright and James Geary; great grandchildren Noah and Ella Maners, Everlee Wright, Lilly Claire, Silas and Nolan Vender; sister-in-laws Barbara Atherton and Kathleen Brown.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Sunnyside Cemetery in Beaver with Dr. Glenn Armstrong officiating.  Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Thursday at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam.

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David Earl Stevenson - December 08, 1942 - March 19, 2022

Departed: 03/19/2022 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: HARTFORD-David Earl Stevenson, 79, of Hartford died Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Ohio County Hospital.  David was born in Gary, Indiana to the late Marlin D. and Georgia May Brown Stevenson.  David was in the construction business, a member of Hartford Masonic Lodge #675 F & AM, and a member of Hartford United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann Griffin Stevenson; 4 sons-David Edward (Judy) Stevenson of Fairbanks, Alaska, Mark Stevenson of Libertyville,  Illinois, Dan (Deana) Skinner of Columbus, Mississippi and Robert (Kathleen) Unterborn of Greenfield, Indiana; 1 sister-Mary Sandra Stanek of Missouri; 14 grandchildren-Zack, Ethan, Kyle, Mark and Sarah Stevenson, Samantha (Darrin) Robinson, Emily Stevenson, Jessie Shultz (Savannah), Tiffany Skinner, Samantha Scarbrough (Austin), Melissa Skinner, Robert, Jackson and Lily Unterborn; 10 great grandchildren; longtime friend Art Reed of Portage, Indiana.

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LETA FAYE PORTER - February 18, 1949 - March 15, 2022

Departed: 03/15/2022 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Centertown- Leta Faye Addington Porter, 73, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Louisville.  She was born Feb. 18, 1949 in Centertown , daughter of the late Oswald Conway and Anna Laura Phillips Addington.

Leta was a member of Centertown Tabernacle Church and loved spreading the word of God to all.  Along with being a homemaker Leta was also a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.  In her past time over the years she enjoyed traveling, camping and visiting her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Marion Dwight Porter.

Survivors include her sons; Brandon (Sara) Porter and Ryan (Kimberly) Porter; daughter Rhonda (Juan) Figueroa; sister-in-law Rita Porter; grandchildren Cameron Porter, Ethan Porter, Taylor Wharton, Landen Porter, Christian Figueroa, Jami Figueroa, Mason Porter, Jayden Porter and Brooklyn Porter.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam with Bro. Marty Bowlds officiating.  Grandsons will serve as pallbearers at Walton Creek Cemetery near Centertown.  Friends may visit with the family Friday, March 18,2022, from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday from 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home.

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Anthony W. Gossett, Jr. - June 20, 1979 - March 10, 2022

Departed: 03/10/2022 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: BEAVER DAM-Anthony W. Gossett, Jr., 42, of Beaver Dam died Thursday at OHRH in Owensboro.  He was born in Owensboro to Anthony W. Gossett, Sr. and Elaine Johnson.  He has worked as a welder and Toyota.  He enjoyed music and electronics.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents Betty Devine and Albert and Vivian Mincy.

Survivors include his mother-Elaine; his father-Anthony W. Gossett (Heather), Sr.; 2 sons-Hunter Baggerly and Trey Gossett; 2 daughters-Alexus Burden and Brooklyn Gossett; 2 brothers-Chip Gossett and Chris Gossett; 4 sisters-Dakota Johnson, Tori Gossett, Grace Gossett, Lisa Gossett; 2 grandchildren.

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Maggie Maden - May 14, 1917 - March 05, 2022

Departed: 03/05/2022 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: BEAVER DAM-Maggie Maden passed away Saturday March 5, 2022 at age 104, at Dogwood Estates in Beaver Dam.  She was born May 14, 1917 in Ohio County to the late Clarence and Lillie Stevens Pirtle.  She was preceded in death by all of her nine siblings, Josephine Ralph, Arthur Pirtle, Cleone Patton, Charles Pirtle, Ivan Pirtle, Lois Smith, Louise Sandefur, Jean Lewis and AC Pirtle and the father of her children Ray Thomas Maden and one son Bobby Ray Maden.

She is survived by three daughters, Nancy (Bobby) Luttrell of Hartford, Gaye (Bill) Thalmann of Hopkinsvillle and Marilyn (Wendell) Yeckering of Owensboro.  She had seven grandchildren, Todd Maden, William Thalmann, Darren Lutrell, Kathy Monroe, Blaine Luttrell, Wendy Cooper and Kara Allen; 14 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Maggie was an active member of Concord Baptist Church for many years, teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School and served in many ways in the WMU.

She was an active member of The Otha Daniel Homemaker’s Club and held many offices.  Maggie was president of the Ohio County Homemakers at one time and a 4H leader.

As a long standing member of the Ohio County Hospital Auxillary, she spent many hours volunteering.  She was an avid gardener and produced many hand made  beautiful quilts.  Her daughters and grandchildren were blessed with her sewing abilities as she made many attractive outfits, even several wedding gowns.

Enjoying traveling, she was able to visit all 50 states with friends and family.

She will be missed by her family.

The Maden Family wishes to thank (her extended family) Jimmy Hepner, Arrie Winfield and all the staff at Dogwood Estates.  They have taken excellent care of her through the last 13+ years.  We appreciated having Hospice of Ohio County assisting with her care at the end.

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Gertrude M. "Trudy" Stewart - April 15, 1948 - March 03, 2022

Departed: 03/03/2022 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Beaver Dam Ky- Gertrude M. “Trudy” Stewart, 73 of Beaver Dam passed away Thursday March 3rd, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Centertown Ky on April 15th, 1948 to the late Everett and Minnie Tyro Addington.

Trudy worked as a legal secretary for 32 years, Walmart for 10 years and also spent several years in banking at Kentucky Trust Bank.

She was devoted to her family and adored her two grandsons.  She enjoyed cooking especially making her wonderful homemade biscuits.  She loved to go shopping, working in her flowers and spending time with family.  She was always ready for the next trip or adventure that may come.

Aside from her parents, Trudy is preceded in death by one brother; Charles Addington and a half sister; Myrl Maddox.

Left to cherish her memory are her Husband; Ronald Stewart, one daughter; Karen (Dan) Goedde. Sisters; Mary Sorrels, Golda (Roland) Smith, Sharon (Robert) Sappenfield. One Half Sister; Glayds Burgess. Granchildren; Ethan Glenn and Jack Glenn and Several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 7th, 2022 at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam at 1pm with Bro. John Cashion and Bro. Glenn Armstrong officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, March 6th, 2022 from 3-7 at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home and from 9am until service time on Monday. Burial will be at Sunnyside Cemetery immediately following the service.

The family requests expressions of sympathy be made to Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Online condolences can be left at www.bevilbrosfuneralhomes.com

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Elbert Thomas "E.T." Tommy Jones - October 10, 1935 - March 01, 2022

Departed: 03/01/2022 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: OLATON-Elbert Thomas “E.T.” Tommy Jones, 86 of Olaton, KY died Tuesday March 1, 2022 at Ohio County Hospital.  He was born on October 10, 1935 in Centertown to the late John Elbert and Grace Lynch Jones.  He was a mechanic and a farmer.  He was of the Baptist faith.  He was preceded in death by 3 brothers-Conrad Lee Jones, Bobby Gene Jones  and David Glenn Jones.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife of 64 years, Anna Mae Clark Jones; 2 sons-Michael (Tonya) Jones and Steve (Melissa) Jones; 1 daughter-Charlotte Ann Jones; 1 sister-Dorothy (Bob) Cook; 7 brothers-Iven Jones, Wilbur (Phyllis) Jones, Jerry (Vadis) Jones, Earl (Mary) Jones, Carroll (Peggy) Jones, Paul (Cherrie) Jones.  He was blessed with one grandson, Jeremy (Mary) Jones; 3 granddaughters-Amanda, Chelsea and Hannah; one great granddaughter-Haylee Jo, and five great grandsons-Logan, Titus, Seth, Maxx and Jensen.

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JENNY MARIE BURDEN - October 10, 1979 - February 28, 2022

Departed: 02/28/2022 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Beaver Dam- Jenny Marie Burden, 42, passed away Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, in Shepherdsville, Ky.  She was born on October 10, 1979 in Owensboro, KY.

Jenny was a server at Olive Garden.

Survivors include her sons; Adam and Aaron Burden; daughters Caitlyn (Garrett) Johnson and Kristen Burden; grandchildren Ada and Althea Johnson;  mother Cindy Deweese(William Ehlschide); father Jerry Willis; brothers Lucas(Aimee) Willis and Logan Willis; sister Jodi Ashby; grandparents Virginia and Brent Fuqua, Charles and Lynn Evans, Barbara Dame and the late Ivo and Lora Willis.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam with Bro. Gary Hines officiating.  Burial will follow in Walton Creek Cemetery.  Friends may visit with the family from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday and from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

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DONALD T. SIMPSON - June 12, 1958 - February 24, 2022

Departed: 02/24/2022 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Hartford- Donald T. Simpson, 63, passed away Feb. 24, 2022, at OHRH in Owensboro.  He was born in Louisville, KY on June 12, 1958.

Donald was a laborer for Veolia Company.

He was preceded in death by his father Fines E. Simpson.

Survivors include his wife Mary Simpson; sons Joshua (Bobbi) Simpson, Jeremie Simpson, Mark (Tabitha) Black, Jeremiah( Felisha ) Renfrow, Addison Blake, Donnie Simpson and Terrance (Jamie) Simpson; grandchildren Gage Simpson, Gabriel Simpson, Abbi Simpson and Michael Black; mother Jewel Sarcco; brother Tommy (Sherry) Simpson; sister Lateal Maglaya.

There will be a memorial service at a later date.  Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is in charge of the arrangements.

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Neal Thomas Hendrick - April 20, 1940 - February 20, 2022

Departed: 02/20/2022 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: CHESTERFIELD, MO-Neal Thomas Hendrick, of Chesterfield, MO died Sunday, February 20, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield.  Neal was born in Detroit, MI on April 20, 1940 to the late Lewis and Eunice King Hendrick, they later moved to Philpot, KY.  He is proceeded in death by his brother, Paul Hendrick of Owensboro, KY.

Neal was a graduate of Daviess County High School Media Center and the University of Kentucky where he received a B.S.CH.E.(chemical engineering) degree.  From 1962-1997(35) years Neal was a Major Project Manager for Monsanto Company and from 1998-2013(3 years) he was a Project Director-Independent Contractor, he represented Monsanto Company with EPC firms in the Houston area.  He was a member of Tau Beta Pi Fraternity.  He was a member of Chesterfield Christian Church in Chesterfield, MO.  Neal loved cruising and traveling all over the world, constructing detailed WWI and WWII model planes and was an avid reader.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sandra Bartlett Hendrick; his beloved dog Widget; and a niece Carla Hendrick Koch.

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EARL LYNN MINTON - October 26, 1962 - February 18, 2022

Departed: 02/18/2022 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Corbin, KY- Earl Lynn Minton, 59, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2022, at Corbin Health and Rehab in Corbin, KY.  He was born in Hartford, KY on October 26, 1962.

Earl was a member of the Gethsemane Bible Baptist Church in Corbin, KY .  He graduated from Centertown Grade School and worked at Tamerlane Industries for several years.  Earl loved everyone.

He was preceded in death by his father Jerry Lynn Minton and sister Susan Annette Minton Hawkins.

Survivors include his mother Sue Mellott Minton; brother John Minton(Gina); 3 nephews Nathan, Kevin and Andrew Woolen; 2 nieces Brianna Minton and Elizabeth (Keyley) Smith; 3 great nephews and 4 great nieces.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2022, at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam, KY with Dr. Roger Taylor officiating.  Burial will follow in Centertown Cemetery in Centertown, KY.

Friends may visit with the family from 4-8 p.m. Monday and from 9:00 a.m. unti 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

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Carroll Keith Carter - April 23, 1942 - February 16, 2022

Departed: 02/16/2022 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: HARTFORD-Carroll Keith Carter, 79, passed away Tuesday February 16, 2022 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana, surrounded by his family.

Carroll was born April 23, 1942 in Centertown, KY to the late Oscar and Juanita Paris Carter.

Carroll attended Centertown High School.  In 1963 he joined the Navy.  He spent 6 years altogether, two years in Reserve.  During the four years he served on the USS Harlan R. Dickson, a destroyer, and the USS Grand Canyon, a destroyer tender.  He was a boiler room technician.  This led to hie serious health problems later in life.

Carroll was discharged in late 1967.  He had planned to go to California.  On Dec. 4, 1967 he met the love of his life Rebecca Sue Carter.  They were married on January 12, 1968.  They never left each other’s side in 54 years together.

Carroll was a member of Centertown Tabernacle, VFW Post 117, AMVETS, The Ohio County Veterans Honor Guard, The Mustang Club of America, The Crazy Horse Mustang Club of Owensboro and was a Kentucky Colonel.

Carroll was the owner of Carter Trucking, retiring after 40 years.

Carroll was a Mustang enthusiast.  Owning 11 Mustangs.  Carroll enjoyed taking his Mustangs to car shows, cruise-ins and driving in the parades in Ohio County. He was also a Ford mechanic.  One of his favorites was a 1969 Mustang GT Cobra Jet.  During two years of racing in the 1970’s he won 42 trophies.  At Windy Hollow, Beech Bend and Hardinsburg Raceways.  Another favorite was his 2008 P-51 Raush.  He met Jack Raush at Beech Bend a few years ago.  The car is signed by Jack Raush, Don Bowles and McClanahan.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death his sister Patricia Carter Rose of Marion, NC.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rebecca Sue (Carter) Carter.  A son Jason Carter, a daughter Donna Carter Warner a very special son in law Richard Warner, Jr.  Two step grandchildren, Brittani (Rich) Haney, R.W. Warner and one step great grandchild, Glora Haney.

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Larry William Johnson - April 23, 1948 - February 15, 2022

Departed: 02/15/2022 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: HARTFORD-Larry William Johnson, 73, of Hartford died February 15, 2022 at his home.  He was born in Hartford to the late Tony, Jr. and Freda Rhea Coleman Johnson.  Larry was retired from Nestaway, a member and a deacon at New Harmony Baptist Church and he enjoyed fishing.  He was with the 25th Missel Detachment in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his wife Katherine Ann Johnson; a son-Tony (Robin) Johnson; a daughter-Dana Johnson (Keith) Render; a brother-Joe (Wanda) Johnson; a sister-Jackie Driggers; 11 Grandchildren-Dakota, Jessika, Josh, Kelsey, Amber, Madeline, Felicia, Garrett, Sammy, Lexy, Carly; 18 Great Grandchildren.

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Anna Ruth Mason - March 14, 1936 - February 15, 2022

Departed: 02/15/2022 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Beaver Dam- Anna Ruth Mason, 85, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, at Hospice House in Bowling Green.  She was born in the Sunnydale Community of Ohio County March 14, 1936, daughter of the late William McKinley and Alpha Sunshine Bean Smith.

Ruth was a member of the Hartford United Methodist Church, Ky Retired Teachers Association and Ohio County Retired Teachers Association.  She was librarian at Ohio County High School.

Survivors include her son Brian C. Mason; daughter Paula K. Davis; Grandson Nicholas Duncan; great granddaughter Claire Alyssa Duncan; brother Wyman Smith and 2 sisters; Martha Alvey and Joan Cole.

Funeral services will be private.  Burial will be in Sunnydale Cemetery.  Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam will be in charge of arrangements.

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DIANA LYNN BELCHER - March 10, 1966 - February 09, 2022

Departed: 02/09/2022 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Hartford- Diana Lynn Smith Belcher, 55, passed away Wednesday , February 9, 2022, at her home.  She was born in Owensboro March 10, 1966.

Diana was a homemaker and attended Hartford Christian Church.  She loved animals, cooking and her flowers.

She is survived by her parents Dwight and Billie Smith; brother Scott Smith; sisters Sherry Smith and Holli Smith; several cousins ; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam.  Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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David M. Haynes - February 12, 1957 - February 06, 2022

Departed: 02/06/2022 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: CENTERTOWN-David M. Haynes, 64, of Centertown died Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  He was born in North Carolina to the late James Willard and Georgette Tilly Haynes.  He was retired from Local 633 Plumbers Pipefitters, a member of Centertown Baptist Church, enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and piddling in his building.  He was preceded in death by a son Mark Hines.

Survivors include his wife-Diane Haynes; 4 sons-Jw Haynes, Timothy Haynes, Jeff (Charlotte) Bratcher, Matt (Shania) Hobbs; a brother-Daniel (Pam) Haynes; a sister-Michelle McGrew; 12 Grandchildren.

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Margaret F. Moore - October 24, 1943 - February 04, 2022

Departed: 02/04/2022 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Beaver Dam- Margaret F. Moore, 78, passed away Feb. 4, 2022 at OHRH in Owensboro.  She was born in Hartford on October 24, 1943 daughter of the late David Arthur and Annie Louise Raley Parks.

She was preceded in death also by her brother Arthur Joe Parks.

Margaret was a member of the Echols Daystar Church of God, was a bus driver and bus monitor for 37 years for the Ohio County School System and a member of the McHenry Homemakers.  She loved shopping, reading Christian Mystery Novels and traveling to North Carolina bi-annually to visit with family.

Margaret Loved the Lord, adored her family and enjoyed seeing adults who had ridden on her school bus.

Survivors include her son; David (Kim) Moore; daughter Leneisa (Gary) Willoughby;grandchildren Meghan (Jeremiah) Baldwin, Kori (Jim Davis) Willoughby and Colton Moore; great grandson Ransom Baldwin; niece Dr. Jodi (Ed) Krahwinkel.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam with Pastor Betty Shaver.  Burial will follow in Sunnyside Cemetery.  Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home .

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James B. "Jim" Hurt - April 25, 1931 - February 03, 2022

Departed: 02/03/2022 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: James B. Hurt “Jim” passed away with his children by his side, on February 3rd, 2022 at IU-Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana, after a brief illness. Jim was born on April 25th, 1931 in Centertown, Kentucky, where he lived his life until as a young adult, and then traveled north to the Calumet Region to find work. He lived in Whiting, Indiana and later made his home in Hammond. He worked at Standard Oil for 10 years, followed by 33 years at Youngstown/LTV Steel, where he started as a Millwright and worked his way up to Area Supervisor and finally, a consultant to the mill for the firm McKelvey & Co.

At the age of 70, Jim retired and eventually made his way back to his old Kentucky home that he loved so much. There, he reconnected with a childhood friend and spent the next 19 years enjoying a life of love and leisure. In February 2021, he became a COVID widower and spent the last 8 months living with his oldest daughter and son-in-law in Muncie, Indiana.

Jim enjoyed tinkering in the garage and attending late model stock car races. He was a super fan of the University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball. He loved listening to, singing and playing bluegrass and country music and helped to impart the love of music onto his children and grandchildren. There wasn’t a western novel, TV show or movie he had not read or seen at least once. He could outeat anyone at breakfast and afterwards outwalk anyone around the block. He and his dog, Tucker became quite well-known in his Owensboro, KY neighborhood as they walked around the HealthPark every day for several years.

Jim understood the value of vacation time and never failed to plan a family camping trip each Summer. Jim was always generous with his time and energy. He enjoyed helping others whether at home, in his neighborhood, at his children’s school activities, his church, anywhere and everywhere he was needed. He volunteered at community-based organizations in Hammond and Owensboro, and never failed to make new friends. Children took to him like he was Santa and adults took to him like he was a wise, old sage full of some magical knowledge.

Jim had a solid faith and that kept him brave and strong until the end. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Hammond, Indiana for more than 30 years; Masonville Baptist Church in Utica, Kentucky for several years; and most recently became a member of Rising Hope Church in Muncie, Indiana.

Jim is survived by the mother of his children, Shirley K. Hurt, his daughters, Linda (Rod) Case and Mary McClelland and son, Barry (Anna) Hurt. His grandchildren Leesa and Zachary McClelland. His sister Maybeth Smith, and brothers William “Bill” Hurt and Thomas “Tom” Hurt. He is also survived by his stepchildren Christy (Steven) Schenk, Craig (Tamara) Goodall, and Stephen Goodall. Step-grandchildren Dustin Case, Steven (Megan) Manship, Craig David (Veronica) Goodall, Jared (Melissa) Goodall, Jamisyn (Troy) Rodimel, Billy Goodall, Aiyana Goodall, Zachary Goodall, Anna-Michelle (Nathan) Visak and Christina (Ricky) Castro. Step-Great-Grandchildren Isabell, Annabella, Nathan, Lukas, Milah and Gabriel. Many wonderful nieces, nephews and cousins who he loved very much.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Sue “Susie” Martin Goodall Hurt, his parents Marion B. Hurt and Maggie Fielden Hurt Schroeder, infant brother Eugene Hurt, his surrogate father and Great Uncle Roy Fielden, best friends Jimmy Maddox and Buddy Fielden, and brother-in-law Harold Smith.

A celebration of Jim’s life will be held Saturday, February 12th at Bevil Brothers Funeral Home in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. Visitation from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, followed by services at 1:00PM at   Bevil Bros. and to follow at the graveside at Centertown Cemetery in Centertown, Kentucky. Jim will always be known as an awesome dad, amazing grandpa “Pops”, a favorite uncle and great friend to all! Our loss is Heaven’s gain!

Donations may be made to Masonville Baptist Church Utica, Kentucky; Rising Hope Church Muncie, Indiana or Daviess County Animal Control  Owensboro, Kentucky in honor of Jim’s dog Tucker.

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