All Obituaries

Gary Ball, 70, of Cannelton, passed away on January 13, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Derby, IN on September 11, 1948 to Earl and Irene Harrison Ball.  Gary was a self-employed mechanic.  He was an avid hunter, fisherman, outdoorsman, an accomplished marksman, NASCAR fan and an IU basketball fan.  Gary was preceded in death by his father, Earl Ball and a brother, Ronnie Ball. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Josette Covetts Ball; daughters, Lori (Kevin) Burns,...

Angela Kay Johnson, 50, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of January 2, 2019. Kay was born April 1, 1968 and lived in Hawesville.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents Elmer and Eula Snyder and Maurice and Sally Wethington and her father-in-law Victor Johnson. Kay was a loving wife, mother, Grammy, daughter, sister and aunt who never met a stranger.  She was a kind soul who believed in helping anyone in need and always put everyone else before...

Adrian Lee Bartlett, 91, of Owensboro passed away on January 1, 2019 at Owensboro Center.  He was born in Owensboro on August 14, 1927 to the late Goebel and Mabel Case Bartlett.  Adrian was a member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church and a farmer.  Adrian was a veteran of the United States Army, serving our country in Germany during World War II.  He enjoyed tenant farming and did so his entire life and working for Don Moore, Jr on the farm.  Adrian was preceded in...

James David “JD” Campbell passed away on Monday December 24, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  He was born in Hancock County on November 25, 1933 to the late Charles and Mary Catherine Rhodes Campbell.  JD was a member of the Painter’s Union Local # 156 Evansville for 55 years.  He was a veteran of The United States Navy.  JD enjoyed his grandchildren, gardening and hanging out with his friends at Hillbilly’s and the truck...

Zelma Anderson, 88, of Hawesville passed away Monday December 24, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  Zelma was born on March 5, 1930 in Hancock County to the late Chester and Maude Richards Anderson.  She was of the Baptist faith and loved her cattle.  She was preceded in death by two sisters Louise Dowell and Hazel Hedden and four brothers Delmar, Herbert, Jesse and Elson Anderson. Survivors include a great nephew Brian Crosley and a host of friends. Services are...

On December 20, 2018, Lois Kathryn Wiles Kennedy, loving wife and mother, left this earth to be with her heavenly father.  Surrounded by the loving embrace of her family, Lois passed away peacefully and with dignity at the age of 72, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.    Lois, a lifelong resident of Hancock County, was born on November 2, 1946, to Harmon Russell (“Bunk”) and Juanita May (Storm) Wiles.  Lois graduated from Hancock County High...

Paul Clayton Swihart, 74, of Lewisport, went to glory on December 22 at Heartland Villa with his family by his side.  Paul was born on July 26, 1944 to the late Alton and Helen (Sterett) Swihart in Tell City, IN.  He graduated from Hancock County High School in 1964 and soon began working on the Cannelton Locks and Dam after graduation.  Paul married Charlene Hawley Swihart in September 1967.  He was a member of the Operating Engineers 181 and worked many years as a crane...

James L. “Jimmy” Stinnett, 76, of Lewisport, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at his home.  He was born in Lewisport, KY on January 21, 1942 to the late L.B. & Mildred Snyder Stinnett.  Jimmy was retired from Dal-tile.  He was an avid fan of western movies, camping and riding horses with his girls.  Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife, Anna M. Stinnett. Survivors include his daughters, Shelley (Colby) Doolin and Jamie (Chris) Johnson;...

Charles Benton Henderson, 87, of Lewisport, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  He was born on September 2, 1931 in Lewisport to the late Benton and Polina Gorman Henderson.  Charles was a 23 year veteran of The United States Air Force, serving his country during the Vietnam War.  He loved spending time with his family, being outdoors and going to town to drink coffee with his buddies.  Charles was preceded in death by his...

Bobby Lewis Brown, 75, of Hawesville, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018 in the comfort of his home.  Bobby was born January 18, 1943 to the late Charles Edward and Alberta “Nig” Powers Brown.  He was a member of Cloverport United Methodist Church, but faithfully attended Hawesville Baptist Church for many years. Bobby retired from the paper mill after 39 years of service.  When he was not riding his John Deere mower taking care of the yard, he enjoyed...