Obituaries in Whitesville, KY

Mary Stella Howard Nash, 100 of Whitesville, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Stella was born on April 12, 1925 in Whitesville to the late William Paul and Susan Elizabeth Hardesty Howard. She was a homemaker and a friend to many, known for her quick wit and ability to make ...

Mildred “Millie” Smith, 83, of Philpot, KY, went to be with the Lord January 16, 2026, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born January 6, 1943, in Daviess County to the late Ben and Elizabeth Cook. She was a member at The New Panther Creek Baptist C...

Mary Frances Bickett Howard, 80, of Whitesville, passed away at Owensboro Health on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Frankie was born on September 3, 1945 in Daviess County to the late James Claude and Matilda Ellen Whitfield Bickett. She drove a school bus for Ohio County Public Schools for 28 years. ...

Joseph Franklin Edge, 95, of Philpot, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on December 10, 1929, in Knottsville, Joe was the eldest of nine children. When his father went blind during the Great Depression, Joe set aside his schooling after the sixth gr...

Darlene House, 82, of Fordsville, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington. Darlene was born on February 24, 1943, in Easton, KY, to the late Herman and Myrtle Richards Sanders. She worked at Kimball Furniture. Darlene had a strong love for her many...

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Nicholas Merritt Johnson of Whitesville, who left this world far too soon at the age of 27.Nicholas was a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew him; kind, generous, and endlessly outgoing. With an infectious...

Franklin D. “Frank” Clark, 77, of Utica, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, October 2, 2025. He was born on July 22, 1948, to the late Cosmas “Dick” and Helen VanRyssellberge Clark. Frank was a proud veteran of the US Army and retired from Willamette after 40 years of service. He was a member...

Byron Keith “Bobo” Preston, 42, of Utica, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Heartford House in Owensboro, KY. Byron was born on June 19, 1983, to Rita Faye and the late George Byron Preston. Byron was an Equipment Operator at Owensboro Riverport Authority. He loved hunting, golfi...