James P. Stephens Obituary
In loving memory of James P. Stephens of Hartford, Kentucky, who departed this world on November 16, 2025 at the age of 79. James leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Hugh Stephens and Irene Wells Stephens; his sister Joyce Howard; and his granddaughter Heather Bickett. He is survived by: his wife Diane Leach Stephens; his children, Kathy Bickett (Steve) of Knottsville, Jamie Stephens (Tanja) of Louisville, Joe Michael Barnard (Kristina) of Beaver Dam and Wendy Russell (Rob) of Beaver Dam; his grandchildren, Katie Stephens, Cole Stephens, Chelsea Wathen (Tom), Eric Bickett, John Thomas Barnard, Grayden Michael Barnard, Jake Ryan Russell and Luke Russell; his sister Rebecca Stewart; and his nephew Mark Geary. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren.
A masonic service was held on Tuesday, November 18th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Bevil Bros. Funeral Home (226 Louisville Rd, Beaver Dam, KY 42320). Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 19th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the same location. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 19th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, November 19th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Mangin-Dogwood Cemetery (1298 Wright Rd, Beaver Dam, KY 42320).
