Central City – Ronald L. “Ronnie” Beane, 93 of Central City, died Monday, May 29, 2023 at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville. Born August 8, 1929 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United State Air Force in Korea in 1953-54. S/SGT. Beane was editor of the 614th Air Base Newspaper during his deployment to Korea.
Following his four-year stint in the service, Beane was employed by Andy Anderson Corporation, owner of Muhlenberg County’s first radio station. WNES-AM and FM went on the air January 1, 1955. Beane was soon named the station manager. In 1957, the corporation purchased the Greenville Leader, which was soon renamed Leader-News. Beane was elevated to general manager of both properties in 1960. The company later purchased other communications properties including the Ohio County Times-News, Green River Republican, 33 percent of the Central City Times-Argus and other radio properties. After 38 years with the Anderson Corporation, Beane retired in 1993. He remained as a company consultant for several years.
Mr. Beane was active in community business and civic affairs. He served on the Muhlenberg Community Hospital Board of Directors for 35 years, First National Bank board for 35 years, Coal Severance Tax board, Times-Argus board, Kentucky Press Association, and Western Kentucky Press Association board member. He was also on the board of the American Legion Post #61 soon after his stint in service.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Katie Adkins Beane, mother Elizabeth and father Dee Beane, brothers Lewis and Robert Beane.
He is survived by his daughter Valerie Sue Beane.
Funeral arrangements are private. Tucker Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. Online Condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
