Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory in Owensboro, KY

Michael D. Pointer

July 23, 1947 - April 10, 2022

Michael Pointer, 74, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022, at his home. The Muhlenburg County native was born July 23, 1947, as one of eleven children to the late Clifford and Juanita Pointer. Mike was a retired Over-the-Road truck driver who had worked for Ruan and RTI for over 33 years. He was an expert handyman who could build and fix most anything. Mike loved working jigsaw puzzles...
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Mary W. Howard

June 25, 1933 - April 10, 2022

Mary W. Howard, 88, of Utica passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Whitesville native was born June 25, 1933, to the late Louis P. Wedding and Oma Hagan Wedding. Mary loved her family and was devoted to her faith. She was a faithful member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church where she was an Elector and Eucharistic Minister, taking communion to the homebound...
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Chuck Kucera, Jr.

October 2, 1947 - April 9, 2022

Chuck Kucera, Jr., 74, of Owensboro, left this earthly world on April 9, 2022. He grew up as the son of a career Army officer and lived at military bases around the world, experiencing numerous cultures. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS degree in environmental science and engineering. He voluntarily enlisted in the United States Army as a recruit after graduation and was...
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Gail Ann Rekemeyer Williams

October 18, 1959 - April 9, 2022

Gail Ann Rekemeyer Williams, 62, of Owensboro, peacefully passed on to eternal life on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Gail was born on October 18, 1959, in Waterloo, NY to the late Duane E. Rekemeyer and Mary Emens Rekemeyer. She spent her early years at her family's home on the Emens Farm on Cayuga Lake, in Romulus, NY. There, she acquired a great love for the...
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Lorraine Davis Anderson

August 10, 1946 - April 9, 2022

Lorraine Davis Anderson, 75, of Lewisport, passed away April 9, 2022, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born August 10, 1946, in Ohio County, to the late Robert and Nina Davis. Lorraine retired as a hairdresser after 30 years of service and had many faithful clients. She enjoyed shopping, especially antiquing. She was a wonderful grandmother, a best friend to everyone,...
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James "Jimmy" T. Johnson

December 21, 1927 - April 9, 2022

James T. "Jimmy" Johnson, 94, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday April 9, 2022. Jimmy was born December 21, 1927, to Harvey and Marie Johnson, at the Hancock County Poor Farm. Raised as a sharecropper family with his sisters Lois Davis and Agnes Powers. Although dad only had a seventh-grade education, he and his wife Mary, who passed in 2013, worked hard to provide for their family. Their...
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Dimple Fay Wigginton Matthews

September 14, 1935 - April 9, 2022

Dimple Fay Wigginton Matthews, 86, of Owensboro, went to her heavenly home surrounded by her family and special friend and caregiver, on April 9, 2022. She was born September 14,1935, in Buford, Ky to the late Raymond Wigginton and Violet Rowan Wigginton. Dimple graduated from Owensboro High School in 1954. Shortly after in 1959, she married the love of her life, James C. Matthews. They were...
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Crystal Lynn Mailloux

June 27, 1978 - April 6, 2022

Crystal Lynn Mailloux, 43, of Owensboro, passed away April 6, 2022. She was born June 27, 1978, in Kankakee, IL. Crystal was best described as an unfiltered, free spirit. She was a hippy at heart and nicknamed "Blondie," despite her black hair. Crystal enjoyed arts and crafts, and 70's style music. She was preceded in death by her sister, Rhonda Louise Mailloux. Crystal is survived by her...
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James Orvil "Jim" Johnson

April 2, 1950 - April 3, 2022

James "Jim" O. Johnson, 72, of Utica, KY, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, April 3rd, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Jim was born April 2nd, 1950, in Warren County, and was raised and lived the majority of his life in Daviess County. Jim graduated from Owensboro High School and attended Brescia College. He was a veteran of the Kentucky National Guard and Army Reserves....
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William "Louis" Weise

January 2, 1934 - April 3, 2022

William "Louis" Weise, 88, of Owensboro was called to his heavenly home Sunday, April 3, 2022 surrounded by his loving family in prayer. The Daviess County native was born January 2, 1934, to the late William Walter Weise and Mary Virgie Hodgkins Weise. Louis enjoyed camping and taking Sunday drives with his wife and family. He had the most beautiful garden in western Daviess County and shared...
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Patrick Hughes Hardesty

June 23, 1947 - April 2, 2022

Patrick Hughes Hardesty, 74, of Owensboro passed away peacefully Saturday, April 2, 2022 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Patrick was surrounded by those who loved him the most. He was born June 23, 1947 to the late Rolla Hughes and Faye Farley Hardesty. Patrick graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School in 1965. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966 until 1970. Patrick...
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Norman "Boo Boo" Anthony Raley

April 28, 1959 - April 1, 2022

Norman "Boo Boo" Anthony Raley, 62, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022, at home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on April 28, 1959, to the late Harold and Genevieve Raley. Boo Boo enjoyed retirement, going camping, riding on the golf cart, visiting with friends, watching NASCAR, sitting outside in his rocker, but most importantly, spending time with family and...
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Abbie Catherine Hawes Mercer

September 17, 1930 - March 30, 2022

Abbie Catherine Hawes Mercer, 91, entered her eternal rest Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at her earthly home in Owensboro, KY, beside her husband of 73 years, Lindy Mercer. She was born September 17, 1930, to Benjamin Taylor Hawes and Dorothy Horn Hawes. Abbie graduated from Daviess County High School in 1948, where she met Lindy, the love of her life, and they were married October 30, 1948. Abbie...
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Bessie R. Bishop Drane Cravens

July 20, 1946 - March 28, 2022

Bessie R. Bishop Drane Cravens, 75, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born July 20, 1946 in Breckinridge County to the late Elliott and Margaret Wardrip Bishop. Bessie was a homemaker and member of Walnut Memorial Baptist Church. One of the things that gave her enjoyment was watching her birds. Besides her parents,...
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William "Bill" Andrew David Reid

September 30, 1957 - March 27, 2022

William "Bill" Reid, 64, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022, at U of L Jewish Hospital. The Surrey, England native was born September 30, 1957, to the late David and Joan Reid. Bill and his wife of almost 40 years lived in California where he worked with the wine industry. As a "wine ambassador," he imparted his knowledge of wines to customers at wine tastings. The fact that Bill was...
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Ramona Sue Stroud Osborne

October 7, 1962 - March 26, 2022

Ramona Sue Stroud Osborne, 59, was born on October 7th, 1962, to Carl, Jr. and Christina (West) Stroud in New Albany, Indiana. Ramona passed from this life on March 26th in Owensboro, Kentucky surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She joins her father and older brother, Timothy. Ramona was a graduate of Paoli High School. She then attended Brescia College in Owensboro, Kentucky,...
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Mark Andrew Burke

September 18, 1958 - March 26, 2022

Mark Andrew Burke, 63, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022, under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. Mark was born September 18, 1958, in Salisbury, Maryland to the late LCDR William John Burke and Mary Ann Lindemann Burke. Mark graduated from Owensboro High School in 1976 and attended Western Kentucky University where he received his bachelor's degree. Mark was a devoted member of...
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Bennie A. Horrell

April 25, 1938 - March 26, 2022

Bennie A. Horrell, 83, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born April 25, 1938 in Daviess County to the late Albert and Frances Head Horrell. Bennie was a retired firefighter with the Owensboro Fire Department, worked at Davis Distributors after retiring, and had been attending Christ Community Church. He graduated from Daviess...
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Anna Marie James

February 20, 1934 - March 26, 2022

Anna Marie Bickwermert James 88, of Owensboro KY, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 26, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Reed, Kentucky on February 20th, 1934, to the late Joseph Bernard and Lucy Amelia Schaffer Bickwermert. Marie was a member of Immaculate Catholic Church and was very devoted in her faith. She recently retired at the age of 87 years old from...
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James "Jim" Kimmel

January 18, 1934 - March 25, 2022

James "Jim" Kimmel, 88, of Owensboro, passed away March 25, 2022, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born January 18, 1934, to the late Ted and Katherine Kimmel. Jim was known to most as "the Cokeman," because he worked for Coca-Cola for 25 years then became a self-employed truck driver. Later he enjoyed delivering for Flowers By Paul, which gave him great joy being able...
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Wayne "Tutor" Purgeason

July 21, 1934 - March 25, 2022

Wayne "Tutor" Purgeason, 87, of Owensboro, passed away March 25, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born July 21, 1934, in Henderson County, to the late David and Margaret Purgeason. Wayne retired from Schrecker Supply Company after 58 years of service. He served on the board of directors for Windridge Country Club in the 1980's, and again as president of the board from April...
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Elwanda Rose Southard Nelson

September 14, 1935 - March 25, 2022

Elwanda Rose (Southard) Nelson, 86, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022 at her home while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born September 14, 1935 in McHenry to the late Lewis and Winnie Kirtley Southard. Elwanda was retired after 33 years as a lunchroom cook for the Owensboro School System having worked at Seven Hills Elementary School. She loved spending...
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George William Brooks

September 3, 1940 - March 24, 2022

George William Brooks, 81, of Orlando, Florida, formerly of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Orlando. He was born in Owensboro to the late Frank and Martha (Wood) Brooks. In 1960, George married Marilyn Rodgers. They shared many good years of family life and children before parting ways. Mr. Brooks was a graduate of Kentucky Wesleyan (BS) and North Carolina State (Master's...
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Raymunda Calhoun

April 6, 1938 - March 22, 2022

Raymunda Wedding Calhoun, 83, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at her home. She was born April 6, 1938 in Daviess County to the late Louis and Oma Hagan Wedding. Raymunda was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church where she was a lector and musician and attended Bible study classes. She was a St. Mary's High School (now Trinity High School) graduate and received her B....
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Virgil Lee Ford

July 23, 1945 - March 20, 2022

Virgil Lee Ford, 76, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, March 20,2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro to the late Elvis Lee and Gertie Uzzle Ford. Virgil attended Owensboro High School. He married Gail Andrews Ford on June 22, 1968. Virgil served on the Owensboro Fire Department for 27 years. He was also a driver for Coca-Cola and Green Coal Company and owned...
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David Anthony Eberhardt

December 3, 1951 - March 20, 2022

David Anthony Eberhardt, 70, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, at the Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY after a lengthy battle against Parkinson's / Lewy Body Dementia. He was born December 3, 1951, in Daviess County to the late Joseph Kenneth Eberhardt Sr. and Anne Hornbeck Eberhardt. David worked for Texas Gas for 20 years and honorably served in the United States...
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Lois Culver

December 29, 1927 - March 19, 2022

Lois Culver, age 94 passed away Saturday March 19, 2022 at the Encompass Hospital in Conroe, TX. She was born to Fagan and Idell (Stanley) Culver December 29, 1927 in Henderson KY. Lois graduated High School in 1948 in Corydon, KY. She was employed by General Electric until in 1957 when she was called into the ministry. Lois was active in the ministry in many states until February 2018 when she...
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Loretta "Dolly" Rather

August 17, 1942 - March 18, 2022

Loretta "Dolly" Rather, 79, of Owensboro passed away Friday, March 18, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Hancock County native was born August 17, 1942, to the late Casper Elmo Voyles and Maudie McDaniel Voyles. Loretta graduated from Daviess Co. High School (class of '60). She used her sewing skills to not only make clothes for her daughters when they were small but as an employee...
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Harry W. Walker

December 22, 1949 - March 16, 2022

Harry W. Walker, 72, of Owensboro entered this world, weighing in at barely five pounds, but left this life, a giant of a man. His last hours here were spent at the Heartford House, where he received skilled, compassionate care from Hospice of W. Kentucky. Friends and family who loved him deeply, rallied to show their devotion and unwavering support in his final moments. Harry loved and...
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Terry Lee Mattingly

August 16, 1952 - March 16, 2022

Terry Lee Mattingly, 69, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky and has been reunited with his mother once again. He was born August 16, 1952 in Owensboro to the late Kearney R. and Anna Sue Potts Mattingly. Terry was a member of Lewis Lane Baptist Church and had worked for the Messenger-Inquirer for many years. He was a graduate of...
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Seth Andrew Shelton

June 11, 1991 - March 15, 2022

Seth Andrew Shelton, 30, passed away March 15, 2022, at his home in Rockport, IN. He was born in Owensboro, a son of Stephen and Lisa (Schmitt) Shelton. Seth graduated from South Spencer High School in 2010 and from Western Kentucky University in 2014. A real estate appraiser with the family firm Shelton Appraisal Service, Seth earned the SRA designation through the Appraisal Institute. ...
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Artie Lee Goff Carrico

January 10, 1928 - March 15, 2022

Artie Lee Goff Carrico, 94, of Owensboro, passed away March 15, 2022, in Tell City, IN. She was born January 10, 1928, in Grayson County to the late Leslie and Leatta Baize Goff. Artie married McGuire Carrico on July 4, 1952. She was baptized Baptist, but was committed to raising their children in the Catholic Faith. She loved to cook for family, while always preparing those "special dishes."...
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Cherill Kay Nix

August 4, 1965 - March 13, 2022

Cherill Nix, 56, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born August 4, 1965 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Elmo C. and Jennie Mae Baize. Cherill was a member of the Restoration Church in Owensboro. She had worked for 20 years as a mortgage loan originator at U. S. Bank. She was hard-working and headstrong. Cherill loved her...
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Ernest F. Shock

January 12, 1936 - March 12, 2022

Ernest F. Shock, 86, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022, under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. The Breckinridge County native was born January 12, 1936, to the late Jake and Eula Mae Sosh Shock. Ernest was an upholsterer by trade and retired from Murphy Miller in 1997 after 42 years. He was a member of the first class of Leadership Owensboro. Ernest was President of the...
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Chloie Dean Davis

March 26, 1937 - March 11, 2022

Chloie Dean Davis, 84, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022, at her home while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born in Warren County, a daughter of the late Argle and Susie Jeanette Murphy. She retired after 32 years of service at the HON Company where she worked as a bookkeeper. Chloie was a long-time member of Macedonia Baptist Church where she enjoyed her Sunday...
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Carl F. Spurrier

June 9, 1934 - March 11, 2022

Carl F. Spurrier, 87, of Owensboro, passed away March 11, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born June 9, 1934, in Owensboro, to the late Frank and Lola (Hertzing) Spurrier. Carl was of the Catholic faith and had been a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church since 2004. He retired from DuPont as a chemical engineer after 25 years of service and enjoyed going to the DuPont...
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Kenneth Wayne Harley

May 8, 1949 - March 9, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Wayne Harley, 72, of Owensboro. He passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. He was born May 8, 1949, in Knottsville to the late Sam and Augustine Morris Harley. Wayne was married to Agnes Harley and together they were parents to three children and Pepaw and Memaw to eight grandsons....
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Carol Jean Harrison Thrasher

December 29, 1931 - March 9, 2022

Carol Jean Harrison Thrasher, 90, of Owensboro, went peacefully, to be with her Savior on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at her home. She was born December 29, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to the late David P. and Eleanor Wolff Harrison. Carol was a 1949 graduate of Owensboro High and a 1952 graduate of Owensboro Daviess County Hospital School of Nursing. In 1957 she married the love of her life,...
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Treva Jean Steinbeck

January 18, 1932 - March 8, 2022

Treva Jean Steinbeck, 90, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born January 18, 1932 in New Boston, Illinois to the late Eugene and Geneva Willets Carlson. Treva was a homemaker and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She had received an associates degree in accounting and was a member of the Women's Auxiliary of...
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Brenda Pearl "Nana" Ward

March 15, 1951 - March 8, 2022

Brenda Pearl "Nana" Ward, 70 of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Owensboro to the late Ernest N. and Violet Basham Morris. Brenda worked at Davis Pastries for many years before her jobs at Kiddie Kollege Day Care and Frantz Building Services. She was a member of Maceo Baptist Church. Brenda enjoyed spending time with her dog,...
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Joe Rollin Bowen

April 22, 1950 - March 8, 2022

Joe Rollin Bowen of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was 71. Born in Evansville, IN, a son of the late Rollin and Norma Vogel Bowen, his family moved to Owensboro when he was six months old. Mr. Bowen attended Thruston Elementary School, Daviess County Junior High School, and graduated from Daviess County High School in 1968, where...
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Donna Gregory

July 28, 1954 - March 7, 2022

Donna P. Gregory, 67, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, March 7,2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Anniston, Alabama. Donna most recently worked as a secretary for a counseling service. She was a dedicated and fun-loving wife, mother and grandmother. Donna enjoyed singing, dancing, flowers, gardening, and watching and feeding the birds. She was also an avid shopper,...
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David G. Cline

September 19, 1954 - March 6, 2022

David G. Cline, 67, of Franklin, KY, passed away March 6, 2022, in Hudson, FL. He was Born September 19, 1954, in Owensboro, KY, to the late Lonnie Barrentine and Geraldine Cline Greenwell, and was lovingly raised by his grandparents, the late Oscar and Florence Cline. David worked for 10 years as a heavy equipment operator for Green Coal Company, and at American Electric and Power for 25...
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Daniel G. Spalding

April 27, 1950 - March 5, 2022

Daniel G. Spalding of Owensboro passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital at the age of 71. Born in Owensboro, the son of the late John and Dorothy Duvall Gillim Spalding, he was a 1968 graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School and attended Western Kentucky University. He had been a laboratory technician with Harvey Aluminum, National Southwire Aluminum, and...
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Shirley Jane Coppick

August 23, 1931 - March 5, 2022

Shirley J. Coppick, 90, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully March 5, 2022 surrounded by her family, at the Heartford House in Owensboro, KY. She was born August 23, 1931, in Garden City, Kansas, to Ernest, a newspaper publisher and entrepreneur, and Lorene, a teacher and musician. From them she took her love of music and literature and her fierce devotion to family, faith, and friends. ...
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Lester "Les" Beller, Jr.

June 6, 1932 - March 4, 2022

Lester "Les" E. Beller, 89, of Owensboro went to see his Lord Friday, March 4, 2022, with his wife, Mary Lois at his side. The McLean County native was born June 6, 1932, to the late Lester E. Beller Sr. and Augusta Atherton Beller. Lester married Mary Lois O'Flynn on October 1, 2016. He was a graduate of Calhoun High School. Les worked at the United States Postal Service for 30 years. Prior to...
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Theresa Helen Wedding

October 3, 1931 - March 4, 2022

Theresa H. Wedding, 90, of Whitesville, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born October 3, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late William Virgil and Dessa Helen Wimsatt Hardesty. She married the love of her life, Charles William Wedding on September 16, 1950 and started their family in Owensboro. They later moved to Jeffersontown,...
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Nancy H. Smith

November 3, 1923 - March 3, 2022

Nancy H. Smith, 98, of Utica peacefully passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. The Daviess County native was born November 3, 1923 to the late Thomas McCreary "Max" Howard and Emma Marksberry Howard. Nancy graduated from Utica High School in 1942 then from the Owensboro Business College. For her first job, she worked for Goodyear in Akron, Ohio. During WWII,...
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Katie L. Shelton

December 5, 1936 - March 3, 2022

Katie L. Shelton, 85, of Utica, passed away March 3, 2022. She was born in Danville on December 15, 1936, to the late Egbert and Agnes Vanhook. Katie worked at Kroger as a butcher for thirty-six years. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, U.K. basketball and watching the Dallas Cowboys. A faithful member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church, Katie found her greatest joy in being with family and...
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Joseph Glover Glenn

May 11, 1945 - March 2, 2022

Joseph Glover Glenn II, 76, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Glover Glenn and Mildred Bidwell Glenn of Owensboro and his beloved aunt Margaret Bidwell Cecil Mercer and uncle Edward Cecil. Throughout his life, Joe was always physically active including running in 5Ks, biking, walking his dog Dusty,...
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Allan Askins

April 14, 1951 - March 1, 2022

Allan Askins, 70, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at his home. He was born April 14, 1951 in Daviess County to the late George and Clarice Patton Askins. Allan was retired from PVF Supply Co. and was a U. S. Navy veteran. He enjoyed fishing and camping at Patoka Lake, watching Nascar and was an avid U.K. basketball fan. Allan was the type of person that would help anyone...
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Frank Calhoun Taylor

December 9, 1957 - February 28, 2022

Frank Calhoun Taylor, formerly of Owensboro, passed away February 28, 2022, at his home in Lexington following a 3-year battle with cancer. He was 64. Frank was born in Owensboro December 9, 1957, a son of the late C. Waitman and Margaret Brannon Taylor. A 1975 graduate of Owensboro High School, Frank played on the high school tennis team from the seventh thru the twelfth grade. With his brother...
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Thomas E. Wedding

July 12, 1937 - February 27, 2022

Thomas E. Wedding, 84, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Whitesville native was born July 12, 1937, to the late Sylvester and Stella Hagan Wedding. Tom attended St. Mary High School and then entered the U.S. Air Force where he served his country during the Korean War. He worked in maintenance and retired from Century Aluminum after over...
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Joyce Ann Horton Westerfield

January 1, 1943 - February 27, 2022

Joyce Ann Horton Westerfield, 79, of Utica, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Daviess County to the late James and Myrl Jackson Horton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Margie Jean Ward; and brothers, Rondal "Bub" Horton and Roger Dale Horton. She was a loving and dedicated homemaker who could also...
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David M. Taylor

October 11, 1959 - February 26, 2022

David M. Taylor, 62, of Owensboro, passed away February 26, 2022, at home. Born October 11, 1959, in Indianapolis to the late Morris D. and Joan Nichols Taylor. David graduated high school from Madison Central in Richmond, Ky, then went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Eastern Kentucky University. He then graduated with his Juris Doctorate from the University of Louisville and practiced...
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Sherry Gardner Ford

July 23, 1957 - February 26, 2022

Sherry Gardner Ford, 64, of Owensboro, passed away February 26, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born July 23, 1957, in Owensboro, to Bill Gardner and Dona Coffman Shultz. Sherry graduated from McLean County High School in 1975. She enjoyed crafting, gardening, and photography and was an avid fan of the UK Wildcats. Most of all, Sherry loved her family. She was preceded in death by her...
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Greta Marie Cook Beals

August 1, 1937 - February 24, 2022

Greta Marie Cook Beals, 84, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully at her home February 24, 2022, surrounded by her family while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born August 1, 1937, in Beach City, OH, to the late Burton and Hazel Cook. Greta retired as an Avon sales representative after 15 years of service, and then went on to running an Ebay vintage store. She was an avid...
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Agnes Marie Thompson

October 4, 1930 - February 23, 2022

Agnes Marie Thompson, 91, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville. She was born October 4, 1930, in Daviess County, to the late William George and Mary Florean Stallings Blandford. Marie worked as a Nurses Aid, Ward Clerk, and in Supply and Distribution at Mercy Hospital for 26 years before retiring to care for her husband. She also...
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Betty S. Allen

June 25, 1944 - February 23, 2022

Betty S. Allen, 77, of Owensboro, passed away February 23, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born June 25, 1944, in Robards, KY, to the late Don and Vena Stuart. Betty retired from Field Packing Company and was a charter member of Owensboro Christian Church and loved the Lord. She was an avid fan of Elvis, UK Basketball, and Coca-Cola. Betty battled with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma...
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Arlene J. Claypool

February 22, 2022

Arlene J. Claypool, 91, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully at her home in Owensboro, Ky. Born in Fairport, NY, Arlene grew up in Corry, Pennsylvania and moved to Owensboro with her husband Kester Claypool. She lived a wonderfully, joyful life full of love and compassion for everyone she met. As we remember her, may we smile and remember her love for life. We will miss her. She was the...
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Richard "Ricky" Freels

March 4, 1950 - February 22, 2022

Richard "Ricky" Freels, 71, of Maceo, passed away February 22, 2022, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born March 4, 1950, in Daviess County, to the late James and Virginia Freels. Ricky was a talented mechanic, skilled in lawncare, and enjoyed tending to his cattle (LOL); he was truly a jack of all trades. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and had never...
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David D. "Bulldog" Gish

January 21, 1960 - February 21, 2022

David D. "Bulldog" Gish, 62, of Henderson, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022. He was born January 21, 1960 in Henderson County to the late Rev. Samuel P. and Betty Sue Sugg Gish. David was a member of the Faith Temple Church in Owensboro. He was an avid drummer who played in the band, "Sweet Spirits Sound" at Faith Temple Church in the 70's. He loved talking on the C.B. and was known...
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Rodney Burns Berry

August 8, 1953 - February 21, 2022

Rodney Burns Berry, 68, passed away on Monday Feb 21st, 2022 , at home, surrounded by his family, and under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Rodney was a 5th generation Daviess County citizen, born August 8th, 1953 to Dorothy Lea Best Berry, and Patrick Henry Berry. Rodney was a 1971 graduate of Owensboro High School, where was a standout pitcher for the Red Devil baseball team,...
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Rebecca Blankenship

April 25, 1943 - February 21, 2022

Rebecca Blankenship, 78, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky, after a long fight with internal complications. She was born April 25, 1943, in Detroit, MI to the late Nell Margaret Burton Butler. Becky was married to Roy Blankenship for over 20 years and was blessed with six children. She retired from...
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Courtrana Yarnell Winstead Surrell

March 20, 1978 - February 20, 2022

Courtrana Yarnell Winstead Surrell (Court; Big Baby), 43, of Evansville, IN, passed away Feb 20 2022. She was born in Owensboro, KY on March 20, 1978, to Bruce Presley Winstead and Gwendolyn C. Blackmon. Courtrana became a CNA and was also a Quality assurance specialist. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, loved completing DIY projects, as well as arts and crafts. She was...
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Brenda Sue Griffin

September 12, 1955 - February 20, 2022

Brenda Sue Griffin, 66, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born September 12, 1955, to the late Paul Whitaker Sr. and Christine Greathouse Henderson. Brenda loved Bingo! She loved playing it, calling numbers, and serving other people at the Bingo Hall. The only thing she loved more was her family. Brenda was a...
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Mary Louise Henderson

November 1, 1927 - February 19, 2022

Mary Louise Henderson, 94, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. She was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky to the late Robert Alsup Sr. and Annie Pearl Thomas Alsup. Mrs. Henderson retired from General Electric after forty-one years of service. She was a member of First General Baptist Church and also attended First Free Will Baptist. ...
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Thomas Benjamin Garrett, Jr.

July 14, 1929 - February 17, 2022

Thomas Benjamin Garrett,Jr., age 92, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away Thursday February 17, 2022, as a result of a tragic automobile accident. He was born on July 14, 1929 to Thomas Benjamin and Ozella Garrett in Asher, Oklahoma. He was a graduate of Owensboro High School in 1948 and received a bachelor's degree in Industrial Arts from Oklahoma City University. Thomas was survived by four...
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Joseph Michael Bellmar

September 9, 1986 - February 17, 2022

Joseph Michael Bellmar, 35, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born September 9, 1986, to George and Betty Bellmar. Joe attended Owensboro High School where he was a running back for the Red Devils. He loved Bingo, fishing, shopping for his kids, and cutting grass. Joseph was a happy, caring, and fun-loving...
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Joyce Marie Mabrey

February 11, 1949 - February 17, 2022

Joyce Marie Mabrey, 73, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Millers Merry Manor in Rockport, Indiana. She was born February 11, 1949 in Daviess County to the late Theodore Ray and Doris Goode Foster. Joyce was retired from Owensboro-Daviess Co. Hospital after 35 years as a nurse's aid and was invited to assist in the ground-breaking ceremony for the new hospital. She...
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James "Jimmy" Martin

August 28, 1947 - February 17, 2022

James "Jimmy" Martin, 74, passed away at his home in Falls of Rough and went to his eternal home February 17, 2022. He formerly lived in Owensboro. Jimmy was born August 28, 1947, in Daviess County to the late Ramsey and Elizabeth Martin. He worked as a millwright and was a proud member of local 1080. He loved the millwright brothers and in later years, had an annual fish fry for them at the...
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Penelope Kaye "Penny" Horn Vinson

September 7, 1963 - February 17, 2022

Penelope Kaye "Penny" Horn Vinson, 58, of Owensboro, went to be with her Lord, Thursday, February 17, 2022, at the home of her brother. She was born September 7, 1963, in Daviess County to the late Charles Gilbert Horn and Mary Martha Hurm Horn Rysdyk. Penny worked at Nighthawk Security as a supervisor. She was a 1983 graduate of Daviess Co. High School and had received her Bachelor of Arts...
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Tony J. Crowe

March 3, 1951 - February 16, 2022

Tony J. Crowe, 70, of Owensboro, passed away February 16, 2022, at Baptist Health in Louisville. He was born in Owensboro on March 3, 1951, to the late Myrvin and Fanny Crowe. Tony was a graduate from KWC with a degree in business. He served as Minister of Music at Sugar Grove Baptist Church, Glennville Baptist Church and Life Fellowship. He worked as a meter reader and customer service...
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William "Bill" A. Meloni

September 6, 1970 - February 16, 2022

William "Bill" A. Meloni, 51, of Owensboro passed away February 16, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Whittier, California native was born September 6, 1970. Bill was a lover of people and a friend to all. If the family realized they hadn't seen him for hours, it was because he was off making friends. He was larger than life, unbelievably positive, and unapologetically himself. His...
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Mary Elizabeth McCormick

August 3, 1943 - February 16, 2022

Mary Elizabeth McCormick, 78, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, February 16 at Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Owensboro to the late Luther Riley and Gladys Ovear Johnson. Mary attended Brescia University and was a member of Delta Ki Sigma. She later returned to Brescia to give others instruction as key punch operators. Mary worked for General Electric for a short time...
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James W. Hazel

April 10, 1941 - February 15, 2022

James W. Hazel, 80, of Thruston, passed away, February 15, 2022, while in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born April 10, 1941, in Daviess County to the late Guy "G.W." Hazel Jr., and Helen Bamberger Hazel, James served as a lector and Eucharistic minister at St. Williams Catholic Church. After earning a bachelor's degree from the University of Dayton in 1963, he went on to earn a...
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Pamela Sue Payne

July 12, 1954 - February 15, 2022

Pamela Sue Payne, 67, of Owensboro passed away February 15, 2022, under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky with her family by her side. The Daviess County native was born July 12, 1954, to Robert J. Scott and the late Tyler Sue Scott. Pam was an advocate and lover of all things beautiful: the Catholic Mass, the arts, nature, education, religious and political differences, good bourbon, a good...
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Paul Haynes

October 22, 1932 - February 14, 2022

Paul I. Haynes, 89, of Philpot, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Daviess County to the late Newman I. and Mary Ruth Montgomery Haynes. Paul was often called "Paul I". He worked on the family farm growing up and at the age of 20 he joined the Army. Thirty-eight plus years later, he retired from the military under the 100th Division...
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Ernest Chacey Adams

February 13, 1929 - February 14, 2022

Ernest Chacey Adams Ernest Chacey Adams, 93, of Owensboro passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Feb. 13, 1929, in Lansing, Kansas, to the late John F. Adams and Cecil Margaret Chacey Adams, and grew up in Stuart, Arkansas, and Meriden, Kansas, as one of ten siblings. He served in the US Marine Corps on the U.S.S. Topeka in the...
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James E. Quisenberry

February 3, 1934 - February 12, 2022

James E. Quisenberry passed away February 12, 2022, under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Mr. Quisenberry was born in Owensboro on February 3, 1934, a son of the late Everett S. and Mary Louise Brown Quisenberry. He graduated from Owensboro High School in 1952 and from the University of Kentucky in 1956, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering. He worked in...
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John Martin "Marty" Sweeney , Jr.

September 25, 1964 - February 12, 2022

John Martin "Marty" Sweeney Jr., 57, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Chautauqua Health and Rehab. The Daviess County native was born September 25, 1964, to Wanda Woolen Sweeney and the late John Martin Sweeney Sr. Marty, AKA Slim, graduated from Daviess Co. High School (class of 1982) and attended Daviess Co. Vocational Tech to study auto mechanics. He worked for...
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Gary Lee "Sheepy" Mattingly

July 29, 1949 - February 11, 2022

Gary Lee "Sheepy" Mattingly, 72, of Owensboro, passed away February 11, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born July 29, 1949, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, to the late R.E. and Emma Mattingly. He graduated from Owensboro Highschool in 1967. Gary retired as a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 633 after 50 years of service. Gary loved doing almost anything outdoors and...
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Cyrilla Mary Brake

April 27, 1937 - February 10, 2022

Cyrilla Mary Brake was born on April 27, 1937, to Stephen and Anna Fritz in Covington, Kentucky, the 8th child of 11, and died peacefully with family by her side on February 10, 2022, at the Carmel Home in Owensboro, Kentucky. Cyril lived a lifetime of service to others. She grew up in a house full of children and good times and always loved to share stories about their home and growing up in...
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Nadine Gray

June 16, 1938 - February 8, 2022

Nadine Gray, 83, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born June 16, 1938 in Caldwell County to the late Curtis and Alta Mae Morse Crenshaw. Nadine was a member of Crosspointe Baptist Church and was retired as a bus driver with the Owensboro Transit System and loved driving for the city and meeting and talking to all...
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Barbara Ann Estes Colwell

June 30, 1939 - February 7, 2022

Barbara Ann Estes Colwell, 82, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at her home. She was born June 30, 1939 in Daviess County to the late Delbert and Sue Basham Estes. Barbara was a homemaker and member of Grace Chapel Church, enjoyed going to yard sales, and loved her pets. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Howard Colwell in 2001, a son, Darrell Wayne...
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Ronald "Ron" Hunn

April 20, 1949 - February 7, 2022

Ronald "Ron" Hunn, 72, of Owensboro, passed away February 7, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born April 20, 1949, to the late Clyde and Doris Hunn. Ron retired from Century Aluminum. He enjoyed playing pool and loved all things John Deere. Ron was a skilled woodworker and an avid Tennessee Volunteers fan. He adored time spent with his grandchildren and loved being their "Pop."...
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Virginia Elaine Ballard

January 30, 1946 - February 7, 2022

Virginia Elaine Ballard, 76, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022, at Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation. She was born January 30, 1946, in Owensboro to the late George H Ballard Sr. and Mary Virginia Clark Ballard. Elaine graduated with a bachelor's degree at Kentucky Wesleyan College, graduating with High Honors. She then earned a master's degree in social sciences from Kent...
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JoAnn Kimmel

September 17, 1934 - February 6, 2022

JoAnn Kimmel, 87, of Owensboro, went to be with our Lord on February 6, 2022. She was born September 17, 1934, to the late Lavern and Lelia Pickrell. JoAnn enjoyed many years working at Hallmark. Our Mother was known as an excellent cook, and it gave her much joy to cook for anyone who walked into her home. She also enjoyed gardening and had a special green thumb which made her flowers...
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Richard "Dick" Kendall Temple

October 17, 1928 - February 4, 2022

Richard "Dick" Kendall Temple, 93, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born October 17, 1928, in Lewisport to the late Owen LaFoe Temple and Lydia Smith Temple. Dick graduated from the University of Kentucky and was retired from MPD / G.E. after 39 years, where he was manager of materials for 13...
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Clarence James Redfern

January 19, 1922 - February 2, 2022

Clarence James Redfern passed away at The Heartford House of Owensboro on February 2, 2022, just days following his 100th birthday. He was born in Island, KY on January 19, 1922, to the late Elmer Cornelius and Mary Elizabeth Redfern. At the age of twenty Clarence was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served as an artillery gunner with the D-Day forces landing in Normandy. He bravely fought...
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Michael Roger Thompson

February 1, 1955 - February 1, 2022

Michael Roger Thompson, 67, of Richland, Indiana passed away on February 1, 2022 at the Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born February 1, 1955 in Jamestown, New York, the son of the late Roger N. and Treva E. Dunnewold Thompson. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Valerie, and his sister, Marcia A. Friedman. Mike attended...
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Opal Smeathers Pruden

September 9, 1926 - February 1, 2022

Opal Smeathers Pruden, 95 of Owensboro, passed away February 1, 2022, at Heartland Villa. She was born September 9, 1926, in Hancock County, to the late Henry and Rosea Powers, the last of their 8 children. After graduating from Hawesville High school in 1944, Opal started her career at GE. She met and married Kenneth Smeathers a few years later and they moved to Smeathers Farm where they...
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Michelle Hackbarth

March 7, 1972 - February 1, 2022

Michelle Kim Hackbarth, 49, of Owensboro, passed away February 1st, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born March 7, 1972, in Manhattan Kansas, to the late Connie Kim Easland. Michelle enjoyed biking, walking on the beach, and helping others in need. Above all, she adored her grandbabies. Michelle was kind to everyone she met and will be remembered for always having a smile on...
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Linda B. Philpott

August 25, 1942 - February 1, 2022

Linda B. Philpott, 79, of Daviess County went to be with her Lord Jesus on February 1, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. The McLean County native was born August 25, 1942, to the late Edwin Luther Brackett and Nancy Waltrip Brackett. Linda and her late husband, Harold were co-owners of Philpott's Barber Shop initially on Scherm Road and later in the Executive Inn for over fifty years...
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Barbara Sue Christian

February 12, 1934 - February 1, 2022

Barbara "Goggie" Christian, 87, of Owensboro, passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. She was born February 12, 1934 in Hopkins County. She was the second child of four and only daughter to Marie and Harley Francis who preceded her in death. As a child, she resented her brothers (3) getting to go outside while she had to iron and help do household work. Her...
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Charles Edward Fulkerson

November 13, 1953 - January 31, 2022

Charles Edward Fulkerson, 68, of Owensboro, was called home to the Lord on Monday, January 31, 2022, while his loving wife was by his side. Charlie fought a brief but valiant battle with Covid. Born on November 13, 1953, to Joseph Lorenza (J. L.) Fulkerson and Elizabeth Payne Fulkerson. Charlie never left the family farm where he and his brother Pat grew corn, soybeans, and tobacco. He was a 1973...
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Juanita Gaye Brannen

December 10, 1951 - January 31, 2022

Juanita Gaye Brannen, 70, of West Louisville, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 31, 2022. She is no longer suffering and is at rest with her loved ones who have gone before her. Juanita was born December 10, 1951 to the late J. M. (Fuzz) and Jessie Brannen. Juanita retired from Hopkins County Public Schools where she was a Spanish teacher at North Hopkins High School. She...
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Nancy Heppler Miles

July 14, 1940 - January 31, 2022

Nancy Heppler Miles, of Daviess County, died January 31, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born July 14, 1940 in Henderson County to George Dawson and Vera Pauline Willingham Heppler. She graduated from Daviess County High School in 1958, attended Kentucky Wesleyan College, served on the Board of South-Central Bank for many years and was a member of Panther Creek Baptist...
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Anna Sue Clayton

September 4, 1939 - January 31, 2022

Anna "Sue" Clayton, 82, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Ohio County, Kentucky to the late Norman and Auretha Carter Bilbro. Sue was a graduate of Owensboro High School. She focused on her family and raising children for eighteen years before going back to school. Sue studied computer programming at Owensboro...
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Robert Wayne Clouse

October 14, 1953 - January 30, 2022

Robert Wayne Clouse, age 68 of Owensboro, Kentucky, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 30th, 2022. He was born October 14, 1953 in Daviess County. Robert enjoyed making people laugh, telling stories about his adventures as a truck driver, and watching western films. He loved music, spending time with his family and working around the house. Robert was preceded in death by his wife,...
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