Obituaries

Nov 20, 2021

Delbert Lee Young, 66, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born April 30, 1955 in Daviess County to the late Oliver Young, Sr. and Grace Louise Aldridge Young. Delbert was a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle and retired as a maintenance technician with Owensboro...

Nov 20, 2021

Donnie Pitman, 37, of Owensboro, passed away November 20, 2021, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro to his late father, Donnie Lee Hayes Sr., and mother, Joann Mattingly Pitman. Donnie was a truck driver for Total Packaging and enjoyed motorcycles. Donnie was a friend to many and enjoyed time with his family.

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Nov 17, 2021

Daniel E. Hester, 86, formerly of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 in Ft. Thomas, KY. He was born June 25, 1935, in Greenville, Alabama to the late Daniel E. and Etta Harrison Hester, Sr. Daniel was retired as a welder with Southwire and was a member of Harvest Baptist Church. He was a U. S. Air Force...

Nov 16, 2021

Annette Cornell, 97, passed away November 16, 2021 at her home in Lexington. Mrs. Cornell was born May 8, 1924 in Owensboro, KY to the late John Graham Smith and Helen Wilson Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Leslie Cornell. She was a 1942 graduate of Daviess County High School and married Troy Cornell three...

Nov 15, 2021

Donald "Donnie" Clark Deane Sr., 62, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born September 13, 1959, in Madison County, adopted and raised by Guy and Eula Wells Deane. Donnie served in the United States Navy where he was a Navy Seal. He also spent time as an undercover detective, a...

Nov 15, 2021

Rita R. Day, 98, entered Eternal Life Monday, November 15, 2021. Rita was born in Louisville to the late Alphonse and Emma Ruffra. She was a woman of incredible faith and determination, especially after the untimely death of her husband, James R. Day, at which time she worked as an office manager to provide for her two young daughters....

Nov 10, 2021

Gertie Atherton Knott, 84, of Owensboro, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Wellington Parc, Owensboro. She was born August 4, 1936 to the late Ollie and Adena Bell Atherton. She was a member of Lewis Lane Baptist Church where she was active in many areas of church life. She graduated from Utica...

Nov 9, 2021

Mary Pate Robinson, of Sierra Vista, Arizona, went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2021. She was born on April 22, 1948 in Owensboro. She was fun-loving and loved her children and family with all her heart. She is survived by her daughter, Stacy (Tony) Elkhudary; son, Matthew (Cindy) Johnson; seven grandchildren; sister, Judy Pate Ralph; and...

Nov 9, 2021

Brittany LaShawn Hollie, 32, of Louisville, formerly of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021. The Daviess County native was born May 19, 1989, to Rickey and Anita Hollie and attended Owensboro Public Schools completing her education in Louisville. Brittany became a Christian during her childhood years. She had currently been employed at Ford Motor Company until recent Covid...

Nov 7, 2021

Patricia "Patty" Wahl Potts, 91, of Owensboro, passed away November 7, 2021, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born August 19, 1930, in Wayne, MI, to the late Earl and Wilma Brooks Wahl. Patty was a charter member of Bellevue Baptist Church and loved her church friends. She was a homemaker and fantastic cook...

Nov 6, 2021

Jennifer “Maw” Rudd Martin, 49, of Owensboro, Kentucky, has passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Jennifer was born on January 15, 1972 to the late Donald Ray Lanham and Pamela Sue Rudd Lanham Winfield.

Jennifer enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. She was a loving grandmother but she loved all. Jennifer...

Nov 5, 2021

Nancye Ball, 83, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021, while at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation. She was born May 1, 1938, in Breckenridge County, to the late Homer and Grace Smiley Harper. Nancye was retired from Crump Insurance Company where she worked as a secretary. She enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower gardens, camping, and reading...

Nov 5, 2021

Dr. Noel B. "Buddy" Maddox, Jr., 91, of Owensboro passed away peacefully on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital with his bride of 68 years by his side. He was born October 9, 1930 in Owensboro to the late Noel and Maude Maddox. Buddy was a 1948 graduate of Owensboro High School, a 1953 graduate of...

Nov 2, 2021

Richard "John the Baptist" Harold Davis, 77, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in Bowling Green. He was born December 7, 1943 in Watertown, NY to the late Richard Harding and Nellie Mae Davis. He was of the Apostolic faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Crabtree; and...

Nov 1, 2021

Doris Ann Morris, 89, of Owensboro, passed away November 1, 2021, at Hermitage Care and Rehab. She was born August 9, 1932, in Owensboro, to the late Nathan and Pearl Scott. Doris enjoyed gardening her flowers and vegetables, and would often feed the birds, rabbits, and squirrels in her yard. She was a fantastic cook and loved preparing big...

Oct 30, 2021

Shirley Ann Smith Rhodes, 80, transitioned to Heaven Saturday, October 30, 2021. She was born June 16, 1941, in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Rev. Oscar and Vivian (Turner) Smith. The sixth of their ten children, Shirley was known for her generosity, passion for Jesus, and determination to live life fully. To know Shirley was to hear a hundred...

Oct 29, 2021

Betty "Gram" Paris, 89, of Owensboro died Friday, October 29, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Daviess County on June 17, 1932 to the late Howard Krahwinkel and Marzella "Jack" Bumm Krahwinkel. Betty retired from One Park Place where she was the Manager, she was also the first manager at Park Regency, as...

Oct 28, 2021

Betty Louise Stinogel Duke, 89, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born on February 27, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Roy Eugene & Ruth Stinogel. Betty is a member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church and graduated from Owensboro Tech High School in 1950. She enjoyed bowling and...

Oct 26, 2021

Bobby Gene Seaton, 59, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. The Daviess County native was born March 10, 1962 to the late Wavy and Dorothy Seaton. Bobby was an excellent auto mechanic and worked in that field all his life, first for West Side Automotive then Mike's Automotive...

Oct 26, 2021

Janet "Faye" Hill Huskisson ,75, a loving wife, sister, and aunt, returned to her heavenly home on October 26, 2021. Faye was born on March 20, 1946 in Owensboro to the late Yewell T. and Martha Roberson Hill. Her interest included family, loving her dogs, cooking, singing, church, and playing the piano. Faye nourished people around her with love,...