Obituaries

Jul 20, 2021

Marian Wright Givens, 94, of Davidson, NC, formerly of Owensboro, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, July 20, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 26, 1927, in Owensboro, the daughter of the late George Silas Wright and Hazel Taylor Wright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Jul 19, 2021

Elizabeth S. Cavin, 96, formerly of Owensboro, Kentucky passed away Monday, July 19, 2021, while under the care of Kindred Hospice in Mobile, AL. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky October 1, 1924, to the late John Leo Shea and Lucile Clark Shea. Betty graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Louisville, Kentucky in 1942. She attended the University of...

Jul 15, 2021

Fanny Paris Crowe, 97, of Owensboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Carmel Home. She was born on March 6, 1924, in McLean County, KY, to John Morgan and Ermine Harris Paris.

Mrs. Crowe was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband of 65 years, Myrvin...

Jul 11, 2021

Pamela June Grass Shouse, 72 years old, of Owensboro, passed away on, July 11, 2021 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born in Evansville, Indiana on January 15, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Robert "Bob" and Vernia Grass. Her greatest achievement was serving the Lord through music, teaching children and young adults...

Jul 8, 2021

Sue Topmiller Brister, 87, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Twin Rivers Nursing Home. She was born September 13, 1933 in Owensboro to the late Victor and Ruby Mercer Topmiller. Sue retired after 35 years from Owensboro Daviess County Hospital as a registered nurse. She served as the nursing administrator at the Free Clinic in...

Jul 8, 2021

Karen Lee Evans, 76, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 8, 2021. She was born in Morgantown, Kentucky on March 19, 1945, to the late Nelson and Estie Cox.

She and her childhood sweetheart, Troy Lee Evans, tied the knot on September 10, 1960. They were blessed with four children, eleven...

Jul 8, 2021

Leah Blayke Husk, 2, beloved daughter of Hubert and Celeste, and best friend and baby sister to Kinslee, 5, of Philpot, was greeted in Heaven by an army of angels on Thursday, July 8, 2021.

This spunky spitfire's light burned bright from the moment she graced the world and her adoring family with her pure joy, sparkling...

Jul 4, 2021

Genevia Carol Kruger, 72, of Owensboro, formerly of Maceo, went home to be with the Lord on July 4th, 2021.   Carol was born February 26, 1949 to the late Albert and Beulah Kruger.  Carol was a loyal member of Apollo Heights Baptist Church and found great joy in her church family there. She maintained a very active card ministry...

Jun 29, 2021

Verna Marlene (Kennedy) Carter, age 85, of Owensboro, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Wellington Parc.

Marlene was born in March 1936 in Louisville, Kentucky, to Bertrand and Nina Kennedy. She was married to her husband, Arthur Carter, Jr. in 1953, and they raised five daughters. Marlene and her family served the Lord...

Jun 28, 2021

Anna Sue Kafer Johnson (née Bell) left her earthly life on June 28, 2021, just months shy of the 100-year mark she was so determined to reach. (We’re sure she’s shaking her fist about that, even in Heaven.) She was born on April 21, 1922, to Lloyd C. and Mattie (Dean) Bell in her beloved Owensboro, where she spent...

Jun 23, 2021

Lowry Wells Pirtle, 79, husband, father, grandfather, and born again Christian went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 23, 2021. He passed peacefully at his home under the care of Hospice surrounded by his family. He was a current and charter member of Bellevue Baptist Church. He served his Lord in the following capacities...

Jun 21, 2021

Morris M. Adams

[Morris]

November 11, 1930 ~ June 21, 2021

Born in: Salyersville, KY Resided in: Owensboro, KY

Morris M. Adams, 90, of Owensboro, passed away June 21, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Salyersville, Kentucky on November 11, 1930 to the late Carl M. and Vauda Penix...

Jun 21, 2021

Sharon D. Coffman, of Owensboro, went home Monday, June 21, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born July 27, 1948 to the late George DeBruler and Ethel Vanover DeBruler. Sharon was, first and foremost, a devoted mom and grandmother who could often be seen (and heard) on the sideline of a soccer game. As...

Jun 21, 2021

Virginia Julia Beckmann, 87, of Central City died Monday June 21, 2021 at 11:49 A.M. at Greenville Nursing and Rehabilitation in Greenville, KY.  Virginia was born July 12, 1933 in Chicago, IL and was a Certified Nurse Aide at Elmhurst Extended Care Illinois and of the Lutheran faith.  She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Beckmann, parents...

Jun 19, 2021

Billy Gene “Captain Skinny” Drace, Sr., 85, of Owensboro, Kentucky passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Daviess County on September 3, 1935 to the late James Gilbert Drace and Christine Drace Ijames. Billy was retired from Evansville Marine Service where he worked as a tug boat captain for 57 years....

Jun 17, 2021

Robert David Simon, 55, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at his home. He was born November 13, 1965 in Owensboro to Dr. Sheldon and Pamela Hawthorne Simon. Robert worked in restaurant management. He loved music, travel and a good joke. Above all, his children meant more to him than anything. He was preceded in death...

Jun 14, 2021

Jo Ann Everly, 73, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021, at her home. Jo Ann was born in Owensboro, a daughter of the late Bernard Lee Everly, Sr. and Isabelle Gaddis Everly. She was a very proud and loyal 1967 graduate of Owensboro High School. Jo Ann was the unofficial memory bank of the OHS Class of...

Jun 13, 2021

Della Michie, 65, passed away June 13, 2021. She was born December 2, 1955 in Daviess County, KY. Della is survived by her husband, Stanley Michie; children, Arthur Smathers, Mary (Jarrod) Austill, and Chris (Kelly) Michie; 16 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. The memorial service will be 12:00 p.m. Thursday at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory where visitation will be...

Jun 9, 2021

Charles B. Kimmel, 101, of Owensboro, died Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at his home under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. The Muhlenberg County native was born May 14, 1920 to the late Wood and Clara Bradley Kimmel. Mr. Kimmel served in the U.S. Army during WWII and participated in 7 major invasions. After attending Owensboro Vo-Tech, he...

Jun 8, 2021

Lowell Braden, 86, of Owensboro, passed away June 8, 2021, with cancer. He was born January 9, 1935, in Owensboro, to the late Walter and Marguerite Braden. After graduating high school, Lowell furthered his education at Western Kentucky University and earned his degree in math, with a minor in physics and chemistry. He went on to serve in the...