Obituaries

Mar 3, 2020

Charles R. Alvey, 78, of Owensboro, passed away March 3, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro March 18, 1941 to the late Elmer and Anna Alvey. Charles was a hard worker. He retired from Century Aluminum after working years on the Potline. He enjoyed watching baseball, NASCAR, U.K. Basketball and was a fan of...

Mar 3, 2020

Ralph Thomas Stanley was born July 27, 1962 in Madisonville, KY and departed this life on March 3, 2020 in Toluca, Mexico. He was a graduate of Apollo High School and Kentucky Wesleyan College. He taught English in Mexico. He was preceded in death by his daddy, W.T. Stanley; and a nephew, Gideon David Stanley. He is survived by...

Mar 2, 2020

Donna Kay Clater, 70, of Maceo, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2020 at her home while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born August 13, 1949 in Daviess Co. to the late Carl and Christine Adams Martin. Donna was a homemaker and was a member of Yelvington Baptist Church. She...

Feb 29, 2020

Vincent "Vince" Coe Burns, 31, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020, following an illness. He was born on November 17, 1988, in Daviess County, Kentucky. He was a 2007 graduate of Muhlenberg North High School, a 2011 graduate of University of Kentucky and a 2015 graduate of University of Kentucky School of Pharmacy. He was a...

Feb 28, 2020

Durwood Nation Rafferty, 94, of Owensboro, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born December 17, 1925 in Daviess County to the late Everett and Tina Nation Rafferty. Durwood was a 1944 graduate of Daviess County High School. He loved people and people loved him....

Feb 26, 2020

Autumn Leigh Cauley Rusher passed away Wednesday February 26, 2020 at her home. Autumn was born October 31, 1979 in Owensboro, Ky. She is a member of the First Church of the Nazarene, and was a registered nurse, having received several awards for nursing. She loved to sing, play spades, swim, do crafts, but most of all she loved...

Feb 22, 2020

Carrie Evelyn Bruner, 87, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 in Evansville. Carrie was born on February 5, 1933 in Hancock County, Ky. to the late Eugene W. and Anna Lee Falls Bryant. She was a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church, the V.F.W. post 696, D.A.V., and the American Legion. She was preceded in death...

Feb 21, 2020

John D. "Jack" Kellem, 85, of Maceo, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at his home. He was born February 7, 1935 in Daviess County to the late John D. and Della Horsely Kellem. Jack worked as a truck driver for Daviess County Sand & Gravel and was a member and deacon of Maceo Baptist Church where he...

Feb 20, 2020

Harlan R. Farmer, 87, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020 in Owensboro. He was born August 29, 1932 to the late Reat and Martha Pryor Farmer in Daviess County and was a member of Owensboro Christian Church. Harlan was an electrical linesman for over over 25 years, retiring from IBEW. He then operated the Pizza Deli and Angelo's Pizza...

Feb 20, 2020

ancy Smith-Thompson, 63, of Owensboro passed away at home with her family by her side on Thursday, February 20, 2020 under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. Born September 10, 1956 in Daviess County to the late Donald Eugene Smith and Hazel Ruth Lanham Smith, Nancy graduated from OHS (class of '74). She was employed at Field Packing...

Feb 19, 2020

Kenneth “Butch” Hill, 58, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro on September 18, 1961 to the late Edward and Anna “Sue” Barrentine Hill. Butch was employed by Raben Tire as a mechanic for 32 years. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and Louisville basketball, fishing, playing cards, being around...

Feb 17, 2020

Milton Eugene Aldridge, known to his family as "Mickey" and "Gene" to his friends, age 81, of Huntingburg, Indiana, passed away at 1:10 a.m., on Sunday, February 17, 2020, at The Waters of Huntingburg. He was born June 28, 1938, in Owensboro, Kentucky, to Milton Leonard and Leona (Helton) Aldridge. Milton worked as a chef and, notably, through the...

Feb 17, 2020

Peggy Eaton Hendry, 72, of Glasgow, Ky., formerly of McLean Co., passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green. She was born April 20, 1947 in McLean Co. to the late Harold Eaton and Martine White Powell. Peggy had worked as a dental technician and was of the Methodist faith. She was a...

Feb 17, 2020

Elizabeth Ella Davis, 84, of Owensboro passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Owensboro on October 11, 1935 to the late Clinton and Rosa Kruger Price. Elizabeth was a member of Walnut Memorial Baptist Church. She enjoyed taking pictures and making photo albums. Elizabeth is survived by her sister, Rosa Lea...

Feb 17, 2020

William H. Oost, 87, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest. He was born on May 11, 1932 in Daviess County to the late Hammon Darrell & Mae Louise Oost. Bill worked for Coca-Cola after high school then retired from National Linen Company and American General Insurance. He was a faithful member...

Feb 14, 2020

Joyce Heldt Orrahood, 92, of Lexington, formerly of Owensboro passed away on Valentine's Day, Friday, February 14, 2020. She was born on March 28, 1927 in Evansville, Indiana to Thomas A. Heldt and Viola A. Heldt. She graduated from Bosse High School in 1945, attended Lindenwood College (1945-1947) in St. Charles, Missouri and graduated from Washington University, St. Louis,...

Feb 12, 2020

Betty Russ Smith passed away Feb. 12, 2020, in Pendleton, Indiana. She was born June 19, 1937, in Owensboro to Eukie and Frances (Freels) Russ, who are both deceased.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Smith; and her brothers, John Russ and Jack Russ.

She is survived by her sister, Shirley Russ...

Feb 10, 2020

Rebecca Ann Bowlds, 72, of Owensboro passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Henderson on January 11, 1948 to the late William and Mary Edge Sandefur. Rebecca was retired from Kenco where she worked in Quality Control. She was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church. Rebecca loved her dogs, Missy,...

Feb 7, 2020

Susan Gail Greenfield, 66, of Lewisport, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at her home. She was born May 26, 1953 in Daviess County to the late William H. and E. Gwendolyn Clarke White. Susan worked for Marshall County Clerk's Office for many years. She is survived by her sisters, Betty Waid (Jimmie) and Kathy Sanders (William); and...

Feb 6, 2020

Clint Ross, 85, formerly of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday February 6, 2020 at the Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson. He was a member of Owensboro Church of Christ and retired from Aleris Corp. Clint was a U. S. Army veteran, loved listening to bluegrass music, and loved spending time with his family.

Clint was preceded...