Obituaries

Jan 11, 2020

Mary Lou Miller, 96, of Owensboro, was called home January 11, 2020 at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. She was born to the late Hillary and Elizabeth Miller. She was orphaned at age five and adopted by Lula Underhill, her aunt. She retired after 20 years at General Electric from the Tube Department and was a member...

Jan 9, 2020

Joyce Owen Pendley Muffett, 84, of Owensboro went home to be with her Savior Thursday, January 9, 2020 under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. Born November 11, 1935 in Thermopolis, Wyoming to the late Leslie Emerett and Mary Jane Barnett Owen, Joyce made her way to Owensboro due to her father working in the oil fields. She...

Jan 6, 2020

Jackie Dale Braden was a bright light on this Earth from February 20, 1939 until he was called home on January 6, 2020. Born to Charles and Lola Braden and younger brother to Peggy, Jack grew up in Utica. After graduating from Utica High School in 1958 and attending Western Kentucky University, he went on to proudly serve the...

Jan 5, 2020

Terry Lee Parks, 72, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born on January 11, 1947 to the late Otis and Mary Katherine Westerfield Parks. Terry retired from Atmos Energy after 38 1/2 years and was a member of Buena Vista Baptist Church. He was a UK fan and enjoyed...

Jan 4, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Russell Maglinger, 90, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday January 4, 2020 surrounded by the family she loved. She was born April 9, 1929 and became the greatest mom three sons and a daughter could ever hope for. Some of her greatest treasures included the salvation Jesus Christ offers to all who believe and trust in His righteousness,...

Jan 4, 2020

Shelby J. Lashbrook, 82, of Owensboro, passed away on January 4, 2020 at University of Louisville Hospital. She was born December 24, 1937 in Daviess County to the late Finis and Mary Evelyn Sosh English. Shelby was a member of Nickel Ridge Holiness Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband David Lashbrook...

Jan 3, 2020

Michael Edward Horlander, 71, of Owensboro died on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Fordsville Nursing Home. He was born July 20, 1948 in Owensboro to the late Edward N. and Melinda Frances Bolton Horlander. He worked as a carpenter and was a U. S. Army veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,...

Jan 2, 2020

James "Golden Eagle" Vinson, 69, of Owensboro, passed away January 2, 2020, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born February 12, 1950, in Owensboro to the late Harold and Betty Ellen Vinson. James was a proud Vietnam Veteran and served in the Navy. He loved dogs, motorcycles, and racecars, and had never met a stranger.

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Dec 29, 2019

David Royce Lashbrook, 77, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was born July 10, 1942 in Daviess County to the late Guy and Geneva Ammons Lashbrook. David retired from The Hon Co. after 44 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Freddie,...

Dec 28, 2019

Gernie Eldridge, 68, of Whitesville passed away suddenly Saturday, December 28, 2019 at his residence with loved ones by his side. Born January 17, 1951 in Boyd County to the late Ambris and Claria Keeton Eldridge, Gernie was an easy going and generous man who was always ready to help others. His small stature made him an excellent welder...

Dec 25, 2019

David E. Simpson, 81, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born March 24, 1938 in Daviess County, Kentucky. David was the president and owner of Brite-Way Sign Co. for 32 years and a member of Owensboro Christian Church for 35 years where he served as...

Dec 24, 2019

Freida Berry Pagan, 69, won her battle with cancer. On December 24, 2019, Freida stepped into eternity to meet her Lord, Jesus Christ, discarding her earthly body. The cancer is now dead, while Freida has a new, glorified body free of that disease. Through Jesus, she has won the victory. With victory comes the spoils. She can now reunite...

Dec 23, 2019

Ira Wilson Guffey, 95, of Louisville, formerly of Owensboro, passed away on Monday December 23, 2019. He was born in Owensboro to the late Ira Samuel and Ollie Mae Wilson Guffey. He served his country in the U. S. Navy in the South Pacific theater during World War II and witnessed the signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender...

Dec 21, 2019

On Saturday, December 21, 2019, Regina Ann Farmer, loving mother of two, passed away at the age of 81 in her home.

Regina was born on February 23, 1938, in Owensboro, to James and Marie Brockman. She graduated from Owensboro Technical High School in 1956. Regina had a passion for Jesus and helping others, and was a...

Dec 19, 2019

Mrs. Naomi Deal, 97, of Owensboro, departed this life on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Riverside Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Taylor Mines, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her parents, Opal and Lula Coleman Warner, two brothers, James W. and Edward Warner. On March 8, 2002, her husband Ben Deal passed away. She accepted...

Dec 18, 2019

Lester “Jack” Adams, 85, of 6772 Thoma Drive, Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Heartford House in Owensboro under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born November 16, 1934 in Salyersville, Kentucky, and had retired from Aleris in 1991. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, building 4-wheel bicycles from...

Dec 18, 2019

Evelyn Nofcier Triplett, 97, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at her daughter's home. She was born April 28, 1922 in Chicago to The Reverend William L. and Eulala Nofcier. She graduated in 1944 from Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky with a degree in Psychology and earned a degree in Library Science from the University of Kentucky. She met...

Dec 17, 2019

Stephen Michael "Mike" Miller, 51, of Owensboro, passed away December 17, 2019. He was born May 30, 1968 in Daviess County to Stephen R. "Steve" Miller and Suzanne Hutchinson Miller. In Mike's younger years, he enjoyed being in the Boy Scouts, and achieved the title of Eagle Scout. He could be described as an incredibly intelligent man; one of...

Dec 13, 2019

arrie L. Dean, 44, of Owensboro passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at her home. Born May 31, 1975 in Daviess County to Renetta Kay James and the late Kelly James, Carrie graduated from Owensboro High School and was employed at River Valley Behavioral Health. Carrie was a strong and hard-working woman but also compassionate and giving who cared...

Dec 13, 2019

Harold David Birdsley, 82, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at his home. He was born in Cordova, Illinois to the late Everett and Alice Birdsley. Harold retired after fifty-two years as a truck driver. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Harold enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, restoring old John Deere...