Obituaries

Feb 1, 2019

Marjorie Nell Welsh, 87, of Owensboro passed away at her home on February 1, 2019. Marjorie was born on August 6, 1931 to the late Willy and Ruby Horn of Greenville, KY.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Patrick Welsh; her son, Arthur Ray Welsh; a grandson, Aaron...

Jan 29, 2019

William C. Webb "Bill", 64, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, January 29 at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Webb was born May 20, 1954 in Owensboro to Joyce Howell Webb and the late William David Webb. Until his retirement in January of this year, Bill owned and operated Montgomery & Webb Plumbing, Heating & and Air. He...

Jan 28, 2019

Robert "Bob" Lee, 88, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born September 15, 1930 in Daviess County to the late Sylvan D. and Cora V. Fulkerson Lee. Bob was retired as Operations Manager at Green River Steel after 42 years and was a member of Christ Community Church. He...

Jan 27, 2019

Gloria Deane Emerson, 77, of Owensboro, died on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at her home. She was born January 27, 1942 in Daviess County, KY to the late Robert Earle and Christine Laverne Underhill Price. She retired from Owensboro Medical Health System as a ward clerk and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Gloria enjoyed entertaining with family...

Jan 26, 2019

Mark A. Fortner, 52, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019. He was born on August 21, 1966 in Daviess County to the late Bobby & Jo Ann Fortner. Mark was a self employed carpenter. He enjoyed fishing, watching TV, and his dogs. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Jerry...

Jan 26, 2019

Rebecca Jean Whittinghill Danhauer, 91, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019 at her home. Born in Owensboro on July 3, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Dexter Dean and Rena Massie Whittinghill and was a graduate of Owensboro High School, where she was a member of the marching band playing the clarinet. She also played...

Jan 20, 2019

William Nixson Fruge', 91, of Owensboro, Kentucky, died peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on January 20, 2019. A son of the late Viellor Jack Fruge' and Ophelia Doise Fruge', one of nine children, he was born in Kinder, Louisiana on February 24, 1927. He served in the United States Marine Corps, 1948-1952, during the Korean War....

Jan 17, 2019

Betty Sue Haas, 83, of Owensboro, died on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born March 28, 1935 in Butler County, KY to the late Charles Morphew and Beulah Wingfield Morphew. She retired from Bellsouth as a dispatch operator and was a member of Wing Avenue Baptist Church. Betty enjoyed UK basketball and reading....

Jan 17, 2019

Betty Rachel Rascoe Harris, 86, of Owensboro died January 17, 2019 at Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest after a four year battle with dementia. She was born in Trigg County, KY in March 1932 and her family moved to Daviess County in 1944. Her husband of 63 years, William "Boogie" Harris, preceded her in death, as well as a daughter,...

Jan 17, 2019

Robert Darian Smith Jr. 35, of Owensboro, departed this life on Thursday January 17, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Tacoma , Washington. He was a member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He leaves to cherish his memories and mourn the loss of his passing his wife, Latonyia Smith; two sons, Czarek Willinger and Nizarian Brown; one...

Jan 16, 2019

Christine Evans, 66, of Hartford, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born May 24, 1952 in Daviess Co. to the late Columbus and Irene Harrison Dennis. Christine was a homemaker, a very loving wife and mother, and enjoyed going to garage sales and flea markets. She also loved raising flowers and...

Jan 13, 2019

John Frederick Lancaster, 69, of Owensboro, passed away on his birthday Sunday, January 13, 2019. He was born on January 13, 1950 in Daviess County to the late Harold & Kathleen Lancaster. He retired from Kimberly-Clark and was a U.S. Army veteran. He enjoyed fishing, Atlanta Braves baseball and going to the beach. In addition to his parents, he...

Jan 12, 2019

Charles O'Bryan, 81, of Owensboro, changed his address to Heaven on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Charles was born on February 23, 1937 to the late Francis Ellis and Lola Ann Fenwick O'Bryan. Charles was retired from Whitehall Furniture and worked at Owensboro Brick & Tile. Charles enjoyed UK basketball, cooking, but most of all...

Jan 11, 2019

Betty Lou Everly, 79, of Owensboro, passed away January 11, 2019, at her home. She was born May 28, 1939 to the late Herschel and Lucille Purcell Cummings in Owensboro. Betty Lou worked the Cigar Factory, General Electric, and Pinkerton where she retired from. She enjoyed time with her grandkids and visiting the beach. Betty Lou was preceded in...

Jan 5, 2019

Thomas Richard Abel, 75, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Thomas was born August 26, 1943, in Owensboro the son of the late Marion W. Abel and Frances Wells Abel. He was retired from Higdon Construction Company where he worked as an equipment operator and truck driver. He...

Jan 2, 2019

William Dean Huff, 49, of Philpot, died Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born February 19, 1969 in Owensboro to Jerry Huff and Margaret Ray Huff. Dean was employed at Hunter Douglas for 27 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Jerry Huff. Survivors include his daughters, Magen Huff of Philpot and...

Jan 1, 2019

Judy A. Wells, 76, of Owensboro, transitioned to eternal life on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Judy was born in Princeton, Kentucky, on September 19, 1942 to the late Ellis and Katie Harmon. She was a graduate of Western High School and attended Kentucky State University. Judy was a member of the...

Jan 1, 2019

Mr. Carol Graham Wilson, 68, of Owensboro, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. He was born in Owensboro to the late Charles Leslie and Helen Grace Wilson.

Carol was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from Gadcon Construction after more than twenty years of service. He...

Dec 29, 2018

Emogene Evans Daniel, 91, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Daniel was born May 25, 1927 in Daviess County to the late Buel Lain and Georgia Mae Church Lain. Emogene "Jean" was a 1946 graduate of Daviess Co. High School. She loved reading, boating, gardening, and going out to eat with her friends....

Dec 28, 2018

Claude E. Sparks, Sr. 80, of Owensboro passed away on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Claude was born June 30, 1938, in Daviess County to the late Vernon Sparks and Helen Mae Cooper Sparks. He was owner/operator for over 40 years driving with Weaton Van Lines World Wide Moving. Claude was honored...