Obituaries
William Roach Jr.
Sep 30, 2023
William Roach, Jr., 93 of Utica, KY went to Heaven on September 30, 2023. He was born on November 15, 1929 to the late William D. & Mabel P. Roach. He served in the United States Army and worked at V.E. Anderson, Star TV, and retired from Commonwealth Aluminum.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie...
Rose Marie Wayne Fulkerson King
Sep 24, 2023
Rose Marie Wayne Fulkerson King, 91, of Owensboro, Kentucky passed away September 24, 2023, at The Village at Hamilton Pointe in Newburgh, Indiana. She was born April 4, 1932, in Daviess County, Kentucky to the late Charles Robert and Mary Ada Stallings Wayne. She was of the Catholic faith and was a member of St. Joseph and Paul Catholic...
Sandra Faye Howard
Sep 23, 2023
Sandra Faye Howard, 70, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at her home under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky and in the presence of her loved ones. The Daviess County native was born July 23, 1953, to the late James Arnold Mayfield and Maxine Huff Mayfield. Her family soon moved to East Chicago where Sandra...
Mary Jacqueline "Jackie" Smith
Sep 12, 2023
“And God shall wipe away all tears from them eyes, and there shall be no more death; neither crying, neither shall then be any more pain.Mary Jacqueline Smith was born May 7, 1950 in Owensboro, Ky to the late Geneva Morton Smith.She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and became a member of Center Street Baptist Church...
Dorothy Jean Willyard
Sep 11, 2023
Dorothy Jean Willyard, 87, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born July 23, 1936 in Daviess County to the late John A. Sweeney and Emma Norris Sweeney.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William I. Willyard; daughter, Melinda Willyard; and five brothers,...
Linda Kay Birkhiemer
Sep 11, 2023
Linda Kay Birkhiemer, 83, of Owensboro, passed away on Septer 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July, 10, 1940, to the late Shirrell and Martha Poole. Linda was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, shopping, making porcelain dolls, and spending time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
In addition...
William "Bud" Robinson
Sep 11, 2023
William “Bud” Robinson, 91, of Owensboro passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital surrounded by his children. Bud was born March 7, 1932, in Paradise, Kentucky where he fostered his love of fishing and the outdoors. In his younger years, he played a variety of sports including basketball, softball, and bowling. He spent many...
Lawrence "Texas Tom" Merriweather
Sep 9, 2023
Lawrence W. "Tom" Merriweather, 67, of Owensboro, was born Oct. 4, 1955, in Hopkinsville. He was a dedicated member of Asbury United Methodist Church. While he was well known for his cooking, “Texas Tom BBQ”, he also enjoyed spending time at the racetrack and attending his children and grandchildren’s sporting events. In his earlier years, Tom loved to travel, whether...
Janice Marie Austin
Sep 5, 2023
Janice Marie King Austin, 78, of Island, KY, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born January 1, 1945, in Owensboro, to the late Gilbert King and Anna Lee Walker Wells. Janice was a hard worker, she was retired from Ragu where she worked in production for 25 years and was lovingly known...
William "Barney" Scales
Sep 4, 2023
William "Barney" Scales, 64, of Utica, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born April 7, 1959 in Daviess County. Barney retired from Kaiser Aluminum in Warwick County, Indiana and worked for the Thrifty Nickel for 15 years. He enjoyed going to flea markets, gun shows, and fishing. Barney loved watching westerns and...
George Thomas Jones
Sep 2, 2023
George Thomas Jones, 97 of Owensboro, peacefully passed away on September 2, 2023 at the Heartford House, under the care of Hospice. He was born November 15, 1925 to the late Thomas Edgar Jones and Macie Jones Evans in Crofton, KY.
George served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII and was stationed in Germany. He...
Louise L. Hartsough
Sep 2, 2023
Louise L. Hartsough, 97, of Owensboro, Ky, passed away September 2, 2023, at the Carmel Home. Louise was born in Greenville, Kentucky, to the late Floyd L. Lancaster and Elsie Mae Simmons Lancaster. She was a lifetime member of Third Baptist Church, where she was President of the WMU, taught second-grade Sunday school for over 50 years, was involved...
Arthur Kyungsuk Kim
Aug 31, 2023
Arthur Kim, 46, of Louisville and formerly of Owensboro passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, from an automobile accident. The Jefferson County native was born December 15, 1976, to Dr. Young Ki Kim and Dr. Young Sook Kim. Arthur’s family moved to Owensboro in 1979, and he graduated from Daviess County High School (class of ’95) where he played...
Marilynn Abrams
Aug 28, 2023
Marilynn Abrams, 89, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023 at her home while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born May 31, 1934 in Daviess County to the late Jay Lynn and Mary Katherine Williams Gregson. Marilynn retired as a registered nurse with Owensboro-Daviess County Hospital and was a member of Wesleyan...
John Patrick Purcell Sr.
Aug 28, 2023
John Patrick Purcell Sr., 77, of Lewisport, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born February 18, 1946 in Owensboro to the late Arthur Justice Purcell and Virgie Mae Frantz Purcell. John retired from Hon Company after 46 years and was a member of Christ Community Church. He enjoyed spending time reading and...
John "Travis" Whitaker
Aug 27, 2023
John “Travis” Whitaker, 38, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at his residence. The Daviess County native was born June 6, 1985, to John and Debbie Whitaker. Travis grew up in Owensboro and graduated from Owensboro High School (class of ’03) where he played soccer. He attended the University of Kentucky and received his degree in Mechanical...
Nelley Ann Zook
Aug 26, 2023
Nelley Ann Zook, 78, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at her home. She was born February 12, 1945 in Vincennes, Indiana to the late Raymond and Lorene (Recker) Flory. Nelley was a retired telephone operator for AT&T and a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. She had been a volunteer with Christmas Wish for 33years,...
Ina Vivian Carter
Aug 18, 2023
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Ina Vivian Carter, daughter of the late James A. Jackson, Sr. and Fannie Barker Jackson. Ina passed away Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, at The Heartford House, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to shine brightly in the hearts and memories of all who knew her.She fought the good...
Lemuel "Lem" Evans
Aug 18, 2023
Lemuel “Lem” Evans, 71, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023. He was born September 27, 1951 to the late B.F. and Anna Lou Evans. Lem was raised in Livermore, KY. Growing up, he worked on his family farm as well as his father’s Ford dealership, B.F. Evans Ford of Livermore. Lem graduated from Livermore High School,...
Emogene "Jean" Harrison Strong
Aug 7, 2023
Emogene "Jean" Harrison Strong 96 passed away August 7, 2023. Jean was born on August 2, 1927, to Emer & Allen Farmer Conrey. Jean married James Lee Harrison on August 4, 1945. After James’ passing Jean married Ralph Strong.
Survivors include daughter, Judy Harrison Carrico and husband David; three grandchildren, Jamie, Jayna and Jill; four great-grandchildren, Joshua, Caleb, Bailey &...
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