Obituaries

Dec 28, 2021

Nathaniel Chapman Jr., 70, passed away on December 28, 2021, in Louisville, KY. He was born in Owensboro, KY on January 7, 1951. Nathaniel graduated from Owensboro Senior High School and attended Western Kentucky University. Nathaniel enjoyed chemistry experiments. He retired from American Synthetic/Michelin after 36 years. Nathaniel was preceded in death by his father; Nathaniel Chapman, Sr., his stepfather;...

Dec 26, 2021

George Lewis Sipes, 77, of Owensboro departed this earthly life on December 26, 2021, in the care of Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born in Owensboro to the late Bishop and Ethelee Sipes. George retired from William Watson Plastering and Sipes Lawn Care. He was also a U.S. Navy Veteran and served with the U.S. Navy Reserves of...

Nov 29, 2021

Donald William Johnson, 83, of Owensboro, died Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was a retired U.S. Navy and Army veteran and worked and retired from Whirlpool. Survivors include his stepson, Waylon Morton; and stepdaughters Judy Morton, Cynthia Morton and Amy Morton. Service: 11 a.m. Friday at Osborne Funeral Home, 702 Gum St., Evansville, IN 47713....

Nov 26, 2021

Corrie Lynn Morton, 46, of Owensboro passed away Friday November 26, 2021, at Tristar Summit Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Corrie was born on June 3, 1975, to her late parents Bonnie and Robert Morton. She was a big Tennessee Titans football fan, as well as a fan of the Rocky movie series and Harry Potter. She enjoyed listening to...

Nov 17, 2021

Nov 4, 2021

George Neubauer, 66, of Owensboro, KY, passed away November 4, 2021, in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born in Owensboro to the late Eldred and Amy Neubauer. George enjoyed farming and made it his career after graduating from Western Kentucky University with an associate degree. He was a member of Third Baptist Church. George was an...

Oct 7, 2021

Joyce "Mama Joyce" Nel McKenzie, 67, of Owensboro departed this life October 7, 2021. She was born September 24, 1954, to Henry Yarbrough and Nel V. McCreary. Joyce was a member of Tenth Street Baptist Church in Owensboro, KY. She was a fan of Ice Cube and listened to him often. She also enjoyed watching movies, new or old. Gunsmoke...

Sep 26, 2021

Mrs. Mary Lean Curry, age 79 of Owensboro, KY passed away Sunday morning, September 26, 2021. She was born to the late William S.T. Gregory, and Arlean Bailey on May 1, 1942, in Cook County, Chicago, Illinois. Mary loved listening to music, spending time with her family, and watching Amos and Andy in the morning with a fresh cup of...

Sep 13, 2021

Elmo Griffith, Jr., 87, passed away on September 13, 2021, at his home, under the compassionate care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born in Owensboro to the late Elmo Griffith, Sr, and Margie Render Griffith on October 4, 1933. Elmo was a graduate of the Class of 1951, from the historic Western High School (1904-1962), where he participated...

Sep 9, 2021

Quaonna "Nana" LaVon Dixon, 19, of Owensboro, departed this earth Thursday, September 9, 2021. She was born September 7, 2002, to her birth mother Le-Anna Dixon. Quaonna was a student at Apollo High School. She had many hobbies that brought her joy such as drawing, crossword puzzles, and listening to all genres of music with her favorite set of headphones....

Sep 7, 2021

ROBINSON, Joyce Marie Warren (Valdes), age 77, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at her daughter's home in Wetumpka, AL. She was a graduate of Western High School. She retired from Aleris (formerly Commonwealth Aluminum). Joyce was a faithful member of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, where she was the President of the Culinary Arts Committee, a member...

Sep 3, 2021

Bobby Joe Dean, 54, of Owensboro, departed this earth on September 3, 2021. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Kimberly Dean, three sons, Tashawn Dean, Gabriel Chester, and Travon Dean, his grandson Jace Dean, and his siblings Willie Dean, Johnnie Mae, Dalsie Dean, Marvin Dean, and Louis Dean. Bobby was proceeded in death by his parents Clarence "Big...

Aug 29, 2021

Patrick Ricks Dean (Pat) was born on February 7, 1979, in Owensboro, Kentucky, to his parents William McCoy Dean Jr. (Pete) and Gloria Jeanette Ricks Dean. He was preceded in death by his father, Pete, grandparents, William M. Sr. and Francis Brown Dean, Rev. C.N. and Annie Carley Ricks, and his beloved dog, Earl Dean. He graduated from Owensboro High...

Aug 16, 2021

Tia VaShawn Bell Chambers, 40, of Owensboro, KY, passed away on August 16, 2021. Tia was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on January 18, 1981, to Sharon Owens and Michael Bell (deceased). She graduated from Owensboro High School. Tia was happily married to Brandon Chambers, her ride or die partner. They recently celebrated 10 years of marriage. Tia, a loving wife,...

Aug 8, 2021

Tony Lynn Douglas, Jr., 34, of Owensboro departed this life on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Tony was born in Owensboro, Kentucky and was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church. He earned an associate degree from Owensboro Community Technical College and then began working for ATTC Manufacturing in Tell City, Indiana, before his passing. Tony enjoyed spending time with his...

Aug 2, 2021

Adam Joszek Brown, 39, of Owensboro departed this life on Monday, August 2, 2021. Adam was born in Owensboro, Kentucky to Anthony McHenry and the late Irene Brown. He attended the local Owensboro Highschool. Adam enjoyed listening to music of all kinds and spending time with his beloved family and friends. Left to celebrate and cherish his memory is his...

Jun 22, 2021

Steve Skinner, 70, of Evansville, passed on June 22, 2021, in his home under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born in Evansville, Indiana to the late Lonnie and Louise Skinner. Steve served our country as a United States Marine and later worked in the Carpenters Union, from where he later...

Jun 19, 2021

On Saturday, June 19, 2021, the Lord said to Rose "you are closer to my house then yours, so come home with me." Rose Lee Goodwin, 81 of Owensboro accepted the invitation and went home to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born in Calhoun, Kentucky, on January 14, 1940, to the late Remus and Birdie Goodwin. She...

Jun 13, 2021

Janel Anita Moss-Davis was born on June 27, 1970 to Minnie and Elvis Moss in Owensboro, KY. She was affectionately called "Boopie" by family and close friends. She departed this life on June 13, 2021 in Dade City, FL. She graduated from Sullivan University as a chef in Louisville, KY and cooking was her passion. She would feed anyone she...

Jun 4, 2021

Lea Maxine Blay Wimsatt, 60, of Owensboro passed away June 4, 2021, at her residence surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born February 2, 1961, to the late Sherman and Rose Blay. Maxine graduated from Owensboro High School in 1979. She attended Owensboro Business College, OCTC, and Brescia University and received her Associate in Business Administration, Associate in...