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Anita Louise James
Oct 6, 2023
Anita Louise James, 77, of Owensboro died Friday October 6, 2023 at HPC's The Heartford House. She was born in Owensboro to the late Minnie and LeRoy James, Sr. on September 25, 1946. She retired from the Owensboro Career Center in 2010. Anita professed a hope in Christ at an early age and served as a faithful member of the...
Allen Ray Jackson
Sep 29, 2023
Allen Ray Jackson, 56, of Owensboro died on Friday September 29, 2023, at his residence. He was born August 29, 1967, in Pontiac, Michigan to Linda Kaufman and the late Ray Jackson. He was preceded in death by his father and wife of many years. Allen Ray is survived by his mother; sister, Tina; and daughter, Mary. Details for the...
Crystal Carol Mundy
Sep 12, 2023
Crystal Carol Mundy, 38, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Owensboro June 2, 1985, to Frances Turner Mundy and Phillip James Mundy, Sr. She graduated from Owensboro High School in 2003. She attended OCTC and earned her certified nursing assistant degree. She loved her...
Mary Jacqueline "Jackie" Smith
Sep 12, 2023
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death; neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there 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...
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...
Gwendolyn Joy Robinson
Sep 8, 2023
Gwendolyn Joy Robinson, 57, of Owensboro, answered her heavenly father's call to come home on Friday September 8, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Owensboro on Monday September 27, 1965 to the late Hubert T and Peggy Sue Robinson. Gwen was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Alan Gregory Gibson. She graduated from Owensboro High...
Ina Vivian Carter
Aug 18, 2023
In Loving Memory of Ina Vivian Carter 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...
David Bernard Douglas
Aug 14, 2023
David Bernard Douglas, 71, of Owensboro was called home to meet the Lord on Monday August 14, 2023. He was born to the late Robert M. Douglas, Sr. and Jessie Mae Riley on November 10, 1951. David was a true Western movie buff and an avid sports fan. When possible, he would attend sports competitions live in the stadium, arena,...
Donny Ray Lott Jr
Aug 6, 2023
Donny R. Lott Jr., 56, of Maceo passed away Sunday August 6, 2023. He was born October 14,1966 to Donny Lott Sr. and Shirley Lott. Survivors include his wife, Lisa M Lott of Maceo; Daughter, Eva Marie Lott of Maceo; Son, Lee Henry Lott of Maceo; Stepson, Daniel Freitag of Illinois; and mother, Shirley Lott of Owensboro. Funeral arrangements will...
Virginia L Estrada
Aug 3, 2023
Virginia Estrada, 54, of Whitesville, died August 3, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born July 28, 1969.
Joshua Corderro Adams
Aug 1, 2023
Joshua Corderro Adams, 34 died Tuesday August 1, 2023 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, Illinois. He was born February 12. 1989 in St Louis, MO. Joshua was a kind soul and had a good heart, always seeking to help others in time of need. He loved sports and was a former student of The H.I.T. Squad (Hughes Intensive Training),...
Joshua Aaron Ralph
Jul 26, 2023
Joshua Aaron Ralph, 55, of Owensboro went to join his Mom and Dad in heaven on Wednesday July 26, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born November 22, 1967, in Owensboro to the late Jerry and Judy Ralph. He was a wonderful uncle to Jacob and Jonathan Lee and a loving great-uncle to Isaiah, Kaylynn, and Addie Lee....
Donald Lorenzo Johnson
Jul 25, 2023
Donald Lorenzo Johnson, known by everyone as "Donnie," 82 years old of Owensboro, departed this life in Hendersonville, TN on July 25, 2023, surrounded by his wife, daughter, and grandson. He was born on June 30, 1941, in Lewisport, KY to the late Carrie Muffet and William (Bill) Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents, his five sisters...
Lorrie Marshelle Finegan
Jul 15, 2023
Lorrie Marshelle Watt Finegan, 58 of Owensboro died Saturday July 15, 2023. She was born February 19, 1965, to the late James and Patricia Watt. After graduating from High School, she attended college for a while before pursuing a banking career in California. She continued to hone her skills as an awesome cook and spent countless hours reading books by...
Bettye J Winstead Burns
Jul 1, 2023
Bettye J. Winstead Burns, 91, of Owensboro, died Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born June 15, 1932, to the late Samuel Presley Winstead and Lee Chester Dixon Winstead. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Booker T Burns; son, Nathaniel Chapman, Jr.; stepfather, James Robert Crump; six brothers,...
Demarion Mikel Black
Jun 24, 2023
DeMarion Mikel Black, 16, of Owensboro, stepped into heaven and was welcomed into his grandparents' arms on Saturday June 24, 2023. He was born in Owensboro on February 7, 2007 to Kaycee Black. DeMarion attended Heritage Park High School. He also enjoyed playing football and basketball with his friends and classmates. He was quite handy with disassembly and reassembly of...
Thessalonian Mundy
Jun 20, 2023
Thessalonian Taylor Mundy, 74, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Signature Healthcare Hillcrest. She was born October 4, 1948, to the late Laura E. Riley and the late Roger G. Taylor Sr. in Owensboro, Kentucky. She was baptized on July 21, 1957, and joined Sweeney Street Baptist Church. She attended Owensboro High School and graduated in 1966....
Christie Michelle Hamilton
Jun 11, 2023
Christie Michelle Hamilton, 46, of Owensboro passed away on Sunday June 11, 2023, at her home in Owensboro. She was born on July 22, 1976, in Owensboro to Mary Rose Fitzgerald and the late Charles Gilbert Fitzgerald. Christie was a loving wife to Samuel J Hamilton and a devoted mother to her children, Joseph M. Korfhage, Jacob A. Hamilton, and...
Merle Lee Griffith
May 29, 2023
On Monday May 29, 2023 the Lord saw fit to call home, His good and faithful servant, Merle Lee Johnson Griffith, 85 of Owensboro. Merle was born November 28, 1937 to the late Robert Norris Johnson and Mary Marie Rapier Johnson Morton. Merle retired from the former Field Packing Company as a facility operator. Merle was a former member of...
Andre Moorman
May 10, 2023
Andre Moorman, 57, died on May 10, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born March 19, 1966 to Richard Moorman and Anita James. Andre was preceded in death by an infant son, Xavier Moorman. His survivors include his mother and father; wife, Angela; daughter, Ziauna Moorman; son, Drevonte Moorman; brothers David and Marcus Moorman, sister Jessica James, and...
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