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Ivory Marie Chappell

Ivory Marie Chappell

May 7, 2023

Ivory Marie Chappell, 40, of Owensboro, passed away on May 7, 2023. Born in California on June 19, 1982, to the late Darick Darnell Chappell and Wandra Simmons, she resided in Owensboro, Kentucky during the later years of her life. Ivory taught herself how to cook, loved to play basketball and run track, and filled her soul with music. She...

Mr Kenton Lerue Mccreary Jr

Mr Kenton Lerue Mccreary Jr

Apr 29, 2023

Kenton LeRue McCreary, Jr, 37 of Owensboro, KY departed this life on Saturday April 29, 2023. He was born on April 14, 1986 in Owensboro to Sarah A Douglas and Kenton L McCreary, Sr. He graduated from Owensboro High School. He enjoyed travelling and spending time with his children. He joined Church at an early age. He was a member...

Waynell Martez Martin Jr

Waynell Martez Martin Jr

Apr 16, 2023

Waynell Martez Martin Jr., (Bub Bub, Bubby) age 54, of Owensboro, KY, passed away on April 16th, 2023 in Louisville, KY. He has reunited with his father, Waynell Martin Sr., in heaven. Waynell was born on November 15th, 1968 to his parents Waynell Sr. and Janet Martin. He is survived by his beloved mother, Janet Martin, his loving daughter, Mariah...

George Steven Bellmar Sr

George Steven Bellmar Sr

Apr 10, 2023

George Steven Bellmar, Sr departed this world on April 10, 2023. He was born on October 13, 1946 in Hawesville, KY to the late Mary and William Bellmar. He was a Sargent in the US Army and worked several years at Davis Trucking in Troy, NY. Later, he was employed at Hickory Springs Manufacturing in Owensboro and retired from there....

Michael T "Mike" Deel Sr

Michael T "Mike" Deel Sr

Mar 18, 2023

Michael T. "Mike" Deel, Sr, 62, of Owensboro died on Saturday March 18. He was born in Martinsville, IN on February 16, 1961 to Walter and Joyce Deel. He is survived by several relatives including siblings and others. A memorial tribute in his honor is planned for a later date. Please leave memories and messages of condolence at www.mcfarlandfh.com. McFarland...

Wilbur Henry Winstead

Wilbur Henry Winstead

Mar 7, 2023

Wilbur Henry Winstead, 75, passed away Tuesday, Mar. 7, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born June 1, 1947, to the late Samuel Presley Winstead and Lee Chester Winstead Crump. Wilbur was baptized at an early age at Zion Baptist Church. He graduated from Western High School and worked at the Opportunity Center of Owensboro and Jerry's Restaurant...

Mrs Cecile Edwards

Mrs Cecile Edwards

Mar 6, 2023

Mrs. Cecile Edwards, 85, of Meridian, who died Monday, March 6, 2023 at her residence.

Ms Earnell Mcrath

Ms Earnell Mcrath

Feb 27, 2023

On Monday February 27, 2023 Ms. Earnell McRath departed from this old world and went on to meet her Lord and Savior on High. She was born in Owensboro, KY on October 16, 1962 to the late Sam McRath and Barbara Jean Webb. Earnell was primarily a homemaker and spent time working at odd jobs helping others. She enjoyed cooking,...

Danny Ray Glover

Danny Ray Glover

Feb 21, 2023

His Journey Danny Ray Glover, also called "Dad", "Paw", "Glova", "Doodle", "Danny Ray", "Buddy", was born in Owensboro KY on May 23, 1955, to the late Vernon Glover and Mary Alice Deal Glover. Danny began his educational journey by attending Dunbar Elementary, Franklin Elementary, and Estes Junior High School. He later attended Owensboro Senior High School, graduating in 1974. Upon...

Tramel Shalik Barksdale

Tramel Shalik Barksdale

Feb 17, 2023

Tramel Shalik Barksdale, 18, of Owensboro was called home to be with God on Friday February 17th 2023. He was born on August 5, 2004 to Willie Barksdale Jr and Toshieka Douglas. Tramel was an outstanding athlete and 2022 graduate of Owensboro High School. He was employed at Sun windows while he pursued enlistment to the U.S air force, as...

Harry Boughter Jr

Harry Boughter Jr

Feb 16, 2023

Harry Boughter Jr, 43, of Owensboro went on to be with his Lord and Savior on February 16, 2023. He was born on March 19, 1979 in Homosassa, FL to the late Harry Boughter Sr and Clariessa Ann Panks. Harry was a fun-loving, kind, charismatic, gentle soul and never met a stranger. He leaves to mourn his loss, a loving...

Sidney Taylor Jackson Sr

Sidney Taylor Jackson Sr

Feb 11, 2023

On February 11, 2023, around 5:50 pm, I heard the voice of my heavenly Father call out, "Sidney Taylor Jackson, Sr., well done my good and faithful servant. It's time for your stay on earth to end. Your battle is over, it is time for your transition from this earthly body. Let's go from this place you called home for...

Thomas Christopher Woods

Thomas Christopher Woods

Feb 11, 2023

Thomas Christopher Woods, 51, passed away peacefully at his residence in Owensboro on Saturday February 11, 2023, at 8:33 AM surrounded by his family while in the care of Hospice of Western KY. He was born on February 3, 1972, in Owensboro KY to the late Tommy Woods and Velois Edwards. He graduated from the University of Phoenix with a...

Cynthia Denise Johnson

Cynthia Denise Johnson

Feb 11, 2023

Cynthia Denise Johnson, 65, daughter Mr John and Rosa Lee Patterson was born August 13, 1957. Cynthia departed her life February 11, 2023 at OHRH with loving support of her children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law. Cynthia was a CMT, receptionist, and scheduler at the Carmel Home in Owensboro for many years. Cynthia was a loving mother, sister, aunt, granny,...

Shirley Ann Howard

Shirley Ann Howard

Jan 19, 2023

Shirley Ann Anderson Howard, 82, of Owensboro, Kentucky, went peacefully to be with the Lord on January 19, 2023, in Owensboro, Kentucky. She was born on March 27,1940, to the late Clara (Bernice) and William Anderson in Owensboro, Kentucky. She was a faithful member of Fourth Street Baptist church until her health dictated otherwise. While in regular attendance, she served...

Josephine Rowan

Josephine Rowan

Jan 14, 2023

Olga Josephine Talbott Rowan, 90 years young of Owensboro was called home to meet Jesus on, Saturday, January 14, 2023. Her heavenly Father had the best plan for her and prepared the perfect home for her in heaven. We say not in grief that she is gone but give thanks that she was ours for many years. Our mother was...

Melvanna Louise Henry

Melvanna Louise Henry

Jan 10, 2023

Melvanna Louise Henry, 69, formerly known as Melvanna Louise Tolliver of Owensboro, departed this life Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She moved on to be with her Heavenly Father at that time surrounded by her loving family. Melvanna was born on Nov. 25, 1953, in Owensboro to Melvin H. Henry and Laura Mae Henry who both...

Patricia Ann Higgs

Patricia Ann Higgs

Jan 10, 2023

Patricia Ann Higgs went peacefully to be with the Lord Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, surrounded by her loving friends and family at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born Mar. 3, 1943, in Owensboro to the late Floyd and Dorothy Hamilton. Patricia was a faithful and dedicated member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church (The Mount) where she served on the...

Smith Lee Taylor Sr

Smith Lee Taylor Sr

Dec 30, 2022

Smith Lee Taylor, Sr., age 73, died at his residence in Lewisport, Kentucky, on Friday, December 30, 2022. Born April 10, 1949, in Owensboro, Kentucky, to the late Junius Monroe Taylor and Pauline Winstead Taylor. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era from 1969 through 1971 in Anchorage, Alaska. After his honorable service, Smith worked in...

Robert Lewis Johnson

Robert Lewis Johnson

Dec 27, 2022

Robert L Johnson, 74, son of the late Juanita Johnson and Herman Louis Johnson was born February 17, 1948. Robert departed his life December 27th at 12:58 pm at OMHS with the loving support of his wife Cynthia Johnson and loving siblings. Robert was a truck driver and forklift operator for Dahl & Groezinger, Inc for 28 years before his...

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