Anita Janette Jackson
Oct 24, 2022
Anita Janette Jackson, 76, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022, at Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Owensboro to the late Charles Rates Lewis, Sr., and Larissa Moorman Lewis. Anita was blessed and thanked God for her wonderful marriage to her friend and husband, Mike Jackson of 47+ years. Anita retired from Omico Plastics in 2008 after many...
Tommy Howard
Oct 16, 2022
James Thomas "Tommy" Howard, 89, of Owensboro went to be with the Lord Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Owensboro Regional Health System. He was born November 21, 1932, in Owensboro to the late James and Katie Howard. His membership to Zion Missionary Baptist Church was full of service. He sang in the choir, worked as an usher, and helped in...
Daniel Eugene Williams
Sep 25, 2022
Daniel Eugene Wells-Williams was born April 8, 1984 in Columbus, Ohio to Daniel Eugene Wells and Tanya Felicia Williams. Daniel was a very confident, loyal, kind-hearted, smart, loveable, and extremely funny man. He would always greet and leave you with a smile on his face. It was a pleasure to watch him with all his nieces and nephews. He loved...
Eugene "Gene" Leonard Del Wright
Aug 23, 2022
On the evening of August 23rd 2022, a strong soldier in the person of Eugene "Gene" L. Wright was called home, for service well done, by our Lord and Savior. Gene was born November 18, 1942 in Manhattan, New York to the late Ferdinando Del Wright and Mary Jackson Wright. Gene was a graduate of Morris College in Sumter, SC...
Ian Holden Maynard
Aug 10, 2022
Ian Holden Maynard, 25, of Owensboro passed away on August 10, 2022, at Owensboro Regional Health System with his devoted parents by his side. He was a food service salesperson for the four-state region surrounding the Owensboro area. Survivors include his loving and supportive parents, David Maynard and Sherrie Holden-Maynard of Ogden, Utah. A celebration of life for Ian will...
Esther Marie Black
Aug 7, 2022
Owensboro native and Minster Esther Black, 92, transcended this earthly life to be with the Lord on August 7, 2022. Throughout her life, Esther was a member and founder of the prominent local gospel group The Joys of Salvation and also a part of The Hayden Sisters group. She traveled to many places to spread the gospel, sing, and play...
Catherine Marie Robinson
Jul 21, 2022
Catherine "Cat" Marie Robinson, 65, gained her angel wings Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 8:35 a.m. Her final days were spent surrounded by all the family and friends that Cat had touched in some small way throughout her very memorable life! Catherine was born August 9, 1956, in Owensboro, to the late Rhoda Mae Robinson and Christopher Curry. Catherine retired...
Franachestera Faye Fountain
Jul 6, 2022
Franachestera "Faye" Fountain was born April 27, 1956, in Camden, AL to late Patsy Green and Willie "Cotton" Green, Jr. Her father's job requirements uprooted the family from Camden, AL to Lewisport, KY. After several years in Lewisport, the family lost their home due to fire and they moved to Owensboro. Ms Faye is survived by her only son, Willie...
Audrey Elizabeth Posey
Jul 1, 2022
Audrey Elizabeth Posey, 62, of Owensboro died on July 1, 2022 at Owensboro Regional Health System surrounded by loved ones. Among those she leaves to mourn her loss are a son, John Coleman of Owensboro. She will be sadly missed. Memorial services were held at Ridgewood Baptist Church in Owensboro on July 9, 2022, at 3:00pm.
John Thomas Leak Jr.
Jun 13, 2022
John Thomas "Lil' John", Leak, Jr, departed this life on June 13, 2022, at the Owensboro Regional Hospital. He was born on September 15, 1980, to John Thomas Leak, Sr. (deceased) and Patsy Jackson Leak He is survived by his mother, Patsy; daughter J'Nyia Da'Nae Farmer of Glenn Dale, Maryland; grandparents, Ina Jackson Carter, and Charles & Alvirta Taylor of...
Jewel Dean Howard
Jun 2, 2022
Jewell Dean Howard, 86, of Owensboro went to be with the Lord on Thursday June 2, 2022, at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on September 1, 1935, in Owensboro, KY to the late Phillip and Mary Ella Walls. Her membership to Zion Missionary Baptist Church was full of service where she sang in the choir and helped...
William Daniel Frazier Jr
May 20, 2022
William Darnell Frazier Jr, 38, passed away on May 20, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born August 17, 1983, in Owensboro, to William and Velita Frazier Sr who both preceded him in death. "Tank" William Frazier, as he was known to his family and friends, was a member of Fourth Street Baptist Church. He loved to barbeque,...
Margaret Annella Estes Horney
May 17, 2022
Margaret Annella Estes Horney, 83, of Owensboro died May 17, 2022. She was an LPN for 22 years and continued caring for everyone around her. Survivors: daughter, Jennifer Horney Fontaine. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to: McFarland Funeral Home, Inc ~ 1001 W 5th St ~ Owensboro KY 42301
Judy Pearl Douglas
Apr 14, 2022
On Thursday, April 14, 2022, Judy Pearl Douglas, passed away peacefully at the age of 68 while surrounded by her loving sisters at the Heartford House Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. Judy was born in Owensboro on May 17, 1953, to James and Carrie Douglas (both deceased). She graduated from Daviess County High School in 1971. She retired...
Monroe Wickliffe Griffith Jr
Apr 1, 2022
Monroe Wickliffe Griffith, Jr passed away on April 1, 2022, at Hermitage Care & Rehabilitation Center in Owensboro. He was born February 2, 1940, in Owensboro, Kentucky to Monroe W Griffith, Sr and Bettie Marie Washington. Monroe served as Trustee at Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church where he had been a member since childhood. In high school he played football...
Helen Bernice Thompson
Mar 29, 2022
Helen Bernice Thompson, 91, completed her assignment here on Earth, Tuesday, March 29, 2022. She entered this world in Tifton, Georgia on March 2, 1931 as the youngest child of Beulah Williams and Cleveland Brown, Sr. She married the love of her life, Eulos Nathaniel Thompson who preceded her in death on December 10, 2001. She was a lifelong member...
Yardley "Yard Dawg" Acton
Mar 28, 2022
Yardley "Yard Dawg" Acton, 62, of Owensboro, passed away March 28, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro to Ledward Acton, Sr and Thelma Acton. Yardley was a member of Tenth Street Missionary Baptist Church. He was a fellow Marine and served proudly. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and attending their sporting events. He...
Keylon Wynn Shorts
Mar 25, 2022
Keylon Wynn Shorts, 60, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family. Keylon was born on February 6, 1962 in Henderson to the late Sylvester Shorts and Arsula Nichols Speaks. He was also preceded in death by aunts, Alcie Juvon "Mikkii" Douglas, Juanita Shorts-Smith, uncles, Robert George Ernest Nichols, William "Buck" Shorts, Jr,...
Eddie Clarence Byrd
Mar 24, 2022
Eddie Clarence "Byrdman" Byrd, 62 of Owensboro, transitioned to his Heavenly Home on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Eddie entered this world on September 12,1959 in Boligee, Alabama. He gave the Lord his heart and the preacher his hand uniting and becoming a member of Fourth Street Baptist Church. He was employed for the past 16...
Bettie Marie Washington
Feb 15, 2022
Bettie Washington, 98, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday February 15th, in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Owensboro to her late parents, William and Edna Hinton. Bettie was a member of Fourth Street Baptist Church where she was baptized and sang in the choir during her younger days. She was an avid bingo enthusiast. She also...
