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Brenda Joyce Tucker

Brenda Joyce Tucker

Dec 8, 2022

Brenda Joyce Tucker, 82, of Owensboro died on Thursday December 8, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Owensboro on April 1, 1940, to the late Robert and Gracie Hall. She leaves to mourn her loss, three children, Valerie Bratcher (Steve), David Tucker, and Paul Tucker. Services and entombment are private at Rosehill and Elmwood Cemetery McFarland...

Velois Edwards Riley

Velois Edwards Riley

Nov 28, 2022

Mrs. Velois Edwards Riley, 80, of Owensboro was born on January 1, 1942, in Pine Bluff Arkansas. She was a long-standing member of Fourth Street Baptist Church in Owensboro, where she attended regularly and served faithfully in the Women's Missionary and Usher Ministries. Sister Riley was an avid fan of Western movies, especially those with Clint Eastwood. Further she enjoyed...

Donald Ray Jackson Sr

Donald Ray Jackson Sr

Nov 25, 2022

Donald Ray Jackson, Sr passed away at 8:59 Friday evening on November 25, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born on May 9, 1950, in Muhlenberg County, KY to the late Wilburn and Willadean Jackson. Donald retired from local 1006 labor union of Chicago, IL after several years of service. He was a US Marine veteran and member...

Johnny Dale Robertson

Johnny Dale Robertson

Nov 24, 2022

Johnny Robertson, 63, of Maceo passed away on November 24, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro on October 12, 1959, to the late George and Pauline Robertson. He is survived by his fiancé, Connie Church. There are no services planned. McFarland Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr...

Deborah Posey Turner

Deborah Posey Turner

Nov 20, 2022

Deborah Posey Turner, 61, of Owensboro was called home from labor to reward by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday November 20, 2022, and she answered the call. She was born in Owensboro on December 7, 1960, to the late Unie Frank and Barbara Posey. Deborah was a member of Evangelistic Temple Church of God in Christ of...

Shawna Colette Murphy

Shawna Colette Murphy

Nov 19, 2022

Shawna C. Murphy, 52, passed away, November 19, 2022. She was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on December 30, 1969, to Jerry Brice and Chequita "Chee Chee" Stevenson. She was a member of Cable Missionary Baptist Church, her favorite color was pink, she enjoyed cooking, taking walks and spending time with her family. She was a joy to be around and...

Lisa Ceola Liles

Lisa Ceola Liles

Oct 29, 2022

Lisa Ceola Liles was born on December 19, 1972, in Albemarle, N.C. She was the daughter of Ruby Irene Davis Jennings and the late Mitchell Liles, Sr. She answered the savior's call on October 29, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY surrounded in love by her family. Lisa attended Norwood Elementary and South Stanly High School and...

Unie Frank Posey

Unie Frank Posey

Oct 26, 2022

Unie Frank Posey of Owensboro went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 26, 2022. He was born February 27, 1939, in Newburgh, Indiana to the late Unie Posey Jr. and Isabel Daniel. Frank attended Douglas High School in Henderson and later moved to Owensboro where he graduated from Western High School. He also attended Owensboro Business College, Owensboro...

Martin Maurice Moorman

Martin Maurice Moorman

Oct 26, 2022

Martin Maurice Moorman, 70, beloved father, son, and brother of Owensboro, Kentucky, died Tuesday October 26, 2022, at the Signature Care of Hartford. He was born October 28, 1951, in Owensboro. Marty graduated from Owensboro High School and attended Eastern Ky University. He later earned his associate degree with the Adult Education Program. He was initially employed by WR Grace...

Anita Janette Jackson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

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