Obituaries
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Catherine Louise "Lulu" (Wilson) Thompson
Apr 16, 1957 - May 10, 2025
Catherine Louise “Lulu” (Wilson) Thompson, 68, of Owensboro, journeyed over to her heavenly home where she encountered her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She fought a courageous battle with cancer and received healing when Jesus called her home. Lulu was born April 16, 1957, in Louisville,…
Eleanor Frances (Kleemann) Renshaw
Mar 15, 1936 - May 11, 2025
Eleanor Frances (Kleemann) Renshaw, 89, of Owensboro, crossed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Carmel Home in Owensboro. She was surrounded by her family, who loved on her and prayed for her.Born in Carmi, Illinois, to Jacob (Jake) and Mary Kleemann, she and her twin…
Theophilus Azariah "T. A." Prickett
Jul 31, 1934 - Apr 29, 2025
Dr. T.A. Prickett, Theophilus Azariah, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Wellington Parc, at the age of 90. He was born in Verbena, Alabama on July 31, 1934 to the late Catherine Strength Prickett and Elmer Marshal Prickett. In 1950 his family moved from rural Chilton County to Montgomery, Alabama. In…
Terry R. Gist
Nov 11, 1952 - May 12, 2025
Terry R. Gist, 72, of Owensboro, passed away Monday May 12, 2025, while at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born November 11, 1952, in Daviess County, to the late Christopher and Effie Lee Spurrier Gist. Terry worked for Central Bank and Trust, National City Bank, and as a cashier for Walmart. He enjoyed most…
Daniel Kirkendoll
Mar 6, 1046 - May 3, 2025
Daniel Kirkendoll, 79, of McRae-Helena, Georgia, formerly of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Dodge County Hospital in Eastman, Georgia. He was born March 6, 1946 in Daviess County to the late Berman and Louise Kirkendoll. Daniel proudly served four years in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Upon returning…
Mary Lou Haycraft
Dec 9, 1937 - Apr 25, 2025
Mary Louise (Mary Lou) Griesbaum Haycraft, born December 9, 1937, in Louisville, KY. The daughter of Leo Henry and Mary Catherine “Kitty” Jones Greisbaum, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Carmel Home. Mary Lou was predeceased by her sister Virginia Elizabeth(Bunny) Kennedy.Mary Lou attended the Loretto School, Sacred Heart Model School, Sacred Heart…
James B. "Shorty" Boone
Sep 15, 1935 - May 12, 2025
James B. "Shorty" Boone, 89, of Utica passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, surrounded by family, at his home. He was born September 15, 1935, in Daviess County, Kentucky, to the late Bernard and Ona C. Davis Boone.Mr. Boone had a long career in auto body repair. He worked for several businesses over the 53…
Kenneth Paul Raley Sr.
Aug 3, 1937 - May 10, 2025
Kenneth “Ken” Paul Raley, Senior, 87, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, while under the care of Heartford House. Born on August 3, 1937, in Owensboro, he was the son of Bernard Thomas Raley and Ethel Mae Raley. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Ken was a short…
Susan Lee Earhart
Apr 2, 1942 - May 8, 2025
Susan Earhart, 83, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Flint, Michigan, on April 2, 1942, Susan grew up in Cheboygan Michigan and later made her home in Waterford Michigan, where she and her husband Dale raised their family. In 2013, she moved to Owensboro, Kentucky,…
Davalius A. Tutt, I
Oct 1, 2004 - May 6, 2025
Davalius A. Tutt, I, born on October 1, 2004, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, passed away at his home on May 6, 2025. In his brief time with us, Davalius made a lasting impression on those fortunate enough to know him. He was a forklift operator for Kimble International in Santa Claus, IN, but was a…
