Obituaries
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Vanita Sue Whitaker
Oct 6, 1958 - Jun 26, 2026
Vanita “Sue” Whitaker, 69, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday June 26, 2026, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born on October 6, 1958, in Daviess County, to the late Ricel and Thelma Hayes Johnson.Sue loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of Owensboro First United Baptist Church, enjoyed watching…
Patricia Osborne Mattingly
Apr 2, 1964 - Jun 26, 2026
Patricia Osborne Mattingly, 62, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026 at her home at Lee Manor. She was born April 2, 1964 in Jefferson County to the late John Michael and Martha Pearson Osborne. Patricia had been a homemaker and enjoyed fishing, crocheting, and collecting hats. She was a loving mother and…
James Willard Courtney
Apr 19, 1939 - Jun 24, 2026
James Courtney, 87, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. James was born April 19, 1939, in Scott County, KY, to the late Willard and Katherine Woolums Courtney.James was…
James T. Ludwiczak
Nov 22, 1945 - Jun 19, 2026
James T. Ludwiczak, 80, of Owensboro, passed away on June 19, 2026. James was born on November 22, 1945, in New Rochelle, New York, to the late Thomas and Jennie Yablonski Ludwiczak, and grew up in South Deerfield, Massachusetts.A 1964 graduate of Frontier Regional High School, Jim was active in athletics and student life, playing…
Carlton "Carlos" N. Earhart
Dec 28, 1949 - Jun 18, 2026
Carlton “Carlos” Nelson Earhart Jr., 76, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The San Benito, Texas native was born December 28, 1949, to the late Carlton Nelson Earhart Sr. and Elvia Munguia Earhart. Carlos received his bachelor’s degree in agriculture from Texas A&I and a master’s degree in…
Mary C. Jungmann
Apr 30, 1938 - Jun 18, 2026
Mary Carter Jungmann, 88, of Philpot, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at her home.She was born April 30, 1938, in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late Bruce and Geneva Carter. Mary received her Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from the University of Kansas and remained a Jayhawks fan for the rest of her life,…
Donald Wayne Sandifer
Jun 13, 1937 - Jun 18, 2026
Donald Wayne Sandifer, 89, of Owensboro passed away at home on June 18, 2026 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on June 13, 1937 to Barron Scott Sandifer and Myrtice Simpson Sandifer. He is survived by his wife - Shirley Prow Sandifer; his three children –…
Crystal "Amee" Payne
Dec 25, 1984 - Jun 17, 2026
Crystal "Amee" Payne, 41, of Owensboro, passed away June 17, 2026. She was born December 25, 1984, in Owensboro. Amee had a bubbly personality, was a great cook, and seemed to always make more than enough for everyone. She had a deep desire to help others and took great joy in seeing people succeed.Serving and…
Phillip James Cason
Jan 20, 1976 - Jun 16, 2026
Phillip James Cason, 50, of Philpot passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He is now safe in the arms of Jesus. Phillip trusted Christ as his Savior when he was 8 years old and loved and served the Lord. The Mobile, Alabama native was born January 20, 1976, to…
Ruth Ann Yeiser
Jul 4, 1956 - Jun 16, 2026
Ruth Ann (Nation) Yeiser, 69, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. She was born on July 4, 1956 to George “GW” and Clara “Neal” Nation.Ruth Ann dedicated the majority of her adulthood to creating a loving, nurturing home as a stay-at-home mother, always prioritizing the care and well-being of her children and grandchildren.…
