Obituaries
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Elizabeth "Liz" Anne Ramsey Carroll
Apr 21, 1939 - Sep 12, 2026
Elizabeth "Liz" Anne Ramsey Carroll, age 87, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home September 12th, 2026. Born on April 21, 1939, in Central City, Kentucky, Liz was the daughter of Elizabeth and E.W. Ramsey.Liz graduated from Murray State University School of Nursing in 1960 and began her career as an Operating Room…
Peggy J. Clements
Jul 14, 1944 - Sep 13, 2026
Peggy J. Clements, 82, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born July 14, 1944, in Owensboro, to the late Thurman and Daisy Graves Elliott. Peggy was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School. She enjoyed crafts, painting, ceramics, and beaded…
Landon Ryan Morris
Jun 6, 2005 - Sep 16, 2026
Landon Ryan Morris, 21, passed away on September 16, 2026.Born on June 6, 2005, Landon lived with an energy and warmth that drew people to him wherever he went. Full of life and naturally welcoming, he never met a stranger. Like his dad, he had an easy way about him that made others feel comfortable,…
Donald Ray Jones
Apr 26, 1942 - Sep 18, 2026
Donald Ray Jones, 84, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026 at his home. He was born April 26, 1942 in Daviess County to the late Owen C. and Dorothy Armes Jones. Donald was retired after 40 years as a truck driver for the Green Coal Company. He was of the Baptist faith…
Herbert Gene "Wormie" Wermling Sr.
Jan 17, 1946 - Sep 18, 2026
Herbert Gene “Wormie” Wermling Sr., 80, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday September 18, 2026, at his home while under the care of Hospice of western Kentucky. He was born January 17, 1946, in Daviess County, to the late Madoline Lampkin Wermling Frost. Gene started working as a painter for JR Shown here in Owensboro…
Jacinta Maureen (Payne) Merimee
Aug 25, 1959 - Sep 12, 2026
Jacinta Maureen Payne Merimee, 67, of Owensboro, a vibrant and exuberant mom, sister, aunt, and friend, went to Jesus on September 12, 2026, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born to Cyril Payne and Martha “Helen” (Clements) Payne on August 25, 1959, Jacinta enjoyed growing up on Hacienda Lane with her parents and five siblings, a…
Polk Laffoon Young III
Jan 22, 1942 - Sep 16, 2026
Polk Laffoon Young III, 84, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed to be with the Lord on September 16, 2026, after a long battle with kidney disease. He left this life peacefully in the company of his loving wife, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a family who loved him dearly.Polk was born January 22, 1942,…
David Silvert
Jan 21, 1943 - Sep 15, 2026
David Silvert, a committed community leader, devoted husband, father, fun-loving grandfather, and a man whose charm was exceeded only by his love of a good story, died surrounded by his family on September 15, 2026.Born January 21, 1943, in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, David was the son of Arnold and Anna Ruth Silvert. He grew up…
Margaret Pearl McLevaine Eans
Aug 2, 1932 - Sep 14, 2026
Margaret Pearl McLevaine Eans, 94, of Owensboro, passed away Monday September 14, 2026, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born August 2, 1932 in Hebbardsville, KY, to the late Charles Walker and Blanche Allgood McLevaine.Margaret was raised by her 6 older brothers and sisters after their parents passed…
Donna Allgood
Aug 27, 1962 - Sep 14, 2026
Donna Allgood, 64, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of September 14, 2026. She was born in Daviess County on August 27, 1962. Donna’s final days were spent with the compassionate care of the staff at the University of Louisville Hospital, while surrounded by the endless love of her son and…
