Obituaries
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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…
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…
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,…
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…
Mary Ann "Mimi" Schroader
Jul 12, 1958 - Sep 13, 2026
Mary Ann “Mimi” Schroader, 68, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday September 13, 2026, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born July 12, 1958, in Daviess County, to the late Oscar Ray Pierce and Betty Ann Barnett Pierce.Mary loved working in her garden, going fishing, and working on the farm with her husband, Calvin,…
Nancy L. Whitmer
Jul 29, 1958 - Sep 12, 2026
Nancy L. Whitmer, 68, of Owensboro, passed away on September 12, 2026, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Nancy was born on July 29, 1958, to the late Robert J. Whitmer and T. Lorene Taylor Whitmer.After graduating from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Health Science in Community Health, Nancy dedicated the next 35…
William "Bill" Joseph Fulkerson
Aug 1, 1956 - Sep 12, 2026
William “Bill” Joseph Fulkerson, 70, of Owensboro passed away peacefully September 12, 2026, surrounded by family. Born August 1, 1956, in Owensboro, Bill was the child of the late William “Doc” Leslie Fulkerson and Ima Lois Pate Fulkerson. He graduated from McLean County High School and went on to work at CPS in Henderson for…
