Obituaries
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Thelma Naomi Good
Jan 21, 1938 - Apr 19, 2024
Thelma Naomi Best Good, 86, of Owensboro, answered the call and went to be with her Savior and Lord on Friday, April 19, 2024. She was born in Evansville, Indiana on January 21, 1938, to the late Ola Belle Hancock Best and Henry Herbert “Ted” Best. Thelma was a graduate of Daviess County High School. She…
Joyce Ann Hessler
Jul 26, 1943 - Apr 24, 2024
Joyce Ann Hessler, 80, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born July 26, 1943 in Daviess County to the late Jesse and Helen Logsdon Boling. Joyce was a member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church and was a retired truck driver. She enjoyed raising flowers,…
Anthony Mark Higdon
Aug 11, 1953 - Apr 24, 2024
Anthony Mark Higdon, 70, of Owensboro passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side. The Daviess County native was born as one of eleven children to the late Jim and Eloise Ambs Higdon. Along with his parents, Mark was preceded in death by his son, Scott…
Rita McGovern
Feb 23, 1935 - Apr 23, 2024
Rita Joe McGovern, 89, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, April 23, in Owensboro. She was born February 23, 1935, to the late James B and Agnes Powers McGovern. Rita worked at General Electric and was a Nun for fourteen years. She retired from Moonlite Bar-B-Q where she worked in the kitchen.In addition to her parents,…
Becky Hargitt
Jan 23, 1972 - Apr 25, 2024
Becky Hargitt, 52, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, April 25. She was born in Owensboro to the late James and Nancy Lashbrook Byrum.Becky was a 1990 graduate of Daviess County High School and earned her bachelor's degree at Murray State University. She was an active member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church, serving in a variety…
Charlotte M. Vance
Feb 13, 1947 - Apr 21, 2024
Charlotte M. Vance, 77, of Calhoun passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Louisville native was born February 13, 1947, to the late Louie Earnest Lohman and Alma Mae Durbin Lohman. Charlotte graduated from Calhoun High School, class of 1965. Most of her career…
Donald E. Head Sr.
Feb 28, 1949 - Apr 20, 2024
Donald E.”Donnie” Head Sr., of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, April 20. He was born February 28, 1949, to the late Hayden and Mary “Bobbie” Head. Donnie was a member of Immaculate Parish. He retired after 30 years as a driver/engineer with the Owensboro Fire Department and was also a veteran of the U.S. National Guard.…
James I. Dantic
Feb 25, 1943 - Apr 18, 2024
James I. Dantic, 81, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at his home. He was born February 25, 1943, in Owensboro, to the late Irvin and Georgia Cox Dantic. James was a family man first, very much enjoying his time spent with them, and his many friends. He enjoyed traveling in his RV,…
Lucy Proctor Hamilton
Mar 26, 1933 - Apr 18, 2024
Lucy Pearl Hamilton, 91, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at her home. She was born March 26, 1933, in Butler County, KY, to the late Floyd and Millie (Brown) Proctor. Lucy was a member of First Baptist Church. She retired after 30 years from GE. At an early age, her and her…
Daniel Lee Simmons
Aug 27, 1952 - Apr 17, 2024
Daniel Lee Simmons, 71, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born August 27, 1952 in Daviess County to the late Huston and Catherine Ebelhar Simmons. Daniel was of the Catholic faith and retired as a truck driver with Clark Distributing Co. He was a great…
