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Jack A. Vick
Jul 25, 1941 - Jul 1, 2025
Jack A. Vick, 83, of Owensboro, passed away July 1, 2025. He was born July 25, 1941, in Louisville to the late Homer and Cynthia Vick. Jack was a graduate of Owensboro Senior High School and spent many years, professionally as a Concrete Contractor. He found pleasure in being around friends and family and loved…
Anita Lynn Thomasson
Jul 6, 1953 - Jul 4, 2025
Anita Lynn Thomasson, 71, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, July 4 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. She was born in Daviess County to the late Marvin Edward and Audrey Barnett Sutherlin.Anita was a graduate of Calhoun High School. She was a devout Christian and devoted homemaker who enjoyed traveling and spending time with…
Sister Sheila Anne Smith
Jul 20, 1943 - Jul 5, 2025
Sister Sheila Anne Smith, 81, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 63rd year of religious life. She was a native of Butler, Pa., but raised in Farmington, N.M. Sister Sheila Anne spent 35 years serving in the Southwest, where she had a special…
Lela Ann Wright
Aug 26, 1943 - Jul 10, 2025
Lela Ann Wright, 81, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. Born on August 26, 1943, in Daviess County, Lela was one of ten children, growing up in a large and loving family that shaped her generous spirit and nurturing nature. Lela dedicated over…
Jean Phyllis Williams
Jun 24, 1937 - Jul 11, 2025
Jean Phyllis Williams, 88, of Philpot, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2025. Jean was born in Olaton, KY, on June 24, 1937, to the late William and Maggie St. Claire Crume.Jean dedicated her life to family, faith, and service. After graduating from high school, she began her teaching career at Horse…
Thomas "Tommy" Toon
Jul 28, 1929 - Jun 27, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” Toon, 95, of Utica, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at his home while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born July 28, 1929, in Adairville, KY. to the late Breman Toon and Jennie Anderson Good.Tommy proudly served his country in the United States Army. He…
William James Law
Mar 2, 1942 - Jul 11, 2025
William James Law, 83, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born March 2nd, 1942 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the late William A. and Phyllis James Law.Bill was a medical laboratory technician from 1962 until 2016, when he retired. He started his career at Mayfair Laboratory, working…

John Given Brumley
May 15, 1951 - Jul 9, 2025
John Given Brumley, 74, of Philpot, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 15, 1951 in Daviess County to the late James and Anna Nugent Brumley. John had worked for a medical equipment company in sales and enjoyed traveling and golfing. He was a…
James Ronald "Ron" Daves
May 31, 1937 - Jul 8, 2025
James Ronald “Ron” Daves, 88, of Bowling Green, formerly of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday July 8, 2025 at his home in Bowling Green. He was born May 31, 1937 in Hopkins County to the late James Cromer and Martha Witherspoon Daves. Ron was retired as Director of Governmental Affairs with Texas Gas Transmission and…
Rose Marie Deno
Oct 13, 1950 - Jul 6, 2025
Rose Marie Deno 74, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born October 13, 1950, in McLean County to the late Raymond Sr. Davenport and Lucielle Davenport.She was married to Jerry Deno Sr. for 58 years, they grew up together, loved long car rides, and walking together…