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Jo Nell Drake
Oct 11, 1934 - Sep 16, 2025
Jo Nell Drake, 90, of Owensboro, died Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at The Heartford House in Owensboro, KY. She was born October 11, 1934, to the late Ewin and Rachel McPherson of Muhlenberg County. She had lived in Daviess County for 71 years. Jo Nell was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother.…
Richard Wayne Brown
Apr 27, 1949 - Sep 15, 2025
Richard Wayne Brown, 76, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday September 15, 2025, at his home. He was born April 27, 1949, in Belle Plaine, Kansas to the late Clyde and Maxine Schwyhart Brown.Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Doris Brown; and a son, Rick Brown.Wayne is survived…
Susan Reed Acton
Oct 8, 1953 - Sep 12, 2025
Susan Reed Acton, 71, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025, at Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation. She was born October 8, 1953, in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Hugh Allen Reed and LaQuetta Joyce Hinton (William Hershel Hinton).She was a graduate of Owensboro High School, and received her Associates Degree from Kentucky State University,…
Geraldine "Gerri" Carr Jessup
Aug 15, 1934 - Aug 24, 2025
Geraldine “Gerri” Carr Jessup, 91, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday August 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 15, 1934, in Muhlenberg County to the late William Carr and Geneva Johns Shelton. Gerri was retired from Owensboro Daviess County Hospital where she was a nurse assistant in labor and delivery.…
Carmen Smiley Vanegas
Sep 5, 1983 - Sep 15, 2025
Carmen Smiley Vanegas, born on September 5, 1983, in Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away at her residence in Petersburg, Indiana, on September 15, 2025.Carmen filled her life with a multitude of passions. She embraced the joy of dancing and singing, frequently sharing her love for music with friends and family. She fluently spoke both English and…
Joseph Claude Moseley
Apr 22, 1946 - Sep 11, 2025
Joseph “Joe” C. Moseley, 79, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born April 22, 1946, to the late William “Bill” Moseley and Cornelia Boehm Moseley. Joe graduated from Owensboro Senior High School with the class of 1964 and was in ROTC. After graduation,…
John M. "Jack" Grimes
Feb 10, 1936 - Sep 7, 2025
John M. “Jack” Grimes, 89, of Owensboro, passed away September 7, 2025. Born February 10, 1936, to the late Thomas M. and Mayme Stengell Grimes, Jack was a proud graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School. He spent his professional life working as an accountant for Green River Steel, where his attention to detail and steady…
Evelyn C. Guthrie
Jun 17, 1925 - Sep 6, 2025
Evelyn C. Guthrie, 100, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. Evelyn was born on June 17, 1925, in Livingston, TN, to the late Emitt and Metta Hill Conatser.Evelyn earned a Masters in Education from Western Kentucky University and devoted 30…
Charles Ray Brown
Dec 18, 1955 - Sep 6, 2025
Charles Ray Brown, 69, of Owensboro, passed away on September 6, 2025. He was born December 18, 1955, in Daviess County, Indiana, to the late Kentrill and Theresa Baptiste Brown.After graduating from Fordsville High School, Charlie worked with his father in the oil fields before spending time at Kimball's Furniture and Tiger mining as a…
Joseph William Hardesty
Jan 26, 1962 - Sep 6, 2025
Joseph William Hardesty, 63, of Owensboro, passed away September 6, 2025. He was born in Evansville, IN of January 26, 1962. He was also preceded in death by his faithful companion, Oreo; grandmother, Rena Rumage; son, Jordan Hardesty; biological parents, Joseph Shephard and Ann Hazlett; adoptive parents, Hugh and Mary Hardesty; sisters, Mary Lea Brown and…
