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Shelby J. Mattingly Wells
Sep 17, 1939 - Apr 12, 2024
Shelby J. Mattingly Wells, 84, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, April 12 at Hermitage Healthcare. She was born in Daviess County to the late Herbert Louis and Mary Reynolds Mattingly and attended Owensboro High. Ms. Wells was a dedicated homemaker who loved spending time with family and will be missed by many. She enjoyed sports, especially…
Vincent "Vince" Allen Millay
Aug 12, 1947 - Apr 13, 2024
Vincent Allen Millay, 76, of Owensboro, passed into his eternal rest on April 13, 2024. He was born August 12, 1947, in Owensboro, as 1 of 8 children to the late Robert and Margaret Jones Millay. He was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School. Vince is now reunited with his princess, who he had…
Shirley Lancaster Bratcher
Feb 9, 1942 - Apr 15, 2024
Shirley Lancaster Bratcher, 82, of Owensboro, passed away on April 15, 2024, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Shirley was born on February 9, 1942, to the late W.D. and Louella Graves Lancaster. For five decades, Shirley dedicated herself to General Electric, serving as an executive secretary. Beyond her professional role, she embodied…
Frederick "Frank" Kessenger
May 11, 1949 - Apr 13, 2024
Frederick “Frank” Kessenger, 73, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, April 13, while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born May 11, 1949, to the late William H. and Barbara E. (Tindle) Kessenger. Frank was a U.S. Army Veteran. He enjoyed classic country music, watching western TV shows, and…
Robert Eugene "Bob" Rumage
Feb 12, 1934 - Apr 17, 2024
Robert Eugene “Bob” Rumage, 90. of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Wellington Parc. He was born February 12, 1934 in Daviess County to the late Robert Edward and Martine Wink Rumage. During his lifetime, Bob had worked at T. E. Good Grocery from 1950 until 1957, Home Furniture in the rug…
Nancy Keown Stuart
Nov 13, 1928 - Apr 16, 2024
Nancy Keown Stuart, 95, of Owensboro, KY passed peacefully to her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 at Cedarhurst Assisted Living Facility. She was born in Daviess County to the late George Keown and Pearl Bivins Keown Horrell.She worked more than twenty-five years at the Daviess County Courthouse as a clerk in the auto…
Warren Hurst
Apr 26, 1945 - Feb 23, 2024
Warren Hurst, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sue Ann, his son, Kevin of Louisville, daughter-in-law, Jenny, and twin grandsons, Nathaniel and Carter. He is also survived by his beloved sister, Elaine Seitz of Terre Haute, Indiana, and mother-in-law, Ramona Grant, of Hartford. …
Mary Burgess
Apr 17, 1949 - Apr 16, 2024
Mary Burgess, 74, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Signature HealthCARE at Hillcrest. She was born April 17, 1949, to the late John Mauzey and Laurita Lyons. Mary was known for her nurturing nature, passion for education, and unwavering dedication to her students. She dedicated over 25 years of her life to teaching…
Scottie "Bartman" Allen McFadden
Sep 18, 1964 - Apr 15, 2024
Scottie “Bartman” McFadden, 59, of Owensboro, passed away Monday April 15, 2024, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice and Palliative care of Western Kentucky. He was born September 18, 1964, in Owensboro, to the late James W. "Sweets" McFadden and Revel Gustene "Blondie" Felty Mcfadden. Bartman proudly served in the United…
John David Payne
Aug 14, 1979 - Apr 12, 2024
John David Payne, 44, of Owensboro passed away suddenly Friday, April 12, 2024, at his residence. The Daviess County native was born August 14, 1979, to David Payne and the late Terry Thomas Payne. John graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School, class of 1997. He attended OCTC and received a certificate in Electrical Technology. John…
