Obituaries
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Wayne Emanuel Purcell
Apr 12, 1948 - Jun 30, 2026
Wayne E. Purcell, 78, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born April 12, 1948, to the late William Purcell and Dorothy Hamilton Purcell. Wayne attended Daviess County High School where he participated in various sports including football, basketball, and the diving team. He…
Joyce F. Banks
Mar 7, 1939 - Jun 29, 2026
Joyce F. Banks, 87, of Lewisport, Kentucky passed away Monday, June 29, 2026 under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born in Albany, Oregon to the late Charles H. and Berniece Farwell Freitag.Mrs. Banks was a dedicated military wife and mother, providing care and warmth as the family made…
Phillip Dale Rusher
Jun 2, 1953 - Jun 29, 2026
Phillip Dale Rusher, 73, of Owensboro, Kentucky, went to his heavenly home on June 29, 2026, while surrounded by his family. Born on June 2, 1953, to Phillip and Bess Rusher, Phil grew up as a member of Third Baptist Church and graduated from Daviess County High School in 1971. Phil attended Western Kentucky University,…
Brandon "Boo" Grigsby
Jan 16, 1980 - Jun 26, 2026
Brandon “Boo” Grigsby 46, passed away on June 26, 2026, however, the memories, laughter, his amazing cooking, music, huge personality, and love will stay with us for a lifetime. Born on January 16, 1980, his mom affectionately nicknamed him Boo, and everyone knew Boo.Brandon had a huge heart full of love for his family and…
Patricia Osborne Mattingly
Apr 2, 1964 - Jun 26, 2026
Patricia Osborne Mattingly, 62, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026 at her home at Lee Manor. She was born April 2, 1964 in Jefferson County to the late John Michael and Martha Pearson Osborne. Patricia had been a homemaker and enjoyed fishing, crocheting, and collecting hats. She was a loving mother and…
Vanita Sue Whitaker
Oct 6, 1958 - Jun 26, 2026
Vanita “Sue” Whitaker, 67, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday June 26, 2026, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born on October 6, 1958, in Daviess County, to the late Ricel and Thelma Hayes Johnson.Sue loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of Owensboro First United Baptist Church, enjoyed watching…
James Willard Courtney
Apr 19, 1939 - Jun 24, 2026
James Courtney, 87, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. James was born April 19, 1939, in Scott County, KY, to the late Willard and Katherine Woolums Courtney.James was…
James T. Ludwiczak
Nov 22, 1945 - Jun 19, 2026
James T. Ludwiczak, 80, of Owensboro, passed away on June 19, 2026. James was born on November 22, 1945, in New Rochelle, New York, to the late Thomas and Jennie Yablonski Ludwiczak, and grew up in South Deerfield, Massachusetts.A 1964 graduate of Frontier Regional High School, Jim was active in athletics and student life, playing…
Carlton "Carlos" N. Earhart
Dec 28, 1949 - Jun 18, 2026
Carlton “Carlos” Nelson Earhart Jr., 76, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The San Benito, Texas native was born December 28, 1949, to the late Carlton Nelson Earhart Sr. and Elvia Munguia Earhart. Carlos received his bachelor’s degree in agriculture from Texas A&I and a master’s degree in…
Mary C. Jungmann
Apr 30, 1938 - Jun 18, 2026
Mary Carter Jungmann, 88, of Philpot, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at her home.She was born April 30, 1938, in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late Bruce and Geneva Carter. Mary received her Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from the University of Kansas and remained a Jayhawks fan for the rest of her life,…
