Obituaries
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Sister Mary Magdalen Wurth
Jun 28, 1945 - Feb 27, 2026
Sister Mary Magdalen of the Good Shepherd, C.P., 80, (Nancy Wurth) died Friday, February 27, 2026, with her community of Sisters gathered around her at the monastery in Whitesville KY.Born June 28, 1945, in Paducah, daughter of the late James Edward Wurth and Olean Barbara Seitz Wurth, Sister Mary Magdalen was baptized at St John…
Alvina Gretchen Rudovich
May 25, 1950 - Feb 26, 2026
Alvina Gretchen Rudovich, 75, of Philpot, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born in Salzgitter, Lebenstedt, Germany to the late Esko and Wanda Pross Sage. When she was 5 years old, her family moved to Detroit, Michigan where she graduated from high…
Anna Carol Murphy
Jul 5, 1942 - Feb 26, 2026
Anna Carol Murphy, 83, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at her home with her family by her side. She was under the tender care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Daviess County native was born July 5, 1942, to the late George Clary Jr. and Virginia Rummage Clary. Anna…
Lindle E. "Bud" Daugherty, Jr.
Jun 20, 1949 - Feb 23, 2026
Lindle E. “Bud” Daugherty, Jr., 76, of Owensboro, passed away Monday February 23, 2026 at Signature Healthcare—Hillcrest. He was born June 20, 1949 in Jefferson Co. to the late Lindle E. Daugherty, Sr. and Martha McMahan Daugherty. Bud was a longtime painter and of the Baptist faith. He was an avid U.K. basketball fan, enjoyed…
Betty Harper Moorer
Oct 13, 1939 - Feb 21, 2026
Betty Harper Moorer, 86, passed away February 21, 2026. Betty was born October 13, 1939, to the late Earl J. And Mary Harper, in Owensboro, a community she loved deeply and called home. For the last six years, Betty spent much of her time closer to family in Port Charlotte, FL. A graduate of Owensboro…
Colleen Faye Jenkins
Aug 24, 1938 - Feb 21, 2026
Colleen Faye Jenkins, 87, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at her home while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born August 24, 1938 in Daviess County to the late William and Johnnie Mae Logsdon Conner. Colleen was a member of Bethlehem Methodist Church and…
Mary T. Grigsby
Apr 18, 1939 - Feb 18, 2026
Mary T. Grigsby, 86, of Philpot, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born on April 18, 1939, in Daviess County to the late Ronald and Opal Eunice Thomas Quinn.Mary was a homemaker and a wonderful mother…
Briley Maria Mitchell
Feb 4, 2026 - Feb 17, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our sweet little girl, Briley Maria Mitchell, on February 17, 2026, at 10:35 p.m. Eastern Time at Norton Children's Hospital. She was a strong little girl and such a brave fighter. She fought so hard, and we are incredibly proud of her in her…
Connie Sue King DeHart
Apr 14, 1950 - Feb 17, 2026
Connie Sue King DeHart, 75, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday February 17, 2026, at the Heartford House. She was born April 14, 1950 in Daviess County to the late Arthur Lee “Todd” and Edith Sharp King. Connie was retired from Owensboro-Daviess Co. Hospital and a member of Garden Green Baptist Church where she enjoyed…
Tammy Elaine Benson Jones
Oct 27, 1961 - Feb 15, 2026
Tammy Elaine Benson Jones, 64, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born on October 27, 1961, in Daviess County to the late Bartley Benson and Ella Mae (Long) Taucher.Tammy is survived by her six adoring sons, Brandon (Kim) Payne, Gary Jones, Travis Jones, Caleb (Cori)…
