Obituaries
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Anita Faye Travis
Feb 4, 1936 - Sep 19, 2025
Anita Faye Travis, 89, of Owensboro, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on September 19, 2025.She was born on February 4, 1936, in Ohio County, Kentucky, to the late Jake and Thelma Brey Shelton. A graduate of Saint Anthony School in Bearhill, Anita began her career at General Electric, where she worked until…
Mary Thelma Pence Mattingly
Aug 3, 1941 - Sep 19, 2025
Mary Thelma Pence Mattingly, 84, passed away at her home on September 19, 2025, under the watchful eyes of her children, grandchildren and siblings.Thelma was born in Knottsville on August 3, 1941, to the late Bob and Charlesetta Johnson Pence. She worked for many years in the cafeteria at Mary Carrico School and at the…
Edward Van Mierlo
Nov 30, 1944 - Sep 18, 2025
Edward Van Mierlo, 80, of Owensboro, passed away on September 18, 2025, while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky.He was born on November 30, 1944, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Edward and Virginia Baumgartner Van Mierlo.Edward grew up in St. Louis and graduated from Bishop DuBourg Catholic High…
Mary Ida Witter
Jun 30, 1931 - Sep 17, 2025
Mary Ida Witter, 94, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 30, 1931, in Birmingham, Alabama, and was the daughter of the late Charles and Virginia Alston Cunningham.Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Jean Ledbetter.Mary was…
Elnora Clark Nelson
Mar 21, 1935 - Sep 16, 2025
Elnora Clark Nelson, 90, of Mill Run, Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, September 16, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born March 21, 1935, in Crawfordsville, Indiana.Elnora retired from the Owensboro Board of Education as the Coordinator for the River Region Cooperative. This educational agency provided services, equipment, and supplies to parents and children with…
Robin Glenn Lewis
Oct 27, 1954 - Sep 16, 2025
Robin Glenn Lewis, 70, of Owensboro, was called to his heavenly home on Monday, September 16, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, on October 27, 1954, to the late Elmer and Connie Marie Lewis.A private person by nature, Robin was known to his family and friends as a good father…
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…
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…
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,…
