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David Alan Mann
Oct 15, 1946 - Dec 6, 2025
David Alan Mann, 79, of Owensboro, passed away December 6, 2025, at home. He was born in Charleston, WV on October 15, 1946, to the late Charles and Mary Davis Mann. David was a member of Owensboro Christian Church. He was a Veteran of the United States Army where he learned the skills of audiology.…
Annette Rose Rubsam
Apr 27, 1932 - Dec 5, 2025
Annette Rose Rubsam, 93, of Owensboro Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. The daughter of John and Irma (Hart) Fisher, she was born in Casey, Illinois, on April 27, 1932. She graduated, with honors, from Oblong High School. On May 26, 1951, she married James E. Rubsam at…
Dorothy Ellen McCarty
Dec 16, 1930 - Dec 5, 2025
Dorothy E. Wilkerson McCarty, 94, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at her home. She was born in Breckenridge County to the late Truman and Nancy Rachel Wilkerson.Mrs. McCarty was blessed with a large family and treasured her countless hours with them, especially the many grandchildren. She was a dedicated homemaker and enjoyed…
Jeanette K. Lambert
Mar 11, 1931 - Dec 4, 2025
Jeanette Lambert, 94, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Hancock County native was born March 11, 1931, to the late Tittle Keown and Lorene Chambers Keown. Jeanette attended Hancock County High School. When only sixteen years old, she met her husband-to-be,…
Raymond Kendall "Pete" Smeathers
Jan 30, 1942 - Dec 4, 2025
Raymond Kendall “Pete” Smeathers, 83, of Owensboro, passed away on December 4, 2025. He was born in Owensboro to the late Raymond Ben and Ernestine Kendall Smeathers on January 30, 1942. Raymond was a longtime member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church, where his faith was lived out in steady devotion and a heart that welcomed…
Joseph H. "Buddy" Pearl
Aug 29, 1955 - Dec 3, 2025
Joseph H. “Buddy” Pearl, Jr., 70, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro to the late Joseph H. Pearl, Sr. and Artie M. Brown Pearl.Buddy was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a skilled mechanic and spent countless hours at local racetracks.…
Rowland Andrew "Bitty" Powell
Sep 6, 1950 - Dec 2, 2025
Rowland Andrew “Bitty” or “Bubby” Powell, age 75 of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Twin Rivers Nursing Home. He was born on September 6, 1950, to the late James Powell, Sr. and Agnes Griffith. Bitty was an avid sports fan, especially University of Kentucky Wildcats and horse racing.In addition to his parents,…
William "Bill" Kyle
- Dec 2, 2025
William “Bill” Kyle, 77, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Daviess County to the late Thomas and Martha Kyle.Mr. Kyle earned a degree in fine arts, with a focus on photography, from Brescia College. He spent many years at the Messenger- Inquirer before taking…
John Darrell May
Oct 16, 1939 - Nov 30, 2025
John Darrell May, 86, of Owensboro passed away peacefully Sunday, November 30, 2025, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Danville native was born October 16, 1939 as the eldest son of William and Ione May. He grew up in Bardstown and graduated from Bardstown High School. Darrell was a…
Sheila Basham Wathen
Aug 28, 1954 - Nov 30, 2025
Sheila Basham Wathen, 71, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born August 28, 1954, to the late Robert Vineyard and Mabel Williams King. Sheila graduated from Owensboro High School with the class of 1972. Early in life, she was a foster parent before…
