Obituaries
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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)…
Willodean McMahan
Nov 22, 1945 - Feb 13, 2026
Willodean McMahan, 80, of Philpot, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born on November 22, 1945, in Louisville, KY to the late Elmer and Daisy Sanders Clark. She grew up in the Brownsville area near Mammoth Cave,…
Shirley B. Coomes
Jan 27, 1941 - Feb 13, 2026
Shirley Blair Coomes, 85, of Owensboro passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Breckinridge County native was born January 27, 1941, to the late William McKinley Blair and Bessie Sanders Blair. Shirley graduated from Fredrick Fraize High School as a member of the National Honor Society. She was a devoted…
Jane Dockins McPherson
May 6, 1939 - Feb 13, 2026
Jane Dockins McPherson, 86, of Owensboro, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, February 13, 2026 under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born in Greenville, Kentucky to the late George Estil and Lois Marie McCauley Dockins and graduated from Greenville High School.Mrs. Jane…
Robert Nelson Rogers
Apr 2, 1955 - Feb 12, 2026
Robert Nelson Rogers, 70, of Owensboro, KY, entered the heavenly kingdom, with family by his side, on February 12, 2026. He was born to John C. Rogers, Jr and Billie (Stinogel) Rogers on April 2, 1955.Bob married the love of his life, Gaye, in 1973. Together, they raised three children.He retired as a surveyor from…
Barbara Dixon
Feb 24, 1930 - Feb 11, 2026
Barbara Dixon, 95, completed her climb on the stairway to heaven on February 11, 2026. She passed peacefully at home with her daughter Ann Marie and her caregivers. Barbara Jo (she didn't really like the "Jo" but that is what her family knew her by) was born February 24, 1930, in Livermore Kentucky. She was…
Sue Stinnett Toler
Jul 12, 1934 - Feb 10, 2026
Sue Stinnett Toler, 91, passed away peacefully February 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, devotion, and quiet strength. Sue was born on July 12, 1934, in Yelvington, Kentucky, to the late John Allen Stinnett and Evea Elizabeth Sweeney Stinnett. Raised on a farm, she learned early the values of diligence, resilience, and…
