Obituaries
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David Wayne Bell
Jan 17, 1961 - Sep 19, 2025
David Wayne Bell, 64, of Owensboro, passed away, Friday, September 19, 2025, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born January 17, 1961, to the late Herbert Bell and Mary Helen Gaddis. David retired from Owensboro Health Regional Hospital after 15 years in maintenance.David's love for his family was…
Roy Lee Adams, Sr.
Nov 9, 1933 - Sep 19, 2025
Roy Lee Adams Sr, 91, of Owensboro passed away peacefully Friday, September 19, 2025, at Cedarhurst Senior Living. He was born November 9, 1933, in Sharp County, Arkansas, to the late John F. Adams and Cecil Margaret Chacey Adams, and grew up as one of ten siblings. He married the late Catherine Dunlap Adams in…
Gilbert Wayne Lawrence
Jun 16, 1949 - Sep 19, 2025
Gilbert Wayne Lawrence, 76, of Owensboro, passed away on September 19, 2025. He was born in Tell City, Indiana, on June 16, 1949, to the late Gilbert and Frieda Allen Lawrence.Wayne grew up in Cairo, Kentucky, and devoted his career to the mining industry, retiring from Highwall Coal Mining.He was an avid NASCAR fan, always…
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.…
