Obituaries
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Delia Jean Mattingly Murphy
Aug 30, 1930 - Aug 11, 2025
Delia Jean Mattingly Murphy, 94, of Daviess County, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the Heartford House under the compassionate care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky.Born on August 30, 1930, in Daviess County, Jean was the daughter of the late William and Lillian Ballard…
Mary Dolores Payne Blincoe
Jun 13, 1935 - Aug 6, 2025
After a long and full life, Mary Dolores Payne Blincoe (“Dolores”) passed to begin her new journey on August 6, 2025, at 90 years old. She was born June 13,1935 in Centerville, Michigan to the late Harles Richard Payne and Viola Frances Miles Payne originally of St Lawrence, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by…
Anthony "Tony" Whitaker Sr.
May 10, 1956 - Aug 9, 2025
Anthony “Tony” Whitaker Sr., 69, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday August 9, 2025, at Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born on May 10, 1956, in Owensboro, to the late Albert and Audrey Askins Whitaker. Tony worked at Walmart as a stocker. He was a big NASCAR fan, dirt track racing, and working…
Roger Pufahl
Jul 23, 1941 - Aug 7, 2025
Roger Pufahl, 84, of Owensboro, Kentucky passed away on August 7, 2025 at Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation. He was born in Fisher, Arkansas to the late Carl and Ruby Jo Pufahl. He was a lifelong hard worker and a generous man.Roger married Sandra Jagoe Calhoun and together they served the Lord for 25 years. We…
Richard Myall Link
Apr 16, 1951 - Jul 30, 2025
Richard Myall Link, 74, of Owensboro went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Charlotte, N. Carolina native was born April 16, 1951, to the late Melvin Robert Link and Margaret Swope Caldwell. Richard attended the University of N. Carolina at Chapel Hill for several years before…
Peggy Elaine Snyder
Oct 9, 1935 - Aug 6, 2025
Peggy Elaine Snyder, 89, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, August 6, at Hermitage Care and Rehab. Born on October 9, 1935, in Henderson, Kentucky, Peggy brought warmth and joy to the lives of everyone who knew her.Peggy was a member of Owensboro Christian Church and was very proud of her faith, dedicating significant time to…
Brian L. Rouse
Apr 21, 1961 - Aug 5, 2025
Brian Rouse, 64, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville. He was born April 21, 1961 in Daviess County. Brian had been a carpenter and roofer and enjoyed electronics and old cars. He also enjoyed spending time and cooking out with family and friends and listening to…
Janada Nicely Hagerman
Jun 27, 1931 - Aug 5, 2025
Janada Nicely Hagerman, 94, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family after a time of illness with Alzheimer’s, on Tuesday August 5, 2025. She was born on June 27, 1931, in McLean County, to the late John D. and Christine Daughtery Nicely. Janada worked at the G.E. Plant for 38 years and…
Genevieve "Genny" Rumage Galloway
Jan 16, 1936 - Aug 2, 2025
Genevieve (Genny) Rumage Galloway, 89, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at home. She was born Jan. 16, 1936, in Daviess County, Kentucky to the late Robert and Martine (Wink) Rumage. Genny was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School class of 1953, a member of Immaculate Catholic Church, and a long-time…
Sally Ann Asefa
Jul 8, 1949 - Aug 1, 2025
Dr. Sally Ann Utley Asefa, 76, of Owensboro passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, August 1, 2025, at the Heartford House under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. It is with great sadness to her family. A native of Huntingburg, Indiana, Sally was born on July 8,…
