Obituaries
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James I. Dantic
Feb 25, 1943 - Apr 18, 2024
James I. Dantic, 81, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at his home. He was born February 25, 1943, in Owensboro, to the late Irvin and Georgia Cox Dantic. James was a family man first, very much enjoying his time spent with them, and his many friends. He enjoyed traveling in his RV,…
Donald E. Head Sr.
Feb 28, 1949 - Apr 20, 2024
Donald E.”Donnie” Head Sr., of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, April 20. He was born February 28, 1949, to the late Hayden and Mary “Bobbie” Head. Donnie was a member of Immaculate Parish. He retired after 30 years as a driver/engineer with the Owensboro Fire Department and was also a veteran of the U.S. National Guard.…
Charlotte M. Vance
Feb 13, 1947 - Apr 21, 2024
Charlotte M. Vance, 77, of Calhoun passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Louisville native was born February 13, 1947, to the late Louie Earnest Lohman and Alma Mae Durbin Lohman. Charlotte graduated from Calhoun High School, class of 1965. Most of her career…
Warren Hurst
Apr 26, 1945 - Feb 23, 2024
Warren Hurst, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sue Ann, his son, Kevin of Louisville, daughter-in-law, Jenny, and twin grandsons, Nathaniel and Carter. He is also survived by his beloved sister, Elaine Seitz of Terre Haute, Indiana, and mother-in-law, Ramona Grant, of Hartford. …
Lucy Proctor Hamilton
Mar 26, 1933 - Apr 18, 2024
Lucy Pearl Hamilton, 91, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at her home. She was born March 26, 1933, in Butler County, KY, to the late Floyd and Millie (Brown) Proctor. Lucy was a member of First Baptist Church. She retired after 30 years from GE. At an early age, her and her…
Daniel Lee Simmons
Aug 27, 1952 - Apr 17, 2024
Daniel Lee Simmons, 71, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born August 27, 1952 in Daviess County to the late Huston and Catherine Ebelhar Simmons. Daniel was of the Catholic faith and retired as a truck driver with Clark Distributing Co. He was a great…
Robert Eugene "Bob" Rumage
Feb 12, 1934 - Apr 17, 2024
Robert Eugene “Bob” Rumage, 90. of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Wellington Parc. He was born February 12, 1934 in Daviess County to the late Robert Edward and Martine Wink Rumage. During his lifetime, Bob had worked at T. E. Good Grocery from 1950 until 1957, Home Furniture in the rug…
Nancy Keown Stuart
Nov 13, 1928 - Apr 16, 2024
Nancy Keown Stuart, 95, of Owensboro, KY passed peacefully to her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 at Cedarhurst Assisted Living Facility. She was born in Daviess County to the late George Keown and Pearl Bivins Keown Horrell.She worked more than twenty-five years at the Daviess County Courthouse as a clerk in the auto…
Mary Burgess
Apr 17, 1949 - Apr 16, 2024
Mary Burgess, 74, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Signature HealthCARE at Hillcrest. She was born April 17, 1949, to the late John Mauzey and Laurita Lyons. Mary was known for her nurturing nature, passion for education, and unwavering dedication to her students. She dedicated over 25 years of her life to teaching…
Shirley Lancaster Bratcher
Feb 9, 1942 - Apr 15, 2024
Shirley Lancaster Bratcher, 82, of Owensboro, passed away on April 15, 2024, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Shirley was born on February 9, 1942, to the late W.D. and Louella Graves Lancaster. For five decades, Shirley dedicated herself to General Electric, serving as an executive secretary. Beyond her professional role, she embodied…
