Obituaries
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Debra Lynn Burden
Nov 6, 1952 - May 17, 2025
Debra Lynn Burden, 72, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born November 6, 1952 in Daviess County to the late Autry Lee and Cecelia Rose Troglen Ray. Debra had worked for the Audubon Area Community Services in child…
Holly Michelle Cornelius
Sep 8, 1972 - May 15, 2025
Holly Michelle Cornelius, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on May 15, 2025 at the age of 52. She was born on September 8, 1972 in Daviess County. Holly was a loving mother who cherished her daughters deeply; and she held her family close to her heart. She had a deep affection for…
Billy Joe Hurley
Feb 11, 1938 - May 15, 2025
Billy Joe Hurley, 87, of Lewisport, KY and formally of Newburgh, IN, went to meet Jesus on Thursday May 15, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born February 11, 1938, in Eureka, IN to the late John and Eunice Goodwin Hurley. He was a member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church. Joe loved going…
Terry R. Gist
Nov 11, 1952 - May 12, 2025
Terry R. Gist, 72, of Owensboro, passed away Monday May 12, 2025, while at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born November 11, 1952, in Daviess County, to the late Christopher and Effie Lee Spurrier Gist. Terry worked for Central Bank and Trust, National City Bank, and as a cashier for Walmart. He enjoyed most…
James B. "Shorty" Boone
Sep 15, 1935 - May 12, 2025
James B. "Shorty" Boone, 89, of Utica passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, surrounded by family, at his home. He was born September 15, 1935, in Daviess County, Kentucky, to the late Bernard and Ona C. Davis Boone.Mr. Boone had a long career in auto body repair. He worked for several businesses over the 53…
Eleanor Frances (Kleemann) Renshaw
Mar 15, 1936 - May 11, 2025
Eleanor Frances (Kleemann) Renshaw, 89, of Owensboro, crossed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Carmel Home in Owensboro. She was surrounded by her family, who loved on her and prayed for her.Born in Carmi, Illinois, to Jacob (Jake) and Mary Kleemann, she and her twin…
Catherine Louise "Lulu" (Wilson) Thompson
Apr 16, 1957 - May 10, 2025
Catherine Louise “Lulu” (Wilson) Thompson, 68, of Owensboro, journeyed over to her heavenly home where she encountered her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She fought a courageous battle with cancer and received healing when Jesus called her home. Lulu was born April 16, 1957, in Louisville,…
Kenneth Paul Raley Sr.
Aug 3, 1937 - May 10, 2025
Kenneth “Ken” Paul Raley, Senior, 87, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, while under the care of Heartford House. Born on August 3, 1937, in Owensboro, he was the son of Bernard Thomas Raley and Ethel Mae Raley. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Ken was a short…
Susan Lee Earhart
Apr 2, 1942 - May 8, 2025
Susan Earhart, 83, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Flint, Michigan, on April 2, 1942, Susan grew up in Cheboygan Michigan and later made her home in Waterford Michigan, where she and her husband Dale raised their family. In 2013, she moved to Owensboro, Kentucky,…
Davalius A. Tutt, I
Oct 1, 2004 - May 6, 2025
Davalius A. Tutt, I, born on October 1, 2004, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, passed away at his home on May 6, 2025. In his brief time with us, Davalius made a lasting impression on those fortunate enough to know him. He was a forklift operator for Kimble International in Santa Claus, IN, but was a…
