Obituaries
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Phyllis Lee West Dobbs
May 3, 1939 - Jan 26, 2023
Phyllis Lee West Dobbs 83, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday January 26, 2023, at the Heartford House of Western, KY. She was born May 3, 1939, to the late Nathaniel and Bertha Rone West of Morgantown. Phyllis grew up on her family farm in Morgantown. Phyllis graduated from Butler County High School. She…
Erma S. Messer
Oct 30, 1937 - Jan 25, 2023
Erma S. Messer, 85, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Heartland Villa in Lewisport. She was born October 30, 1937 in Pisgah, Alabama to the late Jesse and Velma Webster Scogin. Erma was a member of Owensboro Christian Church and was retired after 35 years as a Business Service Representative…
Sarah Elizabeth Crowe
Oct 23, 1983 - Jan 23, 2023
Sarah Elizabeth Crowe, 39, of Utica, passed away January 23, 2023. She was born in Fort Riley, KS on October 23, 1983 to Hurshel Crowe and Annette Sawicki Stone. Sarah studied psychology, graduating with her Doctorate in Experimental Psychology from the University of Wyoming. She was a published author in Academic Journals. One notable journal…
Mary K. "Libby" Girten
Jan 9, 1940 - Jan 23, 2023
Mary K. “Libby” Girten, 83, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Daviess County to the late John C. and Anna DeMar Keller. Libby worked at the Cigar Factory for several years before a long career at Swedish Match, where…
Thomas "Jack" Hester Jr.
Aug 12, 1947 - Jan 22, 2023
Thomas “Jack” Hester Jr., 75, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born August 12, 1947, in Owensboro, to the late Thomas Jackson Hester Sr. and Minnie Catherine Basinger Hester. Jack was retired from Pilot Steel where he worked…
Melinda Jo Reynolds
Mar 9, 1949 - Jan 18, 2023
Melinda Jo Reynolds, 73, of Owensboro, passed away January 18, 2023, after a long battle with ALS. She was born March 9, 1949, in Owensboro, to Conrad “Sonny” Adelman and Betty Pointer Adelman. Melinda loved to travel, especially to Gulf Shores, the mountains, and on cruises. She enjoyed taking pictures and was an avid scrapbooker.…
Charles B. "Charlie" Gater
Feb 27, 1938 - Jan 18, 2023
Charles B. “Charlie” Gater, 84, originally of Salem, Indiana, passed away on January 18, 2023, under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky surrounded by his family. Charlie was born on February 27, 1938, in Delaney Creek, Indiana, just outside of Salem, to the late Oscar and Lucille (Hopkins) Gater. At an early age, his…
Sandra Mehlbauer
Mar 21, 1948 - Jan 17, 2023
Sandy Clark Mehlbauer, 74, of Owensboro, passed away January 17, 2023, at home. Born March 21, 1948, to the late Charles and Mildred Grace Wedding Clark, Sandy was a mother to many and made her home, a comfortable place for all. Often referred to as “Mother Hen”, she was kindhearted, a good listener, a…
Alisha Boehman
Nov 1, 1998 - Jan 15, 2023
Alisha Boehman, 24, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born November 1, 1998, in Owensboro, KY to William Boehman Jr.and the late Sonya Boehman. Alisha loved her family and spending time with her only son Jayden. She enjoyed being a mother and writing poetry. Along…
Jessie Edith Epison
May 10, 1928 - Jan 15, 2023
Jessie E. Epison, 94, of Whitesville passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at her home under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. The Whitesville native was born May 10, 1928, as the only child to the late Jesse Haywood Norris and Katie Howard Norris. Jessie graduated from Western High School (class of 1946). As…
