Obituaries
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David Wayne Peters
Sep 12, 1967 - Mar 13, 2023
David Wayne Peters, 55, of Owensboro passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at his home with his wife by his side. The Hardin County native was born September 12, 1967, to Carroll “Junior” Peters and the late Doris Fern Lyons Peters. David was an electrician by trade. He also enjoyed being a vendor at many…
Helen Marjorie Capps
Sep 4, 1928 - Mar 13, 2023
Helen Marjorie Capps, 94, of Finchville, KY, went to be with the Lord on Monday March 13th 2023 at the Redbanks Skilled Nursing Center in Henderson. She was born September 4, 1928 in Sacramento, KY to the late John Wesley and Elizabeth Igleheart Morehead. She was a loving mother of three children and married…
Richard L. Hall
Aug 23, 1940 - Mar 12, 2023
Richard L. Hall, 82, of Whitesville, passed away March 12, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born August 23, 1940, in Owensboro, to the late Delbert and Effie Smith Hall. Richard retired from Premium Allied Tool where he served many years as a tool and die maker. He was a proud Navy veteran…
George "Bud" Best
Dec 24, 1925 - Mar 9, 2023
George “Bud” Best, 97, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at his home while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born December 24, 1925, in Daviess County to the late Walter and Katherine Adelman Best. Bud served in the United States Army as a Corporal during World War…
Phyllis Jean Belcher Howard
Jun 21, 1939 - Mar 8, 2023
Phyllis Jean Belcher Howard, 83, formerly of 2232 Twenty Grand Avenue, Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Wellington Parc. She was born June 21, 1939 in Daviess County to the late Clifford A. and Lillie Mae Belcher. Phyllis was the owner and operator of Halo Wig Shop for 50 years. She…
Thomas Merle Burton
Apr 7, 1936 - Mar 7, 2023
Thomas Merle Burton, 86, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born April 7, 1936 on a Daviess County farm to the late Merle Wilson and Helen Thomas Burton. Mr. Burton attended city schools and met his first and lifelong love, Patricia, as…
Irene Davis Sharp
Dec 21, 1929 - Mar 7, 2023
Irene Davis Sharp, 93, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday March 7th, 2023, at the Heartford House in Owensboro, KY. She was a second daughter to the late Clara Rose Davis & Ira Davis born December 21st,1929, in Cromwell, KY. Anyone who knew Irene would tell you, family aside, her first love was…
Sherman Lee Taylor
Aug 23, 1952 - Mar 6, 2023
Sherman Lee Taylor, 70, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born August 23, 1952 in Ohio County to the late Sherman Carroll and Katie Belle Chinn Taylor. Sherman was a heavy equipment operator and especially did finish work for golf courses. Surviving are…
Peggy Boling Brantley
Aug 26, 1952 - Mar 6, 2023
Peggy Boling Brantley, 70, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born August 26, 1952 in Daviess County to the late Richard and Mary Ashworth Boling. Peggy was a homemaker and had attended Bellevue Baptist Church. She was a past president of Thruston Playground and…
Nelvis "Buddy" Tipton
Dec 12, 1953 - Mar 5, 2023
Nelvis “Buddy” Tipton JR., 69, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at his home. He was born December 12, 1953, in Central City to the late Jean (Lile) and Nelvis Tipton. Buddy had a great work ethic and was employed at TVA before transferring to Pinkerton, where he retired after over 20…
