Obituaries
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Mary Jo Phelps
Jul 12, 1972 - Apr 22, 2023
Mary Jo Phelps, 50, of Corydon, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at her home. She was born July 12, 1972, in Daviess County, to the late James Robert and Roxanna Cain. Mary Jo worked for Mary Jo’s Kitchen and Rock House Pizza. Like her mother, she enjoyed gardening, also decorating and crafts. Mary…
Charles "Eddie" Rhoades II
Apr 24, 1977 - Apr 22, 2023
Charles “Eddie” Edward Rhoades, 45, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at his home. He was born April 24, 1977, in Daviess County. Eddie was very artistic and had a passion for woodworking. He enjoyed playing pool and especially loved spending time with his boys outdoors. Some of their fondest memories include…
Roxanna Cain
Apr 9, 1952 - Apr 21, 2023
Roxanna Cain, 71, of Mt. Sterling, KY, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at CHI St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY. She was born April 9, 1952, in Daviess County, to the late Tony and Mary Frances Fenwick Cain. Roxanna was born and raised on a farm here in Daviess County with her 5…
Larry "Bull" Bullington
Jul 14, 1944 - Apr 21, 2023
Larry “Bull” Bullington, 78, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at his home. He was born July 14, 1944 in Daviess County to the late Mose Nicholas and Margaret Moore Bullington. He was retired after 49 years from the Painters Union Local #156 in Evansville and was very passionate about his…
Martha "Marty" J. Bastin
Dec 20, 1944 - Apr 21, 2023
Martha “Marty” J. Bastin of Owensboro, passed away Friday April 21, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born December 20, 1944, to the late James Barney Bastin and Eula Mae Roll of Owensboro. She graduated from Owensboro High School in 1963. Marty was an accomplished tennis player. She played on the OHS…
Peggy Joyce Daugherty
Nov 21, 1936 - Apr 19, 2023
Peggy Joyce Daugherty, 86, of Knottsville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at University of Louisville Health Hospital. She was born November 21, 1936 in Ralph, Ky. in Ohio County to the late Fount S. and Lola Fieldon. Peggy retired from a career of accounting/bookkeeping, having worked for…
Jerry Buford Nail
Feb 5, 1943 - Apr 19, 2023
Jerry Buford Nail (80) of Owensboro, KY, passed away at his home under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. He was born in Witchita Falls, TX, on February 5, 1943 to the late Eustis Buford Nail and LaNetta Mae Smulcer Nail Bolen. Jerry was…
Mary "Pete" Peterson
Jan 10, 1934 - Apr 17, 2023
Mary “Pete” Peterson, 89, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at her home. She was born January 10, 1934, in Morganfield to the late Horace and Cora (Rednour) Moman. Mary retired from OMHS after 48 years of service. She had a passion for helping people and was presented both the President’s Award…
Marilyn Maxine Bolton
Oct 6, 1941 - Apr 16, 2023
Marilyn Maxine Bolton 81 of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023. She was born October 6, 1941, to the late William and Anna Howard. Marilyn loved working in her flower garden. She also enjoyed being a senior companion where she sat with residents at the Roosevelt House. In addition to her…
Dorothy Louise McCollam
Jun 21, 1931 - Apr 15, 2023
Dorothy Louise McCollam 91 of Maceo, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023. She was born June 21, 1931, to the late James and Etta Hall. Dorothy loved flowers and enjoyed working in her yard until her health no longer allowed it. She also enjoyed collecting dolls and reading books. She taught Sunday school for…
