Obituaries
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Ruth Harrison
Aug 14, 1926 - Jan 27, 2023
Ruth Richmond Harrison, 96, of Daviess County, passed away January 27, 2023 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Ruth was born August 14, 1926 to the late Ernest and Ursa Baskett. Ruth attended Western Kentucky University. She was Chief Deputy of Daviess County Clerk’s Office. She was also a trust officer…
Father Alan R. McIntosh
Jan 26, 1934 - Jan 26, 2023
Father Alan R. Mc Intosh, 89, of Newburgh, passed into the loving arms of His Heavenly Father Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Hamilton Pointe in Newburgh. He was born in Evansville, January 26, 1934 to the late Ralph W. and Lavada E. (Preis) Mc Intosh. After completing his elementary education at St. Benedicts…
Virginia "Jenny" Marie Jones
Dec 21, 1971 - Jan 26, 2023
Virginia “Jenny” Marie Jones, 51, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, at her home while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born December 21, 1971, in Owensboro, to Donald Jones and Jane Bolton Jones. Jenny worked as a CNA for Wendell Foster for 17 years. She also enjoyed traveling,…
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…
