Obituaries
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Jeffrey Lee Likens
Feb 11, 1963 - Sep 22, 2023
Jeffrey Likens, 60, of Owensboro, passed away on September 22, 2023, at his home. He was born February 11, 1963, to Clyde Edward Likens and Judith Ann Norris. Jeffrey was a Freemason and member of the Carpenters Local 90. He enjoyed carpentry, tinkering with mechanics, riding his motorcycle, and everything outdoors. He faced hardship…
Donna K. Fulkerson
Aug 3, 1952 - Sep 22, 2023
Donna K. Fulkerson, 71, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at her home while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born August 3, 1952 in Daviess County to the late George and Frances Arnett Kyle. Donna was retired from the Owensboro Public School System after 28 years…
Linda Sue Hamilton Cottrell
Oct 12, 1955 - Sep 21, 2023
Linda Sue Hamilton Cottrell, 67, passed peacefully from the arms of her loved ones into the arms of Jesus on Thursday September 21, 2023 after a valiant battle with cancer. Linda was born in Owensboro on October 12, 1955, to the late Anna Mae Campbell and Joseph Charles Knight Jr. During her childhood she…
Michael Wayne Taucher
Nov 22, 1956 - Sep 20, 2023
Michael Wayne Taucher, 66, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday September 20, 2023 at his home. He was born November 22, 1956 in Muhlenberg County to the late Vernon and Betty Marie Martin Taucher. Michael was retired as a mechanic and service manager for several automotive dealerships. He enjoyed playing the guitar, listening to…
Phyllis G. Roberts
Feb 16, 1944 - Sep 20, 2023
Phyllis G. Roberts, 79, of Owensboro, passed away September 20, 2023, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born February 16, 1944, in Henderson to the late Daniel “Boone” and Katherine Courtney. Phyllis was a member of St. Martins Catholic Church and a past member of the altar society. She…
Bernadine Louise App
Jul 3, 1945 - Sep 17, 2023
Bernadine Louise App, 78, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Elgin, Illinois native was born July 3, 1945, to the late Asa and Bernadine Manhart App. Those that knew and loved Bernadine would tell you she was an absolute blessing. Bernadine, or “Bernie,” as she was affectionately…
Denver Ray Long
Oct 5, 1936 - Sep 16, 2023
Denver Ray Long, 86, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023. He was born in Parsons, West Virginia to the late Walter and Tina Long. Mr. Long grew up in West Virginia where he learned how to work hard even as a boy. He went on to become a machinist at Ward Machinery, retiring…
Nannie M. Harris Adams
Aug 27, 1944 - Sep 15, 2023
Nannie M. Harris Adams, 79, of Owensboro, passed away September 15, 2023, at home in the presence of her two daughters. She was born August 27, 1944, in Owensboro to the late Arthur and Jo Elizabeth Harris. Nannie was a member of Center Street Baptist Church. In her earlier years, she served on the Usher…
Ralph David Ramirez
Apr 16, 1938 - Sep 15, 2023
Ralph David Ramirez, 85, of Owensboro passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, at his home. The Chicago, Illinois native was born April 16, 1938, as the oldest of eight children to the late Salvador Ramirez and Otilv Marqez Ramirez. Ralph grew up in Chicago then enlisted in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper being stationed…
Nancy Kay Atherton
Oct 2, 1948 - Sep 14, 2023
Nancy Kay Atherton, 74, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. On October 2, 1948 a towheaded girl was born to William Elmore and Margaret Hazel Taylor. This sweet soul evolved into coltish and erudite school-girl who then became a fiery beauty that captured the heart of a Utica,…
