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William C. "Bill" Mitchell
Jun 17, 1945 - Jun 18, 2022
William C. "Bill" Mitchell, 77, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 17, 1945, in Daviess County to the late William Murray Mitchell and Lou Anna Farmer Mitchell. Bill was a wonderful Christian, a man of the Baptist faith, husband, dad, and grandfather.…
Sandra Smith Cohron
Apr 4, 1941 - Jun 18, 2022
Sandra Smith Cohron, 81, passed away Saturday, June 18 at her home. The Rochester, Kentucky native was born April 4, 1941, to the late Worth and Mary Gene Duncan Smith. In addition to her parents, Sandra also was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Dale Hatcher Cohron in 2019 who was…
Steven R. Champion
Feb 22, 1959 - Jun 18, 2022
Steven R. Champion departed this life on Saturday, June 18, 2022. He was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky on February 22, 1959 to his beloved mother Evalyn Champion. He grew up in Fort Lauderdale, where he spent time fishing, surfing, and playing guitar. He started a career with Delta Airlines which eventually moved him to…
Jamauri Mi-Kel Millan
- Jun 18, 2022
Jamauri Mi-Kel Millan, infant son of Kassidi Carter and Keylan Millan passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Jamauri also was preceded in death by his great-great grandparents, David and Louise Rhoades and cousins, Isia Barrett and Jazzy Weaver. Those who survive to honor and cherish his memory in addition to…
Michael Lysbeth Stenberg Speed
Sep 13, 1939 - Jun 18, 2022
Michael Lysbeth Stenberg Speed, 82, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022, while under the compassionate care of Hospice of Ohio County. Michael, known as Mike by her family and friends, was born September 13, 1939, in Princeton, KY to the late George Frederick "Fred" Stenberg and Stella Lucy Boyd. Mike was a kind,…
Brenda Joyce Simmons
Jan 17, 1955 - Jun 17, 2022
Brenda Joyce Simmons, 67, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born January 17, 1955 in Daviess County. Brenda was retired from Owensboro Health Regional Hospital after 40 years in the laundry department. She was a member of Sts. Joseph and Paul Catholic…
Genevieve B. Adams
Jul 15, 1932 - Jun 16, 2022
Genevieve B. Adams, 89, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born July 15, 1932, Nogent- Sur-Seiene, France, to the late Raymond and Georgette de Deken Blanchot. She married Earle G. Adams in 1958 and moved to Owensboro, KY…
Jessie Lynn Brown
Apr 12, 1959 - Jun 16, 2022
Jessie Lynn Brown, 63, of Owensboro passed away June 16, 2022 at the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born April 12, 1959, she was a lifelong resident of Owensboro. Surviving are her many friends at Lee Manor.There will be no services. Innichement will be at Owensboro Memorial Gardens.
Gary "Poppy" Taucher
Nov 17, 1952 - Jun 16, 2022
Gary "Poppy" Taucher, 69, of Owensboro, passed away June 16, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born November 17, 1952, in Greenville, KY to Vernon Taucher and Betty Taucher Hunt. Gary worked as a certified auto technician at Ford Dealerships before his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, fantasy football, music, playing guitar, and sitting…
Dennis R. Daugherty
Jun 20, 1951 - Jun 15, 2022
Dennis R. Daugherty, 70, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at his home. He was born June 20, 1951 in Daviess County to the late Earl and Lily Sue Bowles Daugherty. Dennis was retired after 25 years with Lee Masonry as a truck driver and was a U. S. Army veteran. He…
