Obituaries
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Ronald "Ron" Thomas
Dec 22, 1957 - Nov 1, 2022
Ronald “Ron” Thomas, 64, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at University of Louisville Jewish Hospital. He was born December 22, 1957, in Rineyville, KY to the late Guy Thomas and Mable Fulkerson. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, James Thomas. Ron is survived by…
Willa Faye Hughes
Sep 14, 1939 - Oct 31, 2022
Willa Faye Hughes, 83, of Owensboro, passed away October 31, 2022, at Hermitage Care and Rehab. She was born September 14, 1939, in Lewisport, to the late Albert and Francis MacDaniel. Willa was a mother to 4 girls, a grandmother, and great-grandmother, and these titles were her biggest accomplishment. She adored her “precious” grandchildren and…
Michael Edward Griffith
Mar 24, 1958 - Oct 31, 2022
Michael Edward Griffith, 64, of Owensboro passed away Monday, October 31, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville. The Daviess County native was born March 24, 1958, to the late Charles and Mary Holder Griffith. Mike loved his father and was proud that he helped build the chapel at the Wendell Foster Center. Mike had…
Danny Mattingly
Oct 13, 1956 - Oct 30, 2022
Danny Mattingly, 66, encircled by his children, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at 5:15 pm. An Owensboro native, he was born on October 13, 1956. His multi-faceted career as an engineer and journeyman spanned over two decades and ultimately culminated with the respect of his peers as a powerplant manager overseeing massive…
Evelyn Jean Rodgers
Nov 5, 1928 - Oct 30, 2022
Jean Sublett Weddington Rodgers, 93, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022, under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. The Daviess County native was born November 5, 1928, to the late Marion and Clara Furniss Sublett. Jean graduated from Daviess County High School in 1946. She worked as an operator at G.E. for…
Michelle Renee Cooper
Nov 15, 1972 - Oct 28, 2022
Michelle Renee Cooper, 49, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022, at her home. She was born November 15, 1972, in McLean County to Michael J. Holland and Marla Jean Church Fulks. Michelle was a graduate of Owensboro High School and the University of Louisville. She was a hard worker, enjoyed spending time…
Brenda Joyce Wilcox
Nov 28, 1947 - Oct 27, 2022
Brenda Joyce Wilcox, 74, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born November 28, 1947, in Owensboro to the late Bill and Nola Agnes (Matthews) Wilcox. Brenda was a very loving and outgoing person. She was one of the original residents of Wendell Foster Center…
Elaine V. Howard
Apr 17, 1930 - Oct 27, 2022
Elaine V. Howard, 92, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at her home, with her children by her side. She was born in Joplin, Missouri to the late Charles L. and Ethelind Caldwell Van Da Griff. Elaine was a 1948 graduate of Owensboro High School. Mrs. Howard retired from Central Bank…
Stephen Faral Bosley
Mar 28, 1949 - Oct 26, 2022
Stephen Faral Bosley, 73, of Owensboro, peacefully passed away October 26 at his home. He was born March 28, 1949, to the late Isaac and Kathryn Bosley. Steve graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and went on to earn his Professional Engineer’s license. His tireless work ethic contributed to…
Brenda Sue Morris
Dec 17, 1959 - Oct 26, 2022
Brenda Sue Morris, 62, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, surrounded by her family who loved her deeply. The Chicago, Illinois native was born December 17, 1959, to the late Bobby Wright Sr. and Dorothy Taylor Wright. Brenda never could get rid of her Illinois accent though she moved several times always calling…
