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Joseph Charles Stuhr
May 4, 1935 - May 16, 2022
Joseph Charles Stuhr of Owensboro, KY passed away on Monday, May 16th. He was the son of the late Joseph Henry and Caroline (Schadt) Stuhr, born May 4, 1935, in Rock Island, Illinois. After graduating from Durant High School 1953, he entered the United States Air Force in 1955 and was stationed at Chanute Air…
Nancy Louise Chappell
Jun 22, 1946 - May 16, 2022
Nancy Chappell, 75, of Owensboro went to be with her Savior Monday, May 16, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born June 22, 1946, to the late Joseph and Edwina Simmons Calhoun as one of twelve children. Raised on a farm, Nancy grew up with an excellent work ethic. She…
Jessie Roberts Rafferty
Aug 25, 1927 - May 16, 2022
Jessie Roberts Rafferty, 94, of Owensboro died Monday, May 16, 2022 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born at home on August 25, 1927 to the late Otto Roberts, Sr. and GuyOla Knight Roberts. Jessie married James Herman Rafferty on August 25, 1945. She was a member of the 1946 graduating…
Randall Eugene Kingkade
Feb 24, 1947 - May 15, 2022
Randall E. Kingkade, Sr. 75, of Utica, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones while under the care of Hospice on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Born in Daviess County on February 24, 1947, he was the son of the late Basil and Emma Sue Lewis Kincaid. Mr. Kingkade was a Jack- of- all-Trades.…
James William Drake
May 2, 1971 - May 15, 2022
James William Drake, 51, of Owensboro, passed away in Temple, Texas, on May 15, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born May 2, 1971, to James David Drake and Deva Stein Drake. James was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and Marty Stein and Vinuard and Helen Drake. James is survived…
Joanne Fore Masters
Jan 1, 1946 - May 15, 2022
Joanne Fore Masters, 76, died May 15, 2022, at The Heartford House. A native of Missouri, she graduated from Murray State University and since 1968 had made her home in Owensboro, where she was employed by the Messenger – Inquirer from 1968 to 1979 and retired as communications director for Kenergy Corporation where she served…
James "Jimbo" Richard McCarthy
Apr 6, 1941 - May 14, 2022
James "Jimbo" Richard McCarthy Sr., 81, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Signature HealthCARE of Hartford Rehab & Wellness Center. He was born April 6, 1941, in Owensboro, to the late Earl Edward McCarthy and Willie Mae Bray McCarthy. Jimbo was a painter for many years by profession, but he was also…
Deloris Louise Newsome
Aug 8, 1935 - May 13, 2022
Deloris Louise Newsome, 86, of Owensboro passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, at Wellington Parc. The Emory Gap, Tennessee native was born August 8, 1935, to the late Paul and Daisy Fickey. In addition to her parents, Deloris was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth in 2009; an infant daughter, Katherine in…
Lucas Stanley Jacobs
May 5, 2022 - May 12, 2022
Lucas Stanley Jacobs passed away on May 12, 2022 at Norton's Children's Hospital peacefully in the arms of his parents. Lucas was welcomed into this world on May 5, 2022 alongside his twin sister, Cecelia Lynn. Lucas means light and he was ours. Although his time on this earth was short, they were the most…
Rebecca Moreland
Aug 10, 1920 - May 12, 2022
Rebecca Moreland, 101, of Owensboro, passed away May 12, 2022. She was born August 10, 1920 in Claude, TX to the late Samuel and Laura Hawes. Rebecca was formerly a member of Seven Hills Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Sammy Gene Hawes, Louis W. Hawes and two infant brothers.She is…
