Obituaries
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Donald "DW" Smith
Feb 18, 1983 - May 11, 2022
Donald "DW" Smith, 39, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro in February of 1983. DW was a graduate of McLean County High School and Owensboro Community and Technical College. He served as an aviation specialist in the U.S. Marine Corp, worked in the…
Melissa R. Hamilton
Jul 15, 1982 - May 11, 2022
Melissa R. Hamilton, 39, of Owensboro, passed away May 11, 2022. She was born in Honolulu, HI on July 15, 1982, to Field Jeffrey Eason and Michelle O'Bryan Eason. Melissa was a graduate of Apollo High School and went on to earn her bachelor's degree in Science and Social Work from Western Kentucky University. Adventurous…
Elaine Elizabeth McQueen Nolen
Jul 27, 1929 - May 9, 2022
Elaine Elizabeth McQueen Nolen, 92, of Owensboro passed away, Monday, May 9, 2022, at her residence. Born in North Rose, NY, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Leona Smith Clingerman. Mrs. Nolen began playing the piano at the age of five and became the music director of her church at the age…
Joseph "Joe" Walton Tate
Mar 13, 1938 - May 8, 2022
Joseph Walton Tate Sr, 84, of Philpot passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022, at his home under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. The Central City native was born March 13, 1938, to the late Arthur Tate and Ernie Williams Tate. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Joe was called to preach the gospel…
Hilda Ann Sharp
Jan 13, 1939 - May 7, 2022
Hilda Ann Sharp, 83, of Owensboro, died Saturday, May 7, 2022. She was born on January 13, 1939, to the late Pearlie and Ruby Lee Harris. She was preceded in death by her husband, Shirley Sharp, who was the love of her life. She was the proud mother of Steve Sharp and Randy (Alicia) Sharp,…
Robert "Donnie" Miller
Feb 23, 1949 - May 7, 2022
Robert D. "Donnie" Miller, 73, of Owensboro, passed away May 7, 2022, at home. He was born in Clarksville, TN on February 23, 1949, to the late William N Miller Sr., and Sarah Pettit Miller. Donnie was a Christian and of the Baptist faith. He was a graduate of Murray State University and retired from…
Betty J. Galloway
Mar 17, 1937 - May 7, 2022
Betty J. Galloway, 85, of Philpot passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Princess Ann County, Virginia native was born March 17, 1937, to the late Matthew Methuselah Bruce and Mary McClannan Bruce. Betty loved her family and spending time with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her best memories were of…
Roberta Berry
Apr 22, 1927 - May 7, 2022
Roberta Berry, 95, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday May 7, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born April 22, 1927 in Daviess County to the late Robert and Ollie Conley Berry. Roberta worked on the family farm for many years and loved to square dance. She was also preceded in death by…
Anna Faye Morris
Jun 30, 1940 - May 6, 2022
Anna Faye Morris, 81, of Newman, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born June 30, 1940 in Hancock County to the late Clyde D. and Mildred Roberts Leathem. Anna was a member of Newman Baptist Church. She loved…
Ann Shoptaugh
Jun 1, 1936 - May 6, 2022
Ann Shoptaugh, 85, of Owensboro, passed away May 6, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born June 1, 1936, in McLean County, to the late Charles and Willie Morgan. Ann was a member of Walnut Memorial Baptist Church. She was an avid piano player and loved spending time with her family. Ann enjoyed…
