Obituaries
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John David Shively
Jul 17, 1950 - Jul 21, 2022
John David Shively, 72, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022, at his home. He was born July 17, 1950, in Daviess County to the late James Clifton Shively and Mae Veronica (Thompson) Shively. John was an electrician, having retired from IBEW #1701. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, where…
Elizabeth "Betty" J. Calkins
Jan 3, 1932 - Jul 21, 2022
Elizabeth (Betty) J. Calkins, 90, of Owensboro, passed away July 21, 2022. She was born in Winfield, KS on January 3, 1932, to the late John W. and Agatha C. Priest. Betty worked at the Pentagon under the Deputy Director of Research and Development. She settled in Owensboro after retirement and volunteered at the Botanical…
Samuel "Sam" D. Edwards
Sep 23, 1953 - Jul 21, 2022
Samuel "Sam" D. Edwards, 68, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born September 23, 1953, as one of five boys to the late Elmyron and Lula Clementine Edwards. Sam grew up in Mclean County and graduated from McLean County High School. Enrolling in…
Ernest Burnell Whitsett
- Jul 20, 2022
Ernest Burnell Whitsett, 94, of Owensboro, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Ernie or better known as "Grandad" to those around him, loved his wife, his family, and his Lord. He enjoyed the simple things in life, whether that be working in the garden, watching the…
Eugene "Gene" J. Krampe
Dec 3, 1940 - Jul 20, 2022
Eugene "Gene" Joseph Krampe, 81 ½ years, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky, surrounded by family. He was born December 3, 1940 in Owensboro to the late Leo B. and Rose Mary Wink Krampe. He graduated from Owensboro Catholic High in 1959, was a 1963…
Fronda Jean Rhoads Anderson
Dec 6, 1930 - Jul 20, 2022
Fronda Jean Rhoads Anderson, 91, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at her home. She was born December 6, 1930 in McLean County to the late Calvin E. and Mary Hilda Bennett Rhoads. Jean was retired after 40 years from General Electric and had attended Owensboro Christian Church and Century Christian Church.…
Sherman L. Bruner
May 6, 1944 - Jul 20, 2022
Sherman L. Bruner, 78, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Hermitage Nursing and Rehab. The Daviess County native was born May 6, 1944, to the late Leo Titus "LT" Bruner and Virginia Skaggs Bruner. Sherman served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was the owner and…
Judy Pamperin-Raisor
Nov 21, 1946 - Jul 16, 2022
Judy Pamperin-Raisor, 75, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. The Daviess County native was born November 21, 1946, to the late Charles Samuel Cook and Susie Viola Porter Cook. Judy had a big heart and no enemies. She gave of her time and energy…
Lindy Lee Mercer
Jun 14, 1930 - Jul 16, 2022
Lindy Lee Mercer, 92, entered eternal rest Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Owensboro, KY, reuniting with Abbie, his beloved wife of 73 years. He was born June 14, 1930, to James "Red" Mercer and Laura Withers Mercer and was named after Charles Lindbergh, the first to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. Lindy graduated from Daviess…
Jonathan Eric McCormick
Dec 5, 1980 - Jul 13, 2022
Jonathan Eric McCormick, 41, of Utica, passed away July 13, 2022, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born December 5, 1980, in Daviess County. Jonathan became disabled after sustaining a brain injury at 28 years old but had one of the most easy-going spirits about him. He enjoyed spending time…
