Obituaries
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John "Johnny" Brown
Dec 5, 1957 - Jul 2, 2022
John "Johnny" Brown, 64, of Maceo, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born December 5, 1957 in Chicago to the late Joseph I. and Marion Edgerton Brown. Johnny was a retired mechanic having worked for Roberts Motors in Owensboro and ProLift in Evansville. He was…
Nora Ellen Kimmel
Mar 2, 1931 - Jul 2, 2022
Nora Ellen Kimmel, 91, of Owensboro, passed away July 2, 2022, at Riverside Care and Rehabilitation. She was born March 2, 1931, in Daviess County, to the late Stanley and Mae Greer. Nora was a member of Whitesville Christian Church where she played the piano and was the treasurer for many years. She was the…
Nancy "Linda" Ferrell Fuqua Estes
Oct 30, 1948 - Jul 1, 2022
Nancy "Linda" Ferrell Fuqua Estes, 73, of Owensboro, went to be with her Lord and savior, while peacefully in her sleep, Thursday, July 1, 2022. She was born October 30, 1948, in Owensboro, to the late Luther and Thelma Ferrell Fuqua. Linda worked for many years at Carpets Unlimited / Crandall's Home Furnishings. She loved…
Ernie L. Davis, Jr.
Jan 6, 1942 - Jun 29, 2022
Ernie Davis, Jr., 80 of Philpot, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born January 6, 1942 in Daviess County to the late Ernie Davis Sr. and Martine Purcell Davis. Ernie co-owned Ernie Davis and Sons Mechanical, Inc, with his brother Jerry, which their father started in…
Bobby Dean Reed
Aug 18, 1935 - Jun 29, 2022
Bobby Dean Reed, 86, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. The Easton native from Hancock County was born August 18, 1935, to the late Perry Isaac and Mary Belle Barnett Reed. Bobby was a 1955 graduate of Owensboro Technical High School. He was employed…
Donal Carol "Donnie" Layton
Mar 8, 1939 - Jun 29, 2022
Donal Carol "Donnie" Layton, 83, of Newburgh, IN, passed away peacefully and joined his beautiful wife in Heaven, June 29, 2022. He was born March 8, 1939, in McLean County, to the late Leslie and Irene Layton. Donnie was a proud Vietnam veteran who served as an Army staff sergeant. He was a longtime member…
Deborah Marie Moseley
Dec 1, 1954 - Jun 28, 2022
Deborah M. Moseley, 67, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born December 1, 1954 in Daviess County. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She worked many jobs in sales, including Academy Sports, Krogers and Lowes. She was…
Harriett Catz Cooper
Oct 18, 1925 - Jun 27, 2022
Harriett Catz Cooper, 96, formerly of Owensboro, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022, in Louisville, while under the care of Hosparus Health Inpatient Care Center. She was born October 18, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Luis and Lottie Catz.Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by husband, Nathan Cooper in…
Joan Gilliam Ramey
- Jun 25, 2022
Joan Gilliam Ramey passed away on June 25, 2022. She was 90 years old. Born In Athens, Tennessee, Joan had a life-long love of horses, sports, and the outdoors. Joan obtained her BA in Sociology from Duke University, and her Master's in Education from Xavier University. Shortly thereafter, Joan began Ramey Tennis Schools for girls…
Barbara Oakley Higginson
Oct 15, 1951 - Jun 24, 2022
Barbara Oakley Higginson, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, June 24, 2022. The Peoria, Illinois native was born October 15, 1951, to the late Kenneth and Mary (Casteel) Oakley. Barb left Peoria to pursue her bachelor's degree at Western Kentucky University. During freshmen orientation, Barb met Joseph Higginson, and from that point on,…
