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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…
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…
