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Betty Catherine Wilson Daugherty
Dec 10, 1944 - Feb 10, 2025
Betty Catherine Wilson Daugherty, 80, of Owensboro passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. She was born in Stanley on December 10, 1944, to the late Gilbert Wilson and Martine Young Wilson. While Betty was a 1963 graduate of Daviess County High School, she loved…
Kathy M. Leonard
Dec 18, 1951 - Feb 9, 2025
Kathy M. Leonard, 73, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday February 9, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born December 18, 1951 in Daviess County to the late Henry and Mary Boteler Carrico. Kathy was retired after 21 years from the United States Postal Service as a Postmaster. She enjoyed sewing and long…
Amy Maureen Rawdon Lawson
Jan 23, 1948 - Feb 8, 2025
Amy Maureen Rawdon Lawson, 77, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born January 23, 1948, in Union City, Tennessee to the late Charles D. Rawdon and Margaret Jones Rawdon Payne. Amy was of the Baptist faith and was…
Martha Bumm Payne
Apr 4, 1927 - Feb 8, 2025
Martha Bumm Payne, 97, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, at the Carmel Home, with her children by her side. Born on April 4, 1927, Martha Lucy Bumm and her twin sister Martina were daughters of Robert F. and Elizabeth Wink Bumm. Raised on the family farm in Stanley, Kentucky, she worked alongside her…
Judy G. Brown
Dec 19, 1942 - Feb 6, 2025
Judy G. Brown, 82, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on February 6, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Owensboro on December 19, 1942, to the late Luther and Adelene Carr Porter. Judy began her professional journey at Sears before transitioning to the Daviess County Judicial Center, where she served…
Sarah Ellen Taylor Ballard
Jun 5, 1941 - Feb 6, 2025
Sarah Ellen Taylor Ballard, 83, of Owensboro passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the Heartford House. She was born June 5, 1941, in Yelvington, Kentucky, to Ezra Lee Taylor and Hazel Davis Taylor. Sarah was the youngest of five children, all of whom, including her parents, proceded her in death. Her brothers were…
Joyce Marie Gray
Jul 17, 1932 - Feb 5, 2025
Joyce Marie Moore Gray, 92, of Buford, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehabilitation. Joyce was born on July 17, 1932, in Muhlenberg County, to the late Howard C. and Lottie Benson Moore.When she was six years old, she moved with her family to Owensboro, Kentucky, where her…
Dorothy Ball
Oct 9, 1932 - Feb 3, 2025
Dorothy Ball, 92, of Owensboro, passed away Monday February 3, 2025, at Signature HealthCARE at Hillcrest. She was born October 9, 1932, in Troy, OH, to the late Ora and Florence Sheets Kehr. Dorothy was a member of Walnut Memorial Baptist Church and valued her many friendships she had made there. She loved the outdoors,…
Joshua Leigh Cravens
Dec 9, 1980 - Feb 2, 2025
Joshua Leigh Cravens, 44, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, February 2, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born December 9, 1980, in Daviess County, Joshua worked at Webstraunt, where his strong work ethic and unwavering dedication shone through in both his professional and personal life. Ever ready to go above and beyond for anyone, he consistently…
Emmett Franklin Daugherty
Apr 27, 1936 - Feb 2, 2025
Emmett Franklin Daugherty, 88, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday February 2, 2025, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born April 27, 1936, in Daviess County, to the late John and Nellie Jennings Daugherty.Mr. Daugherty served his country with the United States Army, 198th…
