Obituaries
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James "Jimmy" T. Johnson
Dec 21, 1927 - Apr 9, 2022
James T. "Jimmy" Johnson, 94, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday April 9, 2022. Jimmy was born December 21, 1927, to Harvey and Marie Johnson, at the Hancock County Poor Farm. Raised as a sharecropper family with his sisters Lois Davis and Agnes Powers.Although dad only had a seventh-grade education, he and his wife Mary, who…
Gail Ann Rekemeyer Williams
Oct 18, 1959 - Apr 9, 2022
Gail Ann Rekemeyer Williams, 62, of Owensboro, peacefully passed on to eternal life on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.Gail was born on October 18, 1959, in Waterloo, NY to the late Duane E. Rekemeyer and Mary Emens Rekemeyer. She spent her early years at her family's home on the…
Chuck Kucera
Oct 2, 1947 - Apr 9, 2022
Chuck Kucera, Jr., 74, of Owensboro, left this earthly world on April 9, 2022. He grew up as the son of a career Army officer and lived at military bases around the world, experiencing numerous cultures. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS degree in environmental science and engineering. He voluntarily enlisted…
Lorraine Davis Anderson
Aug 10, 1946 - Apr 9, 2022
Lorraine Davis Anderson, 75, of Lewisport, passed away April 9, 2022, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born August 10, 1946, in Ohio County, to the late Robert and Nina Davis. Lorraine retired as a hairdresser after 30 years of service and had many faithful clients. She enjoyed shopping, especially…
Dimple Fay Wigginton Matthews
Sep 14, 1935 - Apr 9, 2022
Dimple Fay Wigginton Matthews, 86, of Owensboro, went to her heavenly home surrounded by her family and special friend and caregiver, on April 9, 2022. She was born September 14,1935, in Buford, Ky to the late Raymond Wigginton and Violet Rowan Wigginton.Dimple graduated from Owensboro High School in 1954. Shortly after in 1959, she married…
Crystal Lynn Mailloux
Jun 27, 1978 - Apr 6, 2022
Crystal Lynn Mailloux, 43, of Owensboro, passed away April 6, 2022. She was born June 27, 1978, in Kankakee, IL. Crystal was best described as an unfiltered, free spirit. She was a hippy at heart and nicknamed "Blondie," despite her black hair. Crystal enjoyed arts and crafts, and 70's style music.She was preceded in death…
William "Louis" Weise
Jan 2, 1934 - Apr 3, 2022
William "Louis" Weise, 88, of Owensboro was called to his heavenly home Sunday, April 3, 2022 surrounded by his loving family in prayer. The Daviess County native was born January 2, 1934, to the late William Walter Weise and Mary Virgie Hodgkins Weise. Louis enjoyed camping and taking Sunday drives with his wife and family.…
James Orvil "Jim" Johnson
Apr 2, 1950 - Apr 3, 2022
James "Jim" O. Johnson, 72, of Utica, KY, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, April 3rd, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Jim was born April 2nd, 1950, in Warren County, and was raised and lived the majority of his life in Daviess County. Jim graduated from Owensboro High School and attended Brescia College.…
Patrick Hughes Hardesty
Jun 23, 1947 - Apr 2, 2022
Patrick Hughes Hardesty, 74, of Owensboro passed away peacefully Saturday, April 2, 2022 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Patrick was surrounded by those who loved him the most. He was born June 23, 1947 to the late Rolla Hughes and Faye Farley Hardesty. Patrick graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School in 1965.…
Norman "Boo Boo" Anthony Raley
Apr 28, 1959 - Apr 1, 2022
Norman "Boo Boo" Anthony Raley, 62, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022, at home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on April 28, 1959, to the late Harold and Genevieve Raley.Boo Boo enjoyed retirement, going camping, riding on the golf cart, visiting with friends, watching NASCAR, sitting outside in…
