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Katie L. Shelton
Dec 5, 1936 - Mar 3, 2022
Katie L. Shelton, 85, of Utica, passed away March 3, 2022. She was born in Danville on December 15, 1936, to the late Egbert and Agnes Vanhook. Katie worked at Kroger as a butcher for thirty-six years. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, U.K. basketball and watching the Dallas Cowboys. A faithful member of Blessed Mother Catholic…
Nancy H. Smith
Nov 3, 1923 - Mar 3, 2022
Nancy H. Smith, 98, of Utica peacefully passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. The Daviess County native was born November 3, 1923 to the late Thomas McCreary "Max" Howard and Emma Marksberry Howard. Nancy graduated from Utica High School in 1942 then from the Owensboro Business…
Joseph Glover Glenn
May 11, 1945 - Mar 2, 2022
Joseph Glover Glenn II, 76, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Glover Glenn and Mildred Bidwell Glenn of Owensboro and his beloved aunt Margaret Bidwell Cecil Mercer and uncle Edward Cecil.Throughout his life, Joe was always physically active including…
Allan Askins
Apr 14, 1951 - Mar 1, 2022
Allan Askins, 70, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at his home. He was born April 14, 1951 in Daviess County to the late George and Clarice Patton Askins. Allan was retired from PVF Supply Co. and was a U. S. Navy veteran. He enjoyed fishing and camping at Patoka Lake, watching…
Frank Calhoun Taylor
Dec 9, 1957 - Feb 28, 2022
Frank Calhoun Taylor, formerly of Owensboro, passed away February 28, 2022, at his home in Lexington following a 3-year battle with cancer. He was 64. Frank was born in Owensboro December 9, 1957, a son of the late C. Waitman and Margaret Brannon Taylor. A 1975 graduate of Owensboro High School, Frank played on the…
Joyce Ann Horton Westerfield
Jan 1, 1943 - Feb 27, 2022
Joyce Ann Horton Westerfield, 79, of Utica, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Daviess County to the late James and Myrl Jackson Horton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Margie Jean Ward; and brothers, Rondal "Bub" Horton and Roger…
Thomas E. Wedding
Jul 12, 1937 - Feb 27, 2022
Thomas E. Wedding, 84, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Whitesville native was born July 12, 1937, to the late Sylvester and Stella Hagan Wedding. Tom attended St. Mary High School and then entered the U.S. Air Force where he served his country during the Korean War.…
David M. Taylor
Oct 11, 1959 - Feb 26, 2022
David M. Taylor, 62, of Owensboro, passed away February 26, 2022, at home. Born October 11, 1959, in Indianapolis to the late Morris D. and Joan Nichols Taylor. David graduated high school from Madison Central in Richmond, Ky, then went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Eastern Kentucky University. He then graduated with his…
Sherry Gardner Ford
Jul 23, 1957 - Feb 26, 2022
Sherry Gardner Ford, 64, of Owensboro, passed away February 26, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born July 23, 1957, in Owensboro, to Bill Gardner and Dona Coffman Shultz. Sherry graduated from McLean County High School in 1975. She enjoyed crafting, gardening, and photography and was an avid fan of the UK Wildcats. Most…
Greta Marie Cook Beals
Aug 1, 1937 - Feb 24, 2022
Greta Marie Cook Beals, 84, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully at her home February 24, 2022, surrounded by her family while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born August 1, 1937, in Beach City, OH, to the late Burton and Hazel Cook. Greta retired as an Avon sales representative after 15…
