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Betty S. Allen
Jun 25, 1944 - Feb 23, 2022
Betty S. Allen, 77, of Owensboro, passed away February 23, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born June 25, 1944, in Robards, KY, to the late Don and Vena Stuart. Betty retired from Field Packing Company and was a charter member of Owensboro Christian Church and loved the Lord. She was an avid…
Arlene J. Claypool
- Feb 22, 2022
Arlene J. Claypool, 91, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully at her home in Owensboro, Ky. Born in Fairport, NY, Arlene grew up in Corry, Pennsylvania and moved to Owensboro with her husband Kester Claypool. She lived a wonderfully, joyful life full of love and compassion for everyone she met. As we remember her, may we…
Richard "Ricky" Freels
Mar 4, 1950 - Feb 22, 2022
Richard "Ricky" Freels, 71, of Maceo, passed away February 22, 2022, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born March 4, 1950, in Daviess County, to the late James and Virginia Freels. Ricky was a talented mechanic, skilled in lawncare, and enjoyed tending to his cattle (LOL); he was truly a…
Rebecca Blankenship
Apr 25, 1943 - Feb 21, 2022
Rebecca Blankenship, 78, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky, after a long fight with internal complications. She was born April 25, 1943, in Detroit, MI to the late Nell Margaret Burton Butler. Becky was married to Roy Blankenship for over…
David D. "Bulldog" Gish
Jan 21, 1960 - Feb 21, 2022
David D. "Bulldog" Gish, 62, of Henderson, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022. He was born January 21, 1960 in Henderson County to the late Rev. Samuel P. and Betty Sue Sugg Gish. David was a member of the Faith Temple Church in Owensboro. He was an avid drummer who played in the band,…
Rodney Burns Berry
Aug 8, 1953 - Feb 21, 2022
Rodney Burns Berry, 68, passed away on Monday Feb 21st, 2022 , at home, surrounded by his family, and under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky.Rodney was a 5th generation Daviess County citizen, born August 8th, 1953 to Dorothy Lea Best Berry, and Patrick Henry Berry. Rodney was a 1971 graduate of Owensboro High…
Courtrana Yarnell Winstead Surrell
Mar 20, 1978 - Feb 20, 2022
Courtrana Yarnell Winstead Surrell (Court; Big Baby), 43, of Evansville, IN, passed away Feb 20 2022. She was born in Owensboro, KY on March 20, 1978, to Bruce Presley Winstead and Gwendolyn C. Blackmon. Courtrana became a CNA and was also a Quality assurance specialist. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, loved…
Brenda Sue Griffin
Sep 12, 1955 - Feb 20, 2022
Brenda Sue Griffin, 66, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born September 12, 1955, to the late Paul Whitaker Sr. and Christine Greathouse Henderson. Brenda loved Bingo! She loved playing it, calling numbers, and serving other people at the Bingo Hall. The only…
Mary Louise Henderson
Nov 1, 1927 - Feb 19, 2022
Mary Louise Henderson, 94, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. She was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky to the late Robert Alsup Sr. and Annie Pearl Thomas Alsup. Mrs. Henderson retired from General Electric after forty-one years of service. She was a member of First General Baptist…
Thomas Benjamin Garrett, Jr.
Jul 14, 1929 - Feb 17, 2022
Thomas Benjamin Garrett,Jr., age 92, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away Thursday February 17, 2022, as a result of a tragic automobile accident. He was born on July 14, 1929 to Thomas Benjamin and Ozella Garrett in Asher, Oklahoma. He was a graduate of Owensboro High School in 1948 and received a bachelor's degree in Industrial…
