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Richard Lynn Smith
Jul 11, 1952 - Apr 17, 2022
Richard L. Smith, 69, of Livermore passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at his home with his wife by his side. The Gadson, Alabama native was born July 11, 1952, to the late John and Edith Smith. Richard received a B.A. from Auburn University and served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Vietnam…
Joseph W. Fulkerson
Oct 10, 1934 - Apr 16, 2022
Joseph William Fulkerson, 87, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born October 10, 1934, in Daviess County to the late Leslie and Emma Fulkerson. He was an Army Veteran, a retired farmer, and a mechanic for AMF Bowlodrome. Joseph spent most of his retirement…
William A. "Will" Washington
Jun 23, 1992 - Apr 13, 2022
William Augustine Washington passed away at the age of 29 on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. He was born on June 23, 1992 in Owensboro, Kentucky.He is survived by his parents Michael and Sans Washington, his siblings Benjamin and Anne Washington, and his grandmother Bonnie S. "Nina" Washington, all of Owensboro, Kentucky. This notice would be…
Michael D. Pointer
Jul 23, 1947 - Apr 10, 2022
Michael Pointer, 74, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022, at his home. The Muhlenburg County native was born July 23, 1947, as one of eleven children to the late Clifford and Juanita Pointer. Mike was a retired Over-the-Road truck driver who had worked for Ruan and RTI for over 33 years. He was…
Mary W. Howard
Jun 25, 1933 - Apr 10, 2022
Mary W. Howard, 88, of Utica passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Whitesville native was born June 25, 1933, to the late Louis P. Wedding and Oma Hagan Wedding. Mary loved her family and was devoted to her faith. She was a faithful member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church…
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…
