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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…
Joyce Marie Mabrey
Feb 11, 1949 - Feb 17, 2022
Joyce Marie Mabrey, 73, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Millers Merry Manor in Rockport, Indiana. She was born February 11, 1949 in Daviess County to the late Theodore Ray and Doris Goode Foster. Joyce was retired from Owensboro-Daviess Co. Hospital after 35 years as a nurse's aid and was invited…
Penelope Kaye "Penny" Horn Vinson
Sep 7, 1963 - Feb 17, 2022
Penelope Kaye "Penny" Horn Vinson, 58, of Owensboro, went to be with her Lord, Thursday, February 17, 2022, at the home of her brother. She was born September 7, 1963, in Daviess County to the late Charles Gilbert Horn and Mary Martha Hurm Horn Rysdyk. Penny worked at Nighthawk Security as a supervisor. She was…
Joseph Michael Bellmar
Sep 9, 1986 - Feb 17, 2022
Joseph Michael Bellmar, 35, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born September 9, 1986, to George and Betty Bellmar. Joe attended Owensboro High School where he was a running back for the Red Devils. He loved Bingo, fishing, shopping for his kids, and…
