Obituaries
Owensboro Memorial Gardens
There’s a difference in cemeteries. You owe it to yourself to know.
We honor our heritage. There are good reasons you should make it yours.
Elizabeth Anne (Castlen) Thompson
Feb 11, 1980 - Dec 20, 2021
On Monday, December 20, 2021, Elizabeth Anne (Castlen) Thompson, age 41, passed away after a courageously fought battle with a rare form of brain cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends at her home in Owensboro, KY. Beth was born on February 11, 1980 in Covington, KY. She was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic…
Laquita Rose Strietelmeier
Feb 23, 1950 - Dec 19, 2021
Laquita Rose Strietelmeier, 71, of Hartford, passed away December 19, 2021, at Ohio County Hospital. She was born February 23, 1950, in Hartford, to the late William and Laura King. Laquita was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She enjoyed gardening, playing tennis, reading books, and working crossword puzzles. Laquita…
Jess "Bubba" Watson Lee
Dec 11, 1959 - Dec 18, 2021
Jess Watson Lee, lovingly known as "Bubba", passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, at the age of 62 on December 18, 2021, in Owensboro, KY. He was born December 11, 1959, in Houston, Texas. Bubba was embraced at Heaven's gates by his parents, the late Ira Watson Lee and Roxie L Bennett…
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Sue Powers
Jun 12, 1946 - Dec 18, 2021
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Sue Powers (Spurlock) went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 18, 2021. She was 75 years old. Gwen was born June 12, 1946, in Rockport, Indiana to Clayton and Ruth (Reinhart) Spurlock. She was the only daughter with five brothers, raised in Rockport, until moving just…
Mabel Bradley
Nov 3, 1926 - Dec 17, 2021
Mabel Bradley, 95, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born November 3, 1926, in Boyd County, to the late Arthur Coburn and Laura Queen Coburn. Mabel worked for Owensboro Daviess County Hospital for 30 years before retiring. She was a member of Owensboro Christian Church, volunteered…
John E. "Johnny" Jones
Apr 18, 1957 - Dec 17, 2021
John Edward "Johnny" Jones, 64, of Owensboro, passed away December 17,2021 at his home. He was born April 18, 1957, in Owensboro to the late John Lewis Jones and Wanda Faye Fulkerson Jones. Johnny was a 1975 graduate of Owensboro High School where he was a four-time state champion in track and field. Johnny worked…
Rebecca "Becky" L. Mendez
Nov 15, 1953 - Dec 17, 2021
Rebecca "Becky" L. Mendez, 68, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Stamford, Texas native was born November 15, 1953 to the late Manuel and Mary Adelina Mendez. Becky graduated from Stamford High School (class of 1971) and eventually moved to Owensboro. She had a great work ethic…
Jane A. Hurt
Sep 7, 1939 - Dec 16, 2021
Jane A. Hurt, 82, of Owensboro, passed away December 16, 2021, at Heartland Villa. She was born September 7, 1939, in Ohio County, to the late Newman Sr. and Mary Gail Brown. Jane loved gospel music and enjoyed socializing. She was a nurturer who had a servant's heart, taking care of her own parents when…
Donna Durbin
Jun 29, 1940 - Dec 15, 2021
Donna Prowse Durbin, 81, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family. She was born in Owensboro to the late Lew Prowse, Sr. and Delores Vincent Prowse. Mrs. Durbin was a department manager at Pinkerton Tobacco (Swedish Match) and retired after twenty-two years of service. She had also worked…
Fred Byron Love
Apr 10, 1923 - Dec 13, 2021
Fred Byron Love, 98, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021, at Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson. He was born in Healdton, Oklahoma to the late Fred Byron Love, Sr. and Anna May Depew Love. Fred was a proud U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a Purple Heart recipient. He was…
