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Deanna Castle
- Dec 3, 2021
Deanna Castle, 82, left this Earth on December 3, 2021, after a brief illness. Deanna was born, raised, and lived much of her adult life in Owensboro. She lived in Florida for many years before moving to New Hampshire ten years ago to be near her son. Deanna is survived by her children, Cheryl Walter…
Thelma Louise White
Nov 16, 1941 - Dec 3, 2021
Thelma Louise White (nee Quinn) of Owensboro, passed away on December 3, 2021, at the Heartford House in Owensboro, at the age of 80. She was proceeded in death by her beloved husband, Edward Allen; her parents Daniel and Mary Quinn; brothers Paul, Manuel (Imogene), Jewel, and Charles Quinn; along with sister, Shirley (d. Lamar)…
Paula Jean Crowe
Apr 3, 1948 - Dec 1, 2021
Paula Jean Crowe, 73, of Owensboro, passed away December 1, 2021, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born April 3, 1948, in Daviess County, to the late James W. and Emma Pauline Sharp. Paula was an artist whose main medium was the sewing machine, completing every project with style and flair. Paula was also…
Gary Dean Vandeveer
Mar 13, 1958 - Dec 1, 2021
Gary Dean Vandeveer, 63, of Springfield, IL, passed away December 1, 2021. He was born March 13, 1958, in Springfield, to the late Fred and Nadine Vandeveer. Gary worked at Thriftway Lumber in Owensboro for over 20 years, and at Lowes in Springfield for over 7 years. He was an avid U.K. basketball fan, loved…
Eva Nell Sumner
Jul 19, 1934 - Dec 1, 2021
Eva Nell Sumner, 87, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born July 19, 1934 in Muhlenberg County. Nell was retired from General Electric after more than 27 years and Pinkerton Tobacco Co. after more than 25 years. She was a member…
Marbrey Hedges
Feb 21, 1931 - Nov 30, 2021
Marbrey Hedges, 90, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Wellington Parc. She was born February 21, 1931, in Daviess County, to the late John Thomas and Mary Emma Fenwick Poynter. Marbrey was a graduate of Owensboro High School, class of 1948. To say she stayed busy and involved would be an understatement.…
Robert E. Nation
Apr 30, 1943 - Nov 29, 2021
Mr. Robert E. Nation passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was 78. Mr. Nation was born in Owensboro, the son of the late Robert Nation and Louise Wellman Nation. He was a graduate of Owensboro High School and Kentucky Wesleyan College. A Certified Public Accountant, Mr. Nation was the…
Nick Alan Wink
Jul 23, 1962 - Nov 29, 2021
Nick Alan Wink, 59, of Owensboro, passed away on November 29, 2021, at his home after a brief illness. He was born on July 23, 1962, in Owensboro, to the late Nick J. Wink III and Mary Ellen Edge Wink. Nick was a dedicated employee of American Electric Power for 33 years and had recently…
Mary B. Beller
May 30, 1925 - Nov 27, 2021
Mary B. Beller, 96, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. She was born in Evansville, Indiana, to the late James and Frieda Juncker Hall on May 30, 1925. Mary was a secretary for the city of Denver and was active in the church and Eastern Star and loved to dance with her husband…
Frieda Susanna Shepard
Jul 6, 1935 - Nov 26, 2021
Frieda Susanna Shepard ,86, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. The Edgerton, Ohio native was born on July 6, 1935, to the late Heinrich and Susanna (Mathis) Huth. She graduated from Defiance College in 1957 where she met the love of her life, Virgil Shepard. Frieda received…
