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John "Pops" Harrison, Jr.
Aug 21, 1953 - Nov 25, 2021
John Richard Harrison Jr, "Pops," 68, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born August 21st, 1953 in Memphis, TN to the late Rosemary Graff Harrison and John Richard Harrison Sr. He spent the start of his childhood in Ruston, LA, before moving to Rockport, IN.…
James Donald "Don" Wimsatt
Dec 21, 1934 - Nov 24, 2021
James Donald "Don" Wimsatt, 86, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born December 21, 1934 in Whitesville to the late William "Bill" and Margaret Ann Hamilton Wimsatt. Don was a member of St. Pius Tenth Catholic Church, where he had been…
Michael Beemer
Mar 21, 1950 - Nov 23, 2021
Michael Gordon Beemer, 71, of Owensboro, passed away November 23, 2021, at Riverside Care and Rehab in Calhoun, Ky. He was born March 21, 1950, in Owensboro to the late Gene Beemer and Mabel Willis Beemer Fentress. Michael worked in the construction industry for many years. In his later years, he assisted family with a…
James "Ken" Kenneth Howard
Nov 18, 1930 - Nov 21, 2021
James "Ken" Kenneth Howard, 91, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at home. He was born Nov. 18, 1930, in McLean County to the late James E. and Addie West Howard. James was a financial manager of the Vocational Education Region Three. He enjoyed woodworking and was very crafty. Grandchildren would always seek…
Ira Daugherty
Dec 4, 1939 - Nov 21, 2021
Ira Daugherty, 81, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Muhlenberg County native was born December 4, 1939, to the late John E. and Carrie Johnson Daugherty as the youngest of 8 children. Ira served his country in the Marine Corp and then the U.S. Navy as a…
Delbert Lee Young
Apr 30, 1955 - Nov 20, 2021
Delbert Lee Young, 66, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born April 30, 1955 in Daviess County to the late Oliver Young, Sr. and Grace Louise Aldridge Young. Delbert was a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle and retired as a…
Nancy Lynn Hall
Aug 7, 1971 - Nov 20, 2021
Nancy Hall, 50, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021, at her residence. She was born August 7, 1971, in Owensboro, to the late Fred and Ruby Cockrell Hall. Nancy was employed at US Bank in the default resolution department. She had a warm smile and always put everyone else before herself. Nancy enjoyed…
Donnie Pitman
Jan 19, 1984 - Nov 20, 2021
Donnie Pitman, 37, of Owensboro, passed away November 20, 2021, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro to his late father, Donnie Lee Hayes Sr., and mother, Joann Mattingly Pitman. Donnie was a truck driver for Total Packaging and enjoyed motorcycles. Donnie was a friend to many and enjoyed time with his…
Mary Jane Pate
Aug 29, 1942 - Nov 18, 2021
Mary Jane Woodward Pate, 79, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born August 29, 1942 in Daviess County to the late Owen and Mary Emma Everly Woodward. Mary Jane was a homemaker and enjoyed working in her yard, raising flowers, and playing bingo. She especially…
Rodney Earl "Shorty" Horton
Feb 19, 1952 - Nov 18, 2021
Rodney Earl "Shorty" Horton, 69, of Owensboro, passed away November 18, 2021, at his home. He was born February 19, 1952, in Utica, to the late Archie "Pete" and Lillian Horton. Rodney was an avid collector of things, a motorcycle enthusiast, a talented woodworker, and an outdoorsman. He could be described as quiet, but when…
