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Rikki Lee Arnold
Sep 22, 1983 - Dec 15, 2024
Rikki Lee Arnold, 41, of Owensboro passed away at home on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Rikki was a friend to all who met her, leaving an everlasting legacy of generosity of spirit. Rikki was born on September 22, 1983, in Bowling Green to the late Richard Collinsworth and Jodie Little. After graduating from Apollo High…
Lucille A. Nichols
Dec 4, 1930 - Dec 15, 2024
Lucille A. Nichols, 94, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Daviess County native was born December 4, 1930, to the late Hezzie and Mary Virgil O’Bryan Allison. Lucille graduated from Owensboro Tech where she studied Cosmetology and Nursing. She remained active…
Robert "Bob" Love
Aug 18, 1947 - Dec 13, 2024
Robert “Bob” Love, 77, of Thompsonville, IL, passed away Friday, December 13th, 2024, proving once again that even great sports fans eventually have to call it a day. He was born on August 18, 1947, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late William and Mary Love. Bob was a skilled Ironworker and spent over thirty…
Patrick "Pat" A. Lewis
Nov 15, 1960 - Dec 13, 2024
Patrick “Pat” A. Lewis, age 64, passed away at his home in Lewisport, KY on December 13, 2024. He was born November 15, 1960, in Owensboro.Pat was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. His family and faith were the cornerstones of his life, influencing every step he took. He was an…
Raymond J. Boutin Sr.
Jul 24, 1940 - Dec 12, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Raymond J. Boutin Sr., 84, of Owensboro, who went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born July 24, 1940, in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the late Harvey and Teresa Boutin. Raymond proudly served…
Carrie Ann Braunecker
Sep 16, 1969 - Dec 12, 2024
Carrie Ann (Bell) Braunecker, 55, of Hawesville, passed away Thursday, December 12, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 16, 1969, to Carrol and Cheryl Bell. Carrie enjoyed a joyful and adventurous childhood growing up on a farm and was a graduate of Hancock County High School. After…
Donald Anthony Lee
Jun 21, 1967 - Dec 10, 2024
Donald Anthony Lee, 57, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at his home. He was born June 21, 1967 in Owensboro to the late George, Sr. and Ruby Wink Lee. Donald had been a truck driver and was a U. S. Army veteran. He was a graduate of Apollo High School where…
William Thomas Payne
Oct 11, 1940 - Dec 10, 2024
William Thomas “Tommy” PayneBorn October 11, 1940, in Knottsville, KY. Passed December 10, 2024, in Newburgh, IN. William Thomas Payne, lovingly known as "Tommy," passed away while receiving physical therapy at Deaconess Encompass and working to regain his strength and return to his cherished home and family.Tommy was born in the tight-knit community of Knottsville, KY…
Judith Brantley Parr
Oct 24, 1949 - Dec 9, 2024
Judith Brantley Parr, 75, of Panama City Beach, Florida, formerly of Owensboro, passed away on December 9, 2024 at Aspire at Cahaba River in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. She was born October 24, 1949 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Douglas Lee and Virginia Gossman Brantley. Judie graduated from Daviess County High School in 1967, received…
Wilfert "Will" John Wigginton
May 11, 1971 - Dec 8, 2024
Wilfert J. “Will” Wigginton, 53, of Owensboro, passed away Monday December 9, 2024, Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born May 11, 1971, in New Orleans, LA, to the late Donald Sr. and Bonnie Terrell Wigginton. Will grew up in the foster care system along with his siblings. This gave him a drive as an…
