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Frederick "Freddy" Mayton
Apr 21, 1973 - Sep 13, 2021
Frederick "Freddy" Mayton III, 48, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born April 21, 1973 to Frederick "Rick" Mayton Jr. and JoEtta Newton. Freddy grew up running all over the country side and racing dirt bikes before he graduated from Apollo High School…
Helen Clary Michie
Jan 14, 1973 - Sep 11, 2021
Helen Clary Michie, 48, passed away on September 11, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She died following a lengthy courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Michie was a longtime resident of Green River, Wyoming and former resident of Owensboro. She was born on January 14, 1973 in Owensboro, the daughter…
Wilma Goodman
Feb 16, 1936 - Sep 11, 2021
Wilma Goodman, 85, of Utica, passed away September 11, 2021, at home. She was born February 16, 1936, in Graham, KY to the late Herbert Hanson and Lila Maxine Tarrants Knight. Wilma was a homemaker and enjoyed dancing and puzzle books. She was also preceded by her first husband, Gustie Alvin Goodman; second husband, Shelly…
Trisha Kay Johnston Patterson
Sep 30, 1968 - Sep 10, 2021
Trisha Kay Johnston Patterson, 52, of Owensboro, passed away September 10, 2021, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born September 30, 1968, to Paul Johnston and the late Cheryl Hill. Trish graduated from Daviess County High School in 1986, and went on to work at Owensboro Grain, WaxWorks, Kentron, and was a licensed welder…
Emlis Eugene Head
Jan 17, 1924 - Sep 9, 2021
Emlis Eugene Head, 97, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born January 17, 1924 in Daviess County to the late Joseph Chester and Mary Ruth Westerfield Head. Mr. Head was a member of St. Pius X Catholic…
Thomas E. Thompson
Aug 8, 1956 - Sep 9, 2021
Thomas E. Thompson, 65, of Daviess County, KY, passed away September 9, 2021. He was born August 8, 1956, in Owensboro to the late William and Rose Mary Thompson. Thomas was a general mechanic and worked for Alcoa for over twenty years before retiring. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing sudokus. Thomas loved spending time…
Nicholas "Nick" Waninger
Oct 22, 1978 - Sep 8, 2021
Nicholas "Nick" Waninger, 42, of Owensboro, passed away September 8, 2021, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born October 22, 1978, in Owensboro, to Greg and Kennetha Millay Waninger. Nick was of the Catholic faith and a member of Immaculate Parrish. He was an avid UK fan, loved all sports, and had a competitive…
Allen Oost
Jun 15, 1931 - Sep 8, 2021
Allen Oost, 90, of Owensboro, passed away September 8, 2021. He was born June 15, 1931, in Daviess County to the late Vernon and Norma Oost. Allen enjoyed camping, building race cars, stock cars, and drag cars. He was a comedian and knew no enemies.Allen was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Oost; his…
Shirley A. Merritt Faught
Mar 23, 1940 - Sep 8, 2021
Shirley A. Merritt Faught, 80, of Utica, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at her residence while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born March 23, 1940, in Wichita, Texas, to the late Adam Martin and Joyce Leath. If you ever knew Shirley, she was a very kindhearted person, although sometimes…
Jane Marie (Goins) Washington
Jul 16, 1971 - Sep 8, 2021
Jane Marie (Goins) Washington, 50, of Versailles, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at her home. The Owensboro native was born July 16, 1971, to the late William "Bill" Goins and Laura (Frey) Goins. A graduate of Owensboro Catholic High she went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from University…
