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William Sherman Schofield
- Oct 29, 2021
William Sherman Schofield, 75, of Whitesville, passed away on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Inez Schofield and Shirley Schofield and his brother Peter Schofield. Bill was a proud member of American Legion Post 9 in Owensboro and was a veteran of both the U.S. Air Force…
Janet Emilee Clark Carrico
Sep 11, 1934 - Oct 29, 2021
Janet Emilee Clark Carrico, 87, of Philpot, passed away October 29, 2021 at home with her family and beloved cat, Miss Kitty by her side. She was born September 11, 1934 in Oakland City, IN to the late Ralph Clark and Helen Clark Sheldon. At the age of ten. She moved to Indianapolis where she…
Sally Hamilton Davenport
Oct 6, 1949 - Oct 29, 2021
Sally Hamilton Davenport, 72, was born into this earthly life on October 6, 1949, to Eulice Griffin and Alice (née Ortego) Hamilton in Kinder, Louisiana. Sally entered into eternal life on October 29, 2021, in Owensboro, Kentucky, surrounded in the love of her family and friends. She joins in heaven the love of her life,…
Joetta Marie Cooper
Jan 21, 1945 - Oct 29, 2021
Joetta Cooper, 76, of Owensboro passed away Friday, October 29, 2021. The Daviess County native was born January 21, 1945 to the late Virgil and Waltrude Higdon. Joetta was a beautician by trade and also worked at Sun Windows. She was of the Catholic faith.Survivors include her daughter, Karen Means (Gary); siblings, Joseph Charles "J.C."…
Rick Raydel Herr
Oct 1, 1948 - Oct 29, 2021
Rick Raydel Herr, 73, of Lewisport, KY, passed away Friday October 29, 2021 in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born October 1, 1948, to the late James and Raetta (Roby) Herr, of Boonville, IN. Rick is a U.S. Navy Vietnam War Veteran from 1968-1970 on the USS CORRY. He…
Billy J. King
Sep 28, 1957 - Oct 29, 2021
Billy J. King, 64, of Utica, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born September 28, 1957 in Daviess County to the late Zybra and Mary Ward King. Billy was retired from the Carpenters Union Local #90 in Evansville. He had served as a mentor for many people…
Gary Dean "Root" Johnson
Jan 25, 1948 - Oct 27, 2021
Gary Dean "Root" Johnson, 73 of Roosevelt, Washington, formerly of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Sunnyside Hospital in Sunnyside, Washington. The Green County, Missouri native was born January 25, 1948 to the late Earn and Tressie Brown Johnson. Gary was a 50-year retired member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 633 Union.…
Richard Daniel "Danny" Hutchinson
Aug 11, 1950 - Oct 27, 2021
Richard Daniel "Danny" Hutchinson, 71, of the Pleasant Ridge area, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born August 11, 1950 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Richard John and Gwendolyn Russell Hutchinson. Danny retired in 2017 from No Creek…
Bobby Gene Seaton
Mar 10, 1962 - Oct 26, 2021
Bobby Gene Seaton, 59, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. The Daviess County native was born March 10, 1962 to the late Wavy and Dorothy Seaton. Bobby was an excellent auto mechanic and worked in that field all his life, first for West Side…
Samantha Sky Riherd
Nov 18, 1994 - Oct 25, 2021
Samantha Sky Riherd, 26, of Homer, Alaska, passed away October 25, 2021. She was born November 18, 1994 in Murray, KY. She grew up in Alaska from the age of seven. After attending school there, she then attended Owensboro Community College. Being very creative, she loved art, rocks, nature, attending music festivals, caring for her…
