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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…
Julie Katherine Hagan Gilreath
Oct 1, 1976 - Sep 7, 2021
Julie Katherine Hagan Gilreath was passionate about her family and her faith in God. Julie passed away September 7th, 2021, in Lexington at the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital. She was 44 years old; born in Owensboro KY to Jim and Janet Hagan. Julie was a devoted mother who loved watching her boys…
Sean Christopher Storm
Dec 10, 1970 - Sep 5, 2021
Sean Christopher Storm, 50, of Lewisport, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born December 10, 1970, in Owensboro, to Terry and Jan Osowicz Storm. Sean was employed at Century Aluminum in the maintenance department for 23 years. He enjoyed riding his Harley and 4-wheelers, spending time with his family…
Ruth Snyder Russell
Oct 14, 1928 - Sep 3, 2021
Ruth Snyder Russell, 92, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at Hermitage Nursing and Rehab. The Petersburg, Indiana native was born October 14, 1928 to the late Hobart and Ida Cannon Cox. Ruth attended business college and worked as a Systems Analyst for Texas Gas until retirement in 1982. She was a member…

Winona M. "Winnie" Clark
Aug 20, 1950 - Sep 3, 2021
Winnie Clark, 71, of Beaver Dam, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born August 20, 1950 in Butler County to the late Herman and Eula Richardson Iler. Winnie was retired from factory work and was also preceded in death by her husband Thomas…
Janet Wilcox Brandle
Mar 25, 1967 - Aug 31, 2021
Janet Wilcox Brandle, 54, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Norton Hospital in Brownsboro, KY. She was born in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Lyndell and Sandra Rupert Wilcox. In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by a stillborn sister, Sharon Wilcox. Janet worked at the Five Star location…