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Mary E. Shacklett
Jan 23, 1930 - May 25, 2021
Mary E. Shacklett, 91 of Owensboro passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Owensboro Health. She was born in Evansville, IN to Herbert and Eloise Sachs. After graduating from Barat College of The Sacred Heart in Lake Forest, IL. she used her degree in Communications to write radio commercials…
Patricia "Beth" Tong
Mar 25, 1956 - May 24, 2021
Patricia "Beth" Tong, 65, of Owensboro, died Monday, May 24, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born March 25, 1956 to the late Edward and Melinda Horlander. Beth attended Owensboro High School and worked as an Administrative Assistant at Estes Elementary School until retirement in 2018. She loved her family…
Joe B. Dragoo
Oct 22, 1938 - May 24, 2021
Joe B. Dragoo Sr., 82, of Evansville, passed away May 24, 2021, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. He was born October 22, 1938, in Ohio County, to the late Earl and Adeline Dragoo.Along with his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Marie Dragoo; and his children, Joe B. Dragoo Jr. and Deborah…
Hilda Anne Nance
Mar 9, 1936 - May 24, 2021
Hilda Anne Nance, 85, of Owensboro passed away peacefully on May 24, 2021 at the Heartford House. She was born March 9, 1936 in Beaver Dam to the late Charles and Francis Stevens. She was a graduate of Beaver Dam High School and attended Georgetown College. She was retired from Schrecker Supply Company. Hilda loved…
Audrey Barnett Sutherlin
Dec 3, 1921 - May 24, 2021
Audrey Barnett Sutherlin, 99, of Owensboro, died Monday, May 24, 2021 under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. The Pellville native was born December 3, 1921 to the late Guy R. Barnett and Ida Helen Roberts Barnett. Audrey was homeschooled then graduated from Daviess County High School. She was an active member of Utica…
Austin John Yeiser
Sep 25, 1988 - May 23, 2021
Austin John Yeiser, 32, of Owensboro, passed away May 23, 2021. He was born September 25, 1988 in Daviess County to Jason and Jennifer Yeiser. Austin was a hardworking man who loved his children. He was always eager to help and was constantly there if someone was asking for a hand. Austin proudly served six…
Thomas Eugene Coomes
Feb 13, 1935 - May 23, 2021
Thomas E. Coomes, 86, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born February 13, 1935 in Daviess County to the late J. D. and Mary Carrico Coomes. Thomas was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church and retired from Bell South after…
Virginia "Doodlebug" Skimmerhorn
Jun 1, 1936 - May 23, 2021
Virginia "Doodlebug" Skimmerhorn, 84, of Owensboro, died Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born June 1, 1936 to the late Joseph and Emily Whistle and grew up in West Louisville. Contrary to her Baptist faith, Virginia loved to dance with her partner, Harold. She also enjoyed playing…
Timothy M. Brown
Mar 30, 1961 - May 22, 2021
Tim Brown, 60, of Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Owensboro, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 22, 2021.Tim was born and raised in Owensboro and graduated from Owensboro Senior High in 1979. He married Julie and moved to Cincinnati in 1990, where he worked at Keeneland in Lexington and Turfway Park in Florence. In 1993, he joined…
Carolyn Michelle "Babo" Bowles
Aug 1, 1956 - May 22, 2021
Carolyn Michelle "Babo" Bowles, 64, of Owensboro, went to her Heavenly home May 22, 2021, at Tennova Healthcare in Tennessee. She was born August 1. 1956, in Muhlenberg County, to Robert Bowles and Sadie Noffsinger Rowe. Carolyn was of the Baptist faith and a proud Navy veteran. She was charitable, making it a priority to…
