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Harry D. "Jack" Simpson
Apr 16, 1935 - Aug 18, 2021
Harry D. "Jack" Simpson, Jr., entrepreneur and elder care advocate, passed away August 18, 2021, in Owensboro at Fern Terra under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was 86 years old. Mr. Simpson was born in Owensboro on April 16, 1935, the only child of the late Harry D. Simpson Sr. and Martha…
John L. Snyder
Apr 21, 1935 - Aug 18, 2021
John L. Snyder, 86, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully August 18, 2021, at home. He was born April 21, 1935, in Owensboro to the late Louis "Bud" and Marguerite Davis Snyder. John served both his country and community. He retired as a Lt. Colonel from the Army and Captain of the Owensboro Fire Department. He…
James Thomas "Tommy" Lee
Sep 30, 1945 - Aug 18, 2021
James Thomas "Tommy" Lee, 75, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021, under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. The Greenwood, Mississippi native was born September 30, 1945, as one of seven children to the late Ralph and Mary Whitfill Lee. James was a graduate of Owensboro High School (class of 1963). He…
William "Bill" Hinton
Jun 3, 1950 - Aug 17, 2021
William "Bill" Hinton Sr. 71, of Owensboro, passed away August 17, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born June 3, 1950, in Owensboro, KY to the late Jean Kelly and William "Bill" Lee Hinton.Bill was an electrician for Local 1701. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and old cars. Bill was a man with…
Jack Hopkins Tuttle
Jan 13, 1933 - Aug 17, 2021
Jack Hopkins Tuttle, 88, of Island, passed away August 17, 2021, while under the care of Hospice. He was born January 13, 1933, in New Albany, IN, to the late Harry and Helen Tuttle. Jack graduated from New Albany High School and went on to further his education at Linotype School and the Owensboro Business…
Kimberly M. Cooper
Sep 24, 1991 - Aug 17, 2021
Kimberly "Kyn" Michelle Cooper, 29, passed from this earth from a motor vehicle accident on August 17, 2021 in Hancock County. She was born in Owensboro on September 24, 1991 to Leslie and Teresa Cooper. Kimberly worked at Rocky's and on her down time, enjoyed playing pool. She also loved spending time with her son.Kimberly…
Jerry Wayne Huff
Oct 30, 1946 - Aug 16, 2021
Jerry Wayne Huff, 74, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born October 30, 1946 in Daviess County to the late Victor Dell and Mary Veda Ashworth Huff. Jerry was retired after 31 years as an electronics teacher at the Owensboro Vocational Technical School. He was…
Gordon W. Westerfield
Nov 27, 1927 - Aug 15, 2021
Gordon W. Westerfield, 93, of Owensboro, passed away August 15, 2021, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, due to complications from COVID-19. He was born November 27, 1927, in Ohio County, to the late Allie and Katie Westerfield. He worked for Colonial Bakery, before working at National Southwire Aluminum where he retired. After his retirement, he…
Judith "Judy" Nan Evans Roby
Jul 12, 1942 - Aug 15, 2021
Judith "Judy" Nan Evans Roby, 79, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday August 15, 2021 at her home. The Daviess County native was born July 12, 1942 to the late George Lee and Nan Louise (Smith) Evans. Judy was a long-time active member of St. Pius X Church where she was very involved especially during the…
Jude A. Campbell
Mar 28, 1983 - Aug 14, 2021
Jude A. Campbell, 38, of Owensboro, passed away August 14, 2021. He was born March 28, 1983, in Owensboro, to Gary Campbell and Kathy Carrico Leonard. Jude was an excellent chef, grill master, and an amateur magician. He loved to make others laugh and was a natural prankster. Jude enjoyed bringing others joy through his…
