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Ilene F. Howerton
Mar 14, 1937 - May 29, 2021
Ilene F. Howerton, 84, of Owensboro, died Saturday, May 29, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. The Central City native was born March 14, 1937 to the late Frank and Essie Bastin. Ilene worked as a medical assistant for several doctors before opening up her own business, "A Little Bit of…
Amari Taylor
- May 28, 2021
Amari Taylor, infant son of Xavier Taylor and Traycia Hernandez, passed away May 28, 2021, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He is survived by his parents and brother, Zayden Hernandez. Services are private. Care by Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. Memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.glenncares.com
Ronald Cordell Day
Oct 17, 1934 - May 28, 2021
Cordell Day, 86, of Owensboro, died Friday, May 28, 2021 at Wellington Parc after a long struggle with vascular dementia. He was born October 17, 1934 to the late Roy and Hazel Day in the Sunnydale community of Ohio County. Cordell graduated from Dundee High School in 1951 and Kentucky Wesleyan College in 1955 with…
Jane Moore McKinney
Jan 16, 1923 - May 26, 2021
Jane Moore McKinney, 98, passed away on May 26, 2021. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on January 16, 1923, to John Foster Moore and Allie Dawson Moore. Jane spent her early years in Kentucky before moving to Atlanta during the Depression with her family. She graduated from Druid Hills High School in 1940. She…
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…
