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Nancy Keown Stuart
Nov 13, 1928 - Apr 16, 2024
Nancy Keown Stuart, 95, of Owensboro, KY passed peacefully to her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 at Cedarhurst Assisted Living Facility. She was born in Daviess County to the late George Keown and Pearl Bivins Keown Horrell.She worked more than twenty-five years at the Daviess County Courthouse as a clerk in the auto…
Mary Burgess
Apr 17, 1949 - Apr 16, 2024
Mary Burgess, 74, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Signature HealthCARE at Hillcrest. She was born April 17, 1949, to the late John Mauzey and Laurita Lyons. Mary was known for her nurturing nature, passion for education, and unwavering dedication to her students. She dedicated over 25 years of her life to teaching…
Shirley Lancaster Bratcher
Feb 9, 1942 - Apr 15, 2024
Shirley Lancaster Bratcher, 82, of Owensboro, passed away on April 15, 2024, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Shirley was born on February 9, 1942, to the late W.D. and Louella Graves Lancaster. For five decades, Shirley dedicated herself to General Electric, serving as an executive secretary. Beyond her professional role, she embodied…
Scottie "Bartman" Allen McFadden
Sep 18, 1964 - Apr 15, 2024
Scottie “Bartman” McFadden, 59, of Owensboro, passed away Monday April 15, 2024, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice and Palliative care of Western Kentucky. He was born September 18, 1964, in Owensboro, to the late James W. "Sweets" McFadden and Revel Gustene "Blondie" Felty Mcfadden. Bartman proudly served in the United…
Frederick "Frank" Kessenger
May 11, 1949 - Apr 13, 2024
Frederick “Frank” Kessenger, 73, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, April 13, while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born May 11, 1949, to the late William H. and Barbara E. (Tindle) Kessenger. Frank was a U.S. Army Veteran. He enjoyed classic country music, watching western TV shows, and…
Vincent "Vince" Allen Millay
Aug 12, 1947 - Apr 13, 2024
Vincent Allen Millay, 76, of Owensboro, passed into his eternal rest on April 13, 2024. He was born August 12, 1947, in Owensboro, as 1 of 8 children to the late Robert and Margaret Jones Millay. He was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School. Vince is now reunited with his princess, who he had…
Shelby J. Mattingly Wells
Sep 17, 1939 - Apr 12, 2024
Shelby J. Mattingly Wells, 84, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, April 12 at Hermitage Healthcare. She was born in Daviess County to the late Herbert Louis and Mary Reynolds Mattingly and attended Owensboro High. Ms. Wells was a dedicated homemaker who loved spending time with family and will be missed by many. She enjoyed sports, especially…
John David Payne
Aug 14, 1979 - Apr 12, 2024
John David Payne, 44, of Owensboro passed away suddenly Friday, April 12, 2024, at his residence. The Daviess County native was born August 14, 1979, to David Payne and the late Terry Thomas Payne. John graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School, class of 1997. He attended OCTC and received a certificate in Electrical Technology. John…
Mary Ann Majors
Dec 2, 1931 - Apr 10, 2024
Mary Ann Majors, 92, passed away at Creekwood Place in Russellville, Ky on April 10, 2024. Born in Evansville, IN December 2, 1931, she raised her family and resided in Owensboro until her illness, when she moved to Elkton, KY to be with her daughter. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Hallet…
Sylvia Faye Hamilton
Apr 12, 1936 - Apr 10, 2024
Sylvia Faye Hamilton, 87, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Owensboro to the late Vigil Hoover Hester, Sr. and Margaret Lucille Sublett Hester. Mrs. Hamilton was a 1955 graduate of Catholic High, making her part of the first graduating class able to complete all four…
