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Maurice Wink
Aug 2, 1934 - Apr 30, 2021
Maurice Wink, 86, of Masonville died Friday, April 30, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. The Daviess County native was born August 2, 1934 to the late Simon and Thelma Wink. Maurice was a well-known area farmer and avid reader who also loved history, especially Civil War and Daviess County history.…
Carolyn Maxine Mohon
Oct 14, 1942 - Apr 30, 2021
Carolyn Maxine Mohon, 78, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Drakesboro, Kentucky to the late William and Mildred Ezell.Mrs. Mohon retired after working at Lifeway Christian Store for more than thirty-five years. She was a member of Walnut Memorial Baptist Church…
Janet Cook St. Clair
Nov 1, 1935 - Apr 28, 2021
Janet Cook St. Clair, 85, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born November 1, 1935 in Crittenden Co. to the late Ira Walker Cook, Sr. and Harpye Herrin Cook. Janet retired from teaching in the Business Department of Daviess County High…
Florence Rosemary Johnson Howard
Jul 20, 1936 - Apr 28, 2021
Florence Rosemary Johnson Howard, 84, of Philpot, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born July 20, 1936 in Hancock County to the late Thomas R. and Ruth Payne Johnson.Mrs. Howard was primarily a dedicated homemaker. However, she had also worked at Livingston Laboratories and Service…
Sharon M. Bruton
Aug 10, 1961 - Apr 28, 2021
Sharon Bruton, 59, of Owensboro, passed away April 28, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born August 10, 1961 in Owensboro to Edward Earl and Ruth Ann Cureton. Sharon was a 1979 graduate of Catholic High School and worked as an Administrative Assistant within the family business, B & B Technologies. She was…
Barbara Ann Carper
Apr 16, 1941 - Apr 27, 2021
Barbara Ann Carper, 80, of Owensboro, died Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital with her family by her side. Born in Geneseo, Illinois to the late Edward and Florence Roman, Barbara entered the nursing profession and quickly established herself as a well-respected, "people" nurse displaying her natural gift of compassion. As an…
Justin D. Hayes
Aug 14, 1988 - Apr 26, 2021
Justin D. Hayes, 32 of Owensboro, passed away April 26, 2021. He was born August 14, 1988 in Owensboro to the late Ronnie Sr., and Mary Hayes. Justin was a skilled welder and most recently worked at Mechanical Maintenance and Fabrication. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars and spending time with his children. He is…
Shyril Jean Johnson
Feb 25, 1946 - Apr 25, 2021
Shyril Jean Johnson, 75, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born February 25, 1946 in Muhlenburg Co. to the late Leonard M. and Muriel Givens Huter. Shyril loved raising her house plants, cooking, and was an avid U.K. basketball fan.Surviving are…
Janice Rhea Shocklee Deaton
Oct 23, 1937 - Apr 24, 2021
Janice Rhea Shocklee Deaton, 83, of Louisville, formerly of Owensboro, died Saturday, April 24, 2021 after a long illness. The Livermore native was born October 23, 1937 to the late Buren and Belverine Shocklee, as their third child and first daughter. Janice married Thomas A. Deaton and raised three daughters, Sharon Renee, Angela Sue, and…
Lois A. Purdy
Oct 29, 1958 - Apr 23, 2021
Lois A. Purdy, 62, of Owensboro, passed away April 23, 2021, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born October 29, 1958 in Owensboro, to the late Henry and Lydia Jolly Johnson. Lois enjoyed showing dogs, trips to the beach, and spending time with her family.She is survived by her husband of almost 25 years,…
