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William W. "Bill" Damron V
Sep 15, 1943 - Jan 27, 2021
William Wallace "Bill" Damron V, 77 of Owensboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 27, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born September 15, 1943 in Owensboro to the late William Wallace Damron IV and Rita savage Damron. Bill graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor's of Science…
Ebbert "Ebb" Freeman Peacock
Feb 16, 1929 - Jan 26, 2021
Ebbert "Ebb" Freeman Peacock, 91, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully January 26, 2021, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born February 16, 1929, in Owensboro, to the late Rudolph and Lena Stewart Peacock. Ebb was also preceded in death by his siblings, Daphnea, Faye, Chuck, Rudy, and Bobby.He was a member of Breckinridge Street…
Corine Pearl
Aug 12, 1926 - Jan 26, 2021
Corine Pearl, 94, of Owensboro, passed away January 26, 2021, at Hillcrest Nursing Home. She was born August 12, 1926 in Knottsville, KY, to the late Paul and Mabel Payne. Corine was a devoted Catholic and a founding member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church. She was the head dietician for Blessed Mother School and served…
Michael Wayne Powers
Aug 3, 1953 - Jan 25, 2021
Michael Wayne Powers, 67, of Owensboro, passed away January 25, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro on August 3, 1953 to the late Fred and Mary Ella Payne Powers. Michael was a U.K. fan who loved watching basketball, baseball and playing cards. He enjoyed spending time with his family and…
Janet Carol Hamilton
Apr 16, 1946 - Jan 25, 2021
Janet Carol Hamilton, 74, of Owensboro, passed away January 25, 2021. She was born April 16, 1946, in Owensboro, to the late Irvin and Mary Evelyn Goetz. Janet enjoyed crafting and garage selling. Most of all, Janet loved her family.She was preceded in death by her son, William Eric Hamilton; her sisters, Judy Simmons and…
Brenda Louise Baskett
Dec 13, 1945 - Jan 24, 2021
Brenda Louise Baskett, 75, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, January 24 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Ohio County, Kentucky to the late Charles and Claris Decker Williams.Brenda was a loving and dedicated homemaker who was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed karaoke parties and great times with her family, especially her…
Sandra "Sassy" Lawrence
Sep 1, 1950 - Jan 24, 2021
Sandra "Sassy" Lawrence, 70, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at her residence under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. Born September 1, 1950 in Michigan to the late J.W. Sanderson and Sue Futrell Sanderson, Sassy moved to Henderson at an early age and attended Henderson County High School. Her nickname fit…
Jack H. Layne
Aug 21, 1927 - Jan 23, 2021
Jack H. Layne, 93, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021, at his home under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. He was born August 21, 1927, in Siloam Springs, AR, to the late Robert Roosevelt and Alberta Hogue Layne. Jack served in the US Air Force and then went on to work…
Franklin Wright
Jul 10, 1928 - Jan 23, 2021
Rev. Franklin Wright Jr., 92, of Owensboro, went to be with his Lord and savior on Saturday, January 23, 2021. He was born July 10, 1928, in Muhlenberg County, to the late Franklin and Ruthie Thompson Wright. Franklin graduated from Clear Creek Baptist Bible College, in the early 70's he was the preacher for Maceo…
Russell Neal Wilson
Feb 18, 1958 - Jan 23, 2021
Russell Neal Wilson, 62, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021. He was born February 18, 1958, in Owensboro, to the late Charles and Barbara Jean McDaniels Wilson. Russell worked at Glenmore Distillery as a maintenance tech and retired after 31 years of service. He loved to work hard and was very dedicated to…
