Obituaries
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Joshua Leigh Cravens
Dec 9, 1980 - Feb 2, 2025
Joshua Leigh Cravens, 44, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, February 2, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born December 9, 1980, in Daviess County, Joshua worked at Webstraunt, where his strong work ethic and unwavering dedication shone through in both his professional and personal life. Ever ready to go above and beyond for anyone, he consistently…
Emmett Franklin Daugherty
Apr 27, 1936 - Feb 2, 2025
Emmett Franklin Daugherty, 88, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday February 2, 2025, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born April 27, 1936, in Daviess County, to the late John and Nellie Jennings Daugherty.Mr. Daugherty served his country with the United States Army, 198th…
Donna Gayle McCoy
Dec 26, 1945 - Feb 2, 2025
Donna Gayle McCoy, a devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and beloved member of her community, was born on December 26, 1945, in Daviess County. She peacefully departed this life on February 2, 2025, at Wellington Parc. Donna was a member of Masonville Baptist Church. Throughout her life, Donna exemplified a spirit of unwavering…
Jesse Michael Newcomb
Jan 14, 1942 - Feb 1, 2025
Jesse Michael Newcomb, 83, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away on February 1st, 2025, at the Rucki Hospice Care Center in Zephyrhills, Florida. Born on the home farm in Owensboro, Kentucky on January 14, 1942, to the late Jesse Boswell and Edna Wigginton Newcomb. Jesse, lovingly called “Micky” by his close friends and family, was the…
Vincent L. "Vinnie" Morris, Jr.
Feb 27, 1964 - Jan 30, 2025
Vincent L. “Vinnie” Morris, Jr., 60, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born in Topeka, Kansas to Vincent L. Morris, Sr. and Brenda C. Marksberry Morris. Vinnie was a 1982 graduate of Daviess County High School. He earned an associate’s degree at ITT Technical College…
Barbara Nell Powers Fowler
Oct 14, 1929 - Jan 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Nell Powers Fowler, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She peacefully departed this life on January 29, 2025 at the age of 95 surrounded by her family and friends at the Carmel Home. Barbara was born October 14, 1929, in Whitesville to the…
Jack Skelton
May 19, 1946 - Jan 28, 2025
Jack Skelton, 78, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born May 19, 1946 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to the late George and Velsa Skelton. Jack had been a self-employed contractor and had been attending Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic. He enjoyed golfing and having a…
Meridith Ann Maddox
Aug 10, 1973 - Jan 28, 2025
Meridith Ann Maddox, 51, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born August 10, 1973 in Hyden, KY. Meridith had served as a manager with Rite-Aid Pharmacies. Employees that worked for her loved working with her. She loved helping…
Corey W. Mattingly
Apr 13, 1995 - Jan 28, 2025
Corey W. Mattingly, 29, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at his home. He was born April 13, 1995 in Daviess County. Corey loved cooking out and spending time with his daughter Gracie. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kim Ramirez and a brother, Justin Gaylor. Surviving is his father, Martin…
Nancy Ann Allgood
Aug 11, 1939 - Jan 28, 2025
Nancy Allgood, 85, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at her home and under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Daviess County native was born August 11, 1939, to the late William and Mildred Silberisen Goetz. Nancy graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School, class of 1957. While she…
