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Dyann Head Lashbrook
Jul 19, 1939 - Apr 9, 2021
Dyann Head Lashbrook, 81, of Owensboro, passed away April 9, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born July 19, 1939, in Daviess County to the late Henry Sr. and Alice Unsel Head. Dyann served as a social worker for 25 years and was a member at Thruston United Methodist Church. She was a great…
Martha Shadwick Ashworth
Feb 6, 1932 - Apr 8, 2021
Martha Shadwick Ashworth, 89, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord April 8, 2021. She was born February 6, 1932, in Hancock County, to the late June and Beasy Shadwick. Martha was the Treasurer and later President of Senior Citizens in Hawesville in past years. She was a member of a band and loved…
Donald L. "Donnie" Jones
Jan 25, 1934 - Apr 7, 2021
Donald L. "Donnie" Jones, 87, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born in Owensboro to the late James Dola and Lena Mae Huff Jones.Mr. Jones served in the U.S. Army for two years after joining at the age of fourteen. He then joined…
James "Jamie" Simpson
May 27, 1966 - Apr 6, 2021
James Alan Simpson, better known as Jamie, Dad, Daddyo, Padre, and his favorite title -- Papaw, 54 of Owensboro left this world surrounded by his wife and his girls on April 6, 2021 to be reunited with his parents Jim and Jane, who we know were waiting for him with a pot of coffee. He…
Martin Louis Bumm
May 9, 1933 - Apr 5, 2021
Martin Louis Bumm, Sr., of Owensboro, peacefully entered into eternal rest Monday, April 5, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital with family members at his side.Martin (aka "Budder" or "Budda") was born May 9, 1933, in Daviess County to the late Robert Joseph and Elizabeth Wink Bumm. He spent his early years with his parents and…
Pamilla Ann "Nanny" Bracy
Mar 18, 1941 - Apr 4, 2021
Pamilla Ann "Nanny" Bracy, 80, passed away Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Owensboro to the late Charles Rates Lewis, Sr. and Larissa Moorman Lewis. Pamilla retired from Texas Gas in 1995 after many years of service. She previously worked at the Cigar Factory. Mrs. Bracy was…
Frank Yaun
Oct 2, 1934 - Apr 3, 2021
Frank Yaun "Franz Jaun", 86, of the Habit community, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at the University of Louisville Hospital. He was born October 2, 1934 in Unterbach, Switzerland to the late Emil and Margaretha Jaun-Gerber. Frank was educated in Switzerland and when he was in his early 20's, he and his two…
Charlotte Sanders
Oct 12, 1927 - Apr 3, 2021
Charlotte Sanders, of Round Rock, TX, passed away April 3, 2021 at home. Born October 12, 1927 in Whitesville, KY to the late William A. and Alma Baughn Probus, Charlotte a member of Whitesville Baptist Church until she moved to Owensboro in 1957. As a member of Seven Hills Baptist Church, Charlotte was the church…
Charles "Chuck" Walker
- Apr 2, 2021
Charles "Chuck" Walker, 75, passed away April 2, 2021. He was born to DeElbert and Mary Walker in Lake Charles, LA, on November 18, 1945. Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Dee Walker; children, Misty Smith, Tony Hawkins, Chris Walker-Nicholson, Cheri Walker-Dorsey, Charles (Chad) Walker; grandchildren, Lindsey Callaway, Josh Dorsey, Lindsey…
Jerry Lee Kennedy
Dec 21, 1941 - Apr 1, 2021
Jerry Lee Kennedy, 79, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born December 21, 1941 in Daviess County to the late Jesse Lee Kennedy and Celestine Coomes Kennedy, Jerry graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School (class of 1959) and retired as a salesman from Jones Wholesale after 32 years.…
