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Lena Best Lovan
Feb 22, 1921 - Feb 4, 2021
Lena Best Lovan, 99, of Owensboro passed away on Feb 4, 2021, just days from turning 100, in Tarpon Springs, FL, where she had been residing with her daughter and son-in-law for the past few years.Lena was born in Owensboro to the late Walter and Katie Lea Best and was one of ten children, all…
Louise Wethington
Jan 13, 1931 - Feb 3, 2021
Louise Wethington, 90, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Owensboro to the late Dallas and Lulu Hamilton.Louise was employed with Gabe's Tower Inn and Gabe's Steakhouse for many years. She retired from American Olean Tile. Louise was loved and respected by everyone who knew…
Gloria June Yeiser
Apr 28, 1935 - Feb 3, 2021
Gloria June Yeiser, 85, of Owensboro, passed away February 3, 2021 at home. She was born April 28, 1935 in Muhlenburg County to the late Alvin and Flossie Rickard Chandler. Gloria was a member of Walnut Memorial Baptist Church and enjoyed traveling. Her and her husband would travel throughout the United States and spend winter…
Mary Ruth Morris Spurrier
Apr 4, 1932 - Feb 2, 2021
Mary Ruth Morris Spurrier, 88, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Wellington Parc. Mary Ruth, as she was known by family and many friends, was born April 4, 1932 in Louisville to the late Earl and Augusta Morris. There she met and married Harry Spurrier on April 8, 1950. After leaving high…
Kenneth "Kenny" Earl Covetts
Sep 12, 1953 - Feb 1, 2021
Kenneth "Kenny" Earl Covetts, 67, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at his residence. He was born September 12, 1953, in Owensboro, to the late Waitman and Marilyn Dukes Covetts. Kenny was retired from Aleris after 47 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed fishing and going hunting. Kenny was very good to his…
JoAnn O'Flynn Gipe
Jun 18, 1927 - Feb 1, 2021
JoAnn O'Flynn Gipe went home to the Lord February 1, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family and devoted caregivers. She was born June 18, 1927, to Jay Hardy and Stella Ambrose O'Flynn, of Owensboro. In addition to her parents, Joann was preceded in death by her sister Mary Rose Barr and brother Jay…
Dorothy J. Mattingly
Mar 8, 1944 - Jan 31, 2021
DOROTHY J. MATTINGLY, 76, of Maceo, passed away after a long battle with cancer, on January 31, 2021 at her home. She was born in Whitesville, the youngest of 7 children of the late Bill and Rose C. Edge Russelburg.She was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, retired from GE with 35 years…
Charles "Pop" Aull
Feb 10, 1933 - Jan 31, 2021
Charles V. Aull, 87, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 peacefully under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. Born February 10, 1933 in Knottsville to the late Casper and Jessie Aull, Charles had many nicknames but "Pop" was his favorite. He retired from Whirlpool after 30 years and was a member of…
Emma "Lou" Duncan
Jul 8, 1935 - Jan 31, 2021
Emma "Lou" Duncan, 85, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Henderson, Kentucky to the late Willis Houston and Martha Kirkpatrick Howell.Mrs. Duncan was a retired teacher. She spent the last thirty-two years of her career at Livermore Elementary where she taught third grade. Lou…
Carolyn Sue Hendricks
Nov 28, 1960 - Jan 30, 2021
Carolyn Sue Hendricks, 60, of Owensboro, passed away Jan. 30, 2021. She was born in Logan County, West Virginia, on Nov. 28, 1960, to the late Raymond and Ethel Mae Hendricks. Carolyn loved to go shopping, count pennies and watch the Golden Girls. Her favorite musician was Elvis and she also liked to listen to…
