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Frank I. Carrico
Jan 29, 1961 - Aug 17, 2020
Frank I. Carrico, 59, of Philpot passed away Monday, August 17 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born January 29, 1961 in Daviess County to the late Charles Edwin and Mary Virginia Boarman Carrico, Frank was number 11 of 14 children. He graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School (class of 1979). He immediately began working for…
Brenda Carol Rager
Jun 9, 1957 - Aug 17, 2020
Brenda Carol Rager, 63, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Owensboro to the late Robert and Eva Grace Dennison Wedding.Brenda retired from Dr. Ron Taylor's office after spending many years as a caring nurse. She was a loving Christian wife, mother and grandmother who…
Evelyn Elizabeth Dean
Nov 20, 1953 - Aug 16, 2020
Evelyn Elizabeth Dean, 66, of Owensboro, passed away August 16, 2020 at home. She was born November 20, 1953 in Owensboro to the late Golden Acton Sr. and Mary Jewell. Evelyn was a member of Center Street Baptist Church. She enjoyed Bingo and playing on her Kindle. Evelyn was also a great softball player. She…
Helen Ann Byers
Jan 12, 1943 - Aug 16, 2020
Helen Ann Byers, 77, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born January 12, 1943 in Daviess Co. to the late John Walter (J.W.) and Vernia Mae Worth Buford. She was a 1961 graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School and a member of Precious Blood Catholic…
Juanita Francis Powers Somerville
Aug 15, 1926 - Aug 16, 2020
Juanita Francis Powers Somerville,94, was a life-long resident of Owensboro, and the only child of the late Alec and Beulah Cahall Powers, who doted on her. For most of her childhood and young adult life, they lived on 1st Street by the Ohio River, where she was witness to the Great Flood of 1937 and…
Penny Clark
Sep 3, 1944 - Aug 15, 2020
Penny Clark, 75, of Owensboro, passed away August 15, 2020, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born September 3, 1944 in Marion, IN to the late Henry and Lilly Evans. Penny was of the Baptist faith and loved reading her Bible. She will be remembered for being a loving mother…
Richard Earl Cates
Feb 13, 1938 - Aug 15, 2020
Richard Earl Cates, 82, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, August 15 at his home with his family by his side. Born February 13, 1938 in Diamond, Kentucky and raised in Sturgis to the late Vernie and Neveline Wilson Cates, Richard earned an M.A. Degree in Industrial Arts from Murray State University. He taught Industrial Arts/Drafting…
Mary Lea Brown
May 17, 1953 - Aug 14, 2020
On Friday, August 14, 2020 at the age of 67, surrounded by her loving family, Mary Lea Brown, fulfilling God's plan, crossed over to be with the Lord.Love of our wife, mom, nana, sister, aunt, and friend will not pass with her. She will live on in our memories and in our hearts. Mary Lea…
J. Hugh Sullivan
Nov 23, 1927 - Aug 13, 2020
Having spent his allotted time on earth, J. Hugh Sullivan passed to his Eternity on August 13, 2020. He was born in Greenville MS to the late James Sellie and Maud Dunn Sullivan. He was a longtime resident of Owensboro, KY until a recent move to Plano, TX in May of this year. While on…
Joyce Ray Shanley
Dec 6, 1936 - Aug 13, 2020
Joyce Ray Shanley, 83, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Signature Healthcare—Hillcrest. She was born December 6, 1936 in McLean Co. to the late George Hubert and Geneva Mae Harper DeBoe. Joyce was a receptionist for the former Ingram Entertainment Co. and had attended Owensboro Christian Church. She loved watching movies…
