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Helen Joyce Powers
Nov 25, 1927 - May 24, 2020
Helen Joyce Powers, 92,, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born November 25, 1927 in Daviess Co. to the late Thomas Lambert Powers, Sr. and Bessie Ray Dorsett Powers. Joyce attended St. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville on a three year diploma program, graduating…
Margaret W. Payne
Oct 8, 1932 - May 24, 2020
Margaret W. Payne, 87, of Philpot, passed away May 24, 2020. She was born in Whiting, IN on October 8, 1932 to the late Ouless and Jesse Mae Ralph Wilson. Margaret was a longstanding member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Irvin Payne in 1978; brothers, Ruby Lee…
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Hutchinson
Feb 5, 1929 - May 23, 2020
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Hutchinson, 91, of Owensboro, passed away May 23, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born February 5, 1929 in Daviess County to the late Orville and Ina Gray Russell. Gwen was a longtime member of Lewis Lane Baptist Church, and went on many mission trips. She graduated from Henderson Community College in…
Melissa Ann Staser
Dec 2, 1974 - May 23, 2020
Melissa Ann Staser, 45, of Reynolds Station, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Henderson County, Kentucky. Melissa worked at Kelly Rae's (a café) in Whitesville. She was previously with Morrison's Cafeteria, at the hospital, for many years. She had attended Kentucky Tech where she studied cosmetology.…
Betty Jean Dowell
Jan 18, 1931 - May 23, 2020
Betty Jean Dowell, 89, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at her home surrounded by all her family. She was born January 18, 1931 in Daviess Co. to the late Amber Jackson and Eunice Pearl Farmer Dunn. Betty was a member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning, country…
Michael D. Taylor
Mar 30, 1956 - May 22, 2020
Michael D. Taylor, 64, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born March 30, 1956 in Daviess Co. to the late Paul and Maria May Taylor. Michael was retired from the City of Owensboro after 30 years and had worked as a bailiff for the Daviess…
Brenda Harlow Wall
Nov 4, 1935 - May 20, 2020
Brenda Harlow Wall, 84, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday May 20, 2020 at her home. She was born November 4, 1935 in Wareham, Massachusetts to the late Horatio and Pansy Harlow. Brenda spent many years loving and caring for children in her home along with several family members, enjoyed cooking, and loved camping and hanging…
Jimmie D. Sigers
May 18, 1944 - May 20, 2020
Surrounded by his loving family, Jimmie D. Sigers, of Owensboro, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday evening, May 20th at 9:00 p.m. Jim had fought a good fight for the past several months and now is breathing easy among family and friends in the presence of his Lord. No doubt he and Billy have…
Bertha Mae Fullenwider
Jan 21, 1929 - May 20, 2020
Bertha Mae Fullenwider, 91, of Owensboro, Ky passed away May 20, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 21, 1929 to the late Owen and Mattie Lou Case.At 18 she married her great love; Henry Ford Fullenwider and they went on to raise 3 children while working hard in the…
Terry Ray "Corkey" Baughn
Feb 20, 1959 - May 18, 2020
Terry Ray "Corkey" Baughn, 61, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Evansville, Indiana. Terry worked as a mechanic and truck driver. He loved spending time with family, having company, playing nickel poker, making model cars and fishing. Terry especially treasured time spent playing cars…
