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James "Golden Eagle" Vinson
Feb 12, 1950 - Jan 2, 2020
James "Golden Eagle" Vinson, 69, of Owensboro, passed away January 2, 2020, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born February 12, 1950, in Owensboro to the late Harold and Betty Ellen Vinson. James was a proud Vietnam Veteran and served in the Navy. He loved dogs, motorcycles, and racecars, and had never met a…
Brett Hermann
Sep 16, 1968 - Jan 1, 2020
Brett Hermann, 51, of Owensboro, passed away January 1, 2020 at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky from complications of lung cancer, which spread to his brain and kidney. He was born September 16, 1968 in Owensboro, to the late James Earl Hermann (1986) and Sharon Tuttle Hermann (2004).…
Perry G. Mattingly
Jan 17, 1961 - Jan 1, 2020
Perry G. Mattingly, 58, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at his home. He was born in Owensboro to the late Vincent E. and Mary F. Millay Mattingly. Perry was a 1980 graduate of Owensboro Catholic High and was employed by Don Moore Collision Center. He was mechanically inclined, had worked as a…
Nita Jean Reynolds Pierce
Feb 27, 1941 - Dec 31, 2019
Nita Jean Reynolds Pierce, a long-time resident of Owensboro, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2019 at the age of 79.Ms. Pierce was born February 27, 1940 to the late Betty Barnhill Reynolds and James Otis Reynolds and was the oldest of two children. Nita attended Owensboro High School, and later married Donald Pierce of…
Jaxson Ryan Goatee
Dec 31, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019
Jaxson Ryan Goatee, infant son of Mark and Evelyn Goatee passed away December 31, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Darrell Sapp.He is survived by his parents; sister, Stella Goatee; grandparents, Don and Lisa Goatee, Mike and Linda Booker; great-grandparents, Betty Cartwright and Eddie and Evelyn Varble;…
Lois Jean Pate
Sep 30, 1936 - Dec 31, 2019
Lois Jean Pate, 83, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born September 30, 1936 in Daviess Co. to the late Samuel and Thelma Clark. Lois was a member of Third Baptist Church and was retired from South Central Bell after 27…
Harold E. "Scooter" Grady
Sep 29, 1935 - Dec 30, 2019
Harold E. "Scooter" Grady, 84, of Owensboro, passed away Monday December 30, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Health Hospital. He was born September 29, 1935 in Daviess County to the late Franklin Harold Grady and Pauline Wilson Grady. Harold was a retired Master Sargent from the United States Marine Corp after serving 23 years and…
Brian John Loucks
Aug 12, 1974 - Dec 29, 2019
Brian John Loucks, 45, formally of Owensboro, passed away December 29, 2019, at his home in Key West, FL. Brian was born on August 12, 1974, to John and Marna Sapp Loucks. He loved living the Key West lifestyle, which cherishes family, friends, fishing and food. Brian graduated from Owensboro Senior High and attended Mississippi…
John Vernon "Diddle" Lanham
Mar 22, 1932 - Dec 29, 2019
John Vernon "Diddle" Lanham of Knottsville left for his heavenly home Sunday, December 29, 2019 after reaching the age of 87. He died peacefully within his home with his beloved wife, Wanda, whom he called "Hon" for 65 years, his daughter, boys and their families by his side. He drifted away amongst tears, laughter, and…
Mary B. Liguori Conroy
Oct 27, 1945 - Dec 29, 2019
Mary B. Liguori Conroy, 74, of Owensboro, KY died unexpectedly at her home on the morning of Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019.Mary was a bright light who loved everyone who came into her orbit, but especially her only son Liam. She had an enduring love of music, movies, children, teaching, Jude Law, and full-contact hugs.Mary Bertier…
