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Shirley S. Cook
Mar 3, 1935 - Oct 4, 2024
Shirley S. Cook, 89, of Owensboro, went to be with her Lord and savior on Friday October 4, 2024, at her home while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky, and surrounded by the love of her family. She was born March 3, 1935, in Stanley, KY, to the late A.O.…
Jimmy Julius Nicholson
Mar 16, 1939 - Oct 4, 2024
Jimmy Julius Nicholson, 85, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully on Friday October 4, 2024 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born March 16, 1939 in Akron, Ohio to the late Willard and Alma Davis Nicholson. Jimmy was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and retired from Southwire Aluminum after 31 years of…
Cathryn Durbin
Dec 4, 1930 - Oct 4, 2024
Cathryn Durbin, 93, of Owensboro, passed away, October 4, 2024, at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born December 4, 1930, to the late Jesse and Lou Etta Wilson. Cathryn was a member of Thruston United Methodist Church for over 30 years, as well as a member of Widows Person Services. She was an…
John David "J.D." Vanover
Jul 8, 1963 - Oct 3, 2024
John David “J.D.” Vanover, 61, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at The Heartford House. Born in Chicago on July 8, 1963, a son of the late David E. and Mary J. Parrish Vanover, he moved to Owensboro in 1975. John graduated from Owensboro High School in 1982 where he was a drummer…
Margot Beth Middleton
Oct 1, 2024 - Oct 1, 2024
Margot Beth Middleton was born into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, October 1, at 2:34 PM. Margot is the deeply loved and longed-for daughter of Zachary and Molly Middleton. She leaves behind her sweet sister, Scarlett, and her grandparents, Simmy Middleton and Janet Middleton of Lexington and David and Jill Head of Owensboro. Additional survivors…
James Edward "Eddie" Mattingly Jr.
Apr 14, 1952 - Oct 1, 2024
James Edward "Eddie" Mattingly, Jr., 72, of Philpot, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. He was born April 14, 1952, in Owensboro, Ky to the late James Edward Mattingly Sr. and Wilma Burch Mattingly. He attended Living Hope Community Church and loved his church family. Eddie worked…
Brenda Jean (Taylor) Wood
Feb 6, 1943 - Sep 30, 2024
Brenda Jean (Taylor) Wood, 81, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, September 30, at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 6, 1943, to the late James Millard and Wanda (Crowder) Taylor. Brenda embodied a spirit of giving and compassion throughout her life. She dedicated over 15 years to her career as a nurse,…
Georgia Claire Powell
Dec 1, 2016 - Sep 29, 2024
Georgia Claire Powell, age 7, of Owensboro, joyfully entered the arms of the Lord on September 29, 2024. Born on December 1, 2016, in Owensboro to loving parents George and Amanda Hayden Powell, Georgia’s radiant spirit left an indelible mark on everyone who knew her.Despite her young age, Georgia’s infectious smile, blonde hair often swept…
Steven Bradley Higdon
Dec 21, 1953 - Sep 29, 2024
Steven Bradley Higdon, 70, of Philpot passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born December 21, 1953, to the late Lester and Virginia Davis Higdon. Steve graduated from Owensboro High School, class of 1972. He was employed as a tugboat pilot for over thirty-seven years at…
Randall Houston Goatee
Jun 21, 1944 - Sep 28, 2024
Randall Houston Goatee, 80, of Utica, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Utica to the late Samuel Willard and Sarah Katherine Simpson Goatee. Randall was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in the Vietnam War. His service took him to the New England states where he met…
