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Evelyn Best
Dec 22, 1926 - Sep 27, 2024
Evelyn Best, 97, of Owensboro passed away at her daughter’s home on Friday, September 27, 2024, under the care of Hospice of Southern Kentucky. The Ohio County native was born December 22, 1926, as one of seven children to the late Richard Whobrey and Dora Davis Whobrey. A devoted follower of Jesus Christ, Evelyn was…
Beverly Smith Kirk
Dec 4, 1927 - Sep 27, 2024
Beverly Smith Kirk 96, of Habit KY passed away September 27, 2024. She was born in Fordsville, KY on December 4th, 1927, to the late Graham and Helen Smith. She was a 1946 graduate of Daviess County High School and a faithful member of Bethabara Baptist Church for over 75 years.She was a loving and…
Elizabeth Carolyn Freels Allen
Oct 2, 1936 - Sep 26, 2024
Elizabeth Carolyn Freels Allen, 87, of Owensboro, formerly of Cloverport, KY, departed this life Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Heartford House in Owensboro. She was born to Herbert Lee Freels and Mary King Freels on October 2, 1936, in Daviess County, KY. Elizabeth was known by many names, including Elizabeth Liz, Libby, Lib, Babs, Mom,…
Frances Marie Bittel Millay
Jan 4, 1941 - Sep 25, 2024
Frances Marie Bittel Millay, 83, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at her home very soon after being diagnosed with cancer. She was born in Rome, Kentucky to the late Paul and Bernice Marie Wagner Bittel and graduated from Catholic High in 1958. Frances retired from Owensboro Mercy Health System after 27 years of…
Herman Lee McCormick
Jan 1, 1938 - Sep 23, 2024
Herman Lee McCormick, 86, of Evansville, formerly of Owensboro passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at his home after a prolonged battle with cancer. The Daviess County native was born January 1, 1938, to the late Matthew and Willa Mae Norris McCormick. Herman graduated from Western High School, class of 1956. He retired after more…
Tara Jane Coomes
May 22, 1954 - Sep 23, 2024
Tara Jane McCurry Coomes, 70, of Bardstown, formerly of Henderson, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 at her home. She was born May 22, 1954 in Henderson County to the late John K. McCurry and Margaret Wright. Tara graduated from Henderson County High School and worked for Sonoco Products, Gibbs Diecasting, and the Henderson County…
Phyllis Carol Goodrich
Nov 21, 1942 - Sep 22, 2024
Phyllis Carol Goodrich, passed away September 22, 2024. She was born November 21, 1942, in Owensboro to the late Harry D. and Olivia Leah Wilhite. Phyllis was also preceded in death by her husband, Dalton Clyde Goodrich; siblings, Caroline Wilhite, Billy Wilhite, Donnie Wilhite, Lois Wilhite, Sue Wilhite, and Gary Wilhite. She is survived by her…
John Leader Selwitz
Aug 8, 1964 - Sep 21, 2024
John Leader Selwitz, 60, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, at his home. The Murray, Kentucky native was born August 8, 1964, to the late Harvey Paul Selwitz and Martha Inman Selwitz. John graduated from Marshall County High School, class of 1981. He lived in several states as his father moved around with…
Michael Dean Overton
Nov 26, 1943 - Sep 20, 2024
Michael Dean Overton, 80, of Smiths Grove, formerly of Owensboro passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024 at his home while under the care of Hospice of Southern Kentucky. He was born November 26, 1943 in Daviess County to the late John C. and Monette Fleming Overton. Mike, originally from Curdsville, graduated from Daviess County High…
Wanda Mae Ferguson
Aug 5, 1938 - Sep 18, 2024
Wanda Mae Ferguson, 86, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Maple Health and Rehabilitation. She was born August 5, 1938, to the late Alferd and Loeva Williams. Wanda retired after 25 years as a janitor with the Daviess County School Systems. She was an active member of church, where she found solace…
