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Christopher C. Riggs
Jul 14, 1981 - Mar 11, 2020
Christopher C. Riggs, 38, of Owensboro, passed away March 11, 2020. He was born July 14, 1981, in Owensboro, to Bill and Sheila Pickett Riggs. Christopher attended United Methodist Church and graduated from Daviess County High School in 1999. He later enrolled in Sullivan University Chef School, attaining the title professional cook. In 2013 he…
David Wayne Thompson
Mar 8, 1942 - Mar 11, 2020
David Wayne Thompson, 78, of Owensboro, passed away March 11, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born March 8, 1942 in Pekin, IL, to the late Joseph and Anna Lillian Thompson. David was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Alphonsus. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cornhole, and golf. Most of all, he…
Linda Carol Johnson
May 3, 1948 - Mar 11, 2020
Linda Carol Johnson, 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born May 3, 1948, the daughter of Sylvester "Beck" and Cora Payne of Knottsville. She was a loving wife and caring mother of four children. Linda also worked as a nurse at…
Donald (Don) Edward Thomason
Jan 19, 1937 - Mar 9, 2020
Donald (Don) Edward Thomason, 83, of Owensboro passed away Monday, March 9, 2020, at his home. He fought a courageous battle with cancer. Don was born January 19, 1937 in Caldwell County, Kentucky, the only son of the late Luther Edward Thomason and Mary Louise Clark Thomason. He was very grateful for his excellent education…
Ernest Franklin Hailey
Feb 5, 1925 - Mar 8, 2020
Ernest Franklin Hailey of Naples, Florida went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 8, 2020 at the age of 95. He was born on February 5, 1925 in Graham, Kentucky to the late William Burton and Otha Hailey. Ernest was formerly a longtime resident of Owensboro.Ernest married Nila Perry, the…
Nancy Stovall Redfern
May 13, 1927 - Mar 6, 2020
Nancy Stovall Redfern entered the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 6, 2020, at the age of 92. Nancy was born in Muhlenberg County on May 13, 1927, to the late Altha and Dovie Stovall.On March 27, 1948, Nancy married the love of her life, Clarence Redfern. Soon to celebrate…
Carolyn M Stevenson
Nov 20, 1949 - Mar 4, 2020
Carolyn M. Stevenson, 70, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at her home. She was born November 20, 1949, in Owensboro, to the late Robert A. and Marie Cecil Simmons.Carolyn graduated from Owensboro Catholic High, Brescia University, and Western Kentucky University, with a master's in art design. She taught school for more than…
Joseph Leroy Welch
Oct 14, 1940 - Mar 4, 2020
Joseph Leroy Welch, 79, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born in Daviess County on October 14, 1940, he was the son of the late Roy Edward and Augzetta Ann Fulkerson Welch. Mr. Welch was a farmer and of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed playing the guitar…
Christopher Martin "Mr. Peachy" Pate
Sep 26, 1967 - Mar 4, 2020
Christopher Martin Pate "Mr. Peachy", 52, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born September 26, 1967 in Daviess County. Chris was retired from Owensboro Municipal Utilities as an electronic technician and was a member of Owensboro Christian Church. He was a…
Dora Jean Westerfield
Dec 2, 1939 - Mar 3, 2020
Dora Jean Westerfield, 80, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee formerly of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at TriStar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage Tennessee. Born December 2, 1939 in Daviess County to the late Dola and Lena Mae Huff Jones, Dora graduated from Owensboro High School (class of 1957). She loved spending time with…
