Obituaries
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Evelyn C. Guthrie
Jun 17, 1925 - Sep 6, 2025
Evelyn C. Guthrie, 100, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. Evelyn was born on June 17, 1925, in Livingston, TN, to the late Emitt and Metta Hill Conatser.Evelyn earned a Masters in Education from Western Kentucky University and devoted 30…
Charles Ray Brown
Dec 18, 1955 - Sep 6, 2025
Charles Ray Brown, 69, of Owensboro, passed away on September 6, 2025. He was born December 18, 1955, in Daviess County, Indiana, to the late Kentrill and Theresa Baptiste Brown.After graduating from Fordsville High School, Charlie worked with his father in the oil fields before spending time at Kimball's Furniture and Tiger mining as a…
Joseph William Hardesty
Jan 26, 1962 - Sep 6, 2025
Joseph William Hardesty, 63, of Owensboro, passed away September 6, 2025. He was born in Evansville, IN of January 26, 1962. He was also preceded in death by his faithful companion, Oreo; grandmother, Rena Rumage; son, Jordan Hardesty; biological parents, Joseph Shephard and Ann Hazlett; adoptive parents, Hugh and Mary Hardesty; sisters, Mary Lea Brown and…
David Jewell
Nov 22, 1933 - Sep 6, 2025
David Jewell, 91, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at his home. He was born November 22, 1933 In Daviess County to the late Chester and Louella Hester Jewell. David was the retired Owner-Operator and auto mechanic of Colonial Gulf Wrecker Service and service station and had been a member of the…
Virgie Mae Smeathers
Sep 3, 1926 - Sep 6, 2025
Virgie Mae Smeathers, 99, of Lewisport, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born September 3, 1926 in Daviess County to the late William B. and Ruby Livers Horn. Virgie was a homemaker and member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church. She had worked at General Electric and was…
Otto Martin Ranney
Feb 18, 1935 - Sep 5, 2025
Otto Martin Ranney, 90, of Owensboro, went home to be with the Lord on September 5, 2025, while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born on February 18, 1935, to the late Guy Nolan Ranney II and Dora Gwendolyn “Tootsie” Martin Ranney.Otto devoted his career to architecture, beginning…
Anne Martin Walker
Mar 29, 1938 - Sep 5, 2025
Anne Martin Walker, 87, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving sons and family at Cedarhurst under the care of Hospice Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. Born on March 29, 1938 in Owensboro, Kentucky, to the late Barnie and Ora Martin, Anne lived a life full of purpose, creativity, and devotion…
Richard "Rick" Aull
Jun 27, 1961 - Sep 4, 2025
Richard “Rick” Aull, 64, of Utica, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Sellersburg Healthcare Center in Sellersburg, Indiana, as a result of a vehicle accident on June 26, 2025. He was born June 27, 1961 in Daviess County to the late Marvin and Louella Winkler Aull. Rick was a graduate of Daviess County…
Terry Wayne Rhineburger
Mar 6, 1951 - Sep 2, 2025
Terry Wayne Rhineburger, 74, of Philpot, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born March 6, 1951 in Daviess County to the late Vernon and Vera Sapp Rhineburger. Terry was retired from Windshield Service Co. as a windshield installer after many years. He loved his family very much…
Stephanie Lynn Goetz Carpenter
Dec 6, 1964 - Sep 2, 2025
Stephanie Goetz-Carpenter, 60, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday September 2, 2025, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born on December 6, 1964, in Owensboro. Stephanie loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them, especially around the holidays. She enjoyed therapeutic…
