Obituaries
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Jordan "Andy" Evans
Jul 17, 1976 - May 27, 2025
Jordan Andrew “Andy” Evans, 48, born on July 17, 1976, and passed away on May 27, 2025. Mostly known as Andy but also went by a host of nicknames. Namely Fern Andy-o, Norm, and later Pop-Pop as he was known by his grandkids and niece. Pop-Pop lived a wonderful life with love being the first…
Shirley Ann Hartgrove
Nov 26, 1938 - May 27, 2025
Shirley Ann Hartgrove, 86, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday May 27, 2025 at the Heartford House under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born November 26, 1938 in Madison, Indiana to the late Clyde M. and Lillian Bennett Miller. Shirley was retired from Sears, Roebuck, and Co. in…
Clifton Ray Pierce
Oct 8, 1978 - May 23, 2025
Clifton Ray Pierce, 46, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro to Jessie Ray and Wanda Faye Staples Pierce.Clifton had worked for Murphy’s Appliance for several years and was a member of the Eagle’s Lodge.He treasured time with family and enjoyed playing cards, riding…
Debra Dawn Reynolds Fenwick
Aug 21, 1951 - May 23, 2025
Debra Dawn Reynolds Fenwick, 73, of Owensboro, passed away May 23, 2025. She was born August 21, 1951, in Owensboro to the late Wesley Coy and Mildred Virginia Sapp Reynolds. A 1969 graduate of Owensboro High School, Debra went on to be a machinist at General Electric and worked there until her retirement. She loved…
Gayla Maria Stevens
Jul 8, 1948 - May 23, 2025
Gayla Maria Stevens, 76, of Utica, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Owensboro to the late Lloyd D. and Angela Louise Rhinerson Farmer. Mrs. Gayla attended Blessed Mother School and was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High.She retired after spending many years working in local factories.…
Perry Anne Thornton
Feb 4, 1958 - May 22, 2025
Perry Anne Thornton, born on February 4, 1958, in Brynmawr, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. A graduate of Duke University, Perry completed her studies in 1980 with a double major in Art and French. Her passion for art was evident…
Nancy Hulsey
Oct 20, 1956 - May 22, 2025
Nancy Hulsey, 68, of Owensboro, passed away May 22, 2025. She was born October 20, 1956 in Georgetown, IN to Schneider and Eva Mae Grant.She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Ray Hulsey; step-sons, Jeff Hulsey and Michael Hulsey, and her brother, Jerry Grant.Nancy is survived by her children, Jody Howard (Chris), Virgil…
Brenda Tucker Brown
Apr 12, 1944 - May 21, 2025
Brenda T. Brown, 81, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025 under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born in Rosine, Kentucky to the late Charles E. and Christine Braun Tucker.Brenda retired from Swedish match after 29 years of service, beginning her career when it was Pinkerton Tobacco.…
Evalyn Louise (Waggoner) Champion
Dec 28, 1937 - May 20, 2025
The colorful life of Evalyn Louise (Waggoner) Champion came to a peaceful close on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025. She was born in Overton, Texas on December 28th, 1937 to parents Cliff and Edythe (“Happy”). In 1945, the family welcomed a brother, Tadd, who shared a birthday with his older sister. The family eventually relocated to…
Madison Durham
Sep 4, 1993 - May 20, 2025
Madison Durham, 31, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, May 20, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born September 4, 1993, Madison was a proud graduate of Western Kentucky University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in entrepreneurship with a minor in legal studies. Her educational background paved the way for her to become the owner of…
