Obituaries
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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…
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…
