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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…
Rose Lee
Jul 16, 1933 - May 20, 2025
Rosie “Rose” Lee, 91 of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Warren County native was born July 16, 1933, to the late Jessie Benningfield and Ethel Cruse Benningfield. She retired in 1998 after over 20 years of working at Bacon’s department store. Rose was a member of Owensboro…
Christina Faye Austin
Oct 14, 1965 - May 19, 2025
Christina Faye Austin, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on May 19, 2025, at the age of 59. She was born on October 14, 1965, in Daviess County.Christina, also known as “Chris” always had a love for gardening and her yard was filled with the most beautiful of flowers. She had a deep…
Wilma J. Shaver
Jan 29, 1960 - May 19, 2025
Wilma J. Shaver, 65, of Owensboro, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, May 19, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born January 29, 1960, to the late Robert and Anna Deane Shoptaugh. Wilma was a member of Ridgewood Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing Yahtzee, Monopoly and spending time with her family,…
Robert "Bob" Wayne Milam Sr.
Mar 24, 1945 - May 17, 2025
Robert Wayne (Bob) Milam Sr., 80, passed from the loving embrace of his family into the arms of Jesus on May 17th in Owensboro at Wellington Parc under the care of hospice. Bob was born in Owensboro on March 27, 1945, to the late Laymon and Christeen Milam. He was a boilermaker by trade and…
