Obituaries
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Shirley A Wigginton
Sep 11, 1944 - Jul 6, 2024
Shirley Wigginton, 79, of Masonville, ended her earthly journey on July 6, 2024. Better known as “Memaw” to her family. The Livermore native was born September 11, 1944, to the late Kenneth and Wanda Gray. She was a graduate of Daviess County High School and Bowling Green College of Commerce, after which she began her…
Helen Ann Carter
Mar 24, 1941 - Jul 4, 2024
Helen A. Carter, 83, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest. The Daviess County native was born March 24, 1941, to the late Ishmael Wall and Mary Galloway Wall. Helen graduated from Mount St. Joseph Academy. She was employed in the cafeteria at Brescia College before gaining her CDL…
Ronald Eugene Holsclaw
Aug 3, 1941 - Jul 2, 2024
Ronald Eugene Holsclaw, 82, of Tell City, Indiana passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Louisville native was born August 3, 1941, to the late John Holsclaw and Dorothy Hurley Holsclaw. Ron graduated from Shawnee High School, class of 1960. He was a retiree of The National Asbestos Workers Union…
David Edward Hocker
Jan 1, 1938 - Jul 2, 2024
David Edward Hocker, 86, of Owensboro, passed away July 2, 2024, at the Heartford House. David was born in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Talmage Edward Hocker and Margaret McClanahan Hocker. David founded and was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of David Hocker and Associates, Inc., which has developed and managed real estate and shopping centers…
Diane Henderson Loucks
Sep 16, 1941 - Jul 1, 2024
Our beloved mother, Diane Henderson Loucks, 82, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away Monday morning, July 1, 2024 at her home. She was born September 16, 1941 in Fargo, ND to her loving parents, the late Vernon Frederick Henderson and Elizabeth Johnson Henderson. Their nurturing of their first born helped Diane become the courageous, strong-willed, caring,…
Wanda Mae Sweeney
Feb 14, 1934 - Jun 30, 2024
Wanda Mae Sweeney, 90, of Owensboro, passed away June 30, 2024. She was born Feb. 14, 1934, in Owensboro. Wanda retired from Walmart where she worked as a retail associate. She was a member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church and enjoyed listening to gospel music. Wanda also enjoyed spending time with family and friends, watching…
Neva Rigney Curtis
Jul 28, 1932 - Jun 29, 2024
Neva Rigney Curtis, 91, of Maceo passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Heartland Villa in Lewisport. The Monticello, Kentucky native was born July 28, 1932, to the late Con Rigney and Dora Sexton Rigney. Neva retired from the Owensboro City School System. She attended Mt. Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Philpot. In addition to her…
JoNell Bellew
Jan 3, 1939 - Jun 29, 2024
JoNell Bellew, 85, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation. She was born January 3, 1939 in Owensboro to the late Albert William and Florence Hagan Bellew. JoNell grew up around Moreland Park where she loved playing tennis. She graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School in 1956, attended…
Lois Johnson Davis
Apr 27, 1933 - Jun 29, 2024
Lois Johnson Davis, 91, of Owensboro passed peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Her sister, brother-in-law and nieces were at her side. She was born on April 27, 1933, in Hancock County to the late Harvey and Marie Johnson. Lois worked for nineteen years at the former General Electric plant…
Kelly "Pimp Juice" Board
May 1, 1985 - Jun 28, 2024
Kelly "Pimp Juice" Board, 39, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on June 28, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Kelly was born on May 1, 1985, in Owensboro, to Wilbur J. Hinton and Kathryn E. Board. She graduated from Owensboro High School in 2003. Kelly, affectionately known as "Pimp Juice," was a…
