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Lela Ann Wright
Aug 26, 1943 - Jul 10, 2025
Lela Ann Wright, 81, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. Born on August 26, 1943, in Daviess County, Lela was one of ten children, growing up in a large and loving family that shaped her generous spirit and nurturing nature. Lela dedicated over…
William Fountain III
Jan 27, 1980 - Jul 9, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of William Fountain III, 45, of Madisonville, he departed this life on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born on January 27, 1980, in Owensboro to Janice Robinette and William Fountain Jr.William was a Team Leader at T.T.M.A. He was…
John Given Brumley
May 15, 1951 - Jul 9, 2025
John Given Brumley, 74, of Philpot, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 15, 1951 in Daviess County to the late James and Anna Nugent Brumley. John had worked for a medical equipment company in sales and enjoyed traveling and golfing. He was a…
Marian Ruth Sinclair Liebenow
Jul 3, 1943 - Jul 8, 2025
Marian Ruth Sinclair LiebenowJuly 3, 1943-July 8, 2025Beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend Marian Ruth Sinclair Liebenow, 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at her home in Owensboro.Marian was born in Owensboro, the oldest of three children born to the late Chester Sinclair and Opal Likens Sinclair. She grew up with her…
James Ronald "Ron" Daves
May 31, 1937 - Jul 8, 2025
James Ronald “Ron” Daves, 88, of Bowling Green, formerly of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday July 8, 2025 at his home in Bowling Green. He was born May 31, 1937 in Hopkins County to the late James Cromer and Martha Witherspoon Daves. Ron was retired as Director of Governmental Affairs with Texas Gas Transmission and…
Rose Marie Deno
Oct 13, 1950 - Jul 6, 2025
Rose Marie Deno 74, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born October 13, 1950, in McLean County to the late Raymond Sr. Davenport and Lucielle Davenport.She was married to Jerry Deno Sr. for 58 years, they grew up together, loved long car rides, and walking together…
Sister Sheila Anne Smith
Jul 20, 1943 - Jul 5, 2025
Sister Sheila Anne Smith, 81, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 63rd year of religious life. She was a native of Butler, Pa., but raised in Farmington, N.M. Sister Sheila Anne spent 35 years serving in the Southwest, where she had a special…
John R. Bayless Sr.
Aug 8, 1947 - Jul 4, 2025
John R. Bayless Sr., 77, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, July 4th, at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville Hospital. He was born August 8, 1947, in Parsons, Kansas, to the late Bob and Dorothy Bayless. John proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1968, during which he participated in…
Anita Lynn Thomasson
Jul 6, 1953 - Jul 4, 2025
Anita Lynn Thomasson, 71, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, July 4 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. She was born in Daviess County to the late Marvin Edward and Audrey Barnett Sutherlin.Anita was a graduate of Calhoun High School. She was a devout Christian and devoted homemaker who enjoyed traveling and spending time with…
Mary Kathryn "Kay" (Roemer) Baganoff
Jun 11, 1929 - Jul 2, 2025
Mary Kathryn “Kay” (Roemer) Baganoff, 96, of Palo Alto, CA, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 2, 2025. She was born June 11, 1929 in Indiana and was raised in Owensboro, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Baganoff, Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Emeritus at Stanford University, and by her parents, Thomas…
