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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…
Debra Lynn Burden
Nov 6, 1952 - May 17, 2025
Debra Lynn Burden, 72, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born November 6, 1952 in Daviess County to the late Autry Lee and Cecelia Rose Troglen Ray. Debra had worked for the Audubon Area Community Services in child…
Holly Michelle Cornelius
Sep 8, 1972 - May 15, 2025
Holly Michelle Cornelius, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on May 15, 2025 at the age of 52. She was born on September 8, 1972 in Daviess County. Holly was a loving mother who cherished her daughters deeply; and she held her family close to her heart. She had a deep affection for…
Billy Joe Hurley
Feb 11, 1938 - May 15, 2025
Billy Joe Hurley, 87, of Lewisport, KY and formally of Newburgh, IN, went to meet Jesus on Thursday May 15, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born February 11, 1938, in Eureka, IN to the late John and Eunice Goodwin Hurley. He was a member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church. Joe loved going…
Terry R. Gist
Nov 11, 1952 - May 12, 2025
Terry R. Gist, 72, of Owensboro, passed away Monday May 12, 2025, while at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born November 11, 1952, in Daviess County, to the late Christopher and Effie Lee Spurrier Gist. Terry worked for Central Bank and Trust, National City Bank, and as a cashier for Walmart. He enjoyed most…
James B. "Shorty" Boone
Sep 15, 1935 - May 12, 2025
James B. "Shorty" Boone, 89, of Utica passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, surrounded by family, at his home. He was born September 15, 1935, in Daviess County, Kentucky, to the late Bernard and Ona C. Davis Boone.Mr. Boone had a long career in auto body repair. He worked for several businesses over the 53…
Eleanor Frances (Kleemann) Renshaw
Mar 15, 1936 - May 11, 2025
Eleanor Frances (Kleemann) Renshaw, 89, of Owensboro, crossed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Carmel Home in Owensboro. She was surrounded by her family, who loved on her and prayed for her.Born in Carmi, Illinois, to Jacob (Jake) and Mary Kleemann, she and her twin…
