Obituaries
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Maria Theresa Burgess
Jun 8, 1947 - Apr 10, 2017
Maria Theresa Burgess, 69, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at her home in Philpot while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born in Washington, D.C., Maria was a daughter of the late Col. Walter L. and Theresa Beck Carr. A registered nurse with a bachelor degree from the University of Evansville, her…
JoAnn S. Castlen
Nov 3, 1927 - Apr 9, 2017
JoAnn D. Castlen, 89, of Owensboro, passed away April 9, 2017 peacefully at home. She was born in Jefferson County on November 3, 1927 to the late Joseph J. and Hasile Helmer Smith. JoAnn graduated from Presentation Academy in 1946 and went on to spend a year at Western Kentucky University, where she met and…
Fred Sacra
Apr 7, 1958 - Apr 9, 2017
Fred Sacra, 59, of Owensboro died Sunday, April 9, 2017, at his residence. He was born in Owensboro to the late Joe and Shirley Thompson Sacra, and had worked for the River Port Authority for 22 years. Fred loved watching UK basketball, fishing with his Uncle Bob, and even though he didn't want to admit…
Miriam Joyce Muncy
Oct 23, 1932 - Apr 9, 2017
Joyce Main Muncy, 84, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at her home. She was born October 23, 1932 in Owensboro to the late Ralph P. and Pinkie Moore Main. Joyce was a homemaker and also had worked and retired from the General Electric Co. She was a member of Pleasant Grove…
Gerry Don White Payne
Aug 3, 1949 - Apr 9, 2017
Gerry Don White Payne, 67, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at her home. Ms. Payne was born August 3, 1949 in Daviess County to the late Donald Ray White and Juanita Howe. Gerry was a compassionate person who never met a stranger and loved everyone unconditionally, treating all as family. She would…
Rayola June Laney
Jun 24, 1930 - Apr 9, 2017
Rayola Laney, 86, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Mrs. Laney was born June 24, 1930 in Greenville to the late Lonnie and Gladys Shutt Winn. She graduated as Valedictorian of her class at Dunmore High School. Rayola worked initially at the GE plant and…
Elizabeth Janet Hayden
Dec 6, 1931 - Apr 8, 2017
Elizabeth Janet Wink Hayden, 85, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born December 6, 1931 in Daviess Co. to the late Nick and Sue Helen Keller Wink. Janet was a homemaker and member of St. Pius X Catholic Church where she was in…
Georgetta Madole
Jun 1, 1921 - Apr 8, 2017
Georgetta Wilson Madole, 95, of Owensboro, Kentucky passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 at her home with her family by her side. She was born June 1, 1921 in Owensboro. She grew up on a farm in western Daviess County and was the daughter of the late, Judge James R. Wilson and Katherine Shauntee Wilson.…
Irvin Connor
Nov 21, 1942 - Apr 8, 2017
Irvin Connor, 74, of Evansville, IN. passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 at his home. He was born November 21, 1942 in Daviess County to the late Guy I. and Winona Elder Connor. Irvin loved working outside in his yard, going fishing, playing cards and hanging out with his friends which he ate with at…
Sister Jane Miriam Hancock
Dec 3, 1923 - Apr 6, 2017
Sister Jane Miriam Hancock, 93, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died April 6, 2017, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 75th year of religious life. She was a native of Waverly. Sister Jane Miriam was always positive about the future, and took great joy in being an educator for more than 50 years.…

