Obituaries
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Joy Lynne Bridges
Sep 1, 1966 - Jul 11, 2024
Joy Lynne Bridges, 57, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024 while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born September 1, 1966 in Daviess County. Joy had worked at Ragu and MizKan for 30 years where she was well loved by her work family. She enjoyed…
Arabella Rey Dempsey
Aug 16, 2018 - Jul 8, 2024
Arabella Rey Dempsey, age 5, of Owensboro, departed from this world on Monday, July 8, surrounded by those closest to her. Born in Cincinnati, OH on August 16, 2018, to Palmer and Lisa Dempsey, Arabella brought light and joy to all who knew her. Arabella's vibrant personality shone through every moment of her short but impactful…
Patty Ann Thompson Miller
Jun 10, 1938 - Jul 8, 2024
Patty Ann Thompson Miller, 86, of Maceo, passed away on Monday July 8, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born on June 10, 1938, in Daviess County, to the late George Thompson II and Thelma Marksberry Thompson.Patty Ann is survived by her husband of 67 years, James A. Miller; daughters, Lisa (Billy) Wilson,…
Pamela Kay Spurrier
May 1, 1963 - Jul 6, 2024
Pamela Kay Spurrier, 61, of Owensboro, joined the Lord on July 6, 2024 surrounded by her family and friends at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Pam was born on May 1, 1963, in Daviess County, to Norman and Ann Cambron. Pam is preceded in death by her father, Norman Camrbon; her grandparents, Henry Estel Cambron and Beulah…
Francis Donald "D.B." Blanford
Nov 23, 1932 - Jul 6, 2024
Francis Donald “D.B.” Blanford, 91, of Owensboro, passed away July 6, 2024, at Carmel Home. Born November 23, 1932, in Owensboro, D.B. married Mary Bea Murphy Blanford November 26, 1953 and together they spent over sixty-six years until she preceded him in death in 2020. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and…
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…
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…
