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Cathryn Durbin
Dec 4, 1930 - Oct 4, 2024
Cathryn Durbin, 93, of Owensboro, passed away, October 4, 2024, at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born December 4, 1930, to the late Jesse and Lou Etta Wilson. Cathryn was a member of Thruston United Methodist Church for over 30 years, as well as a member of Widows Person Services. She was an…
John David "J.D." Vanover
Jul 8, 1963 - Oct 3, 2024
John David “J.D.” Vanover, 61, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at The Heartford House. Born in Chicago on July 8, 1963, a son of the late David E. and Mary J. Parrish Vanover, he moved to Owensboro in 1975. John graduated from Owensboro High School in 1982 where he was a drummer…
Margot Beth Middleton
Oct 1, 2024 - Oct 1, 2024
Margot Beth Middleton was born into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, October 1, at 2:34 PM. Margot is the deeply loved and longed-for daughter of Zachary and Molly Middleton. She leaves behind her sweet sister, Scarlett, and her grandparents, Simmy Middleton and Janet Middleton of Lexington and David and Jill Head of Owensboro. Additional survivors…
James Edward "Eddie" Mattingly Jr.
Apr 14, 1952 - Oct 1, 2024
James Edward "Eddie" Mattingly, Jr., 72, of Philpot, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. He was born April 14, 1952, in Owensboro, Ky to the late James Edward Mattingly Sr. and Wilma Burch Mattingly. He attended Living Hope Community Church and loved his church family. Eddie worked…
Brenda Jean (Taylor) Wood
Feb 6, 1943 - Sep 30, 2024
Brenda Jean (Taylor) Wood, 81, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, September 30, at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 6, 1943, to the late James Millard and Wanda (Crowder) Taylor. Brenda embodied a spirit of giving and compassion throughout her life. She dedicated over 15 years to her career as a nurse,…
Georgia Claire Powell
Dec 1, 2016 - Sep 29, 2024
Georgia Claire Powell, age 7, of Owensboro, joyfully entered the arms of the Lord on September 29, 2024. Born on December 1, 2016, in Owensboro to loving parents George and Amanda Hayden Powell, Georgia’s radiant spirit left an indelible mark on everyone who knew her.Despite her young age, Georgia’s infectious smile, blonde hair often swept…
Steven Bradley Higdon
Dec 21, 1953 - Sep 29, 2024
Steven Bradley Higdon, 70, of Philpot passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born December 21, 1953, to the late Lester and Virginia Davis Higdon. Steve graduated from Owensboro High School, class of 1972. He was employed as a tugboat pilot for over thirty-seven years at…
Randall Houston Goatee
Jun 21, 1944 - Sep 28, 2024
Randall Houston Goatee, 80, of Utica, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Utica to the late Samuel Willard and Sarah Katherine Simpson Goatee. Randall was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in the Vietnam War. His service took him to the New England states where he met…
Evelyn Best
Dec 22, 1926 - Sep 27, 2024
Evelyn Best, 97, of Owensboro passed away at her daughter’s home on Friday, September 27, 2024, under the care of Hospice of Southern Kentucky. The Ohio County native was born December 22, 1926, as one of seven children to the late Richard Whobrey and Dora Davis Whobrey. A devoted follower of Jesus Christ, Evelyn was…
Beverly Smith Kirk
Dec 4, 1927 - Sep 27, 2024
Beverly Smith Kirk 96, of Habit KY passed away September 27, 2024. She was born in Fordsville, KY on December 4th, 1927, to the late Graham and Helen Smith. She was a 1946 graduate of Daviess County High School and a faithful member of Bethabara Baptist Church for over 75 years.She was a loving and…
