Obituaries
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Judy G. Brown
Dec 19, 1942 - Feb 6, 2025
Judy G. Brown, 82, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on February 6, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Owensboro on December 19, 1942, to the late Luther and Adelene Carr Porter. Judy began her professional journey at Sears before transitioning to the Daviess County Judicial Center, where she served…
Sarah Ellen Taylor Ballard
Jun 5, 1941 - Feb 6, 2025
Sarah Ellen Taylor Ballard, 83, of Owensboro passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the Heartford House. She was born June 5, 1941, in Yelvington, Kentucky, to Ezra Lee Taylor and Hazel Davis Taylor. Sarah was the youngest of five children, all of whom, including her parents, proceded her in death. Her brothers were…
Joyce Marie Gray
Jul 17, 1932 - Feb 5, 2025
Joyce Marie Moore Gray, 92, of Buford, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehabilitation. Joyce was born on July 17, 1932, in Muhlenberg County, to the late Howard C. and Lottie Benson Moore.When she was six years old, she moved with her family to Owensboro, Kentucky, where her…
Dorothy Ball
Oct 9, 1932 - Feb 3, 2025
Dorothy Ball, 92, of Owensboro, passed away Monday February 3, 2025, at Signature HealthCARE at Hillcrest. She was born October 9, 1932, in Troy, OH, to the late Ora and Florence Sheets Kehr. Dorothy was a member of Walnut Memorial Baptist Church and valued her many friendships she had made there. She loved the outdoors,…
Joshua Leigh Cravens
Dec 9, 1980 - Feb 2, 2025
Joshua Leigh Cravens, 44, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, February 2, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born December 9, 1980, in Daviess County, Joshua worked at Webstraunt, where his strong work ethic and unwavering dedication shone through in both his professional and personal life. Ever ready to go above and beyond for anyone, he consistently…
Emmett Franklin Daugherty
Apr 27, 1936 - Feb 2, 2025
Emmett Franklin Daugherty, 88, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday February 2, 2025, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born April 27, 1936, in Daviess County, to the late John and Nellie Jennings Daugherty.Mr. Daugherty served his country with the United States Army, 198th…
Donna Gayle McCoy
Dec 26, 1945 - Feb 2, 2025
Donna Gayle McCoy, a devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and beloved member of her community, was born on December 26, 1945, in Daviess County. She peacefully departed this life on February 2, 2025, at Wellington Parc. Donna was a member of Masonville Baptist Church. Throughout her life, Donna exemplified a spirit of unwavering…
Jesse Michael Newcomb
Jan 14, 1942 - Feb 1, 2025
Jesse Michael Newcomb, 83, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away on February 1st, 2025, at the Rucki Hospice Care Center in Zephyrhills, Florida. Born on the home farm in Owensboro, Kentucky on January 14, 1942, to the late Jesse Boswell and Edna Wigginton Newcomb. Jesse, lovingly called “Micky” by his close friends and family, was the…
Vincent L. "Vinnie" Morris, Jr.
Feb 27, 1964 - Jan 30, 2025
Vincent L. “Vinnie” Morris, Jr., 60, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born in Topeka, Kansas to Vincent L. Morris, Sr. and Brenda C. Marksberry Morris. Vinnie was a 1982 graduate of Daviess County High School. He earned an associate’s degree at ITT Technical College…
Barbara Nell Powers Fowler
Oct 14, 1929 - Jan 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Nell Powers Fowler, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She peacefully departed this life on January 29, 2025 at the age of 95 surrounded by her family and friends at the Carmel Home. Barbara was born October 14, 1929, in Whitesville to the…
