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Margaret "Doris" Mattingly Schadler
Sep 2, 1931 - Apr 6, 2024
Margaret "Doris" Mattingly Schadler, 92, of Owensboro, died peacefully at home with her family around her on April 6, 2024. She was born in St. Joseph, Kentucky, on September 2, 1931, to the late William A. and Lillian Ballard Mattingly.Doris was a lifelong member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, where she held esteemed roles as…
Sarah Lee Strode Elliott
Apr 22, 1947 - Apr 5, 2024
Sarah Lee Strode Elliott, 76, in the early morning hours of Friday, April 5th, was promoted to a new choir joining the Heavenly voices above. She was already familiar with ascension, having been born in an elevator, to J.R. and Betty Strode of Stanley, KY on April 22, 1947.Sarah was raised in Stanley, KY on…
Jeffery Lynn Campbell
Apr 5, 1965 - Apr 5, 2024
Jeffery L. Campbell, 59, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully at the Heartford House. He was born April 5, 1965 in Daviess County to the late Benjamin Franklin Campbell, Jr. and Carolyn Sue Hall Campbell. Jeffery loved to fish, going to watch dirt races at Windy Hollow, and also enjoyed watching WWE wrestling, betting on the…
Emily D. McDaniel
Oct 15, 1953 - Apr 3, 2024
Emily Darlene McDaniel, 70, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born October 15, 1953, in Ohio County, to the late Opal and Mabel Kelly Baize. Emily retired from Glenmore Distillery after 30 years of service…
Beverly Catherine Huard Zabek
Dec 30, 1926 - Apr 3, 2024
Beverly Catherine Huard Zabek, 97, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on April 3, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in North Brookfield, MA, on December 30, 1926, to the late William and Elizabeth Hack Huard. In North Brookfield, Beverly played multiple roles; she was a Girl Scout leader, participated in…
Barbara "Barbi" Morris-Irby
Jul 27, 1973 - Apr 2, 2024
Barbara "Barbi" Morris-Irby, a beloved teacher in Daviess County Schools, passed away Tuesday, April 2, at UK HealthCare. Born on July 27, 1973, Barbi's impact on the young minds she taught extended far beyond the classroom. She dedicated herself to instilling values of kindness and love, leaving a lasting impression on all those she encountered.Barbi's…
Tommy Dean Hunt
Aug 3, 1944 - Apr 2, 2024
Tommy Dean Hunt passed away Tuesday April 2, 2024, in Owensboro, KY surrounded by his loving family, including six of his grandchildren. He was born August 3, 1944, to the late Theodore and Elsie Hunt. He grew up in Masonville, KY, lived in Maceo, KY and spent the last 20 years or so in Lewisport,…
Joan Marie Seelbach Hofmann
Aug 29, 1937 - Apr 2, 2024
Joan Seelbach Hofmann, 86, of Owensboro, peacefully departed this world on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born in Louisville to the late Julius C. and Marie Davenport Seelbach. Joan was also preceded in death by her husband, Albert A. Hofmann, a son, Thomas L. Hofmann, a grandson, Benjamin Hofmann, a…
James S. "Bud" Cook
Jan 11, 1941 - Apr 1, 2024
James S. “Bud” Cook, 83, of Philpot, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 1, 2024. He was born January 11, 1941, in Daviess County, to the late James C. and Agnes Onstott Cook. Bud graduated in the class of 1959 from Daviess County High School and went on to attend Western Kentucky…
Vickie Lynn Kennedy
Jan 1, 1947 - Mar 29, 2024
Vickie Lynn Kennedy, 77, of Owensboro, passed away on Good Friday, March 29, 2024. She was the first born in Daviess County on January 1, 1947, to the late Charles and Mary Bernadette Stallings Schooler. Vickie worked in food service for the Diocese of Owensboro/Owensboro Catholic High School cafeteria and retired in 2017. She was…
