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Virgil Martin "Bugs" Curtis Jr.
Sep 2, 1947 - Aug 26, 2025
Virgil Martin “Bugs” Curtis Jr., 77, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday August 26, 2025, at Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born September 2, 1947, in Daviess County to the late Virgil Sr. and Rexie Lee Acuff Curtis. Bugs retired after 15 years as an Ironworker, Local #103, and he also volunteered at…
Taylor Roberts, Jr.
Jun 15, 1947 - Aug 25, 2025
Taylor Roberts, Jr., 78, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, August 25th following a recently diagnosed illness. He was born in Owensboro to the late Taylor Roberts, Sr. and Louise Turner Roberts.Mr. Roberts was known to many in Owensboro as “Buddy”. He graduated from Western Kentucky University.For many years Mr. Roberts worked on the corporate side…
Thurman J. Evans
Mar 30, 1930 - Aug 25, 2025
Thurman J. Evans, born on March 30, 1930, in Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his home on August 25, 2025. He lived a life marked by service, creativity, and a deep devotion to his family and faith. Thurman was a proud U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, a dedication that reflected his commitment to…
Beverly June Luttrell
Jan 17, 1940 - Aug 25, 2025
Beverly June Luttrell, 85, of Utica went home to be with the Lord Monday, August 25, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born January 17, 1940, to the late Leslie Lamb and Arretta Gaddis Lamb. Beverly graduated from Owensboro Senior High School with the class of 1958. She was employed…
Mark Scott West
Mar 14, 1950 - Aug 25, 2025
Mark Scott West, 75, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at his home while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born March 14, 1950 in Hammond, Indiana to the late James Norman and Phyllis Brough West. Mark was an active member of Settle Memorial United…
Jason Boyd
Dec 16, 1944 - Aug 24, 2025
Jason Boyd, 80, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born December 16, 1944 in Corinth, Mississippi to the late George and Everlena Neal Boyd. Jason was retired from the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier and was a member of the Church of The…
Geraldine "Gerri" Carr Jessup
Aug 15, 1934 - Aug 24, 2025
Geraldine “Gerri” Carr Jessup, 91, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday August 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 15, 1934, in Muhlenberg County to the late William Carr and Geneva Johns Shelton. Gerri was retired from Owensboro Daviess County Hospital where she was a nurse assistant in labor and delivery.…
Philip Wade Phelps
Jul 17, 1949 - Aug 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved Husband, Father, and Papaw, Philip Wade Phelps, 76, of Owensboro, entered the gates of Heaven on Sunday, August 24, 2025.He was born on July 17, 1949, in Madisonville, Kentucky, to the late James and Ruth Phelps.In 1969, Phil married the love of his life,…
Jean Epperson
Mar 5, 1934 - Aug 23, 2025
Jean Epperson, 91, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Hermitage Care and Rehab. Jean was born in Kent, England on March 5, 1934, to the late Thomas John Maben and Elizabeth Reynolds Maben. She met her future husband, Kenneth Epperson, at “Dreamland” where military personnel would gather and later relocated to the…
Michael Dale "Mike" Pearl
Feb 21, 1947 - Aug 23, 2025
Michael Dale “Mike” Pearl, 78, of Owensboro, passed away August 23, 2025. Born on February 21, 1947, in Daviess County, Mike lived a life defined by dedication, strength, and love. He honorably served his country in the United States Army and fought bravely in the Vietnam War. His time in service shaped the man he…
