Obituaries
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Terry J. Payne
Sep 15, 1959 - May 12, 2024
Terry J. Payne, 64, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, May 12, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born September 15, 1959, to the late C. Maurice and Wanda Cashen Payne. In his younger years, Terry was a farmer in Daviess County. He was also widely known for his love of the outdoors. Terry enjoyed hunting…
Dorothy Snyder Harper
Sep 12, 1932 - May 12, 2024
Dorothy Snyder Harper, 91, of Owensboro, went peacefully to her heavenly home Sunday, May 12, 2024 under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born in Tell City, Indiana to the late James and Hazel Hendershot Snyder. Mrs. Harper retired from Owensboro Daviess County Hospital in 1992 after 30 years of…
Donnie Ray Richardson
Nov 8, 1952 - May 11, 2024
Donnie Ray Richardson, 71, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The McLean County native was born November 8, 1952, to the late Willie Mae Richardson. Donnie graduated from McLean County High School, class of 1970. He worked for Big Rivers and retired from Granite Inliner after working over…
Morgan Daisy Culyer-Foster
May 15, 1998 - May 10, 2024
Morgan Daisy Culyer-Foster, affectionately known as "Mo Daisy", of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away on May 10, 2024, at the young age of 25. Born in Owensboro on May 15, 1998. Morgan was a light in the lives of all who knew her. Morgans childhood was one of joy, laughter, friends, family and pets. Morgans love…
Mary Loretta Johnston
Oct 18, 1933 - May 7, 2024
Mary Loretta Johnston, 90, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born October 18, 1933 in Daviess County to the late Albert and Anna Hinsey Goetz. Mary retired from Kenway Chemical after 19 years, had worked at General Electric for 10 years, and at the Mount…
Tonya Lou Alexander Ferrell
May 3, 1958 - May 6, 2024
Tonya Lou Alexander Ferrell, 66, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. She was born in Owensboro to the late James A. and Irene Pugh Alexander. Tonya was a 1976 graduate of Owensboro High and earned a degree in nursing at Kentucky Wesleyan. She was a registered nurse and enjoyed working…
Josie Ann Cox
Jan 18, 1961 - May 6, 2024
Josie Ann Cox passed away May 6, 2024. She was born to the late William Earl and Shirley Ann Crabtree Cox on January 18, 1961. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Charles Marshall, Sr. and brother, David Cox.Josie is survived by her brother, Steve Cox; sister, Rosa Marie Cox; nephews, Brian Keith…
Kristan M. Gregory
Dec 16, 1989 - May 5, 2024
Kristan M. Gregory, 34, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, May 5, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Nashville, TN on December 16, 1989, to Penny Gregory.Kristan loved life and being on this Earth. She had a heart of gold and a smile for everyone. Kristen enjoyed singing, dancing,…
Jake Armando Valdez
Aug 26, 1938 - May 5, 2024
Jake Valdez, 85, of Owensboro, Kentucky, and originally from Chama, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2024. Born on August 26, 1938, Jake was one of six children born to Antonio and Emma Romero Valdez. He graduated from Brescia College with a degree in Education, a Master’s Degree and his Rank 1 and…
Bruce Edwin Elliott
Jun 3, 1952 - May 4, 2024
Bruce Edwin Elliott, 71, of Owensboro, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a friend to many, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024 at his home, after struggling with A.L.S., while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born June 3, 1952 in Owensboro to the late John and Mildred…
