Obituaries
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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…
Judith "Judy" Ann Counts
Aug 12, 1943 - Mar 28, 2024
Judith “Judy” Ann Counts, 80, of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of Owensboro, KY, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, at IU Health West Hospital. The Daviess County native was born August 12, 1943, to the late Bennett Young and Katherine Nash and raised by Delbert and Stella Young. Judy worked various jobs in her early years including…
Teddie Warren D. Tatum, III
Sep 20, 1975 - Mar 28, 2024
Teddie Warren D. Tatum, III, 48, of Stanley, passed away Thursday, March 28 at his home. He was born in Central City, Kentucky to the late Freddie and Mary Francis Schindler Tatum. Teddie worked as a mechanic and automotive craftsman for many years. He thoroughly enjoyed many aspects of cars and working on them. His children…
Cornelia Catherine Moseley
Dec 14, 1923 - Mar 28, 2024
Cornelia B. Moseley, 100, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born December 14, 1923, as one of eight children to the late Joseph and Margaret Wink Boehm. Cornelia graduated high school from Saint Joseph Academy. She was employed by G.E. at the tube…
