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Thomas H. Lindsey Jr.
Apr 29, 1951 - Dec 25, 2023
Thomas H. Lindsey Jr., 72, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born April 29, 1951, in Owensboro, to the late Thomas Lindsey Sr. and Beulah Corley Lindsey. Thomas served in the United States Army during the Vietnam…
Ann Tanner
Feb 26, 1936 - Dec 21, 2023
Ann Cates Tanner, 87, of Henderson, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson. She was born in Henderson to the late Abner and Alva Bailey Cates. Ann graduated as valedictorian of both her class at Henderson High School and the Kentucky Wesleyan College Class of 1957. She…
Opal Ray Daniels
Apr 27, 1933 - Dec 20, 2023
Opal R. Daniels, 90, of Evansville, Indiana formerly of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. The Daviess County native was born April 27, 1933, to the late Onnie J. Smeathers and Nell Winkler Smeathers. Opal grew up in Owensboro and moved to Evansville in 1949 where she met…
Nina R. Isbell
Jun 5, 1930 - Dec 18, 2023
Nina R. Isbell. 93, of Smyrna, TN, formerly of Owensboro, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at home in Smyrna, TN. Born June 5, 1930, in Daviess County, Mrs. Isbell was the last surviving child of the late Columbus Taylor and Eunice Nichols Taylor. She was married to Estle S. Isbell for 52 years prior…
Doris L. "Winnie" Johnson
Oct 3, 1945 - Dec 18, 2023
Doris L. “Winnie” Johnson, 78, of Thruston, passed away under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky on December 18, 2023 at home. Born in Knottsville on October 3, 1945, to the late Adrian John Payne Sr. and Ruth Morris Payne, Doris was known the "Home Interiors Lady." It was never about the profit for her,…
Marian Sue "Susan" Hawes
Dec 17, 1942 - Dec 17, 2023
Marian Sue “Susan” Hawes, 81, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Wellington Parc. She was born on December 17, 1942, to the late William Adam Hawes and Mary Catherine Clary. Susan was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She retired after many years from the Federal Aviation Administration and loved cooking,…
Amy Nicole Farmer Roberts
Sep 3, 1981 - Dec 17, 2023
Amy Nicole Farmer Roberts, 42, of Wyman, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville. She was born September 3, 1981 in Daviess County. Amy had worked in food service for the Ursuline Sisters of Mt. St. Joseph and was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church…
Mary Helen Falender
Dec 24, 1940 - Dec 16, 2023
Mary Helen Falender, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at home in Littleton, Colorado. She was born on December 24, 1940 in Owensboro to the late James and Margaret Boyd. Mary Helen was preceded in death by her best friend and loving husband, Leroy Falender, her brother, John Boyd, and many…
Shelia Kay Brey Heifner
Jun 19, 1963 - Dec 15, 2023
Shelia Kay (Brey) Heifner, 60, beloved wife of Rick Heifner, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023. She was born June 19, 1963 in Owensboro, daughter of the late Joseph and Priscilla Ann (Aud) Brey. Shelia was a bus monitor for the Scott County School System and she enjoyed spending time with the kids…
Carolyn Ann Mulligan
Jan 22, 1931 - Dec 14, 2023
Carolyn Ann Mulligan, 92, of Owensboro, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away at her home by her Christmas tree surrounded by family on Thursday December 14, 2023. She was born in Evansville Indiana, to the late Carl William and Ethel Lee Stone Taylor. Carolyn was a longtime member of St. Alphonsus Church before moving…
