Obituaries
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Anna “Tootsie” Tucker
Feb 18, 1935 - Dec 2, 2023
With overwhelming sadness, we share the passing of Anna “Tootsie” Tucker, who died December 2, 2023, at the age of 88. Tootsie, name given to her by her brother Tyler, was born February 18. 1935, to Amy Rice Cook and Gena (Eugene) Cook in Philpot, KY. She was the youngest of seven. Tootsie married her…
Katherine D. "Kathy" Payne
Apr 29, 1974 - Dec 1, 2023
Katherine D. “Kathy” Payne, 49, of Owensboro, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, December 1, 2023, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born April 29, 1974, in Owensboro, to Daniel W. Payne Sr. and Joyce Gray Peercy. Kathy enjoyed camping, swimming, motorcycle…
Betty Ann Leet Decker
Aug 23, 1946 - Dec 1, 2023
Betty Ann Leet Decker, 77, of Owensboro, passed away on, Friday, December 1, 2023, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born August 23, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Deward A. and Irene Majors Leet. Betty was retired as a school teacher after 30 years having taught in…
Karen Lynn Doyle-Sanders
Mar 25, 1948 - Nov 30, 2023
Karen Lynn Doyle-Sanders, 75, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born March 25, 1948, in Shreveport, LA, to the late Col. Richard M. Doyle and August Morgan Doyle. Karen graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech. Her grandparents were from Ireland, and she was…
William B. Layson
Nov 15, 1937 - Nov 29, 2023
William B. Layson, 86, an Owensboro native of Pettit, fell asleep in death on November 29, 2023. – John 11:11 Bill enjoyed the attentive care of his devoted wife, Peggy Mae, for 67 years. Their children are Peggy Ann, Connie Faye, Bill, Pamela Jo, Mary Jane, and Kenneth Ray. He was the big brother of…
Jim Shrewsberry
Jul 15, 1932 - Nov 29, 2023
James "Jim" Shrewsberry, 91, of Owensboro, passed away November 29, 2023, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born on July 15, 1932, in Hardinsburg, Kentucky, Jim graduated from Breckinridge County High School in 1950 and then enlisted in the US Army and served in Korea during the war. Following his military service,…
Michael William Lewis
Nov 22, 1925 - Nov 28, 2023
Michael William Lewis, 98, of Denver, Colorado, formerly of Cloverport, passed away on November 28, 2023 in Denver. He was born in Cloverport on November 22, 1925, the fourth of eleven children, to the late Raphael and Alice Hagman Lewis. He started school at St. Rose of Lima Grade School in Cloverport. Around the…
Rhonda Jo Westbrook Bailey
Nov 18, 1941 - Nov 28, 2023
Rhonda Jo Westbrook Bailey, 82, passed away peacefully at the Heartford House on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Rhonda was born on November 18, 1941, in New Boston, TX to Wesley Westbrook and Ada Jo Fry Westbrook. She was raised in Granbury, TX. After school, she began working in the insurance field. Rhonda then married…
Barbara Nel Shouse
Feb 28, 1942 - Nov 27, 2023
Barbara Nel Shouse, 81, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born February 28, 1942, to the late Henry Estil and Beulah May Cambron. Barbara attended Relevant Faith Church and was a long-time member of Good Shepard Assembly of God. She was a beautician for 47…
Joyce Wright
Feb 24, 1949 - Nov 27, 2023
With sadness in our hearts, we announce another angel is now in heaven. Joyce Fay Woodard Wright, 74, of Utica, passed away on November 27, 2023, unexpectedly in her sleep, while at her home. Joyce was born on February 24, 1949, in Henderson, KY to the late Carvil "Doc" & Pauline Woodard. She graduated…
