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Thomas W. Milton
Aug 12, 1941 - Nov 16, 2023
Thomas W. Milton, 82, of Owensboro, passed away November 16, 2023, at Wellington Parc. He was born August 12, 1941, to the late Thomas and Alice Milton. Thomas graduated from Murray State where he earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees. In his early years, Mr. Milton taught science and P.E. and coached football at Foust…
Joyce Arlene Payne
May 14, 1932 - Nov 15, 2023
Joyce Arlene Payne, 91, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at home while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born May 14, 1932 in Daviess County to the late Joseph Guy Hardy, Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth Jackson Hardy. Joyce was a member…
Gerald L. "Jerry" Hamilton
Sep 11, 1939 - Nov 15, 2023
Gerald L. “Jerry” Hamilton, 84, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born September 11, 1939 in Daviess County to the late Richard and Frances Alvey Hamilton. Jerry was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church…
Richard Frank Suwanski
Nov 16, 1950 - Nov 15, 2023
Richard Frank Suwanski, 72, of Owensboro, passed away one day before his 73rd birthday on November 15, 2023, and was surrounded by his family while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Richard was born on November 16, 1950, in Chicago, IL, to the late Joseph J. and Genevieve Kula Suwanski. Rich graduated from…
Clara Lee Taylor
Jan 14, 1943 - Nov 14, 2023
Clara Lee Taylor, 80, of Owensboro, passed away November 14, 2023. She was born in Elizabethtown to the late Frank D. and Lula H. Coakley. Clara Lee was a teacher for Owensboro Catholic Schools and enjoyed knitting, playing the piano and watching U.K. sports. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Frank Coakley and…
Doris June Proctor
Aug 12, 1944 - Nov 13, 2023
Doris June Proctor, 79, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, November 13 at Heartland Villa in Lewisport, Kentucky. She was born in McLean County, Kentucky and grew up around Sacramento, Kentucky. Doris’s children and grandchildren were her life! They will fondly remember her loving spirit, kind smile and warm hugs. Many memories including family, friends,…
Eddie Ray Everly
Sep 18, 1962 - Nov 13, 2023
Eddie Ray Everly, 61, of Owensboro passed away Monday, November 13, 2023, at his home with his loving family by his side. The Daviess County native was born September 18, 1962, to the late Jerry Wayne Everly and Doris Ann Wink Everly. Eddie graduated from OHS, class of 1980. He received his associate degree in…
Martha "Marti" Mann Posey
Oct 25, 1949 - Nov 12, 2023
Martha “Marti” Mann Posey, 74, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Columbia Health Care in Evansville, Indiana. The Jefferson County native was born October 25, 1949, to the late Charles and Mary Davis Mann. Marti graduated from Western Kentucky University with a degree in adult education. She was employed by the State…
Charles Thomas Ross
Sep 19, 1929 - Nov 12, 2023
Charles Thomas Ross, 94, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, November 12, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. He was born September 19,1929 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky to the late Paul and Mary Noffsinger Ross. Charles was preceded in death in 2018 by his wife of 67 years, Freida Beck Ross. Charles was a graduate…
James Allen Morris
May 4, 1940 - Nov 12, 2023
James Allen Morris, aged 83, passed away on November 12, 2023, in Owensboro. He was born in Daviess County on May 4, 1940, to the late James Walter and Anna Canary Morris. His early years were marked by a passion for farming, and he later transitioned to a career in maintenance at the Holiday Inn.…
