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Dean Bennett
Jun 10, 1944 - Nov 5, 2023
Dean Bennett, 79, of Lewisport, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born June 10, 1944 in Daviess County to the late Orlando Ray and Ethel Charlotta Thompson Bennett. Dean was retired after 40 years with the Whirlpool Corporation and a member of Thruston United Methodist Church. …
Barbara Joyce Belcher
Nov 9, 1938 - Nov 5, 2023
Barbara Belcher, 84, of Utica, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Ohio County Hospital. The Bells Run native was born November 9, 1938, to the late James L. Sharp and Estelle Ward Sharp. Barbara faced many challenges and difficulties in her life including the loss of her husband and all her children and two…
Judy Bartley Howard
Dec 7, 1956 - Nov 4, 2023
Judy Bartley Howard, 66, of Dickson, Tennessee, formerly of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 in Dickson. She was born December 7, 1956 in Daviess County to the late Donald and Norine Bowen Bartley. Judy was a homemaker and loving wife, Momma, , and Maw. She had a huge heart and loving…
John Dennis Haynes Jr.
Sep 4, 1970 - Nov 4, 2023
John Dennis Haynes Jr., 53, was called for eternal rest on November 4th, 2023, at his home in Newburgh, Indiana. He is now where the Chicago Bears are always World Champions; The crappie and bass never stop biting, and he happily assists his Papaw in milking the cows and harvesting the bountiful crops in…
James "Jim" Kenneth Mattingly
Feb 16, 1933 - Nov 2, 2023
James K. “Jim” Mattingly, 90, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born February 16, 1933, in Owensboro, to the late Joe Mattingly and Lockie Smith Mattingly of West Louisville, KY. He was of strong Catholic faith and attended Precious Blood Catholic Church with Father Suneesh…
Martha Jane Wink "Marty" Lashbrook
Jul 23, 1940 - Nov 2, 2023
Martha Jane Wink “Marty” Lashbrook, 83, of Masonville, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born July 23, 1940 in Sorgho to the late Edward and Susan Greenwell Wink. Marty was the second of 13 children. Marty graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School where she…
Betty J. Peak
Jul 9, 1951 - Nov 1, 2023
Betty J. Peak, 72, of Owensboro, passed away November 1, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born July 9, 1951, to the late John Raymond and Willie Mae Lanham. Betty was special and one of a kind. She enjoyed cooking, cleaning, baking, soft blankets, word puzzles, and UK Basketball. Betty was a…
Ray Allen Best
Jan 12, 1952 - Nov 1, 2023
Ray A. Best, 71, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, under the care of HPC of Western Kentucky. He was born January 12, 1952, to the late Kimble and Ruby Best in Whiteville, North Carolina. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by in-laws, Randall and Jessie Lee Martin. Ray was…
William H. "Bill" McDaniel
Aug 28, 1938 - Oct 31, 2023
William H. “Bill” McDaniel, 85, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare in Tell City, Indiana. He was born in Hawesville, Kentucky to the late Pearl Amos and Pearl May McDaniel. As a young man, he served in the U.S. Army Reserve for several years. Mr. McDaniel worked long hours…
Bobby Joe Roberts
May 18, 1954 - Oct 30, 2023
Bobby Joe Roberts, 69, of Owensboro, passed away October 30, 2023. He was born in Butler Co., Ky on May 18, 1954, to the late James and Lottie Mae Roberts. Bobby worked as a concrete finisher for Hayden Construction for many years before he retired. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and John Wayne, but most of…
