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Wanda Carolyn Husk
Jan 18, 1950 - Sep 4, 2023
Wanda Carolyn Husk, 73, of Lewisport, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at her home. She was born January 18, 1950 in Daviess County to the late Pius and Mary Cecilia Fulkerson Payne. Wanda was retired as a registered nurse having worked at Owensboro-Daviess Co. Hospital. She started out in the nursery, then…
Louise L. Hartsough
Feb 12, 1926 - Sep 2, 2023
Louise L. Hartsough, 97, of Owensboro, Ky, passed away September 2, 2023, at the Carmel Home. Louise was born in Greenville, Kentucky, to the late Floyd L. Lancaster and Elsie Mae Simmons Lancaster. She was a lifetime member of Third Baptist Church, where she was President of the WMU, taught second-grade Sunday school for over…
Jeff Hurley
Sep 22, 1965 - Sep 1, 2023
Jeff Hurley, 57, of Owensboro, passed away September 1, 2023. Born on September 22, 1965, to the late Ivan and Doris Shown Hurley, Jeff was a remarkable individual whose vibrant presence brightened the lives of those around him. He was also preceded in death by brother-in-law, David Hamilton.Throughout his life, Jeff made significant contributions as…
Sandra Bradley
Jul 11, 1949 - Sep 1, 2023
Sandra Lee Bradley, 74, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. She was born July 11, 1949, to the late Gilbert and Cora Petterson Douglas. Sandra worked at Owensboro Mercy Health System as a CNA for 15 years and loved her family. She also enjoyed U.K. basketball, playing Bingo, and her dog, Bandit. In…
Donald Knight
Jul 19, 1965 - Aug 31, 2023
Donald Knight, 58, of Owensboro, passed away August 31, 2023, at home. He was born July 19, 1965, to the late William Gordon and Betty Mae Knight. He was also preceded in death by a brother, William Dale Knight. Donald is survived by his children, Chasity Knight, Chrissy Knight, and Jonathan Knight; grandchildren Cheyenne…
Arthur Kyungsuk Kim
Dec 15, 1976 - Aug 31, 2023
Arthur Kim, 46, of Louisville and formerly of Owensboro passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, from an automobile accident. The Jefferson County native was born December 15, 1976, to Dr. Young Ki Kim and Dr. Young Sook Kim. Arthur’s family moved to Owensboro in 1979, and he graduated from Daviess County High School (class of…
Alex Leslie McGehee
Nov 27, 1962 - Aug 31, 2023
Alex Leslie McGehee, 60, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Owensboro on November 27, 1962. Alex worked in pest control for more than twenty years, including many years with Collins Pest Management. He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church and valued his…
Darryl "Bobo" Shumaker
May 28, 1968 - Aug 29, 2023
Darryl “Bobo” Shumaker, 55, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Chicago to the late Theotis and Luvina Holmes Shumaker. Bobo and his family faced the challenge of his autism. Although his formal education was limited, he had a special grasp of numbers. His…
Barry Lee Powers
Jun 17, 1963 - Aug 29, 2023
Barry Powers, 61, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Breckinridge County native was born June 17, 1963, to the late Shirley and Lula Crutchfield Powers. Barry was a collector of many things including funny T-shirts, knives, and key chains. He enjoyed racing, fishing, and wrestling. Barry adored…
Mary Joan Scales
Jan 12, 1941 - Aug 28, 2023
Mary Joan Scales, 82, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on Monday August 28, 2023, surrounded by family, while under hospice care at Sterling Estates of Atlanta. Joan was born on January 12, 1941, to the late Leo and Pauline Keller Collignon. Joan was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School, of…
