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Ronald Douglas White Jr.
- Dec 5, 2024
Ronald Douglas White Jr., 60, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, at his home in Owensboro, KY. He was born in Daviess County to the late Wanda Thurby and Ronald Douglas White Sr and his adopted mother Edith Rhodes.Although Randy was disabled for the last two decades, he spent many years under the hoods and…
Earl Wayne McCrady
Jun 23, 1944 - Dec 5, 2024
Earl Wayne McCrady, 80, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation. He was born in Daviess County to the late Earl L. and Nola M. Hall McCrady. Following 42 years of service, Mr. McCrady retired from Premium Allied Tool where he oversaw maintenance. He was a member of Owensboro First…
Daniel Shumaker
Jul 16, 1964 - Dec 4, 2024
Daniel K. Shumaker, aged 60, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on July 16, 1964, in Ackerman, MS, he was the son of the late Theodis and Luvina Shumaker. A distinguished U.S. Marine, Daniel dedicated thirteen years of service to his country, during which he acquired exceptional skills…
Catherine B. Acton
Mar 20, 1933 - Dec 4, 2024
Catherine B. Acton, 91, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Signature Healthcare—Hillcrest. She was born March 20, 1933 in Daviess County to the late Clovis and Eva Morton Barnes. Catherine was a member of Pleasant Point Baptist Church where she enjoyed volunteer work and retired from National Linen Service. She also…
Floyd Lee Parks
May 2, 1972 - Dec 4, 2024
Floyd Lee Parks, 52, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born May 2, 1972, to the late William “Willie” Parks and Nancy Allen Parks. Floyd graduated from Owensboro High School, class of 1990 where he played in the band. After graduating, he served…
Mona Lisa Hall
Oct 15, 1960 - Dec 4, 2024
Mona Lisa Hall, 64, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Owensboro to the late Edward Lee and Gladys Renfrow Ballard. Lisa attended Owensboro High School. Due to her health, she retired in 2011. Her 30 years of service with Ponderosa culminated in management of three…
James "Jim" G. Alvey
Apr 20, 1932 - Dec 3, 2024
James “Jim” Garland Alvey, 92, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born April 20, 1932, as one of six children to the late Joseph and Katherine Alvey. Jim graduated from Mount St. Joseph High School, class of 1950. He was employed with Citizens…
John Lohr Kessler III
Nov 29, 1953 - Dec 2, 2024
John Lohr Kessler III, 71, of Owensboro passed away Monday, December 2, 2024. The Owensboro native was born November 29, 1953, to the late John Lohr Kessler Jr. and Betty Baldwin Kessler. John graduated from Owensboro High School, class of 1971. He was a very bright man, who had a clever and undeniable wit. Creative…
Martin "Sonny" Cravens
Apr 12, 1937 - Dec 2, 2024
Martin Wayne "Sonny" Cravens, 87, of Owensboro passed away Monday December 2, 2024 while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born April 12, 1937 in Owensboro to the late Hugh and Gertrude Payne Cravens. Sonny was a proud Navy veteran, serving his country in the Korean War era…
Mark Shively
Sep 20, 1960 - Dec 1, 2024
Mark Shively, 64, of Whitesville, slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus, December 1, 2024, after a long valiant fight with cancer. He was heroic, yet humble and although cancer was a portion of his journey, there was so much more. Mark, born September 20, 1960, to the late Carroll and Barbara Morris Shively, graduated…
