Obituaries
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Kristi Louise “Lulu” West
Aug 19, 1969 - Jul 9, 2023
Kristi Louise “Lulu” West, 53, of Owensboro, passed away July 9, 2023. She was born in Evansville, IN on August 19, 1969, to Paul Morelan West and Sharon Wilkey Pershon. Kristi worked as a CNA for over twenty-five years. She enjoyed going to the beach, music, animals, and watching cooking shows on the Food Network. Kristi was loving and…
Michael "Mike" Whiteaker
Sep 6, 1955 - Jul 9, 2023
Michael "Mike" Whiteaker passed away July 9, 2023. He was born on September 6, 1955, in Racine, WI to the late Marion Lyle and Henrietta Adell Chase Whiteaker. Mike was a history buff and spent much time learning about World War II. He worked as a press operator at Milwaukee Tools, where he retired…
Katherine Roby Thomas
Jun 11, 1929 - Jul 8, 2023
Katherine Roby Thomas, 94, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. The Daviess County native was born June 11, 1929, to the late Felix Godford Roby and Addie Pearl Payne Roby. Katherine graduated from Mount St. Joseph Academy in 1948 and worked at GE before starting…
Janice Huff Russell
Jun 3, 1942 - Jul 8, 2023
Janice Huff Russell, 81, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. The Ohio County native was born June 3, 1942, to the late Eltis and Laura Norris and grew up in Deanfield. Janice graduated from Fordsville High School, class of 1960. She worked at the post…
David "Smokey" Millay
Jul 27, 1938 - Jul 5, 2023
David “Smokey” Millay was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at the age of 84 in Owensboro, Kentucky at Hermitage Care & Rehabilitation Center. David was born on July 27, 1938 at home in Birk City, Kentucky to the late Richard and Cloia Carrico Millay. He was a…
Frieda Bell Dukes
Jun 22, 1936 - Jul 3, 2023
Frieda B. Dukes, 87, of Owensboro passed away Monday, July 3, 2023, under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. The Muhlenberg County native was born June 22, 1936, to the late Aubrey Elvis Morris and Dorothy Bell Holland Morris. Frieda will be well remembered by all those whom she served as a postal and…
Jeffrey Wells
Jun 7, 1961 - Jul 3, 2023
Jeffrey Scott Wells passed away July 3, 2023, surrounded by his family while in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born in Owensboro on June 7, 1961, to the late Joe Billy Wells Sr. and Sally Lee Luttrell Wells. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Kitchell Lee Wells;…
Terry Lee Pollock
Jul 23, 1946 - Jun 30, 2023
Terry Lee Pollock, 76, of Philpot, passed away June 30, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital after a brave battle with leukemia. Terry was born July 23, 1946, in Ste. Genevieve, MO to the late Paul David and Delores Steiger Pollock. Terry, an alumnus of St. John Vianney High School, pursued higher education at…
Peggy Ann Logsdon Craft
May 30, 1942 - Jun 30, 2023
Peggy Ann (Logsdon) Craft, 81, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 30, 1942, in Owensboro to the late Sherman and Louise Logsdon. Peggy was a member of Christ Community Church. She enjoyed family gatherings, collecting things, traveling, reading, dancing and country…
Donna K. Jones Sikes
Apr 11, 1966 - Jun 30, 2023
Donna K. Jones Sikes, 57, of Owensboro, passed away June 30, 2023, at Heartford House. She was born in Owensboro, Kentucky April 11, 1966, to Donald and Jane Jones. Donna was a graduate of Owensboro Community College and retired from Owensboro Health Regional Hospital as the 2nd shift Supervisor of Radiology. She was the…
