Obituaries
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Mary "Susie" Clark
Nov 7, 1952 - Apr 7, 2023
Mary P. “Susie” Clark, 70, of Owensboro, passed peacefully in her home on Friday, April 7, 2023. She was born November 7, 1952, in Owensboro to the late James C. and Elizabeth Jean (Betty Burden) Payne. Susie retired from Bellsouth after 30 years of service. She was a member of St. Pius X Parish.…
Beatrice Millay
Sep 17, 1927 - Apr 3, 2023
Beatrice Marie Bundren Millay, 95, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on April 3, 2023, while under the care of Hospice of Western KY. She was born September 17, 1927, in Huntsville, KY to the late George and Leathy (Bailey) Bundren and raised in Butler County, KY. Beatrice was a lifelong member…
Barbara Gail Pople
Mar 22, 1971 - Apr 2, 2023
Barbara Gail Pople, 52, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville. She was born March 22,1971 in Lynwood, California. She was a housekeeper in the Hotel industry. Barbara loved her Dr. Peppers, the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed watching…
Russell "Ricky" Bryant Brooks III
Jun 13, 1969 - Apr 2, 2023
Russell “Ricky” Bryant Brooks III, 53, of Rockport, IN, passed away peacefully in his sleep into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday April 2, 2023, He was born June 13, 1969, in Owensboro, to Russell Brooks Jr. and Judy Roberts McCarty. Ricky was a graduate of Ivy Tech with a degree in Industrial…
Kathy L. Williams
Jun 30, 1949 - Mar 30, 2023
Kathy L. Williams, 73, of Philpot passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023, under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. The Daviess County native was born June 30, 1949, as one of ten children to the late Earl W. Williams and Lou Anna Ambrose Williams. Kathy was a fourth-grade schoolteacher at Fordsville Elementary. While teaching…
Ann Wenzlau Crocker
Oct 18, 1936 - Mar 29, 2023
Ann Crocker, 86, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 due to complications following heart surgery. Ann was born in Owensboro, Kentucky to Sid and Margaret Jagoe Wright. Raised in an idyllic town, Ann was surrounded by a lot of friends and relatives, including many cousins. She excelled in school, with math and…
Barbara Jean Sosh
May 7, 1933 - Mar 28, 2023
Barbara Jean Sosh, 89, of Owensboro, passed away at home on Tuesday March 28, 2023. She was born May 7, 1933 in Daviess County to the late Hobert and Nina Arnold Knight. Barbara retired from General Electric and MPD in May 1997 after 45 years of service. Barbara was fiercely independent and enjoyed spirited…
Billy L. McDaniel
Feb 26, 1952 - Mar 28, 2023
Billy L. McDaniel, 71, passed away March 28, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born February 26, 1952, in East Chicago, IN, to the late Hobert and Rosa Lee McDaniel. Billy retired from Alcoa where he served as an electrician and was also a member of the Local Steelworkers Union #104 where he served…
Betty Heflin Melander
Mar 15, 1938 - Mar 27, 2023
Betty Heflin Melander, 85, of Fordsville, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at Breckenridge Memorial Hospital. She was born in Centertown, Kentucky to the late William B. and Martha Jane Ashby Heflin. Ms. Melander was a self-employed seamstress who made drapes for Anderson’s Department Store for many years. She enjoyed square dancing, gardening,…
William "Marty" Wells
Dec 2, 1953 - Mar 27, 2023
William “Marty” Wells, 69, of Owensboro, passed away March 27, 2023, at Hillcrest Nursing and Rehab. He was born December 2, 1953, in Owensboro, to the late William and Joyce Trogden Wells. Marty was an avid sports fan, especially of the University of Kentucky and the Indianapolis Colts. He coached in sons in baseball and…
