George Thomas Jones, 97 of Owensboro, peacefully passed away on September 2, 2023 at the Heartford House, under the care of Hospice. He was born November 15, 1925 to the late Thomas Edgar Jones and Macie Jones Evans in Crofton, KY.
George served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII and was stationed in Germany. He...
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 50 years, was involved...
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 ’95) where he played...
Marilynn Abrams, 89, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023 at her home while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born May 31, 1934 in Daviess County to the late Jay Lynn and Mary Katherine Williams Gregson. Marilynn retired as a registered nurse with Owensboro-Daviess County Hospital and was a member of Wesleyan...
John Patrick Purcell Sr., 77, of Lewisport, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born February 18, 1946 in Owensboro to the late Arthur Justice Purcell and Virgie Mae Frantz Purcell. John retired from Hon Company after 46 years and was a member of Christ Community Church. He enjoyed spending time reading and...
John “Travis” Whitaker, 38, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at his residence. The Daviess County native was born June 6, 1985, to John and Debbie Whitaker. Travis grew up in Owensboro and graduated from Owensboro High School (class of ’03) where he played soccer. He attended the University of Kentucky and received his degree in Mechanical...
Nelley Ann Zook, 78, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at her home. She was born February 12, 1945 in Vincennes, Indiana to the late Raymond and Lorene (Recker) Flory. Nelley was a retired telephone operator for AT&T and a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. She had been a volunteer with Christmas Wish for 33years,...
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Ina Vivian Carter, daughter of the late James A. Jackson, Sr. and Fannie Barker Jackson. Ina passed away Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, at The Heartford House, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to shine brightly in the hearts and memories of all who knew her.She fought the good...
Lemuel “Lem” Evans, 71, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023. He was born September 27, 1951 to the late B.F. and Anna Lou Evans. Lem was raised in Livermore, KY. Growing up, he worked on his family farm as well as his father’s Ford dealership, B.F. Evans Ford of Livermore. Lem graduated from Livermore High School,...
Emogene "Jean" Harrison Strong 96 passed away August 7, 2023. Jean was born on August 2, 1927, to Emer & Allen Farmer Conrey. Jean married James Lee Harrison on August 4, 1945. After James’ passing Jean married Ralph Strong.
Survivors include daughter, Judy Harrison Carrico and husband David; three grandchildren, Jamie, Jayna and Jill; four great-grandchildren, Joshua, Caleb, Bailey &...