All Obituaries

  Robert “Bob” Dalton, 86, of Reynolds Station, left his Earthly home on November 25, 2023, to be with his Heavenly Father.  Robert was a devoted husband to the love of his life, Sarah, with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage.  He was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Robert was a retiree of Commonwealth Aluminum, where he worked for 30 years.  He was a faithful member of Newton Springs Baptist Church.  Robert...

Ervin Burnette, 83, of Reynolds Station, died Friday, November 24, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  He was born in Rockvale to the late Isiah and Ada Mae Burnette.  Ervin was a timber cutter and farmer, a member of the Masonic Lodge, and was of the Baptist faith.  He was preceded also in death by a daughter, Lisa Faye Nugent; grandson, Dustin Ray Nugent; brother, Mervel Burnett; and sister, Dorothy Willoughby Thurman.      Survivors include his...

Effie Roach Crouse, 87, of Owensboro, died Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.        Survivors include three sons, Kenneth Roach, Walter Roach and Douglas Roach; a daughter, Alcie Mercer; eight grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; and six great great-grandchildren.      Funeral services are Noon Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Geary Funeral Home with burial in Beatty Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 10:00...

William E. “Bill” Brownd, 85, of Hartford, died Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Signature Healthcare of Hartford.  He was born in Owensboro to the late Ira and Iva Brownd.  He was retired from construction and was an Army veteran.  He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, Centertown Masonic Lodge #714 and Laborers Union #1392.  He was preceded also in death by brothers, Cecil Brownd and Marvin Brownd; and sisters, Mildred Nantz and Anna Phelps.    ...

“Mealy" Erman Brown, 85, of Fordsville, died Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Ohio County Hospital.  He was born in Fordsville and was a wrecker service and auto salvage business owner.  Mealy loved to make people smile.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Brown and Elvera Howard; a son, Bryan Brown; and three brothers, Jim Brown; Thurman “PeeWee” Brown and Malvin “Bubo” Brown.       Survivors include his sons,...

  Larry Dean Craig, 83, of Bowling Green, died Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Hospice of Southern Kentucky.  He was a member of Providence Baptist Church and an Army veteran.   Survivors include his son Larry D. Craig II; brother, Ronnie Craig; and sisters, Betty Craig Galloway, Sharon Craig Smith, and Becky Craig Embry.    A memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Geary Funeral Home, with military honors by the Ohio County Honor...

Wanda Maybeth Smith, 87, of Fordsville, died Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Ohio County Hospital.  She was born in Centertown to the late Marion and Maggie Hurt. She was a homemaker and a member of Providence Baptist Church.  Maybeth enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, crossword puzzles, The Game Show Network, her flowers and gardening.  She was preceded also in death by her husband, Harold Dean Smith; brothers, James Hurt and William Hurt; and a...

Edward Louis Mincy Sr.,  88, of Fordsville, died Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Fordsville Nursing & Rehab.  He was retired from Hancock County Board of Education.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Vivian Mincy; daughter, Linda Jones: sister, Shirley Hardin; and brother, David Mincy.      Survivors include a son, Edward Louis Mincy Jr.; and sisters, Barbara Spence, Helen Toler, Doris Richie and Elaine Johnson.      Services...

Mark Justin Vance, 59, of Hartford, died Thursday, August 3, 2023, at his home.  He was a brick mason and a member of Beech Valley United Methodist Church.   Survivors include his companion, Cindy Johnson; a son, Justin Vance; daughters, Kimberly Vance and Cynthia Pinkston; brother, Barry Vance; sister, Diane Wilson; and four grandchildren.      Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Geary Funeral Home.  

Doris Denton Taylor, 79, of Owensboro, passed away at home on July 20, 2023.  She was born September 24, 1943 to the late Ernest “Jeff” and Karen Canary.  She worked as a CNA for over 30 years at Owensboro Daviess County Hospital and Green River Home Health.  An active member of Walnut Memorial Baptist Church, she was involved in choir, Sunday school, VBS and Monday Night Supper.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Ernie...