Obituaries in Whitesville, KY

Naomi Lee Melhiser, 89, of Philpot passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Owensboro Health. Naomi was born in Butler County on January 19, 1937 to the late Aubrey and Calverna Phelps Bryant. She was a member at Bellview Baptist Church. Naomi enjoyed crafting and spending time with her fam...

Carl Jesse Martin, 78, of Owensboro passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Heartford House. He was born on February 26, 1947 to the late Jesse and Christine Martin. He was of the Baptist faith. Carl served in the United States Air Force. After his military service, he and his wife of 49 year...

Ann Patrice Howard Greer, 66, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 6, 2026 with her family by her side. She was born on August 11, 1959 to Robert and Doris Sapp Howard. Ann retired from Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center where she was known for her big smile as she deeply cared for ...

James Dale Trogdon, 83, of Owensboro, formerly of Pleasant Ridge, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026. He was born September 7, 1942, in Daviess County, to the late Henry Trogdon and Icie Emma Trogdon. Jim was a member of Owensboro Church of Christ. In his younger years, he worked in the oil field, ...

Beatrice "Virginia" Crowe Evans, 99, of Whitesville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Virginia was born on August 1, 1926, to the late Joseph and Rosa Crowe. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She was a li...

Mildred “Millie” Smith, 83, of Philpot, KY, went to be with the Lord January 16, 2026, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born January 6, 1943, in Daviess County to the late Ben and Elizabeth Cook. She was a member at The New Panther Creek Baptist C...

Mary Frances Bickett Howard, 80, of Whitesville, passed away at Owensboro Health on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Frankie was born on September 3, 1945 in Daviess County to the late James Claude and Matilda Ellen Whitfield Bickett. She drove a school bus for Ohio County Public Schools for 28 years. ...

Byron Keith “Bobo” Preston, 42, of Utica, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Heartford House in Owensboro, KY. Byron was born on June 19, 1983, to Rita Faye and the late George Byron Preston. Byron was an Equipment Operator at Owensboro Riverport Authority. He loved hunting, golfi...

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Nicholas Merritt Johnson of Whitesville, who left this world far too soon at the age of 27.Nicholas was a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew him; kind, generous, and endlessly outgoing. With an infectious...

Wanda S. Brooks, 97, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025 at Wellington Parc. She was born on August 22, 1928 in Reynolds Station to the late Ray and Maggie Wilson Sanders. Wanda attended Western Kentucky College. Her husband of 61 years, Lt. Colonel Willis Paul Brooks, was a mi...

Sara Ann Abrams, 67, of Lewisport, passed away at home on Thursday, January 29, 2026. She was born in Daviess County to Preston and the late Mary King. Sara enjoyed coloring and shopping, she was selfless and lived her life taking care of others; Sara was a true angel on earth.Sara is survived by ...

Franklin D. “Frank” Clark, 77, of Utica, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, October 2, 2025. He was born on July 22, 1948, to the late Cosmas “Dick” and Helen VanRyssellberge Clark. Frank was a proud veteran of the US Army and retired from Willamette after 40 years of service. He was a member...