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Area Obituaries

Betty Sue Samples

Betty Sue Samples, 68, passed away suddenly on May 28, 2023, following a few years of health problems. Betty was born January 27, 1955, in Hardinsburg, KY to James Henderson and the late Dorothy Smith Henderson. Betty had a “green thumb” and could grow and have about anything thrive under her care, even if things…

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James Brandle

  James Brandle, 81, of Hawesville, died in his sleep at home, on May 28, 2023.  He was born on the family farm in Hawesville on February 26, 1942 to the late Thomas F. and Violet Snyder Brandle. James was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, a volunteer member of the Hancock County Rescue…

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Jerry Ross Lee

Jerry Ross Lee, 69, of Reynolds Station, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at his home.  He was born April 2, 1954 in Caneyville, KY to the late Justice B. and Mary Ellen Campbell Lee. Jerry worked for many years for Bendland Farms and Hagerman Plumbing and Heating. He really enjoyed being on his CB radio…

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James H. Vandgrift

James H. Vandgrift, 73, of Hawesville, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 while at Brickyard Healthcare in Tell City.  He was born on February 16, 1950 in Breckinridge County to the late James “Pete” and Ellen Spencer Vandgrift. James was retired from NSA/Century Aluminum after 42…

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Claudette Holland Fulkerson

Claudette Holland Fulkerson, 84, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at her home. She was born December 14, 1938 in Hancock County to the late Hugh Warden and Edna Gladys Ash Holland. Claudette was a licensed practical nurse for many years having worked at Hermitage Nursing and the Wendell Foster Center, and…

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Andrew Kenneth Haynes

Andrew Kenneth Haynes, 45, of Lewisport, KY passed away Friday, May 19, 2023 at his home after a long battle with his health. He was born on Valentine’s Day 1978 in Owensboro to the late Kenneth and Theda Gail Haynes of Knottsville, KY. He was a member of St. Williams Catholic Church. Andy was a…

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Stanley Alvin Goatley

Stanley Alvin Goatley, 66, of Hawesville, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  He was born in Owensboro on June 16, 1956 to the late Raymond S. & Maxine Jackson Goatley.  He enjoyed his family, fishing and junkin. Alvin was preceded in death by his parents and two brother, Randy…

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David Houston Taul

David Houston Taul, left his earthly home on Mother’s Day May 14,2023. This was no coincidence, and was greeted by the loving arms of his Momma. David was born July 1, 1976 to Shelia Bozarth Dixon and David L. Taul. Dave’s greatest joy in life was his music. He spent his days listening to his…

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Rosalund Suzette Sipes

  Rosalund Suzette Sipes, 67, passed away May 14, 2023, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville , IN. She was born on January 15, 1956, in Tell City, IN, the daughter of the late Rudy and JoElla (Goble) Rice. Rosalund sang in a band and loved music, dancing, and spending time with family and friends.…

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Marietta A. Collins

Marietta A. Collins, 93, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Oakwood Health Campus in Tell City. She was born on December 7, 1929, in Spencer County, IN, to the late John C. and Anna C. (Philipps) Strobel. Marietta was a 1948 graduate of Chrisney High School. She was united in marriage to Jacob T.…

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