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Hugh Franklin Gaynor
Hugh Franklin Gaynor, 85, of Hawesville, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the Heartford House. He was born in Hancock County on February 3, 1938 to the late Franklin and Rachel Wettstain Gaynor. Hugh was a member of Blackford Baptist Church and a veteran of The United States Army. He worked at…
Read MoreElizabeth F Grant (Libby)
Elizabeth F Grant (Libby), 104, of Owensboro, KY went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 2, 2023 at the Heartford House. Libby was born in Lewisport, KY on July 1, 1918 to the late Joseph Haywood and Nancy Smith Pate. She moved away from Kentucky during World War II and served…
Read MoreDonald Rex Smith
Donald Rex Smith, 84, of Hawesville, KY passed away Wednesday March 1, 2023 at Oakwood Health Campus in Tell City, IN. Rex was born on September 14, 1938 in Fordsville, KY to the late Johnnie and Mary Jo Gilliams Smith. He was a farmer, worked at Tell City Chair and Walmart. Survivors include his wife…
Read MoreWilliam S. Emmick
William S. Emmick, 84, of Lewisport went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday July 22, 2022 at his Farm. Bill was born on February 5, 1938 in Owensboro to the late Willie Joe and Francis Ireland Emmick. Bill was a member at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, served in the Army Reserve, Cattleman’s…
Read MoreJoann Cole Sapp
Joann Cole Sapp, 65, of Lewisport, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Hawesville on October 16, 1956 to the late Joe and Daisy Cole. Joann attended Safe Harbor Christian Fellowship, was a former Manager at McDonald’s and also worked for the Hancock County Board of…
Read MoreRilda D. Hatfield
Rilda D. Hatfield, 65, of Whitesville, passed away on June 25, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in New Albany, IN on October 22, 1956 to the late Arthur and Etta Myrle Beatty Haycraft. Rilda was of the Baptist faith and was a caretaker of Daviess County Fish and Game for 9…
Read MoreRobert “Brooks” Young
Robert “Brooks” Young, 84, of Lewisport, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at his home under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Brooks was born in Hancock County on June 1, 1938 to the late Melvin Earl and Sadie Brooks Roberts Young. He was a member of Lewisport Baptist Church and retired from…
Read MoreMary JoAnne Alig
Mary JoAnne Alig, 62, of Lewisport, passed away on May 24, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on March 14, 1960. Mary was adopted when she was 3 years old, she claimed her close friends as her family. She greatly enjoyed fishing, going root digging and an avid UK…
Read MoreHannah Jill McLean Litherland
Hannah Jill McLean Litherland, age 70, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 18, 2022. Jill was born on August 7, 1951 in Owensboro, KY and lived most of her life in her hometown of Lewisport. She graduated from Hancock County High School and attended Western Kentucky University. Jill was an avid reader, but…
Read MoreCarl H. “Buck” Adkins
Carl H. “Buck” Adkins, of Lewisport, passed away on May 21, 2022 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 27, 1938 in Hawesville to the late Joe and Ettie Husk Adkins. Carl was a lifelong farmer for the Stephen Emmick family in Lewisport. Buck and Stephen’s relationship was built on…
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