All Obituaries

Phillip D. “Phil” Ayres, 94 of Tell City, formerly of Hawesville, passed away on May 22, 2019 at Oakwood Health Campus.  He was born in Hawesville on September 8, 1924 to the late Edward K. and Mary Ruth Brown Ayres.  Phil was a farmer.  He was preceded in death by his brothers, Kav, Sam, Graham and Billy Ayres. He is survived by several nieces and nephews, Mary Lynn Nettle, Deborah Ayres, Samuel Jerry Ayres, Brigette Ayres, Ricky Wayne Ayres and Sherry...

Randy L. Early, 61, of Owensboro, passed away at his home on May 14, 2019.  He was born in Perry County, IN on June 26, 1957 to the late Elmer Eugene & Pearl Finney Cooper.  Randy worked at American Olean Tile for more than 23 years.  Randy loved UK basketball, country music and building porches and decks.  Preceding Randy in death was his son, Brian Early in 1996. Survivors include his son, Kevin Early; 4 grandchildren, Xander Scott Early Butler, Kevin Dewayne...

Wayne Jackson, 87, of Hawesville went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 13, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital with his family at his side.  Wayne was born on December 20, 1931 in Hancock County to the late Raymond and Murline Ewan Jackson.  He was a member at Pellville Baptist Church, retired from Green River Steel as a Millwright, a Army Veteran of the Korean War, member of Hancock Masonic Lodge # 115 F&AM, he enjoyed spending time with his family, playing...

Lula Jane Bolen, 87 of Lewisport, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Heartland Villa.  She was born in Sample, Ky on September 4, 1931 to the late Milton ad Ersa Parson Wardrip.  Lula worked at GE for several years and was a nurse’s aide.  She was a very spiritual person, prayed for her family religiously, and loved her grandkids.  She was preceded in death by several siblings and a great granddaughter, Allie Roberts. Survivors include her sons,...

Bertha Eula Cambron Finney, 88, of Lewisport, passed away on April 29, 2019 in Ocala, FL.  She was born in Daviess County, KY on March 2, 1931 to the late Iva and Mary Mattingly Cambron.  Bertha was member of Lewisport First Baptist Church and worked at GE in Owensboro for 27 years.  Bertha loved working in her yard, quilting, working puzzles and going to flea markets.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Finney; siblings, Charles Estil Cambron, Elizabeth...

Charles William Scherer, 81, of Hawesville died late Monday afternoon while working in his garden which he loved. Charles was born in Hancock County September 9, 1937, to the late Virgil and Johnye DeJarnette Scherer. He graduated from U of K with a Ph.D. in Animal Science in 1973, and after a long career with the Cooperative Extension Services in both Kentucky and Louisiana, he returned to his family farm where he loved raising pumpkins and gourds on Papa’s Pumpkin Patch, an extensive...

Marilyn Susie Howard, 61, of Lewisport, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the Heartford House surrounded by her family.  She was born on May 13, 1957 in Owensboro to the late Joseph Robert and Mary Evelyn Rice Howard.  She loved her beloved dogs Chloe and Molly.  Susie loved to be surrounded by her girls, grandchildren, family and friends.  She never met a stranger and loved the community she lived in.  Susie currently worked at JJ’s Pizza and Century...

Albert “Gene” McCaslin, 95, of Hawesville, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Heartland Villa in Lewisport.  He was born on November 7, 1923 in Utility, KY to the late James and Carrie Lamar McCaslin.  Gene was a member of Hawesville Baptist Church and enjoyed bowling and golfing.  He owned and operated McCaslin Heating & A/C for many years in Hancock County.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.  Gene is preceded in death by his wife,...

Tommie W. McManaway, 65, of Hawesville went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday April 16, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family.  Tommie was born on December 8, 1953 in Owensboro to the late Gilbert and Dorothy Newton McManaway.  He was a member at Safe Harbor Christian Fellowship, where he built a pulpit and altar for the church, owned and operated Tom’s Trash Pick Up for 28 years. He was preceded in death by Timothy McManaway, Connie...

Kay Beth Adkins, 72, of Hawesville died peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on April  8, 2019.  Kay was born on June 17, 1946 to the late Griffin and Louise “Raley” Gorman. Kay was a member of Hawesville United Methodist Church.  She and her husband ran Tri-Star Construction Company together for many years.  Kay was a founding member of the Parks and Recreation board at Vastwood.  She enjoyed reading, playing cards, and spending time...