All Obituaries

Angela Marie Hall, 52, of Hawesville, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  She was born in Evansville, IN on November 11, 1967 to James and Mary Jane Rowley Ambrose.  Angela was a member at First Freewill Baptist Church and was a photographer.  She touched the heart of everyone that met her.  She was preceded in death by her father, James Ambrose. Survivors include her husband of 22 years, Paul Hall; daughters, Christy Prater and...

Martha Sue Husk, 81, of Hawesville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 28, 2020. Martha was born on March 6, 1939 in Hawesville to the late Bluford and Josie Scifres Adkins.  In 2005 Martha suffered a major stroke. Through hard work and perseverance, she made nearly a full recovery. It was a testament to the work ethic she learned growing up on a small farm and being 1 of 7 children.  Martha and her husband Reuben loved their children. They were committed to supporting...

Larry Dean Wadley, 77, of Lewisport, passed away on May 7, 2020 at his home.  He was born in Chauncey, Ohio on January 15, 1943 to the late Harold and Ethel Gadnai Wadley.  Larry was a tool and dye maker and had worked at Industrial Mold and Machine Company.  He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving his country during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his daughters, Jayme Paradise Giere, April Dawn Wadley and Tammy Garner; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and...

Sue Davies Harrer, 95, of Hawesville, KY passed away on May 4, 2020 at her son’s home in Nashville, TN.  She was born on October 7, 1924 in Chambers, KY to the late Claude and Flora Bruner Davies.  Sue was a retired postal clerk for the USPS for many years.  Her father wanted her to attend college, but much to his dismay, she went to work for GE to help the war effort during World War II. She was a lifelong member of Hawesville Baptist Church, where she played the piano...

Erika Rae Pillow Powers, 41, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020, at her home with her family by her side. Erika was born on August 10, 1978 in Ft. Campbell to Tom and Donna Pillow. Erika taught English at Hancock County High School. She attended the University of Kentucky, graduated from Western Kentucky University with her bachelor's degree and received her master's from the University of the Cumberlands. Surviving are her husband of 20 years, Michael T. Powers; children,...

Roxanne L. Snyder, 50, of Hawesville passed away with her family by her side at the Heartford House.  She was born in Daviess County on April 20, 1970 to Carl and Rebecca Payne Locke, Jr.  Roxanne loved spending time with her family, especially her grandbabies and was a lover of all animals.  She enjoyed baking and the movie “A Christmas Story.”  Survivors include her husband, Johnnie Snyder; daughters, Stephanie (Matt) Bussell, Katie Snyder, Morgan (Wes)...

Faye Jones Banks passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2020 in Palm Desert, CA after a long battle with cancer at the age of 73. Faye was born in Owensboro, Kentucky June 23, 1946. She attended high school at Hancock County High School in Hawesville, Kentucky and graduated from Western Kentucky University with a major in Elementary Education. Faye moved to Monterey, California in 1970 and taught school for 28 years in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District.  Faye loved...

  George L. Newton, 84, of Lewisport, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the Heartford House.  George was born on June 20, 1935 in West Frankfort, IL to the late Emmitt and Lillie Belle Sanders Newton.  He was a member of Safe Harbor Christian Fellowship and worked in the timber industry.  Survivors include his children, Tina Weller, George Lee Newton, Jr, Eddie Newton, Kenny Newton and Trisha O’Haire; a sister Helen Herode; 15 grandchildren; 2 great...

Nondas " Nonnie" Stinnett, 69, of Simpsonville, KY, passed away on April 15, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born on September 11, 1950 to the late Wendall and Goldia Hodges. Nonnie was an amazing Momma and Mamaw-Nana. She loved showing off pictures of her family to anyone that was willing to look.  Nonnie enjoyed traveling to Hancock County where she would share in the traditions of canning, making pecan pies, and making her mom’s strawberry...

Donald Lee Bryant, 86, of Hawesville, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his home under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky.  He was born in Assumption, IL on May 8, 1933 to the late George Hewitt and Amanda Cole Bryant.  Donald was a member of Hawesville United Methodist Church and was a longtime deacon at Lovington Christian Church in Lovington, IL.  He was a veteran of the United States Army serving his country during the Korean War.  Donald was a lifetime...