All Obituaries

Shelia Rice Dixon, 77, of Hawesville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 1, 2023. She was surrounded by loved ones, passed peacefully and is finally at rest and in perfect clarity. Shelia was born to the late Kenneth C. and Thelma Newman Rice.  In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband, Larry Joe Dixon who she missed dearly; son J.R. Dixon; brother, Shelby K. Rice, Sr., and sister Shirley A. (Rice) Raikes. She was a lifetime member of Mt Eden...

  John William Vanover JR. “JW” (88) of Lewisport, KY. passed away on September 29, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.  John was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers as well as two sons; Hubert Anthony “Tony” and Glen Justin.  A daughter Angela Leah, grandson Anthony Ernest “Ernie”, and son-in-law Terry Segar. John leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 70 years, Mae Louise Kelly Vanover, their children: John...

Wanda Lucille Smith, 75, of Hawesville, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Heartland Villa in Lewisport.  She was born in Ohio County on December 26, 1947 to the late Lonard and Alberta Lyons Newton.  She attended New Life Baptist Church and was a housewife.  Wanda was a devoted wife, mother and mamaw.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Smith in 2021; siblings, Harold Denton Newton, Lonard Wayne Newton, Alma Catherine Crowe and Naomi...

Orville E. Snyder, 92, of Lewisport, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Orville was born April 28, 1931 to the late Estil and Sarah Snyder. He was preceded in death by his parents and his four sisters, Mildred Stinnett, Hazel Reynolds, Gladys Roberts, and Faye Basham. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 71 years, Martha Snyder. Orville was a member of the Lewisport Baptist Church, where he was a deacon.  He was retired from WR Grace and Company. He enjoyed...

James Donald Adams, 83, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Wellington Parc.  He was born in Lewisport, KY on March 15, 1940 to the late James Freeman and Z. Muriel Winkler Adams.  James was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was retired from OMU after 27 years of service.  He was a lifelong member and past president of Daviess County Fish and Game Club.  James was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, hunting,...

Patricia Cook, 79, of Hawesville, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  She was born in Kingsport, TN on June 10, 1944 to the late Evert and Gladys Christian.  Patricia was a member of Dukes Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a homemaker.  She was born in Jesus in 1972 and loved to work puzzles, play bingo, feeding her hummingbirds, motorcycle riding and fishing.  Patricia was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Wayne...

Jamison Robert Hanks, 17, of Hawesville, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at his home.  He was born in Owensboro, KY on February 23, 2006 to Benjamin Hanks and Heather Roberts.  Jamison was a Junior at Hancock County High School.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, Four-wheeler riding and Jordan’s.  Jamison was loved by all who met him, always with a smile on his face.  Preceded in death by a grandfather, Kenny Ray Hanks; great grandmother, Jeanie...

Rob was affectionately known as "Poppa Rob" to his family, as well as his many friends. He was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, the son of Roy H. and Jean N. Raley of Hawesville. He was a member of the Hawesville Baptist Church. Rob was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Jean; and his brother-in-law, Kenny Whitworth. Rob is survived by his wife, Bonnie Hale Raley. Kevin Hale, Lisa Hale (Jim) Calcagino, and grandchild, Rylan Calcagino. His sister, Suellen Whitworth of...

Elleanor J. Ashley, 84, of Hawesville, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  She was born on June 16, 1939 in Vallejo, CA to the late Les and Florence Ashley.  Elleanor worked in Food and Beverage for the Jacksonville Jaguars for several years, many times feeding the players.  She enjoyed NASCAR, the Jacksonville Jaguars, Florida Gators and her family.  Elleanor is survived by her daughter, Donna (Paul) Glover; granddaughters,...

John D. Brooks, 75, of Lewisport, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at his home under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky.  He was born on September 4, 1947 in Shelby, MS to the late Edgar and Alice Zumbro Brooks.  John was retired from Graywolf Construction as a welder/mechanic.  He enjoyed NASCAR, wrestling, the outdoors, westerns and traveling with his wife, Vicki.  John was preceded in death by 7 brothers and sisters. John is survived by his wife of 43...