All Obituaries

Mary Gibbs, 67, lifelong resident of Lewisport, passed away on February 27, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was one of those meticulous workers whose devoted attention meant that generations after her will better understand the place she loved so much. Mary loved and took pride in safeguarding the records, the photographs and the stories which helped define Hancock County. She faithfully served as the county archivist where her interest in local history and storytelling was reflected ...

Fay L. Newton, 97, of Hawesville, KY passed on to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday February 24, 2026 at Oakwood Health Campus.  Fay was born on August 12, 1928 in Floral, KY to the late Roy and Allie Jolly Lambert.  Fay was a lifelong member of Blackford Baptist Church and worked as a mail carrier for the Postal Service.  She enjoyed riding horses/mules, quilting and traveling. She was preceded in death by her husbands, W. E. Swihart and Burr Newton; daughter, Pam Rasch; ...

Donald Richards Sr. was born in Fordsville, Kentucky on March 18, 1947 and was a proud graduate of Daviess County High School. He went on to serve his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, a chapter of his life he carried with quiet pride. After returning home, Donald spent many dedicated years working at Commonwealth Rolled Products. Even after retirement, he wasn’t one to sit still for long and later worked as a substitute janitor for the Hancock County ...

Richard Wilson, 89, of Hawesville, passed on to his heavenly home on Monday, February 9th, 2026, after a 9-year battle with Parkinsons Disease.  He was under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky.  Richard was born in Westernport, Maryland on April 29, 1936, to the late Hayden and Helen Wilson.  He graduated from Bruce High School and received his Mechanical Engineering degree from West Virginia University.  Richard enjoyed a 40-year career in the pulp and Paper ...

Rickey "Rick" Boling, 78, of Hancock County passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born on July 24, 1947, in Roseville, KY. Rick was the son of the late Randolph and Ethel Bell Boling. He lived a life rooted in faith, family, hard work, and a sense of humor that could sneak up on you when you least expected it. Rick was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Sylvia Graham, JoAnn (Pete) McManaway and Densil (Charlotte) Boling.  He is survived ...

Violet Mae Nichols, 94, went to her Heavenly home on February 4, 2026 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  She was born on April 23, 1931 at home in Hawesville, KY, to the late Vernon and Edna Rearden Nugent.  Violet went to Beechmont High School and graduated from Indianapolis Cosmetology School.  She worked as a beautician for many years in Indianapolis, Tell City and Hawesville.  Violet owned and operated Breeze Inn Café and Cardinal Café for many ...

Kathy L. Elliott, 69, of Philpot, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  She was born in Owensboro, KY, on October 8, 1956 to Carl and Maxine Voyles Muffett.  Kathy was a member of Roseville Baptist Church and a coordinator at Audubon Area Community Services.  She enjoyed her time spent with family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Kathy was preceded in death by her father, Carl Muffett and her sister, Dot ...

Catherine “Kathy” Cessna Taylor, age 76, entered heaven on February 3, 2026, at Heartland Villa in Lewisport, Kentucky. She was born on December 15, 1949, to the late Harvey Lee Cessna and Georgia Kiser Cessna. She was preceded in death by her son, Dave; her husband, Will; and her brother, Tony. Kathy’s life began with hardship when her mother died while she was still a baby. She was lovingly raised with the help of family and friends. Her brothers, Tony and ...

Brenda Faye Logsdon, 80, of Lewisport, crossed Jordan into the loving arms of her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, January 26, 2026, at her home under the compassionate care of Hospice of Western Kentucky.  She was born in Daviess County, Ky, on September 20, 1945 to the late Clyde and Althea Maas Roberts.  Brenda was a dedicated member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church for 72 years, Charlie’s Angels Sunday school class and was a farmer’s wife.  She was ...

Aliene Martin Morris Simmons, 85, of Lewisport, KY, passed away on January 17, 2026 at Heartland Villa.  She was born in Cloverport, Ky on January 3, 1941 to the late John and Beulah Martin. Aliene was known for her strong work ethic and her love for animals especially her fur babies.  She enjoyed watching old tv shows and listening to gospel music.  Aliene was a pastor’s wife for many years.  She worked various jobs, including healthcare, factory work, school bus ...