Obituaries
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James Franklin Beals
Feb 15, 1927 - Jul 17, 2026
James Franklin Beals, 99, passed away July 17, 2026. He was born in Reed, KY on February 15, 1927, to the late Richard and Mary Kavanaugh Beals. One of ten children, James was a World War II Veteran and a member of Mt. Zion General Baptist Church. He retired from Whirlpool and was no stranger…
Ronald Thomas Meade
Dec 2, 1940 - Jul 10, 2026
Ronald T. Meade, 85, died on Friday July 10, 2026 in Owensboro while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born December 2, 1940 in Lexington to the late Vete T. Meade and Dora I Meade. Ron was a member of Calvary Wesleyan Church/Wesleyan Christian Center where he was…
Joseph Allen Eskridge, Jr.
Feb 10, 1943 - Jul 16, 2026
Joseph Allen Eskridge, Jr., born February 10, 1943, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully after a life marked by dedication to family, community, faith, and service.Joseph was born to Joseph Allen Eskridge, Sr. and Mildred Gertrude Eskridge, who preceded him in death. During his youth, his family settled in Evansville, Indiana, where he spent…
Sister Joyce Cecil
- Jul 14, 2026
Sister Joyce Marie Cecil, 81, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 62nd year of religious life. She was a native of New Hope. Her former religious name was Sister Lisa Marie.Sister Joyce was a creative person who loved poetry and always enjoyed her…
John Henry Kramer
Dec 30, 1942 - Jul 15, 2026
John Henry Kramer, 83, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, July 15 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro to the late John and Helen Wirthwein Kramer.Mr. Kramer proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the era of the Cuban Missile Crisis.As a young man he worked as a welder on pipelines before…
Mary Jane "Nanny" Shelton
Oct 17, 1932 - Jul 17, 2026
Mary Jane “Nanny” Shelton, 93, passed away July 17, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones. Mary Jane was born October 17, 1932, in Owensboro, Kentucky, to the late Roy F. and Mary Helen Hoskins Carlin. Mary Jane spent most of her life as a homemaker, caring for her husband Bill, their 6 children, and…
Jerry Lee Epison, Sr
Sep 6, 1944 - Jun 14, 2026
Jerry Lee Epison Sr., aged 81, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born on September 6, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky, Jerry was the cherished son of the late Ollie and Inez Jones Epison.Jerry attended Western High School, where he distinguished himself as a talented athlete,…
Joseph "Bucky" Coomes
Nov 9, 1932 - Jul 14, 2026
Joseph “Bucky” Coomes, 93, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026, surrounded by family at the Heartford House. Born November 9, 1932, he was the son of the late Herman and Drusie Clark Coomes. Bucky was a 1951 graduate of St. Frances Academy where he was captain of the football team and co-captain of…
Arthur Lee Jackson
Jan 12, 1936 - Jul 12, 2026
Arthur Lee Jackson, W4TOY, became a silent key Sunday, July 12, 2026 at his home in Owensboro at the age of 90. He was born in Jefferson County, Kentucky to the late William Andrew and Mary V. Lear Jackson. Mr. Jackson served in the U.S. Navy Reserve for several years.Arthur was always good with technical…
Janice "Jan" Lambert DeHaven
Apr 10, 1951 - Jul 12, 2026
Janice “Jan” Lambert DeHaven, 75, of Owensboro, KY passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.Born April 10, 1951, to the late Helen Louise Ams and Paul Lambert in Owensboro, KY. Jan is a lifelong resident of Owensboro. She is a 1969 graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School. Her work ethic was…
