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Lee Gordon
Aug 6, 1947 - Nov 28, 2025
Lee Gordon, 78, of Philpot, passed peacefully Friday, November 28, 2025 at Wellington Parc. He was born August 6, 1947 in Daviess County to the late Elbert Lee “Buddy” Gordon, Sr. and Martha Jo Gordon.He was a graduate of Daviess County High School and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in business administration with a major…
William "Bill" Kyle
- Dec 2, 2025
William “Bill” Kyle, 77, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Daviess County to the late Thomas and Martha Kyle.Mr. Kyle earned a degree in fine arts, with a focus on photography, from Brescia College. He spent many years at the Messenger- Inquirer before taking…
Joseph H. "Buddy" Pearl
Aug 29, 1955 - Dec 3, 2025
Joseph H. “Buddy” Pearl, Jr., 70, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro to the late Joseph H. Pearl, Sr. and Artie M. Brown Pearl.Buddy was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a skilled mechanic and spent countless hours at local racetracks.…
Jeanette K. Lambert
Mar 11, 1931 - Dec 4, 2025
Jeanette Lambert, 94, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Hancock County native was born March 11, 1931, to the late Tittle Keown and Lorene Chambers Keown. Jeanette attended Hancock County High School. When only sixteen years old, she met her husband-to-be,…
Raymond Kendall "Pete" Smeathers
Jan 30, 1942 - Dec 4, 2025
Raymond Kendall “Pete” Smeathers, 83, of Owensboro, passed away on December 4, 2025. He was born in Owensboro to the late Raymond Ben and Ernestine Kendall Smeathers on January 30, 1942. Raymond was a longtime member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church, where his faith was lived out in steady devotion and a heart that welcomed…
Lon Steinbeck
Feb 22, 1956 - Nov 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lon Steinbeck, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who died peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the age of 69. He was under the compassionate care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky in Owensboro.Born February 22, 1956 in Waterloo, IA,…
Rowland Andrew "Bitty" Powell
Sep 6, 1950 - Dec 2, 2025
Rowland Andrew “Bitty” or “Bubby” Powell, age 75 of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Twin Rivers Nursing Home. He was born on September 6, 1950, to the late James Powell, Sr. and Agnes Griffith. Bitty was an avid sports fan, especially University of Kentucky Wildcats and horse racing.In addition to his parents,…
Sheila Basham Wathen
Aug 28, 1954 - Nov 30, 2025
Sheila Basham Wathen, 71, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born August 28, 1954, to the late Robert Vineyard and Mabel Williams King. Sheila graduated from Owensboro High School with the class of 1972. Early in life, she was a foster parent before…
Cheryle "Rena" Clouse
Jan 14, 1974 - Nov 28, 2025
Cheryle “Rena” Clouse, 51, of Owensboro, departed this Earth Friday, November 28, 2025, to be with her heavenly father. She was born January 14, 1974, to William Sr. and Edith Boehman of Maceo.Rena met the love of her life at DCHS; they married on April 20th, 1991, and went on to have four children. She…
Larry Garmon Bruce
May 31, 1939 - Nov 28, 2025
Larry Garmon Bruce, 86, of Owensboro, KY, died Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born May 31, 1939, as the only child to the late Garmon and Pat Bruce, in Daviess County. He graduated from Owensboro High School as…
