Obituaries
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David Eugene Cecil
Feb 7, 1948 - Oct 27, 2026
David Eugene Cecil, 78, of Owensboro passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 7, 1948, to the late James Augustus and Rose Ann Payne Cecil. David was a St. Mary’s of the Woods High School graduate and briefly attended Brescia College before serving our country…
Lillian L. Hamilton
Jan 20, 1932 - Oct 28, 2026
Lillian L. Hamilton, 94, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2026, at the Heartford House. One of 10 children, she was born on January 20, 1932, in Muhlenberg County to the late Robert and Mary Lois Fulkerson Schroader.After her husband passed away in 1963, Lillian raised her five children on…
Lana Hardesty Chaney
Dec 2, 1949 - Oct 30, 2026
Lana Hardesty Chaney, 76, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Redbanks Nursing Home in Henderson. She was born on December 2, 1949, in Daviess County, to the late Rolla “R.H.” and Fay Farley Hardesty.Lana graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School in 1967 and began a remarkable 29-year career in telecommunications. She…
Annette Louise Berkshire
Feb 11, 1958 - Oct 27, 2026
Annette Louise Berkshire, 68, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, October 27, under the care of Hospice of Western Ky after a valiant battle with cancer. She grew up in Maceo, the daughter of the late Rosalie (Thornberry) and Harry Green Berkshire. Annette was a member of Owensboro Christian Church.Once an active, healthy…
Helen P. Miller
Apr 29, 1934 - Oct 25, 2026
It is with deep sorrow—and profound gratitude for a life well lived—that we announce the passing of Helen Elizabeth Patrick Miller on October 25, 2026, at Owensboro Health Hospital. She died peacefully with her family by her side. A beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and loyal friend, Helen was a devout Christian who deeply…
Dempsey E. Manley
Feb 23, 1934 - Oct 28, 2026
Dempsey E. Manley, 92, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026. He was born February 23, 1934, to the late Willie David and Mary Florence Manley. Dempsey was a member of South Hampton Baptist Church, where he was also a deacon for many years.Dempsey was a proud U.S. Navy veteran. Those closest to him…
Allen "Kirby" Chelgren
Mar 2, 1943 - Oct 29, 2026
Allen Kirby Chelgren, 83, of Owensboro, KY passed away on Thursday October 29, 2026, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born March 2, 1943, in Logan, WV, to the late Allen and Kathaleen Carlton Chelgren.Kirby was a man of science, as such, he taught math at…
Joan Marie Payne
Jan 5, 1941 - Oct 25, 2026
Joan Marie Payne, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, lived a life filled with kindness, generosity, and love for her family. Born January 5, 1941, in Owensboro, Kentucky, Joan was the daughter of Robert Hamilton Payne and Ruth Gomer Payne. She grew up with her sisters, Patsy Payne Graf and Marilyn Payne Rose. She…
Shirley Smith Jones
Mar 18, 1933 - Oct 28, 2026
Shirley Smith Jones, 93, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. She was born March 18, 1933, in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Trafton and Madilene Lyons Smith.Shirley was a graduate of Owensboro High School and she and her friends stayed close and enjoyed many lunch dates through…
Judy Ann Stewart Stuchell
Sep 13, 1947 - Oct 27, 2026
Judy Ann Stewart Stuchell, 79, of Owensboro, KY, passed away in the care of the Heartford House Inpatient Hospice on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.Judy was born on September 13, 1947, to the late Paul and Ella Stewart in Riverton, Wyoming. After graduating from Morrill High School in 1965, she married…
