Obituaries
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James "Jim" Clark Day
May 27, 1937 - Jan 26, 2026
James “Jim” Clark Day, 88, a respected Owensboro businessman and devoted family man, passed away peacefully Monday, January 26, 2026 under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Claud Mendel and Beatrice McPherson Day and grew up on a farm in Muhlenberg County.…
Rejania Kay Ambrose
Dec 8, 1963 - Feb 2, 2026
Rejania Kay Ambrose, 62, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday February 2, 2026, at her home while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born on December 8, 1963, in Henderson, KY to the late Robert and Linda Littlepage Shelton.Rejania loved her family with a passion, enjoyed hanging out…
Betty L. Miles
Dec 24, 1931 - Feb 1, 2026
Betty L. (Frank) Miles, 94, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born December 24, 1931, to the late Floyd and Beulah Frank. Betty is a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church.Betty dedicated 18 years of her career as a circuit court…
Carolyn Lee
Apr 12, 1945 - Feb 2, 2026
Carolyn Lee, 80, of Owensboro, passed away February 2, 2026. Carolyn was born on April 12, 1945, in Livermore, KY, to the late Rollie and Mary Jo Green Johnson.Carolyn was a hardworking and caring person who loved her family and animals. She was a dog groomer who owned Pampered Pets in Owensboro and also worked…
Dennis R. Hagerman
Jul 9, 1945 - Feb 3, 2026
Dennis R. Hagerman, a beloved figure in the Owensboro community, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, at the age of 80, surrounded by his family, in the comfort of his home, and the exceptional care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. Born on July 9, 1945, in Owensboro to the late Melvin…
Daisy Frankie Hughes Chambless
Aug 22, 1944 - Feb 3, 2026
Daisy Frankie Hughes Chambless, 81, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Wellington Parc Nursing and Rehabilitation. The Simsboro, Louisiana native was born August 22, 1944, to the late Benjamin Franklin Hughes and Beulah Adeline Earnest Hughes. Daisy loved her family dearly. She was a kind soul who was strong in her faith.…
Sherri Susan Cecil
Jul 14, 1955 - Feb 1, 2026
Sherri Susan Cecil, 70, of Hawesville, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville. She was born on July 14, 1955, in Long Beach, California to the late Ross Mester, Jr. and Georgina McLain.Sherri was a Vietnam veteran, serving as a nurse in the U.S. Army. She met her husband Anthony…
Jewell "Nadine" Goodman
Feb 11, 1935 - Jan 30, 2026
Jewell “Nadine” Goodman, 90, of Owensboro passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at Morning Pointe Senior Living of Owensboro. The Logan County native was born February 11, 1935, to the late Boyce Welborn and Emma Lee Driskill Welborn. Nadine was a natural caregiver, taking care of her ailing mother, raising six children, and working as…
Preston Geary
Nov 25, 1944 - Jan 29, 2026
Preston W. Geary, 81, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at his home. He was born November 25, 1944 in Ohio County to the late Preston L. and Laura Wells Geary. Preston was retired from General Electric, enjoyed rebuilding computers and TV’s, and sports cars, especially his Mazda Miata MX-5. He also loved…
JoAnn Kirk Green Evans
Mar 10, 1941 - Jan 29, 2026
JoAnn Kirk Green Evans, 84, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born March 10, 1941, in Highland Park, Michigan, to the late Audrey Lee and Dorothy Stewart Kirk.Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a mere 12…
