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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…
Morris Virgil Newton, Jr.
Feb 13, 1932 - Nov 26, 2025
Morris Virgil Newton, Jr., 93, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a man of steadfast faith. Morris leaves behind a legacy defined by hard work, humility, a love of God and Country, and his family. He was born February 13, 1932 to…
Nana Ree Chapman
Nov 14, 1943 - Nov 23, 2025
Nana Ree Onstott Chapman, 82, of Philpot, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Daviess County to the late Oba and Minnie Mae Cook Onstott.Mrs. Chapman earned a master’s Degree from Western Kentucky University and retired after a 30-year career as an English teacher in Philpot and…
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.…
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,…
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…
Alan Ebelhar
Apr 13, 1951 - Nov 25, 2025
David Alan Ebelhar, 74, of Owensboro passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western KY.Born to Hugh and Naomi Ebelhar of Sorgho, he spent his youth working on the family farm and became a true outdoorsman. Alan began his career as a chemical operator in…
