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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…
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…
Gary Earl Basham
Mar 18, 1945 - Jan 28, 2026
Gary E. Basham, aka Papaw, age 80, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 wrapped in the love of his family and closest friends. He lived a life defined by dedication, quiet strength, and an unwavering commitment to those he loved most.Professionally, Gary retired from NCR after 37 years of service. In his spare time, he…
Adrian Ray Evans, Sr.
Jan 18, 1934 - Jan 28, 2026
Adrian Ray Evans Sr., 92, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Born on January 18, 1934, in Daviess County, Ray was the son of the late Dyson and Oda Evans.A proud U.S. Navy Veteran, Ray served with honor during the Korean War, a time that shaped his lifelong love of the…
William "Chase" Henry
Mar 4, 2000 - Jan 26, 2026
William “Chase” Henry, 25, passed away on January 26, 2026. He was born on March 4, 2000, in Owensboro. Chase lived with a rare mix of adventure and gentleness. An avid hunter and fisherman, he felt most at home outdoors, whether casting a line at sunrise or tracking through the woods with quiet patience. He…
Angela C. Wilhite
Jan 19, 1961 - Jan 26, 2026
Angela C. Wilhite, 65, of Owensboro passed away peacefully on January 26th, 2026, at Continue CARE Hospital at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. The Daviess County native was born January 19, 1961, to the late Ivan and Susan Wimsatt Davis. She graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School and was a stay-at-home mom and an extraordinary…
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.…
