Obituaries
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Eva Jean Locher Hardesty
Sep 3, 1931 - Jul 8, 2026
Eva Jean Locher Hardesty, 94, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the Heartford House, surrounded by compassionate care from Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. Born September 3, 1931, in Daviess County, Eva was a cherished daughter of Emil and Nancy Basham Locher.A proud graduate of Daviess County High…
Daniel Joseph Stemple II
Oct 24, 1970 - Jul 4, 2026
Daniel Joseph Stemple II, 55, of Owensboro, passed away July 4, 2026. He was born in Dover, Ohio on October 24, 1970, to Daniel Joseph Stemple, who preceded him in death, and Barbara Tatliak Stemple. Danny was a long-time union millwright. He loved to talk, never met a stranger, and enjoyed a good day on…
Terry Ray Stepp
Apr 15, 1946 - Jul 4, 2026
Terry Stepp, 80, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Daviess County native was born April 15, 1946, to the late Raymond Henry Stepp and Mary Morrison Stepp. Terry graduated from Owensboro High…
Stephen Lance Powers
Jul 9, 1985 - Jul 3, 2026
Stephen Lance Powers, 40, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away on July 3, 2026.Born on July 9, 1985, in Owensboro to Stephen Cary and Terri Sue Schwartz Powers, Lance was a sweet, quiet boy with a big heart and an endless curiosity for how things worked. He loved to tinker, a trait he inherited from his…
Kimberly "Kim" Ann Hazelrigg
Aug 28, 1955 - Jul 3, 2026
Kimberly “Kim” Ann Hazelrigg, 70, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Kim was born August 28, 1955, in Owensboro, to the late Ney “Buddy” Hazelrigg and Helen Ryan Hazelrigg.Kim defied the odds in her great life of 70 years. Born with Cerebral Palsy, she outlived her life…
Larry Eugene Adkisson, Sr.
Dec 17, 1934 - Jul 3, 2026
Larry Eugene Adkisson, Sr., 91, of St. Joseph, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, July 3, 2026 at Cedarhurst Senior Living. He was born in Delaware, Kentucky to the late James Louis and Mary Lee Adkisson.Larry married the love of his life, Peggy Nan (Glenn) Adkisson, on October 30, 1952…
Irene Faye Brumley
Oct 28, 1940 - Jul 2, 2026
Irene Faye Brumley, 85, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026 at her home. She lived a life defined by faith, compassion, generosity, and an unwavering love for others. As the oldest daughter of nine children, caring for others became second nature from an early age. She lovingly helped raise her younger brothers and…
Linda Yager
- Jul 2, 2026
Linda E. Yager of Owensboro passed away on Thursday July 2, 2026, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Owensboro. The Daviess County native was born on August 27, 1948, to the late Billy G. and Louise Fowler Embry. Linda graduated from Owensboro High School and worked at the Owensboro Credit Bureau for…
Rachel Jean Hardy
Oct 9, 1980 - Jul 1, 2026
Rachel Jean Hardy, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 1, 2026, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born October 9, 1980, in Owensboro, to Scott and Tina Hardesty Hardy. Rachel was a graduate of Owensboro High School. She grew up as the oldest of 4 children, keeping…
Wayne Emanuel Purcell
Apr 12, 1948 - Jun 30, 2026
Wayne E. Purcell, 78, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born April 12, 1948, to the late William Purcell and Dorothy Hamilton Purcell. Wayne attended Daviess County High School where he participated in various sports including football, basketball, and the diving team. He…
