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Jennie Barnes Miller

Aug 12, 1924 - Jun 7, 2025

Jennie Barnes Miller, 100, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday June 7, 2025, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born August 12, 1924, in Ohio County KY, to the late Edward and Vera Caldwell Barnes. Jennie graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1943.…

Daniel L. "Barber Dan" Halbig

Dec 29, 1942 - Jun 5, 2025

Daniel L. “Barber Dan” Halbig, 82, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by all his family, Thursday, June 5, 2025 under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born December 29, 1942 in Gibson County, Indiana to the late Oliver A. and Margaret Schmitt Halbig. Dan was a…

Robert Wayne Wills

Aug 11, 1935 - Jun 4, 2025

Robert “Bob” Wayne Wills, age 89, of Owensboro passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, leaving behind a legacy of music, education, and love. Born in Mt Sterling to the late Allie Hanson Wills and Edith Murphy Wills, Bob dedicated his life to nurturing musical talent and inspiring countless students through his passion for music.…

Carl Wesley Hawes

Dec 24, 1927 - Jun 4, 2025

Carl Wesley Hawes, 97, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Cedarhurst of Owensboro. The Claude, TX native was born December 24, 1927, to the late Samuel and Laura Cobb Hawes. The first ten years of his life were marked by four major tragic events: he was born during the Great Depression, he…

Joseph Austin Moorman

Sep 23, 1948 - Jun 3, 2025

Joseph Austin Moorman, Sr. 76 of Owensboro, Ky gained his wings on June 3, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born September 23, 1948, to the late Earl Joseph Moorman, Sr and Sallye Frances Taylor Moorman.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Sallye Lorraine…

Steven Shawn Blandford

May 3, 1979 - Jun 3, 2025

Steven Shawn Blandford, 46, affectionately known by many as Stevo, Steve, Beebs, or Bebow, passed away peacefully at his home in Sackets Harbor, NY on Tuesday, June 3, under the compassionate care of hospice. Born May 3, 1979, in Owensboro, Kentucky, Steven brought light, laughter, and love to everyone who knew him.Steven was the life…

Steven "Steve" Joseph Church

Feb 4, 1962 - Jun 3, 2025

Steven “Steve” Joseph Church, 63, of Owensboro, passed away June 3, 2025. He was born in Owensboro on February 4, 1962, to the late Joseph Arvel and Emma Jean Church. Steve was a larger-than-life character—a gruff teddy bear with a heart as big as his personality. For over 30 years, he proudly owned Church's Septic…

Patrick A. Doolittle

Aug 3, 1966 - Jun 1, 2025

Patrick A. Doolittle, 58, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Evansville, Indiana native was born August 3, 1966, to the late John and Mary Jo Reising Doolittle. A proud “Westsider”, Patrick was a 1984 graduate of Mater Dei High School in Evansville. He had worked as an…

Joseph Hugh Cecil

Nov 8, 1925 - May 30, 2025

Joseph Hugh Cecil passed away peacefully at the Carmel Home on Friday, May 30, 2025 at the age of 99. He was born November 8, 1925 in Daviess County. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II stationed in Tokyo, Japan. Hugh was a lifelong member of Saint Peter of Alcantara Catholic…

Richard "Dick" Anthony Thomas

Jan 4, 1935 - May 29, 2025

Richard “Dick” Anthony Thomas, 90, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, May 29, surrounded by his loving family. Born January 4, 1935, he was one of thirteen children born to the late Jesse and Pearl Thomas.Dick was a devout Catholic and a loyal member of Saints Joseph and Paul Catholic Church. His faith was an integral…

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