Obituaries
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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…
Jordan "Andy" Evans
Jul 17, 1976 - May 27, 2025
Jordan Andrew “Andy” Evans, 48, born on July 17, 1976, and passed away on May 27, 2025. Mostly known as Andy but also went by a host of nicknames. Namely Fern Andy-o, Norm, and later Pop-Pop as he was known by his grandkids and niece. Pop-Pop lived a wonderful life with love being the first…
Shirley Ann Hartgrove
Nov 26, 1938 - May 27, 2025
Shirley Ann Hartgrove, 86, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday May 27, 2025 at the Heartford House under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born November 26, 1938 in Madison, Indiana to the late Clyde M. and Lillian Bennett Miller. Shirley was retired from Sears, Roebuck, and Co. in…
Clifton Ray Pierce
Oct 8, 1978 - May 23, 2025
Clifton Ray Pierce, 46, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro to Jessie Ray and Wanda Faye Staples Pierce.Clifton had worked for Murphy’s Appliance for several years and was a member of the Eagle’s Lodge.He treasured time with family and enjoyed playing cards, riding…
Debra Dawn Reynolds Fenwick
Aug 21, 1951 - May 23, 2025
Debra Dawn Reynolds Fenwick, 73, of Owensboro, passed away May 23, 2025. She was born August 21, 1951, in Owensboro to the late Wesley Coy and Mildred Virginia Sapp Reynolds. A 1969 graduate of Owensboro High School, Debra went on to be a machinist at General Electric and worked there until her retirement. She loved…
Gayla Maria Stevens
Jul 8, 1948 - May 23, 2025
Gayla Maria Stevens, 76, of Utica, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Owensboro to the late Lloyd D. and Angela Louise Rhinerson Farmer. Mrs. Gayla attended Blessed Mother School and was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High.She retired after spending many years working in local factories.…
Perry Anne Thornton
Feb 4, 1958 - May 22, 2025
Perry Anne Thornton, born on February 4, 1958, in Brynmawr, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. A graduate of Duke University, Perry completed her studies in 1980 with a double major in Art and French. Her passion for art was evident…
