Obituaries
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Emogene "Jean" Harrison Strong
Aug 2, 1927 - Aug 7, 2023
Emogene "Jean" Harrison Strong 96 passed away August 7, 2023. Jean was born on August 2, 1927, to Emer & Allen Farmer Conrey. Jean married James Lee Harrison on August 4, 1945. After James’ passing Jean married Ralph Strong. Survivors include daughter, Judy Harrison Carrico and husband David; three grandchildren, Jamie, Jayna and Jill; four…
Mary Monica Varley
Sep 12, 1950 - Aug 6, 2023
Mary Monica Varley, 72, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born September 12, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Joseph James and Constance Marie Hochwalt Varley. Mary had been a resident of the Wendell Foster Center for 54 years and was a member…
Samuel E. "Bodee" Douglas
Feb 23, 1949 - Aug 6, 2023
Samuel E. “Bodee” Douglas, 74, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Maceo to the late William Jasper and Mary Catherine (Crite) Douglas. Samuel was a U.S. Army veteran who fought in Vietnam War and earned the title of Sharpshooter. He retired from the City…
Brian David Hargrove
Sep 9, 1972 - Aug 5, 2023
Brian David Hargrove, (50) born September 9, 1972, died Saturday, August 5, 2023. He was most recognizable by his big smile and from his many years of working at Lowe’s in Owensboro, Kentucky where Brian made many lifelong friends. Brian recently left Lowe’s and started a new job at Academy Sports. Brian was in…
Victoria Johnson Hunn
Dec 10, 1952 - Aug 5, 2023
Victoria Hunn, 70, passed away August 5, 2023, at Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green. She was born in Fort Sill, OK on December 10, 1952, to the late Charles Allen and Mary Jane England Barthlow. Victoria was a graduate of Western Kentucky University, earning her master’s degree and finished her career as the Director of…
Hilda L. Cansler
Aug 2, 1929 - Aug 5, 2023
Hilda L. Cansler, 94, of Owensboro, passed away on August 5, 2023, under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Hilda was born in Graham, KY, on August 2, 1929, to the late Roy and Bonnie Rose Stovall. Hilda cherished tending to her garden, a passion she pursued until her final years. She was…
John David Alexander
Dec 18, 1949 - Aug 5, 2023
John David Alexander, 73, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born December 18, 1949, in Owensboro, to the late Clara Alexander. John was a man of integrity, who loved his family more than anything in the world. His granddaughters brought a sparkle to his eyes,…
Cathy Jackson
Nov 23, 1964 - Aug 3, 2023
Cathy Elaine Jackson, 58, of Lexington, formerly of Owensboro, passed away August 3, 2023. She was born November 23, 1964, in Owensboro to the late Leslie Phipps and Delora Drake Phipps. Cathy was a member of Arena of Faith Church in Evansville, Indiana. She lived her life to the fullest and was always the life of…
Harold Franklin Clark
Nov 13, 1932 - Aug 3, 2023
Harold Clark, 90, of Owensboro, passed away on August 3, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Harold was born in Ohio County, Ky on November 13, 1932, Harold was born to the late Albert and Bertha Mae Rice Clark. He was a graduate of Fordsville High School and took courses in…
Nathan Patrick Rumage
Nov 16, 2004 - Aug 3, 2023
Nathan Patrick Rumage, 18, of Owensboro passed away peacefully Thursday, August 3, surrounded by the fiercely loving trio of women who raised him and now must bury him, his mother, Karen, and sisters, Hannah and Emily. Their devotion was evident to any visitor who stepped into Nathan’s room. They covered up the walls of his…
