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Franklin "Ozzie" Maglinger
Apr 2, 1934 - Feb 16, 2023
Franklin Oswald “Ozzie” Maglinger, 88, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at the Heartford House. He was born April 2, 1934 in Daviess County to the late James Frederick and Bertha Long Maglinger. Ozzie worked as an Owensboro fireman for 36 years and retired with the rank of Chief. He was well…
Kenneth "Ken" Masters
Jul 16, 1946 - Feb 16, 2023
Kenneth “Ken” Masters, 76, of Philpot, passed away February 16, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital after a valiant long-term battle with multiple health issues. He was born July 16, 1946, in Carter County, KY, to the late Joseph Milton and Letha Bell (Conley) Masters. Though not of the Catholic Faith, he was a devout and active Member of Sts.…
Barney E. Williamson Jr.
Jul 10, 1944 - Feb 15, 2023
Barney E. Williamson, Jr., 78, of Owensboro, passed away February 15, 2023. He was born July 10, 1944, in Winnsboro, LA to the late Barney Sr. and Georgia “Dee Dee” Hammond Williamson. Barney was member of Owensboro Faith Fellowship Church and retired from the Army Corps of Engineers as a Head Lockman. He was a…
Betty J. Day
Oct 24, 1937 - Feb 14, 2023
Betty J. Day, 85, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born October 24, 1937, in Owensboro to the late Thomas Jacob and Leona Reeks Jacob Bishop. Betty retired from General Electric after thirty-eight years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Betty also loved…
Catherine L. Veach
Oct 4, 1927 - Feb 14, 2023
Catherine L. Veach, 95, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 4, 1927 in Daviess County to the late Bloomer and Mary Norrington Montgomery. Catherine was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Reed. She enjoyed making quilts and was a…
Rev. Richard Powers
Oct 6, 1932 - Feb 13, 2023
Rev. Richard Powers, 90, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born October 6, 1932, in Curdsville, to the late Joseph Hubert and Teresa M. (McCarty) Powers. Rev. Richard Powers was ordained on May 1, 1959. He received his early education at St. Elizabeth Church and School…
Elizabeth "Sissy" Johnson
Nov 20, 1938 - Feb 13, 2023
Elizabeth Jane “Sissy” Johnson, 84, of Owensboro passed away Monday, February 13, 2023, at her home with loved ones by her side. The Lewisport native was born November 20, 1938, to the late Rev. Kyler Johnson and Lottie A. Johnson. Sissy graduated from Western High School, class of 1956 and was a member of Center…
Martha Henry Ludwiczak
Nov 26, 1944 - Feb 12, 2023
Martha Henry Ludwiczak passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Owensboro Health regional Hospital. She was 78. Martha was born in Central City, KY, the only child of the late Edward L. and Frances Depoyster Henry. A graduate of Central City High School, she was an active and enthusiastic participant in high school life…
James "Jim" V. Wathen
Feb 10, 1944 - Feb 12, 2023
James “Jim” V. Wathen, 79, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at his home. The Daviess County native was born February 10, 1944, to the late Victor and Mildred Wathen. Jim graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School, class of 1962. He continued his education and became a certified electrician. Jim had a great…
Harold Ray Norris
Aug 1, 1931 - Feb 11, 2023
Harold Ray Norris, 91, of Owensboro passed away peacefully at the Heartford House on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Also known as “Tooter” and “Bud” to his family, friends, and coworkers, he was born in Beech Creek, KY, in Muhlenberg County, on August 1, 1931. Harold attended Hughes-Kirkpatrick High School, where he excelled in…
