Obituaries
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James Patrick Hayden
Mar 4, 1935 - Feb 10, 2023
James Patrick “Jim Pop Pat” Hayden, 87, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born March 4, 1935 in Daviess County to the late Charles S. and Mary Pauline Wethington Hayden. Jim was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic…
Barbara Ann Henke Hanselman
Feb 18, 1936 - Feb 10, 2023
Barbara Ann Henke Hanselman, 86, of Owensboro passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born February 18, 1936, in Tulsa, OK to the late Victor John and Selma Ella Henke. Barbara graduated from Holland High School (Indiana) in 1954. She was a devoted member of Trinity Episcopal…
James "Jim" Lexter Leach
Sep 18, 1921 - Feb 10, 2023
James “Jim” Lexter Leach, 101, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. The Ohio County native was born September 18, 1921, to the late Minnie Bell and Willie Edgar Leach. He graduated from Fordsville High School where he played on…
Barbara Elleen Wilkerson
May 10, 1944 - Feb 10, 2023
Barbara Elleen Wilkerson, 78, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at her home. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Oscar Lee and Ruby L. Sutton Gilmer. Mrs. Wilkerson retired from Wal-Mart where she worked in the bakery. She had previously been employed at Owensboro Country Club for more…
Elizabeth Ann Hamilton Clark
Jan 26, 1939 - Feb 9, 2023
Elizabeth Ann Hamilton Clark, 84, went to her heavenly home Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Signature Hillcrest in Owensboro surrounded by her children. She was born January 26, 1939, in Daviess County to parents Carl and Mercedes Elizabeth Young Hamilton. Mom was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church in Owensboro. She had great…
Edward E Willen, Jr
May 23, 1941 - Feb 8, 2023
Edward E. Willen, Jr., 81, died at Owensboro Regional Hospital from pneumonia on February 8, 2023. He was born on May 23, 1941, in Louisville, KY. He was a graduate of ST. Xavier High School in Louisville. He attended Murray State University and graduated from Brescia University, summa cum laud, with a BS degree…
Kevin Lynn Richards
Jul 7, 1960 - Feb 8, 2023
Kevin Lynn Richards, 62, of Philpot, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at his home. His lifelong battle with physical limitations showed his courage and true character in facing all of his many daily challenges with a good attitude and a smile. Kevin was born in Owensboro and graduated from Apollo High…
Margaret Ann "Peggy" Kutsor
Sep 16, 1939 - Feb 7, 2023
Margaret Ann “Peggy” Kutsor, 83, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. She was born September 16, 1939, in Syracuse, NY to the late Laura and David Clancy. Margaret was a devoted parishioner and usher of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She was a founding member…
Robert "Bob" Charles Brown Jr.
Dec 1, 1930 - Feb 6, 2023
Robert “Bob” Charles Brown Jr., 92, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at his home while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky., with his loving family by his side. He was born December 1, 1930, in Russellville, KY to the late Robert C. Brown Sr. and Josephine Murphy Brown. Bob…
Barbara Jean Mattingly
Apr 29, 1937 - Feb 6, 2023
Barbara Jean Hagan Mattingly, 85, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born April 29, 1937, in Whitesville, KY, to the late Robert and Virginia Russelburg Hagan. Barbara was employed at the Cigar Factory and owned and ran Mattingly’s Catering. She worked at Blessed Mother Catholic…
