Obituaries
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Arch E. Bamberger
Jan 17, 1921 - Jan 14, 2023
Arch E. Bamberger, 101, of Owensboro, passed away quietly Saturday, January 14, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born January 17, 1921 in Owensboro to the late Arch E. Bamberger, Sr. And Viola Lingang Bamberger. Arch graduated from Owensboro Senior High School in 1939 where he met his bride and love…
Sherry Lynn Howard
Aug 18, 1967 - Jan 13, 2023
Sherry Lynn Howard, 55, of Owensboro, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, January 13 after battling lung cancer for six months. She was born August 18, 1967 in Daviess County. Sherry had worked as a supervisor in food service for the cafeteria at Kentucky Wesleyan College for 17 years. She enjoyed playing…
Jill Ann Huff
Jul 21, 1966 - Jan 13, 2023
Jill Ann Huff, 56, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at her home. She was born July 21, 1966 to the late Bobby and Anita (Harmon) Newman. Jill was a 1984 graduate of Daviess County High School. She worked with the Daviess County School System for years and was a member of…
George Warren Morgan
Mar 18, 1953 - Jan 13, 2023
George Warren Morgan, 69, of Masonville, passed away after a 13-month battle with cancer on January 13, 2023, at The Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born March 18, 1953, in Louisville, to the late George and Shirley Morgan. George, a proud Veteran, served in the Army…
Ruth "Peggy" Buchanan
Jun 12, 1930 - Jan 12, 2023
Ruth “Peggy” Buchanan, 92, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Hermitage Nursing Care and Rehab. The Sebree native was born June 12, 1930, to the late Verbal and Ella Townsend Jones. In addition to her parents, two brothers and two sisters, Ruth also was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Buck”…
Barrett "Barry" Lee Young
Feb 18, 1973 - Jan 12, 2023
Barrett Lee Young, 49, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023. He was born February 18, 1973, in Owensboro to Dr. David and Sandra Barrett Young. Barry was a 1991 graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School where he excelled in soccer, even playing during the summer after high school in Europe. He also…
James "Barney" Dickens
Jul 21, 1939 - Jan 11, 2023
James “Barney” Dickens, 83, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born June 21, 1939, in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Joseph and Mary Dickens. Barney worked for Murphy Miller and owned Dickens Upholstery before joining the fire department. He retired from the Owensboro Fire…
Catherine Juanita Dutschke Cowan
Jul 23, 1935 - Jan 11, 2023
Catherine Juanita Dutschke Cowan, 87, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born July 23, 1935, in Holt, Kentucky to Herman C. and Dorris Rush Dutschke. During her high school years at Breckenridge County High School, she was…
David Brent Price
Jul 24, 1961 - Jan 10, 2023
David Brent Price, 61, of Owensboro. It is with heavy hearts, but comforted spirits, that we release our precious son, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, and friend, David Brent Price, back to the One from whom he was created. Our beloved Brent, fun-loving, caring, and never met a stranger, passed on into the welcoming arms of…
Bruce Wayne Woolen
Apr 28, 1956 - Jan 10, 2023
Bruce Wayne “Peeps” Woolen, aka. Batman, 66, received his final bat signal on January 10, 2023, under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky, surrounded by his family. Bruce was born in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Joan Marie Boarman Woolen, graduated from Owensboro High School and was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic…
