Obituaries
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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…
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…
