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Margaret Green Hawes
Oct 17, 1928 - Jun 4, 2023
Margaret Green Hawes, 94, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Signature Health Care at Hillcrest. The Daviess County native was born October 17, 1928, to the late Carl and Lela Kowgitz Green. Margaret was employed at Green River Electric for 33 years before retirement. She loved working in her yard, landscaping and…
Troy D. Pfister
Nov 29, 1971 - Jun 4, 2023
Troy Pfister, 51, of Owensboro passed away peacefully Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his home surrounded by the love of his family. The Toledo, Ohio native was born November 29, 1971, to Charles and Sandra Ross Pfister. Troy graduated from Daviess County High School (class of 1991) and immediately enlisted in the United States Air…
Nancy Louise Bastin Ellis
Dec 29, 1941 - Jun 4, 2023
Nancy Louise Bastin Ellis, 81, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday June 4, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born December 29, 1941 in Central City to the late Frank and Essie Wilson Bastin. Nancy worked in the nursing field and had worked for years in Dr. Jack Colling’s and Dr. Coy…
Bettye Lou Harralson
Oct 2, 1947 - Jun 3, 2023
Bettye Lou Harralson, 75, of Owensboro, passed away June 3, 2023. She was born in Ohio County to the late Ercie and Bertha Chinn James. Bettye was a talented musician and played the organ and piano for many years throughout various churches in and around Owensboro. She accompanied her husband often with music at church…
James E Stinogel
Aug 29, 1944 - Jun 3, 2023
James E. Stinogel 78 of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023. He was born August 29, 1944, to the late Arvel and Julia Stinogel. James served in the Army and served 25 years with the Army Reserve. He was also a KY Colonel. James was employed and worked at Whitehall Furniture till they…
Vonell Cardwell Hudson
May 17, 1935 - Jun 2, 2023
Vonell Cardwell Hudson, 88, of Philpot, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at Wellington Parc leaving a legacy of kindness and strength. She was born May 17, 1935, to the late Wavie Ray Cardwell and Amy Palestine Ferguson Cardwell. Born a coal miner's daughter in Beaver Dam and a Beaver Dam High School graduate,…
William Onley
Jul 2, 1956 - Jun 2, 2023
William “Billy” Onley Sr., 66, of Owensboro, left this world June 2, 2023, surrounded by his friends and family. He lived a life full of adventure and love. He will be missed and will always hold a special place in all the hearts of those who knew him. He is survived by his…
Jerry Abbott
Feb 23, 1959 - Jun 2, 2023
Jerry Wayne Abbott, 64, of Philpot, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born February 23, 1959, in Ripley, West Virginia to the late Wayne Royce and Juanita Naomi (Capehart) Abbott. Jerry enjoyed deer hunting and Jeep rides, but more than anything, he loved spending time with his…
Michele Colleen Nicholson
Mar 18, 1964 - Jun 1, 2023
Michele Colleen (McCarthy) Nicholson, 59, of Owensboro, entered eternal life Thursday, June 1, 2023, after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. She was born March 18, 1964, in Lafayette, IN to the late William and Lucille (Kraimer) McCarthy. Michele was of the catholic faith. She graduated from Ivy Tech in 1989 with her nursing…
Joyce Ann Teets
Jul 19, 1947 - Jun 1, 2023
Joyce Ann Teets, 75, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born July 19, 1947 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania to the late Thomas and Anastasia Reilly Kenney. Joyce was retired as a licensed practical nurse and was a member of Our Lady…
