Obituaries
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Stephen "Steve" Wallace Hall
- Jan 16, 2022
Stephen "Steve" Wallace Hall, passed away January 16, 2022, at the age of 69 while at The Heartford House. His two year and five-month battle with cancer showed his courage in facing life's challenges with a positive attitude, as well as his faith in Jesus Christ. Steve loved his family and wanted them to know…
Elvie Turner
Jan 29, 1963 - Jan 16, 2022
Elvie Turner, 58, of Knottsville, passed away January 16, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born January 29, 1963, in Galveston, TX, to John R. Garcia Jr. and Amy Rios. Elvie enjoyed cooking, antique shopping, reading, and traveling back home to Texas. She loved her cats, Shrimp and Spike. Elvie impacted everyone who…
Sue Leibfreid
Jan 4, 1934 - Jan 16, 2022
Sue Bivin Leibfreid, 88, of Owensboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, January 16,2022 at her home. She was surrounded by family and her long-time friend and caregiver, Joy Ensminger. She was raised in Muhlenburg County by the late Texal and Jennie V. Steele. Sue loved her home, growing flowers, sewing, singing…
Roger L. James
Aug 15, 1939 - Jan 15, 2022
Roger L. James, 82, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY. He was born August 15, 1939, in McHenry, KY to the late Rex and Catherine Culbertson James. Roger was a veteran of the United States Army, serving for 3 years and was stationed in…
Joan Murphy Froehlich
Sep 27, 1940 - Jan 15, 2022
Joan Murphy Froehlich, 81, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at her home. She died peacefully surrounded by family, including her loving husband of 57 years. Joan was born September 27, 1940, to the late Thomas and Imelda Hicks Murphy. A lifelong resident of Daviess County, she graduated from Mount Saint Joseph Academy…
Larry "Bug" Brewer
Jun 13, 1966 - Jan 14, 2022
Larry "Bug" Brewer, 55, of Leitchfield, passed away January 14, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born June 13, 1966, in Louisville, to Larry and Dorothy Brewer.Bug was preceded in death by his brother, Billy Joe Morgan.Along with his parents, he is survived by his children, Brandon Brewer, Erika Brewer, Courtney Brewer (Daniel…
Stephen "Steve" Carrington Cabell
Aug 20, 1945 - Jan 14, 2022
Stephen "Steve" Carrington Cabell, 76, of Owensboro passed away January 14, 2022 in Decatur, GA following a prolonged struggle with progressive supranuclear palsy. Born in Henderson, the son of the late George and Tybera Wilson Cabell, the family moved to Owensboro when Steve was 4 years old. He attended Washington Elementary School and Southern Junior…
William J. "Bill" Gibson
Jan 2, 1937 - Jan 12, 2022
William J. "Bill" Gibson, 85, of Calhoun, passed away January 12, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born January 2, 1937, in McLean County, to the late Earl and Edith Gibson. Bill enjoyed fishing, hunting, and life in general. He will be remembered for being cheerful and outgoing.Along with his parents, Bill was…
Billy Eugene Richeson
Dec 15, 1961 - Jan 12, 2022
Billy Eugene Richeson, 60, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on January 12, 2022, at Tristar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, surrounded by his family. He was born December 15, 1961 in Owensboro to the late Bill and Jonell Richeson. Bill was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School and Murray State University, where he earned…
James Gilbert "Gip" Crowley
Mar 22, 1941 - Jan 12, 2022
James Gilbert "Gip" Crowley, 80, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born March 22, 1941, in Slaughters, KY to the late Ellsworth Ballard Crowley and Eunice Irene Oakley Crowley. Gip graduated from Slaughter High School in 1960 and served in the United…
