Obituaries
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Henry Francis "Frank" Green
May 7, 1938 - Mar 4, 2025
Henry Francis (Frank) Green and his twin sister, Elizabeth Ann, were born on May 7, 1938, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late John M. Green and Ruth Rowland Green of Spencer County, Kentucky. Frank Green passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 4, 2025, in Owensboro, Kentucky.Frank made the Dean’s List at Western Kentucky University for…
Linda Nalbach Bushong
Jan 28, 1939 - Mar 4, 2025
Linda Nalbach Bushong, 86, of Owensboro, passed away on March 4, 2025. Linda was born on January 28, 1939, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to the late Anna Lee Swope Nalbach and Walter Bernard Nalbach.Linda was a graduate of College High School in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She attended Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, VA. She graduated from…
James "Jim" Francis Kaelin
Dec 20, 1945 - Mar 3, 2025
James Francis “Jim” Kaelin, 79, of Owensboro, passed away Monday March 3, 2025, at the University of Louisville Hospital. He was born December 20, 1945, in Owensboro, to the late Albert J. Kaelin and Mary Bernard Smith. Jim proudly served in the United States Air Force as a jet mechanic, forming a passion for watching…
Leona Burton Snowden
Oct 23, 1935 - Mar 3, 2025
Leona Burton Snowden, 89, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, surrounded by her family while at the Heartford House under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. Born October 23, 1935, in Beattyville, Kentucky, she was one of twelve children born to the late Thomas Henry and Stella Caroline Burton.…
Carol Kunkel Howard
Oct 23, 1939 - Mar 2, 2025
Carol Kunkel Howard, 85, of Owensboro, passed away March 2, 2025. She was born October 23, 1939, in West Frankfort, IL to the late Carl Robert and Velma Eubanks Kunkel. Carol retired from Independence Bank in 2012 as a Trust Administrator. Throughout her life, Carol embodied an unwavering devotion to her family. As a loving…
Mollie Grimsley Stephen
Aug 12, 1946 - Mar 2, 2025
Mollie Grimsley Stephen,78, a beautiful beacon of love and joy, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, in Owensboro, KY, with her family at her side. She was born on August 12, 1946, to the late Helen and James W. (Buster) Grimsley. Mollie graduated from Daviess County High School and enjoyed a long and fulfilling…
Terri Hendon
Aug 3, 1958 - Mar 1, 2025
Terri Lynn Hendon, born on August 3, 1958, in Owensboro, departed from this world on March 1, 2025, at her home. Terri was known for her welcoming nature and her ability to make anyone feel at home. She was a “mother to all,” always ready to lend an ear or offer support, embodying the essence of…
Joyce Hillard Leach
Aug 11, 1931 - Feb 27, 2025
Joyce Hillard Leach, 93, passed away February 27, 2025. She was born in Livermore, KY on August 11, 1931 and graduated from Livermore High School. She later worked at General Electric where she met her husband. When her daughter entered school, she became the PTA President of Longfellow Elementary. Later, she assisted her husband with his…
Eugene James "EJ" Thompson
May 23, 1932 - Feb 26, 2025
Eugene “EJ” Thompson, 92, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Daviess County native was born May 23, 1932, to the late William Goebel Thompson and Myra Victoria Payne Thompson. EJ graduated from St. Francis High School, class of 1950. He retired…
Willie Carl Richards
Nov 18, 1942 - Feb 23, 2025
Willie “Carl” Richards, 82, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday February 23, 2025, at Thomson Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore, KY. He was born November 18, 1942, in Easton, KY, to the late Charles T. Richards and Bessie Eva Falls Richards.Carl proudly served in the United States Army and was a machine operator at Domtar Paper…
