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John Stephen Nafrady, Sr.
Jun 12, 1937 - Jun 9, 2021
John S. Nafrady, Sr., 83, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was born June 12, 1937 to the late Janos Istvan and Zsuzanna Nafradi in Csanadapaca, Hungary. John was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Anderson Nafrady and his second wife, Mary Carman Nafrady. Also he had two sisters,…
Charles B. Kimmel
May 14, 1920 - Jun 9, 2021
Charles B. Kimmel, 101, of Owensboro, died Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at his home under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. The Muhlenberg County native was born May 14, 1920 to the late Wood and Clara Bradley Kimmel. Mr. Kimmel served in the U.S. Army during WWII and participated in 7 major invasions. After…
Lowell Braden
Jan 9, 1935 - Jun 8, 2021
Lowell Braden, 86, of Owensboro, passed away June 8, 2021, with cancer. He was born January 9, 1935, in Owensboro, to the late Walter and Marguerite Braden. After graduating high school, Lowell furthered his education at Western Kentucky University and earned his degree in math, with a minor in physics and chemistry. He went on…
Betty Jo Hagman
Mar 11, 1942 - Jun 8, 2021
Betty J. Hagman, 79, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Cloverport, Kentucky to the late Roy and Louise Pate Hendrickson. As a young lady Betty worked in the emergency room and then for Dr. Langford, an oral surgeon. For many years she focused on…
Janet Kay Unsel
Oct 11, 1946 - Jun 7, 2021
Janet Howard Unsel, 74, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Signature Healthcare—Hillcrest. She was born October 11, 1946 in Daviess County to the late Oswald and Lucille Sipes Howard. Janet was retired as a ward clerk with Owensboro-Daviess Co. Hospital and had attended Yellow Creek Baptist Church. She loved spending time…
Mike Menchise
Mar 4, 1960 - Jun 6, 2021
Mike Menchise, 61, of Owensboro, passed away June 6, 2021. He was born on March 4, 1960 in New York, NY to the late Michael J. Sr. and Alice Roy Menchise. Mike was a Vice President of Mortgage Operations for 25 years. He enjoyed boating and was an avid football fan. Mike also enjoyed spending…
John Albert Schartung, Jr.
Oct 16, 1945 - Jun 6, 2021
John Albert Schartung, Jr., 75 of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born October 16, 1945 in Daviess Co. to the late John A. Schartung, Sr. and Mary Cecelia Payne Schartung. John was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church and was…
William "Bill" Goins
Jul 15, 1933 - Jun 6, 2021
William "Bill" J. Goins, 87, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. The Mayfield native was born July 15, 1933 to the late Lucille Goins. Bill was an active member of Immaculate Parish for 62 years. He was a graduate of St. Joseph High School…
James Richard Davis
Mar 12, 1932 - Jun 2, 2021
James Richard "Jim" Davis, 89, of the Reed community, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at his home. He was born March 12, 1932 in McLean County to the late James Clarence and Mary Ellen Drace Davis. Jim was retired after 41 years with the Whirlpool Corp. and was a member of St. Augustine…
Mary Lee Howard
Dec 11, 1932 - Jun 2, 2021
Mary Lee Howard, released her body and ascended to heaven on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the age of 88. Mother of six, outstanding softball coach, a Help Office volunteer, and worked at Anderson's Department Store in the cosmetic and china departments, and after all this, she had four daughters to prepare. A life full…
