Obituaries
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Lewis Morton Oldham
Sep 6, 1936 - May 1, 2025
Lewis Morton Oldham, 88, of Masonville, passed away Thursday May 1, 2025, while at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born September 6, 1936, in Daviess County, to the late John W. Oldham and Mary Nancy Mercer Oldham.He was a self-employed carpenter and later…
Howard James Schleiden Jr.
Feb 6, 1942 - Apr 29, 2025
Howard James Schleiden Jr., 83, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Pittsburgh, PA native was born February 6, 1942, to the late Howard Schleiden Sr. and Ruth Weller Schleiden. Howard served during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Air Force. He was stationed in North Africa. His…
William Dempsey Farmer
Nov 28, 1939 - Apr 27, 2025
William D. Farmer, 85, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at his home. He was born in Fordsville, Kentucky on November 28, 1939 to the late Ezra and Commie Farmer.He served in aviation for the U.S. Navy, having spent two years working the flight deck on the Franklin D. Roosevelt Aircraft Carrier.At the…
Henrietta Kingkade
Dec 25, 1928 - Apr 25, 2025
Henrietta H. Kingkade, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025. A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Henrietta lived a long and beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and the simple joys she treasured most. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and the quilting ministry.She cherished the comfort of her front…
Risa Spicer McArn
Oct 21, 1962 - Apr 25, 2025
Risa Spicer McArn, 62, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Signature Healthcare—Hillcrest. She was born October 21, 1962 in Daviess County to the late Bobby and Edith Holme Spicer. Risa had worked as a secretary and was of the Baptist faith. She was also preceded in death by her husband Bob…
Matthew Blair Roush
Sep 20, 1956 - Apr 24, 2025
Matthew Blair Roush, 68, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Point Pleasant, WV native was born September 20, 1956, to the late Samuel and Elsie Rardin Roush. Matt received his bachelor’s degree with honors in Mechanical Engineering from Fairmont University in West Virginia. He was employed at…
Bradford C. Humphrey
Apr 28, 1957 - Apr 22, 2025
Bradford C. Humphrey, 67, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. Brad was born in Portland, Oregon on April 28, 1957, and raised by his late parents, Dan and Ann Fleming. He graduated from Ohio County High School, class of 1975. Brad was…
Barbara Jean Byrne Calhoun
Mar 22, 1941 - Apr 21, 2025
Barbara Jean Byrne Calhoun, 84, of Owensboro passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at her home under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Dexter, Indiana native was born March 22, 1941, to the late Joseph Sweat and Jessie King Sweat. Barbara enjoyed traveling, music, painting, and working in her flower…
Jeffery "J.D." Davis
Sep 19, 1962 - Apr 20, 2025
Jeff “J.D.” Davis, a proud United States Navy veteran, adventure seeker and lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, passed away on April 20, 2025, at the age of 62.Growing up in the redwood covered hills of California, Jeff embodied the spirit of adventure, loyalty, and quiet strength that defined his life’s journey. He served his country with distinction…
Ami Best Yeiser
Oct 3, 1980 - Apr 20, 2025
Ami Elizabeth Best Yeiser, 44, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully on April 20th, 2025, under the compassionate care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. After nearly ten years of illness, Ami fell asleep on Good Friday, only to awaken with her Lord in Heaven on Easter Sunday morning at dusk.While Ami courageously battled…
