Obituaries
Owensboro Memorial Gardens
There’s a difference in cemeteries. You owe it to yourself to know.
We honor our heritage. There are good reasons you should make it yours.
Danny Ray "DRay" Acton
Apr 24, 1963 - Jun 10, 2025
Danny Ray “DRay” Acton, 62, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, June 10, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born April 24, 1963, to the late Ledward Sr. and Thelma Acton.Throughout his life, DRay was known for his unwavering support of the Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed watching westerns, barbequing, following the New York Yankees, and…
Boyce E. Cornelius
Jul 21, 1939 - Jun 7, 2025
Boyce E. Cornelius, 85, of Philpot, passed away on June 7, 2025, while under the compassionate care of Owensboro Health Regional Hospital while listening to Patsy Cline. He was born on July 21, 1939, in Russellville, Kentucky, to the late Charles Harrison and Beatrice Scott Cornelius.Boyce began his professional journey as a truck driver with…
Jennie Barnes Miller
Aug 12, 1924 - Jun 7, 2025
Jennie Barnes Miller, 100, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday June 7, 2025, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born August 12, 1924, in Ohio County KY, to the late Edward and Vera Caldwell Barnes. Jennie graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1943.…
Daniel L. "Barber Dan" Halbig
Dec 29, 1942 - Jun 5, 2025
Daniel L. “Barber Dan” Halbig, 82, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by all his family, Thursday, June 5, 2025 under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born December 29, 1942 in Gibson County, Indiana to the late Oliver A. and Margaret Schmitt Halbig. Dan was a…
Robert Wayne Wills
Aug 11, 1935 - Jun 4, 2025
Robert “Bob” Wayne Wills, age 89, of Owensboro passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, leaving behind a legacy of music, education, and love. Born in Mt Sterling to the late Allie Hanson Wills and Edith Murphy Wills, Bob dedicated his life to nurturing musical talent and inspiring countless students through his passion for music.…
Carl Wesley Hawes
Dec 24, 1927 - Jun 4, 2025
Carl Wesley Hawes, 97, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Cedarhurst of Owensboro. The Claude, TX native was born December 24, 1927, to the late Samuel and Laura Cobb Hawes. The first ten years of his life were marked by four major tragic events: he was born during the Great Depression, he…
Joseph Austin Moorman
Sep 23, 1948 - Jun 3, 2025
Joseph Austin Moorman, Sr. 76 of Owensboro, Ky gained his wings on June 3, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born September 23, 1948, to the late Earl Joseph Moorman, Sr and Sallye Frances Taylor Moorman.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Sallye Lorraine…
Steven Shawn Blandford
May 3, 1979 - Jun 3, 2025
Steven Shawn Blandford, 46, affectionately known by many as Stevo, Steve, Beebs, or Bebow, passed away peacefully at his home in Sackets Harbor, NY on Tuesday, June 3, under the compassionate care of hospice. Born May 3, 1979, in Owensboro, Kentucky, Steven brought light, laughter, and love to everyone who knew him.Steven was the life…
Steven "Steve" Joseph Church
Feb 4, 1962 - Jun 3, 2025
Steven “Steve” Joseph Church, 63, of Owensboro, passed away June 3, 2025. He was born in Owensboro on February 4, 1962, to the late Joseph Arvel and Emma Jean Church. Steve was a larger-than-life character—a gruff teddy bear with a heart as big as his personality. For over 30 years, he proudly owned Church's Septic…
Patrick A. Doolittle
Aug 3, 1966 - Jun 1, 2025
Patrick A. Doolittle, 58, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Evansville, Indiana native was born August 3, 1966, to the late John and Mary Jo Reising Doolittle. A proud “Westsider”, Patrick was a 1984 graduate of Mater Dei High School in Evansville. He had worked as an…
