Obituaries
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Jermain Arness Bell
Jun 9, 1979 - Nov 14, 2024
Jermain Arness Bell, 45, passed away November 14, 2024. He was born on June 9, 1979, to Jackie McFarland and the late Charles Anderson Bell. Jermain loved basketball, especially the Los Angeles Lakers and U.K. He also loved to dance, listen to music and enjoyed crafts. Jermain had a smile that could light up a…
Edith Marie Gainor
Apr 16, 1941 - Nov 14, 2024
Edith Marie Gainor, born on April 16, 1941, in Stoney Bottom, West Virginia, peacefully passed away on November 14, 2024, at her home. She was a devoted and generous individual, whose strong will and warm-hearted nature made her the rock of her family and endeared her to all who knew her. Edith held an associate’s…
Arnold "Arnie" Weiner
Jan 7, 1943 - Nov 13, 2024
Arnold “Arnie” Weiner, 81, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday November 13, 2024 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. He was born January 7, 1943 in Worcester, Massachusetts to the late Benjamin and Eva Entin Weiner. Arnie was a graduate of California State University in Los Angeles, California receiving his Masters degree and was retired from…
Nancy (Carpenter) Calhoun
Mar 3, 1946 - Nov 12, 2024
Nancy (Carpenter) Calhoun, 78, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024, under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born March 3, 1946, to the late William Ellis and Louise Carpenter. Nancy was proud of her accomplishments within her church and community organizations. She was a dedicated member of Settle Memorial Church,…
James Wayne Endsley
Feb 11, 1943 - Nov 10, 2024
James Wayne Endsley, 81, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on Sunday November 10, 2024, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born February 11, 1943, in Bloomburg, Texas, to the late Wayne and Juanita Wood Endsley. James graduated from Bloomburg High…
Carolyn S. DeSpain
Mar 9, 1942 - Nov 9, 2024
Carolyn S. DeSpain 82, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Heartland Villa. The Crittenden County native was born March 9, 1942, to the late Luther Francis Shewcraft and Oda Lee Patton Shewcraft. Before retiring, Carolyn co-owned with her husband, Jerry, the Beltone Hearing Aid Center of Owensboro for thirty years. To fulfill…
Bernard Coy Payne
Apr 6, 1942 - Nov 8, 2024
Bernard Coy Payne, 82, of Owensboro, passed away November 8, 2024. He was born in Knottsville on April 6, 1942, to the late Joseph Harles and Lena Bell Mattingly Payne. Bernard served in United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Bernard worked as a Facility Technician for AT&T, where he retired after thirty-five years. He…
Bobbie Jo Sanchez
Oct 27, 1984 - Nov 6, 2024
Bobbie Jo Sanchez, 40, of Vine Grove passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024. The Elizabethtown native was born October 27, 1984, to Kathy Oliver and the late Mark McCullaugh. Bobbie Jo loved spending time with her seven children and extended family. She enjoyed cooking, Bingo, writing, and taking pictures. Her creative talents were expressed in…
Alice Marie Clary Tanner
Jul 16, 1936 - Nov 6, 2024
Alice Marie Clary Tanner, 88, of Owensboro, went to her eternal home on November 6, 2024, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Marie was born in Owensboro on July 16, 1936, to the late George and Katie Peckenpaugh Clary Sr. A woman of profound Christian faith, Marie was a devoted member of Crosspoint…
Carolyn Marie Hayden Cecil
Jan 3, 1947 - Nov 6, 2024
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn Hayden Cecil on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at the age of 77 at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky after a nearly four year victory over pancreatic cancer. She was born January 3, 1947 in…
