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Rev. Joseph M. Mills
Sep 6, 1927 - Apr 4, 2020
The Rev. Joseph M. Mills, Owensboro, passed away at the Carmel Home on Saturday, April 4, 2020. He was 92 years old. Fr. Mills, son of the late L.K. and Helen Mills, was born in Owensboro on September 6, 1927. He attended St. Francis Academy for nine years, prior to entering the minor seminary at…
Joseph Edward "Eddie" Logsdon
May 26, 1926 - Apr 4, 2020
Joseph Edward "Eddie" Logsdon, 93, of Owensboro went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, April 4, 2020 under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. Born May 26, 1926 at Shaw's Bluffs in Daviess County to the late Anthony and Mary Patterson Logsdon, Eddie served honorably in the U.S. Navy during WWII first…
Aria Quinn Higdon
Feb 13, 2020 - Apr 3, 2020
Aria Quinn Higdon was born February 13, 2020 at Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. She passed away April 3, 2020. Aria was diagnosed with Double Inlet Left Ventricle. She had seven weeks on this earth until she went to be with Jesus. Aria was so beautiful and so smart. She taught so many people…
Murray Oldham Hale
May 13, 1928 - Apr 3, 2020
Murray Oldham Hale, 91, of Owensboro went to his heavenly home on April 3, 2020 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born May 13, 1928 in Daviess County to the late Elizabeth Oldham and John M. Hale. Murray loved his family, friends, and enjoyed all family gatherings. He was a…
John Gilbert Liebenow
Aug 28, 1940 - Apr 2, 2020
John Gilbert Liebenow of Owensboro passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Norton Hospital in Louisville. He was 79. Born in Washington, D.C., a son of the late Gilbert and Isky Liebenow, he graduated from Lake Forest College. John was a longtime member of the Chicago Carpenters Union and retired from Borders Books in Evansville.…
Chris Lynn Foster
Apr 9, 1971 - Apr 1, 2020
Chris Lynn Foster, 48, of Owensboro, passed away April 1, 2020. He was born April 9, 1971 in Owensboro to Eugene and Joan Foster. Chris was a construction worker most of his life. He graduated from Daviess County High School and from Western Kentucky University. Chris enjoyed the outdoors and watching football. He also loved…
Michael Ray Gaston
Mar 6, 1956 - Mar 31, 2020
Michael Ray Gaston, 64, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born March 6, 1956 in Daviess County to the late Carson Ray Gaston and Betty Joyce Arrendell Gaston, Michael was employed and retired as a mill operator for Firestone/Bridgestone in Decatur, Illinois. He loved hunting, fishing, and just…
Mary Ruth Knott Cecil
Mar 24, 1933 - Mar 31, 2020
Mary Ruth Knott Cecil, 87, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, surrounded by her children, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born March 24, 1933 in Sorgho to the late Michael Romulus and Mary Rosalie Abell Knott. She was a devout Catholic and a member of The…
Rayburn "Shot" Minton
Oct 2, 1946 - Mar 30, 2020
Rayburn "Shot" Minton, 73, of Owensboro, passed away March 30, 2020 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born October 2, 1946, in Royalton, IL to the late Rayburn and Betty Grizzell Minton. Rayburn was a member of Owensboro Christian Church. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, especially rabbit hunting, but what…
Terry Joe Richards
May 5, 1959 - Mar 30, 2020
Terry Joe Richards, 60, of Owensboro was called to the Lord March 30, 2020. He was born May 5, 1959. Terry was assistant plant manager for Modern Welding Company, Owensboro, where he had served for 38 years. Terry was passionate about classic cars and car auctions. He enjoyed traveling, being outdoors, and spending time with…