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Chester "Chet" Kaminski
Sep 28, 1939 - Mar 20, 2020
Chester "Chet" Kaminski, 80, of Owensboro passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born September 28, 1939 in Rockford, Illinois to the late Chester Peter Kaminski and Sarah Loretta Molitor Kaminski. Chet was a Master Electrician and Contractor. He was also community volunteer, mentor, and teacher. He passed away with his…
Amy Vowels
Sep 24, 1978 - Mar 20, 2020
Amy Vowels of Owensboro, Kentucky passed away at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital on the night of March 20th, 2020 at the age of 41. She was predeceased by her mother, Susan Glenn, and father-in-law, Allen Vowels. Amy is survived by her husband of 14 years, Chad Vowels; son, Christopher Bartlett; father, Larry Statts; sister, Brandy…
David Smith
Sep 6, 1964 - Mar 18, 2020
David Smith, 55, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born September 6, 1964 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Virgil and Dorothy Kuipers Smith. David collected Zippo lighters, enjoyed gatherings with family and friends, and playing cards and games. He loved his dogs, Casey…
David Lee Goodman
Jan 20, 1986 - Mar 18, 2020
David Lee Goodman, 34, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at his home. Born January 20, 1986 in Daviess County to Clarence and Donna Howard Goodman, David graduated from Apollo High School (class of '04) and worked some with his dad. He was a hard worker, later employed at Century Aluminum as a…
Dorothy Towery Jackson
Oct 17, 1954 - Mar 17, 2020
Dorothy Towery Jackson, 65, of Hickory, North Carolina passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born October 17, 1954 in Daviess County, KY to her late father, Carl Randall Towery and raised by her loving grand parents Conrad Hampton Towery and Iva Keith Towery, whom Dorothy considered "mom". For many years…
John "Jack" E. Hufnagel
Sep 25, 1927 - Mar 17, 2020
John "Jack" E. Hufnagel, 92, of Owensboro passed away early Tuesday, March 17, 2020 under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. Born September 25, 1927 in Covington to the late Charles and Theresa Tepper Hufnagel, Jack moved to Owensboro when his father was transferred with the L&N Railroad. He met Wanda Wahl while both…
Robert R. Gehlhausen
Feb 13, 1946 - Mar 16, 2020
Robert R. Gehlhausen, 74, of Owensboro, passed away March 16, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born February 13, 1946 to the late John R. and Goldie Gehlhausen. Robert loved cars, trucks, guns and fishing. He also enjoyed boating and watching races and westerns. Robert spent 33 years in law enforcement. He retired…
Grace Elizabeth Weishaar
Jul 11, 1929 - Mar 15, 2020
Grace Elizabeth Weishaar of Owensboro passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Signature Healthcare Hillcrest. Born July 11, 1929 in Grey Eagle, Minnesota to the late Walter and Merna McDaniel Scott, Grace was very active in her church and went on several mission trips. She enjoyed crafts and sewing and made several wedding dresses. Grace…
B.H. Parker
Nov 16, 1924 - Mar 14, 2020
B.H. Parker, 95, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born November 16, 1924, in Piedmont, AL, to the late Barlow and Annie Pope Parker. B.H. was retired from General Electric, where he worked as a glassblower, after proudly…
Peggy Braden Daniel
May 16, 1936 - Mar 14, 2020
Peggy Braden Daniel, 83, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Signature Healthcare Hillcrest. She was born in Utica, Kentucky to the late Charles and Lola DeMoss Braden. Peggy retired from Modern Welding after thirty-nine years of service. She was a long-time and active member of Ridgewood Baptist Church. Peggy was a "puppy-lover"…
