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James "Jim" E. Hagan
Nov 15, 1947 - May 27, 2019
James "Jim" E. Hagan Jr., 71, of Philpot passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born November 15, 1947 in Owensboro to the late James Edward Hagan Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Volk Hagan, Jim graduated from Holy Name High School in Henderson (class of '65). He served in…
Susan Payne Early
Oct 18, 1958 - May 26, 2019
Susan Early, 60, of Reynolds Station passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at her residence with her family by her side. Born October 18, 1958 in Owensboro to the late Sam and Patricia Lackey Payne, Susan graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School (class of '76). She retired from Field Packing Company after working there for…

Ashlee Natalie Alonzo Velazques
May 25, 2019 - May 25, 2019
Ashlee Natalie Alonzo-Velazques, was born and passed away May 25, 2019. She is the daughter of Ashlee Gwen Velazques Gonzalez and Francisco Alonzo Gomez.Her family will honor her life through a funeral mass 10am Tuesday at Sts. Joseph and Paul Catholic Church, with burial following at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from…
Darrell "Hambone" Hamilton
May 13, 1946 - May 24, 2019
Darrell "Hambone" Hamilton, 73, of Owensboro, passed away May 24, 2019 at his home. Darrell was born May 13, 1946 in Livermore, to the late William (Bill) and Rita Wood Hamilton. He graduated from Owensboro High School in 1964, served in the United States Army, belonged to the local VFW Post #696, and was a…
Bonnie Alsup Willis
Aug 18, 1949 - May 23, 2019
Bonnie Alsup Willis, 69, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at her home. She was born August 18, 1949 in Daviess Co. to the late Annie Thomas and Robert C. Alsup, Sr. Bonnie had attended Greater Vision Baptist Church for many years with her husband. Bonnie loved and served the Lord faithfully…
Deborah Sue Sherrill
Oct 16, 1955 - May 23, 2019
Deborah S. Lloyd Sherrill, 63, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Daviess County to William Edward Lloyd and Barbara Estes Colwell.Deborah was a dedicated homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed watching sports, especially NASCAR, wrestling and U.K. Basketball. Deborah…
Jim Hodgkins
Aug 17, 1949 - May 23, 2019
Jim Hodgkins, 69, of Owensboro, passed away May 23, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born August 17, 1949, in Whitesville to the late Philip and Ada Payne Hodgkins. Jim was also preceded in death by his brother, John Hodgkins. Jim retired from OMU after 25+ years of service as a warehouse supervisor.…
Billy Paul Dean
Oct 9, 1935 - May 22, 2019
Billy Paul Dean, 83, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at his home. He was born October 9, 1935 in Scottsboro, Alabama to the late Clifford and Thelma Ledwell Dean. Billy was retired from Tennessee Valley Authority. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, riding 4-wheelers and A.T.V.'s. He enjoyed woodworking, helping family and…
Paul Estes Johnson
Oct 27, 1930 - May 21, 2019
Paul Estes Johnson, 88, of Owensboro, passed away May 21, 2019 at Signature HealthCARE at Hillcrest, surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born October 27, 1930 in Logan County, KY, to the late Ellis Estes Johnson and Enola Frances Boley Johnson. He was a self-educated man and loved to work hard for his family,…
Nellie Gray Vickers
May 17, 1936 - May 21, 2019
Nellie Gray Vickers, 83, of Owensboro, passed away May 21, 2019 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born May 17, 1936 in Daviess County to the late Charles and Nora Cheshire. Nellie enjoyed her flowers, fresh garden foods, and the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will…