Obituaries
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Hazel L. Jewell
Dec 23, 1935 - Jan 2, 2025
Hazel L. Jewell, 89, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Stanton, Tennessee native was born December 23, 1935, to the late Bruner Swift and Margaret Mize Swift. Hazel was a strong and independent woman who raised her children on her own…
I'Yani Maize Whitlock
Dec 31, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
I’Yani Maize Whitlock passed away prematurely Tuesday, December 31 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She is survived by her mother, Ru’Nisha Winstead; her father, Terry Whitlock; siblings, Isaiah Hurst and India Manley; and her grandmother, Gloria Winstead. No public services are scheduled. Care by Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. Messages and condolences for the family may be shared…
Harvey Thorpe Marksberry, Jr.
Jun 5, 1936 - Dec 26, 2024
Harvey Thorpe Marksberry, Jr., 88 of Owensboro, died Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born June 5, 1936 in Daviess County to the late Harvey, Sr. and Ella Horrell Marksberry. Harvey was the last of 11 siblings to die which included Peggy, Mary Lee, Sam, Gene, Betty, Rachel, Paul, Mildred,…
Margaret Hayden Blincoe
Apr 24, 1924 - Dec 26, 2024
Margaret Hayden Blincoe, 100, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 26, 2024 while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky at the Heartford House. She was born April 24, 1924 to the late Ruben and Fairy Hayden. Margaret was committed to her family, especially her children and enjoyed providing for them.…
Kenneth "Ken" E. Hamilton Sr.
May 6, 1944 - Dec 25, 2024
Kenneth “Ken” E. Hamilton Sr., 80, of Mc Daniels, KY, passed away Wednesday December 25, 2024, at his home. He was born May 6, 1944, in St. Lawrence KY, to the late Herbert and Mary Willie Long Hamilton. Ken spent 25 years as the owner/operator of Hamilton Construction, from 1978-2003, earning a great reputation as…
Michael Chalmers MacDonald
Jan 19, 1944 - Dec 24, 2024
Michael Chalmers MacDonald, 80, of Owensboro, KY, passed away on December 24, 2024. He was born in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, on January 19, 1944, to the late Chalmers and Stella Malobabich MacDonald. A proud graduate of Beaver Falls High School (Class of 1961), Michael went on to serve in the United States Air Force from 1963…
Richie Hale James
Mar 20, 1955 - Dec 23, 2024
Richie Hale James, 69, of Owensboro, passed away Monday December 23, 2024, at Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation. He was born March 20, 1955, in Ohio County, to the late Leonard and Faye Brown Watson.Richie loved the outdoors. Whether it be hunting, fishing, or camping, his favorite places to be were in the woods or on…
Marvin E. Hayden
Feb 7, 1935 - Dec 22, 2024
Marvin E. Hayden, 89, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024, at his home. He was born February 7, 1935, to the late Ruben and Fairy Hayden. Marvin proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He found joy in the simple pleasures in life- sipping his favorite coffee, smoking…
David W. Conkright
Oct 9, 1952 - Dec 21, 2024
David W. Conkright passed away suddenly on December 21, 2024. He was born to the late John and Charlesetta (Wathen) Conkright on October 9th, 1952. He graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School in 1970 and Western Kentucky University in 1975 with an accounting degree. David was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity at Western.…
Mark "Rock" Rickard
Aug 26, 1959 - Dec 20, 2024
Mark “Rock” Rickard, 65, of Owensboro passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born August 26, 1959, to Bobby Jo Rickard and Marion “Jackie” Sapp Rickard. Mark was a devoted son, a beloved brother, a caring husband, and a father who loved his daughter with every…
