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Shirley L. Hodges
Nov 2, 1946 - Jul 23, 2024
Shirley L. Hodges, 77, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday July 23, 2024, at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation. She was born November 2, 1946, to the late Earl L. McCrady and Martine Hall McCrady.Shirley is survived by her children, Pamela (Timothy) Goodman of Owensboro, Tony (Julie) Hodges of House Springs, and Donna (Jamie) Edgar of Fishers;…
Tyler Marcus Fish
Mar 9, 1971 - Jul 20, 2024
Tyler Fish, 53, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024. The Glens Falls, New York native was born March 9, 1971, as one of seven children to the late Allan Fish and Lucille Holmes Munger. Growing up, Tyler enjoyed sports and participated in baseball, football, and soccer. He was a fan of the Miami…
James Jeffrey "Jeff" Hawks
Aug 24, 1967 - Jul 18, 2024
James Jeffrey “Jeff” Hawks, 56, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The St. Petersburg, Florida native was born August 24, 1967, to the late James Mills Hawks Jr. and Sharon Waugh Hawks. Jeff received his degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson Wales University and was a chef for…
Miya Rudd
Oct 12, 2023 - Jul 18, 2024
An ambitious and willing mind, tiny toes, and a smile that was contagious, Miya Rudd, whose spirit departed this earth was a beacon of hope. Though her time with us was brief, the impact she made during her fleeting moments will forever be cherished.Born in Owensboro on October 12, 2023 at 5:37 a.m., Miya was…
Martha Juanita Carter
May 14, 1942 - Jul 17, 2024
Martha “Juanita” Carter, 82, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday July 17, 2024 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born May 14, 1942 in Daviess County to the late Chester H. and Louise Newman Kruger. Juanita was a member of Newman Baptist Church where she was the church pianist for many years. She was…
Alice Emogene Jones Bowlds
Nov 20, 1926 - Jul 17, 2024
Alice Emogene Jones Bowlds, 97, of Owensboro went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 17,2024 while resting peacefully at Carmel Home surrounded by family. She was born in Daviess County on November 20, 1926 to the late Ordie C. Jones and Veolia Rose Coomes Jones. Emogene is preceded in death by her husband of…
Jewel D. Dukes
Mar 10, 1930 - Jul 17, 2024
Jewel D. Dukes, 94, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky to the late Atlas and Marie (Boley) Dukes. Mr. Dukes worked for Pepsi-Cola for more than twenty-three years. He was an energetic person and a hard…
Shirley Pierce Dukes
Apr 7, 1942 - Jul 17, 2024
Shirley Pierce Dukes, 82, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Rittman, Ohio native was born April 7, 1942, to the late Alex Bratcher, Sr. and Gracie Beatrice Moseley Bratcher. Shirley was employed at Owensboro Daviess County Hospital for 25 years and then…
Glenn Marion Helwig
Aug 10, 1963 - Jul 17, 2024
Glenn Marion Helwig, 60, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro on August 10, 1963, to the late Kenneth and Josephine Renfrow Helwig. He graduated from Owensboro High School, worked at Wax Works, and then served as a security guard at the hospital. In addition to…
Tarrell Beau Goodwin
Feb 9, 1994 - Jul 15, 2024
Tarrell Beau Goodwin, 30, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Columbus, Ohio to Darrell and Philicia Brown Goodwin. Tarrell was a U.S. Army Veteran and most recently worked for Evansville Marine Service. He enjoyed playing semi-pro football, spending time outdoors and quality time with family.…
