Obituaries
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Wilfred Lee Hagan
Oct 7, 1927 - Sep 26, 2016
Wilfred Lee HaganWilfred Lee Hagan, surrounded by his family, passed away on Monday, September 26, under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Wilfred was born on October 7, 1927 to Jerome and Rose Annie Hagan in Whitesville, KY. He was raised on land near his grandfather's farm on Steven's School Road and spoke many…
Kenneth Earl
Nov 4, 1937 - Sep 26, 2016
Kenneth Earl, 78, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, September 25 at Owensboro Place where he had been a resident since 2002. Mr. Earl was born November 4, 1937 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Harvey Earl and Lela Brawley Earl. Kenneth was affiliated with the United Pentecostal Church in Villa Grove, Illinois. He enjoyed singing…
Barry Wayne Beck
Mar 13, 1947 - Sep 25, 2016
Barry Beck, 69, of Owensboro passed away September 25, 2016. He was born on March 13, 1947, in Daviess County to the late JR and Edith Beck. Barry graduated from Western Kentucky University with a BA, MA, and Rank 1. He went on to be the principal at Whitesville Elementary for 23 years and also…
James Arnold Conder
Jun 9, 1935 - Sep 25, 2016
James Arnold Conder, 81, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at the Carmel Home. He was born June 9, 1935 in Daviess Co., KY to the late James William and Sarah Agnes Clark Conder. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Clarence "Smokey" Conder and wife Ozetta, Tommy Conder and wife Lucille,…
Barbara Jean Hurm
May 30, 1931 - Sep 25, 2016
Barbara Jean Hurm, 85, of Owensboro passed away peacefully at her home on September 25, 2016. She was born to the late Edward and Mary Price Hurm on May 30, 1931, in Daviess County. Barbara retired as an executive secretary for General Electric where she worked her entire career. She was a member of Blessed…
Joseph "Joey" Fischer
Mar 21, 1956 - Sep 23, 2016
Joseph Glenn "Joey" Fischer, 60, went barreling into the arms of Jesus and scooped up his first sweet granddaughter on Friday September 23, 2016 at 8:19 p.m. Joey was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on March 21, 1956 to the late Bill and Margaret Fischer. He grew up in Daviess County and graduated from the local…
Skyleigh Cerise-Lucille Howard
- Sep 23, 2016
Skyleigh Cerise-Lucille Howard's short life ended on Friday, September 23 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was the daughter of Brandi Camfield Howard and Marcus Howard of Owensboro. Skyleigh was preceded in death by her grandfather, Christopher Blandford and grandmother, Penny Howard. Survivors also include her brothers, Dakota Howard and Eli Reynolds; grandmother, Tonya Ward;…
Wanda J. Gray
Aug 30, 1925 - Sep 22, 2016
Wanda J. Gray, 91, of Owensboro, passed away September 22, 2016 while in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born August 30, 1925 in Livermore to the late James B. and Grace Holder, Wanda was a member of Masonville United Methodist Church. She was a dedicated mother, homemaker and loved spending time with her…
Gladie Voyne Yeiser
Oct 28, 1935 - Sep 22, 2016
Gladie Voyne Yeiser, 80 of Owensboro, was called home by her Lord and Savior Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Signature Healthcare—Hillcrest in Owensboro. She was born October 28, 1935 in Uniontown to the late Frank Logan Yewell and Gladie Voyne Flener Yewell. Voyne was retired after 20 years with South Central Bell and was a…
Gustaf Swanson
Jul 24, 1942 - Sep 21, 2016
Gustaf B. Swanson, 74 years old, completed his baptism Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, while visiting his beloved Western Kentucky University.Gus was born in Calhoun on July 24, 1942, and attended school in Owensboro. In the sixth grade, he met the love of his life, Beverly, whom he followed home from school every day. They graduated…
