Obituaries
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Nancy Lea Whitaker
Jan 22, 1939 - Sep 12, 2024
Our precious Aunt Nancy departed this world on September 12, 2024, for the hereafter. Nancy was born January 22, 1939, in Pauls Valley, OK. Her immediate family members who predeceased her include her parents, Norman Eugene Whitaker and Helen Mae Whitaker, nee Talley, her husband Peter Lars Sandberg, and her elder sister Eugenia Whitaker Millsap.She…
James Aubrey Miller
Nov 13, 1933 - Sep 11, 2024
James Aubrey Miller, 90, of Maceo, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born in Owensboro to the late Martin L. and Maude Lewis Miller.He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Patty Ann Thompson Miller in July 2024.James is…
Joyce L. Dillehay Bivens
Feb 14, 1934 - Sep 11, 2024
Joyce L. Dillehay Bivens, 90, of Lewisport, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at her home while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born February 14, 1934 in Daviess County to the late Luther and Cora Ellen Miller Dillehay. Joyce was a member of Central Baptist Church…
James Edward Coomes
Dec 23, 1934 - Sep 10, 2024
James E. Coomes, 89, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital with his family by his side. He was born December 23, 1934 in Whitesville as the oldest of nine siblings to the late Lester and Elizabeth Coomes. James was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church…
Ethel "Christine" Vowels
Aug 20, 1952 - Sep 8, 2024
Ethel “Christine” Vowels, 72, of Owensboro, passed away September 8, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Christine was born in Chicago, IL on August 20, 1952, to the late Claude E. and Rose M. Noffsinger. She worked at Goodwill where she enjoyed being around her co-workers that loved her very much. She was also a…
Wilfred Pagan Jr.
Feb 29, 1944 - Sep 8, 2024
Wilfred Pagan Jr., 80, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on September 8, 2024, as he went to be with the Lord after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. Will was born in Daviess County on February 29, 1944, to the late Wilfred and Mary Ann Horn Pagan. Will grew up…
Mary Bonnie Joyce Fitzgerald Gray
May 23, 1937 - Sep 6, 2024
Mary Bonnie Joyce Fitzgerald Gray, 87, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on September 6, 2024, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Mary was born on May 23, 1937, in Owensboro to Leonard E. and Lillian Fulkerson Fitzgerald. During World War II, her mother was left to care for the…
Doris Augenstein Barnes
Mar 10, 1934 - Sep 5, 2024
Doris Augenstein Barnes, 90, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at her home while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born March 10, 1934 in Daviess County to the late Joseph Henry and Nora Frances Sinclair Augenstein. Doris was a member of First Baptist Church,…
Clifford Delbert "Cliff" Gross Jr.
Nov 18, 1944 - Sep 2, 2024
Clifford Delbert “Cliff” Gross Jr., 79, of Owensboro, passed away Monday September 2, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital with his beloved wife Judee by his side. He was born November 18, 1944, in Kent City, MI, to the late Clifford Sr. and Ardith Fredericks Gross.He enjoyed sharing stories about his years growing up in…
Ronald L. "Ronnie" Goetz
Jun 25, 1952 - Sep 2, 2024
Ronald L. “Ronnie” Goetz, 72, passed away peacefully September 2, 2024, at the Carmel Home with his family lovingly by his side. Born June 25, 1952, to Mary Esther and Norbert "Boonie" Goetz, he lived his life in Owensboro, KY with his two siblings Jim (Kelley)Goetz and Diane (Steve)Hendrix.Ronnie is survived and missed by his…
