Obituaries
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Shirley Fay Whistle
Jan 28, 1936 - Apr 3, 2025
Our mother, Shirley Fay Whistle, 89, of Owensboro, has gone to be with the Lord. She left this earth on Thursday April 3, 2025, while at the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born January 28, 1936, in Henderson, KY, to the late Silas Pitman and Lula Mae Wathen Yancey. Shirley loved to read books…
Camiryia "Cami" Louise Edwards
Jul 27, 2010 - Apr 2, 2025
Camiryia "Cami" Louise Edwards, a bright light in the lives of those who knew her, passed away on April 2, 2025, at the tender age of 14. Born on July 27, 2010, in Paducah, Kentucky, Cami grew up surrounded by love and exhibited a spirit that was both kind and uplifting. Cami made her way…
Gerald W. "Jerry" Saunders
Mar 15, 1942 - Apr 2, 2025
Gerald W. (Jerry) Saunders,83, of Owensboro, passed away on April 2nd, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.Jerry is survived by his wife Olivia; three children, Son, Gerald Jr. (Gerry), Daughter, Kendra J., and Son, Kevin B. Saunders; his four grandchildren, Madison, Gerald III (Trey), Ava, and Noah; and two daughters-in-law, Rebecca and Jennifer Saunders.Jerry and…
Judge Robert E. Hawley
Nov 17, 1944 - Mar 31, 2025
Judge Robert E. Hawley, 80, of Madisonville, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025, at his home while under the care of Hosparus Health of Western Kentucky. He was born on November 17, 1944, in Troy, NY, to the late Jack and Anne Rose Fogarty Hawley. Robert proudly served in the United States Army. He went…
Richard "Dick" Rickard
Jan 17, 1949 - Mar 30, 2025
Richard “Dick” Rickard, 76, of Lexington passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. The Terre Haute, Indiana native was born January 17, 1949, to the late Myron and Norma Jean Scott Rickard. Dick’s family moved to Owensboro when his father began working at the local steel mill. He grew…
Garrett Rodman Johnson
Jan 27, 1944 - Mar 29, 2025
Garrett Rodman “Rod” Johnson, 81, of Philpot, passed away Saturday March 29, 2025, at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville. He was born on January 27, 1944, in Lawrenceburg, KY, to the late John Bud Johnson and Ivy Mae Johnson.Rod wore many hats over the course of his life in addition to being son,…
Linda Bivens
- Mar 29, 2025
Linda D. Bivens, 81, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born March 14, 1944, to the late Chester Levi Bowlds and Muriel May Nesmith Bowlds. Linda worked as a telephone operator and retired from a telephone answering service. She loved watching movies and…
John D. Ralph
Mar 30, 1957 - Mar 28, 2025
John D. Ralph, 67, of Owensboro, passed away March 28, 2025. He was born March 30, 1957 to the late Herman and Edith Ralph. John was an Iron Worker for Local 103. He spent years mastering the art and that carried into his hobbies later in life. He enjoyed woodworking and was an exceptional carpenter.…
Johnny Wayne Wahl
Feb 24, 1938 - Mar 28, 2025
Johnny Wayne Wahl, 87, of Owensboro, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, March 28, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Beech Grove, Kentucky to the late Carol V. and Mabel J. Fireline Wahl. He attended West Louisville and Beech Grove Schools before graduating from Calhoun High…
Shirley H. Utley
Mar 13, 1933 - Mar 28, 2025
Shirley H. Utley, 92, of Owensboro passed away Friday, March 28, 2025, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Hancock County native was born March 13, 1933, to the late Paul and Mary Jones Keown. Shirley was a gifted athlete who enjoyed tennis and excelled in golf. She was the…
