Obituaries
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Kathryn "Kay" E. (Sanford) Meisenhelder
Aug 30, 1926 - Mar 5, 2024
Kay Sanford Meisenhelder, 97, of Owensboro, went to Cleveland Tuesday, March 5, 2024 while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born August 30, 1926 in Simpsonville, KY, to the late Harry and Miranda Perry Sanford. She married her husband of 59 years, Paul Albert “Jake” Meisenhelder in 1946…
Paul A. Payne
Jul 29, 1955 - Mar 4, 2024
Paul Adrian Payne, 68, of Knottsville, KY passed away on March 4, 2024, peacefully at home with his beloved wife, Karen, and his children by his side. Early that morning, the clouds lifted, and Paul was welcomed to his eternal life in Heaven. Paul, the youngest of three sons, was born on July 29, 1955, to…
Archie Kyle Kuykendall-Brown
- Mar 4, 2024
Archie Kyle Kuykendall-Brown was born sleeping with his angel wings on March 4, 2024, in Owensboro, Kentucky. Archie was a beautiful, precious little boy with the sweetest cheeks and the curliest strawberry-blonde hair.Archie is survived by his parents, Kaitlyn Kuykendall and Corey Brown; his siblings, Jaylen Kuykendall, Zaeden Kuykendall, and Paisley Brown; maternal grandparents, Janel…
Patsy Gaddis Bidwell
Nov 27, 1939 - Mar 4, 2024
Patsy Gaddis Bidwell, 84, of Owensboro, died March 4, 2024, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Muhlenberg County on November 27, 1939, to the late Luther and Ida Vanell Carr. She spent her early childhood in Martwick, Kentucky, before moving to Owensboro, where she remained for the rest…
Patricia Ann "Pat" (Brainer) Monanteras
Aug 7, 1942 - Mar 3, 2024
Patricia Ann “Pat” (Brainer) Monanteras, 81, passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, March 3, 2024. Pat was born August 7, 1942 in La Porte, IN, to the late Anthony and Cleo (Edwards) Brainer. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Joan Reczek. Pat leaves behind to mourn her passing her…
Brenda Sue Tague
Sep 1, 1950 - Mar 3, 2024
Brenda Sue Tague, 73, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born September 1, 1950, to the late Allen Edward and Juanita Ruth Travis. Brenda enjoyed going to the casino, BBQ’s and cookouts, fishing, camping, shopping, and thrifting. She was a loving person and enjoyed time with…
Brenda Sue Leslie
Aug 5, 1947 - Mar 2, 2024
Brenda Sue Leslie, 76, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. The Daviess County native was born August 5, 1947, as one of eleven children to the late Finis and Evelyn Sosh English. Brenda was employed at Cintas before leaving to join the team at…
Linda Faye Fowler
Aug 17, 1953 - Feb 29, 2024
Linda Faye Fowler, 70, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 at her home, under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, OK to the late J. Randy Shultz and Ethel Lucille Miller Shultz. Linda graduated from Owensboro Junior Business College (Daymar) where she…
Willa Jean Jackson
Jun 25, 1930 - Feb 28, 2024
Willa Jean Jackson, 93, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Muhlenberg County to the late Clarence Fred and Susie M. Hughes Barrow. Ms. Jackson retired from National Linen in 1995 after more than thirty years of service. She was previously employed by General Electric and…
William Nicholas "Nick" Estes
Jun 28, 1938 - Feb 27, 2024
William Nicholas “Nick” Estes, 85, of Owensboro passed into Paradise following a short illness on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. The Muhlenburg County native was born June 28, 1938, to the late Samuel Brazel Estes and Nancy Elizabeth Beadnell Estes. With his brothers, Don and Dwight, Nick grew up in the Dunmor community, roaming the fields,…
