Obituaries
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Joseph Mark Fischer
Oct 12, 1934 - Jan 1, 2024
Joseph Mark Fischer, 89, of Owensboro, left this world to meet his Savior on January 1, 2024, while in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born October 12, 1934, to the late Joseph William and Agnes Lucille Clark Fischer, Mark was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School in 1952 and earned his bachelor's…
Dr. Henry R. "Hank" Pardon
Aug 30, 1938 - Dec 30, 2023
Dr. Henry R. “Hank” Pardon, 85, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Wellington Parc while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born August 30, 1938 in Daviess County to the late Dr. Frank Pardon, Sr. and Mary Rose Karn Pardon. Dr. Pardon was the third Pardon…
Mary Emily Hawkins
Feb 11, 1934 - Dec 29, 2023
Mary Emily Hawkins, 89, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at her residence, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born February 11, 1934, in Owensboro, to the late Arthur and Ethel Mae Howard. If you lived on the west end of Owensboro, you more than likely knew…
Mikel Ray McDaniel
Apr 18, 1963 - Dec 28, 2023
Mikel Ray McDaniel, 60, of Lewisport, passed away on Thursday December 28, 2023 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born April 18, 1963 in Daviess County to the late Wilbert O. and Maxine Ray McDaniel. Mikel had worked on a riverboat, enjoyed fishing, playing the guitar, and was a…
Freddie Dohoney
Dec 31, 1950 - Dec 26, 2023
Freddie Dohoney, 72, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at his home. He was born December 31, 1950, to the late G.T. Dohoney and Marjorie Lehr. Freddie served four years in the U.S. Air Force and spent his life working as a mechanic. He loved anything to do with cars. In addition…
Saundra Jean Melhiser-Kirchhevel
Dec 7, 1941 - Dec 25, 2023
Saundra Jean Melhiser-Kirchhevel, 82, of Owensboro, passed away December 25, 2023, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born December 7, 1941, in Connersville, IN to the late Bill and Mary Melhiser. Saundra graduated from Owensboro High School in 1960. She had many friends but devoted her life to her four children. Later, Saundra…
Thomas H. Lindsey Jr.
Apr 29, 1951 - Dec 25, 2023
Thomas H. Lindsey Jr., 72, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born April 29, 1951, in Owensboro, to the late Thomas Lindsey Sr. and Beulah Corley Lindsey. Thomas served in the United States Army during the Vietnam…
Ann Tanner
Feb 26, 1936 - Dec 21, 2023
Ann Cates Tanner, 87, of Henderson, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson. She was born in Henderson to the late Abner and Alva Bailey Cates. Ann graduated as valedictorian of both her class at Henderson High School and the Kentucky Wesleyan College Class of 1957. She…
Opal Ray Daniels
Apr 27, 1933 - Dec 20, 2023
Opal R. Daniels, 90, of Evansville, Indiana formerly of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. The Daviess County native was born April 27, 1933, to the late Onnie J. Smeathers and Nell Winkler Smeathers. Opal grew up in Owensboro and moved to Evansville in 1949 where she met…
Nina R. Isbell
Jun 5, 1930 - Dec 18, 2023
Nina R. Isbell. 93, of Smyrna, TN, formerly of Owensboro, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at home in Smyrna, TN. Born June 5, 1930, in Daviess County, Mrs. Isbell was the last surviving child of the late Columbus Taylor and Eunice Nichols Taylor. She was married to Estle S. Isbell for 52 years prior…
