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Dennis Edmon Gilmore
May 21, 1953 - Jun 15, 2025
Dennis Edmon Gilmore, 72, of Owensboro, passed away on June 15, 2025. He was born on May 21, 1953, to the late William Beverly and Rachel (Adams) Gilmore. Dennis displayed his love for God, family and others in everything he did. Whether it was traveling hours to drop off a box of cookies on a…
Ermagene "Gene" Schafer Parks
Dec 19, 1926 - Jun 11, 2025
Ermagene “Gene” Schafer Parks, 98, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday June 11, 2025. She was born December 19, 1926, in Marshall, Illinois, one of five children to the late Dan and Cecil Blockinger Schafer and was a member of First Christian Church. Gene was a devoted wife, and her children have always been the most…
Ronnie Edward Seaton
Sep 8, 1942 - Jun 11, 2025
Ronnie Edward Seaton, 82, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the Heartford House under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born September 8, 1942 in Russellville to the late Joe and Irene Bird Seaton. Ronnie was retired after 30 years as an accountant for the…
Julie Ann Chapman
Aug 16, 1959 - Jun 10, 2025
Julie Ann Chapman, 65, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the Heartford House under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born August 16, 1959 in Daviess County, Kentucky. Julie was retired from the Kroger Co. after 47 years of service. She was preceded in death…
Danny Ray "DRay" Acton
Apr 24, 1963 - Jun 10, 2025
Danny Ray “DRay” Acton, 62, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, June 10, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born April 24, 1963, to the late Ledward Sr. and Thelma Acton.Throughout his life, DRay was known for his unwavering support of the Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed watching westerns, barbequing, following the New York Yankees, and…
Boyce E. Cornelius
Jul 21, 1939 - Jun 7, 2025
Boyce E. Cornelius, 85, of Philpot, passed away on June 7, 2025, while under the compassionate care of Owensboro Health Regional Hospital while listening to Patsy Cline. He was born on July 21, 1939, in Russellville, Kentucky, to the late Charles Harrison and Beatrice Scott Cornelius.Boyce began his professional journey as a truck driver with…
Jennie Barnes Miller
Aug 12, 1924 - Jun 7, 2025
Jennie Barnes Miller, 100, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday June 7, 2025, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born August 12, 1924, in Ohio County KY, to the late Edward and Vera Caldwell Barnes. Jennie graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1943.…
Daniel L. "Barber Dan" Halbig
Dec 29, 1942 - Jun 5, 2025
Daniel L. “Barber Dan” Halbig, 82, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by all his family, Thursday, June 5, 2025 under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born December 29, 1942 in Gibson County, Indiana to the late Oliver A. and Margaret Schmitt Halbig. Dan was a…
Robert Wayne Wills
Aug 11, 1935 - Jun 4, 2025
Robert “Bob” Wayne Wills, age 89, of Owensboro passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, leaving behind a legacy of music, education, and love. Born in Mt Sterling to the late Allie Hanson Wills and Edith Murphy Wills, Bob dedicated his life to nurturing musical talent and inspiring countless students through his passion for music.…
Carl Wesley Hawes
Dec 24, 1927 - Jun 4, 2025
Carl Wesley Hawes, 97, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Cedarhurst of Owensboro. The Claude, TX native was born December 24, 1927, to the late Samuel and Laura Cobb Hawes. The first ten years of his life were marked by four major tragic events: he was born during the Great Depression, he…
