Obituaries
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James Eugene (Gene) Roberts
Jan 11, 1945 - Aug 12, 2023
James Eugene (Gene) Roberts, 78, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at his home with his loving family by his side. The Daviess County native was born January 11, 1945, to the late Thelbert Spalding Roberts and Lola Mae Terry Roberts. Gene graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School, class of 1963. He was…
Glenda Pool Long
Sep 13, 1936 - Aug 11, 2023
Glenda Pool Long, 86, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023. She was born September 13, 1936, in Webster County to the late Anthony and Bessie Pool. Glenda was a member of Walnut Memorial Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Murray State College of Nursing in Association with Owensboro Daviess County…
Elsie Lou Potts
Apr 8, 1944 - Aug 10, 2023
Elsie Lou Potts, 79, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2023. She was born in Harvey, IL, on April 8, 1944, to the late Woodrow and Edith Johnson Carlton. Elsie was a member of Sts. Joseph and Paul Catholic Church. She had an insatiable appetite for books, adored cats,…
June Caudill Anderson
Jun 3, 1935 - Aug 8, 2023
June Caudill Anderson, 88, of Philpot, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born June 3, 1935, in Elliott County, KY, to the late Albert and Mary Ettie Branham Caudill. June attended Murray State University, retired from nursing after 44 years…
Emogene "Jean" Harrison Strong
Aug 2, 1927 - Aug 7, 2023
Emogene "Jean" Harrison Strong 96 passed away August 7, 2023. Jean was born on August 2, 1927, to Emer & Allen Farmer Conrey. Jean married James Lee Harrison on August 4, 1945. After James’ passing Jean married Ralph Strong. Survivors include daughter, Judy Harrison Carrico and husband David; three grandchildren, Jamie, Jayna and Jill; four…
Mary Monica Varley
Sep 12, 1950 - Aug 6, 2023
Mary Monica Varley, 72, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born September 12, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Joseph James and Constance Marie Hochwalt Varley. Mary had been a resident of the Wendell Foster Center for 54 years and was a member…
Samuel E. "Bodee" Douglas
Feb 23, 1949 - Aug 6, 2023
Samuel E. “Bodee” Douglas, 74, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Maceo to the late William Jasper and Mary Catherine (Crite) Douglas. Samuel was a U.S. Army veteran who fought in Vietnam War and earned the title of Sharpshooter. He retired from the City…
Brian David Hargrove
Sep 9, 1972 - Aug 5, 2023
Brian David Hargrove, (50) born September 9, 1972, died Saturday, August 5, 2023. He was most recognizable by his big smile and from his many years of working at Lowe’s in Owensboro, Kentucky where Brian made many lifelong friends. Brian recently left Lowe’s and started a new job at Academy Sports. Brian was in…
Victoria Johnson Hunn
Dec 10, 1952 - Aug 5, 2023
Victoria Hunn, 70, passed away August 5, 2023, at Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green. She was born in Fort Sill, OK on December 10, 1952, to the late Charles Allen and Mary Jane England Barthlow. Victoria was a graduate of Western Kentucky University, earning her master’s degree and finished her career as the Director of…
Hilda L. Cansler
Aug 2, 1929 - Aug 5, 2023
Hilda L. Cansler, 94, of Owensboro, passed away on August 5, 2023, under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Hilda was born in Graham, KY, on August 2, 1929, to the late Roy and Bonnie Rose Stovall. Hilda cherished tending to her garden, a passion she pursued until her final years. She was…
