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Patricia Medlin Witherspoon
Nov 29, 1935 - Jul 23, 2025
Patricia Medlin Witherspoon passed away unexpectedly on July 23, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born on November 29, 1935, in Huntsville, Alabama, to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Dorris) Medlin. Pat spent most of her childhood and teen years in Owensboro, Kentucky, growing up near Chautauqua Park, with her sisters, Betty and…
Yvonne Wadley Slaughter
Nov 7, 1942 - Jul 23, 2025
Yvonne Wadley Slaughter, 82, of Owensboro, was born on November 7, 1942, in Hawthorne, California, to the late Mearl and Annette King Wadley. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, following an extended period of health decline.Along with her parents, Yvonne was also predeceased by her husband of 60 years, David Stuart Slaughter.She…
Ronald Lynn Kasey
Sep 3, 1952 - Jul 22, 2025
Ronald L. “Ronnie” Kasey, 72, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville. He was born September 3, 1952 in Daviess County to the late Thomas Leo and Alice Gordon McIntire Kasey. Ronnie graduated from Owensboro High School and attended Owensboro Vocational School where he took Auto Body and Paint classes.…
Lisa D. Jewell
Feb 27, 1963 - Jul 21, 2025
Lisa D. Jewell,62, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully July 21, 2025 at Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation surrounded by family. She was born February 27, 1963, in Daviess County, KY to the late Henry and Mary Hamilton Jewell. Lisa was of the Catholic faith and a member of Sts. Joseph and Paul Catholic Church. Besides her…
Robert A. Stitz
Oct 31, 1937 - Jul 20, 2025
Robert A. Stitz, affectionately known as Bob, Grampy, and Daddygramp, passed away on July 20, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born on October 31, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, Robert led a remarkable life dedicated to his family, his faith, and his work.A proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Robert carried the values of…
April Danielle (Kelly) Brown
Apr 4, 1962 - Jul 20, 2025
April Danielle (Kelly) Brown, 63, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 20th after a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on April 4, 1962, in Owensboro, Kentucky, April was the beloved daughter of Deborah and the late Houston Hogg, and Walter and Juanita Winstead.A proud graduate of Owensboro High School, April…
Doris June Murphy Blandford
Oct 3, 1942 - Jul 18, 2025
Doris June Murphy Blandford, 82, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025 at Signature Healthcare Hillcrest. She was born in Daviess County to the late Thomas Y. and Imelda Hicks Murphy.Mrs. Blandford was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother who treasured time with family, especially her grandchildren. These times often included a passionate game…
William "Carl" Hardesty Jr.
Nov 27, 1947 - Jul 18, 2025
William “Carl” Hardesty Jr., 77, of Lewisport, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, at his home under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky and his loving family by his side. The Daviess County native was born November 27, 1947, to the late William Carl Hardesty Sr. and Teresa Evelyn Gertisen Hardesty.…
Jean Aileen Mischel Berry
Sep 24, 1946 - Jul 17, 2025
Jean Aileen (Mischel) Berry of Bradenton, FL peacefully passed away while taking a nap on her favorite sofa on July 17, 2025 with her loving family close at hand. Known as Jeannie (or Gran) to those who loved her most, she was born in Owensboro, KY on September 24, 1946 to the late Andrew George…
Steve Tong Sr.
Mar 30, 1950 - Jul 16, 2025
Steve Tong Sr., 75, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born March 30, 1950, as one of seven children to the late Charles William “C.W.” Tong and Francis Bernadine Payne Tong. Steve attended Catholic grade schools and Owensboro High School. He was a…
