Obituaries
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Harry O'Neal Watson
May 15, 1938 - Apr 29, 2023
Harry O’Neal Watson, 84, of Owensboro formerly of Jacksonville, Florida passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky and with his family by his side. The Biloxi, Mississippi native was born May 15, 1938, to the late John James Watson and Mildred Lindsay Watson. Harry graduated from high school…
Leroy Brian Wettstain
Oct 12, 1964 - Apr 29, 2023
Leroy Brian “Curly” Wettstain, 58, of Knottsville, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 12, 1964 in Daviess County to Leroy Wettstain and Marilyn Roebuck. Brian was employed at Domtar Paper Mill in Hawesville for 28 years and was a member of United Steel…
Earlene Claycomb
Oct 21, 1951 - Apr 28, 2023
Earlene Claycomb, 71, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital after a short-term battle with cancer. She was born October 21, 1951, in Owensboro, to the late Earl and Betty Eubanks Claycomb. Earlene graduated from Owensboro Senior High School, class of 1969. After graduating, she was a receptionist…
Dr. Robert Joseph "Bob" Hobbs
Mar 15, 1936 - Apr 28, 2023
Dr. Robert Joseph “Bob” Hobbs, 87, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Carmel Home. The Mayfield native was born March 15, 1936, to the late Paul and Manon Hobbs. Bob studied at Brescia College then served for three years in the U.S. Airforce. After receiving his degree from the University of Louisville dental…
Byron Anthony Johnson
May 7, 1953 - Apr 26, 2023
Byron Anthony Johnson, 69, of Owensboro, passed away April 26, 2023, while in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born May 7, 1953, to the late Francis and Elizabeth Johnson. Byron retired from Johnson, Depp & Quisenberry and spent eight years as the bowling coach at Daviess County High School. He enjoyed…
Carlton R. Day
Nov 16, 1930 - Apr 26, 2023
Carlton R. Day, 92, of Owensboro, passed away April 26, 2023, at his home. He was born November 16, 1930, in Sunnydale, KY, to the late Roy and Hazel Trogden Day. Carlton graduated from Dundee High School in 1949 and attended Western Kentucky University from 1949 until 1951. He was in the U.S. Navy from…
Shawnee Sheree Alexander
Jan 20, 1974 - Apr 25, 2023
Shawnee Sheree Alexander, 49, of Lewisport, passed away April 25, 2023. She was born January 20, 1974, in Owensboro, to James and Sandra Small Lowe. Shawnee worked at River Valley Behavioral Health for 15 years, before working for Charlottes Web Daycare. She enjoyed motorcycles, drag racing, and hard rock music. Shawnee loved her family, especially…
John T. Cox
Jan 30, 1942 - Apr 25, 2023
John T. Cox, 81, of Owensboro, passed away, April 25, 2023, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born January 30, 1942 to the late John A. and Irene Cox. John was retired from the Hon Co. with sewing machine maintenance and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed old…
Cheryl Hobgood Arnold
Aug 8, 1953 - Apr 25, 2023
Cheryl Hobgood Arnold, 69, of Owensboro passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Madisonville native was born August 8, 1953, as the youngest of seven children to the late Cloral and Elsie Bryan Hobgood. Cheryl graduated from Owensboro Senior High School (class of 1971) and attended Kentucky Wesleyan College…
Larry Maglinger
Dec 13, 1949 - Apr 24, 2023
Larry Maglinger, family man, entrepreneur, civic leader, and friend passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at Vanderbilt University Hospital. He was 73. Larry was born in Owensboro, a son of the late Hoover and Anna Hedges Maglinger. A born performer, he thoroughly enjoyed the time he spent entertaining people. Starting at 15, he was…
