All Obituaries

William “Pat” Ogle, 79, of Hawesville passed peacefully on August 10th at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  He was born on August 1, 1941 to Mary Agnes Kelly Ogle and Coy Ogle.  He grew up working in the family business, Ogle’s Market, and graduated from Hawesville High School in 1959.  He attended University of Tennessee at Martin, where he played basketball for one year.  He moved back home and finished his degree at Brescia University in Owensboro,...

Aileen Lamar Adkins of Hawesville, 94, passed away peacefully the morning of August 7th, 2020 surrounded by her family. Aileen was born in Hawesville on May 1, 1926 to the late Richard C. and Beulah I. Lamar. Aileen graduated as Valedictorian from Beechmont High School in 1944. At the time of her death, she was the longest standing member of the Hawesville United Methodist Church, and a longtime active member of the Mission Minded Women. She retired from the Hancock County Board of...

Wanda L. Sanders, 77, of Reynolds Station, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky.  She was born on September 20, 1942 to the late Roy Hayden and Clara Mae Muffett Sorrels.  Wanda was a homemaker and a member of Newton Springs Baptist Church.  She took pride in taking care of her family and enjoyed cooking for them all.  Wanda was preceded in Death by her husband, Clifford “IV” Sanders; siblings, Joe...

Betty J. Brickey, 87, of Hawesville, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Wellington Parc in Owensboro, KY.  She was born on August 11, 1932 to the late Charles and Jennie Lee Bland Hinton.  Betty worked for the Hancock County School System, Immaculate Conception School and was co-owner of Brickey’s Garage.  She enjoyed her family, grandchildren, great grandchildren, UK basketball and her church family at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.  Along with her...

Pattie J. Toler, 86, of Lewisport, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky at the Heartford House.  She was born in Beech Grove, KY on October 8, 1933 to the late James E. “Keener” and Mamie Alvey Thompson.  Pattie was a member of St. Columba Catholic Church and was retired from General Electric, Owensboro.  She enjoyed holiday gatherings with her family, yearly trips to Gatlinburg and being a homemaker.  Pattie was...

Roger Curtis Basinger, 73, of Hancock County, went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2020.  He was a generous and thoughtful soul and a respected leader in his church, community, and family. Roger was born on September 20, 1946, to George and Mary Basinger of Hawesville.  He and his wife, Reba Carol (Shadwick), would have been married 50 years this August.  He had a big heart and a great sense of humor. Roger graduated from Hancock County High School, and earned a...

Barry Eugene Atwell, 66, of Lewisport, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 20, 2020 at his home. He was born on May 13, 1954 in Hardinsburg to the late Pete and Emogene Stilwell Atwell.  Barry was a member of Lewisport Baptist Church and retired from Southwire Rod and Cable in May of 2018.  He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Angela Atwell and his parents in law, Doogie and Joe Eubanks. Barry is survived by his wife of 41 years, Penny...

Bobby D. Bivins, 72, of Hawesville passed away Sunday, July 19th, 2020 at his home.  Bobby was born August 7, 1947 in Owensboro to Robert Loyd and Mildred (Keown) Bivins.  He was a 1965 graduate of Hancock County High School.  He was retired from both Iron Workers Local 103 and IBEW Local 1703.  Bobby was a member of Gatewood Baptist Church.  He enjoyed running heavy equipment, NASCAR racing, drag racing, tractor pulls, hunting, fishing and being on his family...

William Kunce, Jr, 77, of Cannelton, IN passed away July 19, 2020 at his home.  William was born on October 25, 1942 in St Louis, MO to the late William Sr and Vera Lee Rogers Kunce. He was a commercial painter, U S Marine veteran,  he loved to fish and spend time with his grandchildren. Survivors include a daughter Kristy (Aubrey) Craig; three sons William Eugene Kunce III, John Paul (Daisha) Kunce and David (Terri) Kunce; nineteen grandchildren Layla Piper, Tie Blum,...

Joe Earl McManaway, 74, of Hawesville, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 15, 2020 at University of Louisville Hospital.  Joe was born in Breckenridge County, KY on September 5, 1945 to the late Wilbur and Zina Veach McManaway.  Joe was a member of Patesville Baptist Church and was retired from UPS.  He loved working on his farm and fishing.  Joe was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War.  He was preceded in death...