Belton mourns the passing of 76-year-old Edwin Mitchel Free, who died on July 4, 2026, at 8:32 a.m. While his life story remains intimately tied to Muhlenberg County, his final days were spent under hospice care in Owensboro.
AMOREM, a nonprofit hospice and palliative medicine provider, is preparing to open a new patient care unit in the High Country. Following a second state inspection in May, the organization is recruiting staff to bring this vital service to the community.
On June 14, 2026, Owensboro lost one of its own. Seventy-seven-year-old Kentucky native, Sherwood Kirk, passed away under the compassionate care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky, leaving behind a legacy of local roots and warm memories.
Paul O’Neil Gottman, 83, passed away on June 5, 2026, while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky at the Heartford House. Born on May 14, 1943, he was known for his long residence in Owensboro and leaves behind a legacy for those who knew him.
Norton Edward Sanderson, 92, formerly of DeKalb, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. His life, spanning more than nine decades, leaves behind a lasting memory of dedication and resilience.
In a move to enhance home health and hospice services, Medline announced a new Prime Vendor agreement with Commonheart, a non-profit based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The partnership, signed in April 2025, focuses on improving both operational and clinical performance for the organization.
On September 12, 2025, the Warsaw community bid farewell to Marlys Elaine Heisler, age 72. She died at AccentCare Hospice Center in Naperville, Illinois, leaving a palpable sense of loss in her hometown. Friends and family reflect on her long presence in Warsaw, Illinois.
