08/18/2026
Josh Hagan, 50, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 31, 1976, to Bill Hagan and the late Linda Martin Hagan Frantz.
Josh strived everyday to live a faithful life. His mornings were often spent in prayer, reading devotionals, and talking with God. Through every battle, he never took a day he woke up for granted, always seeing it as another blessing from above. His faith was a huge part of who he was and through every trial and every blessing, Josh continued to put his trust in the Lord.
He was a member of Redemption Place Church where he loved serving and volunteering his time being part of his church community. His relationship with God was not something he kept to himself. He loved talking about his faith and wanted others to know the same love and grace he had found through the Lord.
Josh found his greatest joy in the people around him. He loved nothing more than having his family and friends together, whether that meant spending a day fishing, watching a game, or gathering around a cookout. He didn’t need much to be happy as long as the people he loved were there. Some of his favorite memories were made in the simplest moments, surrounded by the people who meant the most to him. And if you knew Josh, you know he knew no stranger. He had a way of making people feel like they had known him forever. He loved deeply, laughed often, and would do just about anything for the people he cared about. His family and friends were one of the greatest blessings in his life and he made sure they knew that.
In addition to his mother, Josh was preceded in death by his father, Larry Frantz; grandparents, George and Jane Martin and Wilfred and Marilyn Hagan; aunt, Kathy Hall; uncle, Andy Hall; and his best friend, Andy Evans.
Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife and best friend, Kelli Hagan; children, Trevor Bristow, Alyssa (Rob) Lewis, Tristin Blandford, Cody Schartung, Audrey Hagan, and Peyton Hagan; grandchildren, Ayden, Allie, Tye, Zoe, Rivir, and London; father, Bill (Vickie) Hagan; father figure, John (Debbie) Whitaker; siblings, Robbie Brown, Julie (Mike) Johnson, Elijah Hagan, Isaiah Hagan, and Madalyn Hagan; father and mother-in-law, Steve and Sheila Lane; mother-in-law, Lorette Atkins; uncle, Bob (Susie) Martin; nephews, Jeremy Wheeler, Jordan (Maggie) Johnson, and Christopher (Lexi) Johnson; nieces, Robin Brown, Bridgett (Billy) Brown, Lauren Dennison, Taylor (Jacob) Koraret, and Kristi (Darrell) Hollins; as well as many cousins and friends whom he loved dearly.
Above all else, Josh loved his family. His children and grandchildren brought him a kind of joy that words cannot fully describe. The time spent together were the moments he treasured most. His greatest hope was to leave the people he loved with memories they could carry with them.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 29, at Redemption Place Church, 628 Wing Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303, with Pastor Nick Martin officiating.
Care entrusted to Cardinal Cremation Society.