Obituaries
Elaine Thompson
Nov 14, 2023
Elaine Thompson, 73, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born May 13, 1950 in Owensboro to the late Elzie and Lucille Williams. Elaine spent 17 years as a bus driver for the Daviess County Public Schools and then as a direct support professional through Strategic Partnerships...
Priscilla Ann Panagos Payne
Nov 12, 2023
Priscilla Payne, 84, formerly of Owensboro, passed away in Lone Tree, Colorado. The daughter of the late George L. Panagos and Evelyn Carrico Panagos Downs, Priscilla grew up in Owensboro knowing the love of her life, Marshall Lee Payne, since childhood.
Priscilla was a vibrant woman who regarded family first with an emphasis on tradition. She raised four...
James Allen Morris
Nov 12, 2023
James Allen Morris, aged 83, passed away on November 12, 2023, in Owensboro. He was born in Daviess County on May 4, 1940, to the late James Walter and Anna Canary Morris. His early years were marked by a passion for farming, and he later transitioned to a career in maintenance at the Holiday Inn. Following that, he dedicated...
Basil Ray Jackson
Nov 11, 2023
Basil Ray Jackson, 93, of Owensboro, passed away November 11, 2023, at home. He was born October 28, 1930, to the late Ollie Lee and Stella McDaniel Jackson. Basil served in the United States Air Force where he was taught the skills to become an electrician. Through the years, he worked at Eastern Airlines, Alcoa, and Retired from the...
Richard Lee Knight
Nov 6, 2023
Richard Lee Knight, 55, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born August 4, 1968 in Owensboro to Kenneth Alfred Knight and the late Marilyn Sue Hale Knight. He loved sitting outside tanning, taking walks, working on cars, fishing and taking Candin to the park.
In...
Norma Fishburn Newberry
Nov 1, 2023
Norma Fishburn Newberry, 98, entered God's Kingdom on November 1, 2023. She was born on June 3, 1925 in New Castle, PA to the late Jack & Mae Fishburn. Norma was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and was very active in church and community services. Norma went to the Juilliard School of Dance and Grove City College.
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Dorris Gale Kyle Shackelford
Oct 29, 2023
Dorris Gale Kyle Shackelford, 71, of Owensboro, passed away on October 29, 2023, under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born August 24, 1952, in Perry County, Indiana to the late Paul Edward Kyle and Lillie Brown Kyle.
Dorris enjoyed painting, ceramics, gardening, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Along with her parents,...
James Otis Farmer
Oct 23, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Otis Farmer, who departed from this world on October 23, 2023.
Born on November 13, 1932, in Owensboro, Kentucky, Jim embarked on a remarkable journey that spanned nearly nine decades. On November 12, 1951, he joined hands in matrimony with his beloved wife, Anna Spratt Farmer, and...
Tonya Bickett Embry
Oct 23, 2023
Tonya M. Bickett Embry, 39, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023. She was born in Owensboro, graduated from Trinity High School in 2003 and earned her bachelor’s degree from Brescia University.
Tonya was employed by U.S. Bank for several years. She previously worked at the Wendell Foster Center for many years. Tonya enjoyed reading, hiking, walking, crafting...
James "Jim" Rea Jr.
Oct 22, 2023
James “Jim” Rea Jr., 68, of Owensboro passed away October 22, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born October 1, 1955, to the late James Felton Sr. and Willie Virginia Rea. Jim was a member of Pleasant Memorial Baptist Church. As a veteran, he served in both the U.S. Air Force and Army Reserves, being deployed in...
Stacy Roberts
Oct 18, 2023
Stacy Roberts, 60, of Owensboro, passed away October 18, 2023. She was born October 3, 1963, in Owensboro, to the late William Jerry Cooper, Sr. and Sharon Arlene Hillard Cooper.
Stacy was very strong, loving, and always put others before herself. She enjoyed crafts, shopping online, watching true crime shows, and spending time with her family.
Along with her...
Carol Rice Colburn
Oct 17, 2023
Carol Colburn, born August 2, 1928, died on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the age of 95 at her home in Owensboro, KY. Carol graduated from Daviess County High School in 1947 and married Charles Lindbergh Colburn in 1950. Carol worked at Daviess County Hospital for 35 years and continued working at various businesses and organizations until she was 89...
Melanie Egan
Oct 15, 2023
Melanie Egan, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on October 15, 2023, in Owensboro, Kentucky. She was born in Owensboro on March 5, 1961, to the late Virginia Mae Taylor and Donald VanWinkle. Melanie never slowed down, was filled with determination, and lived her life to the fullest. She later went back to school and graduated as a...
Thomas H. Brandon
Oct 15, 2023
Thomas H. Brandon was welcomed by the Lord on October 15, 2023, at the age of 78. He was born on November 16, 1944, in Paducah, KY to the late Cliff and Eileen Brandon. He was also predeceased in death by his wife, Violet, of 48 years; and his brother, Cliff Brandon Jr. of Owensboro, KY.
Survivors include stepdaughter,...
Reba Irene Ray
Oct 14, 2023
Reba Irene Ray passed away October 14, 2023, in her sleep. She was 79 years old. She was born to the late Eva and Richard Ray. Special Reba was one of God’s children. She was loved by everyone. Reba enjoyed spending her time rocking in her rocking chair.
Reba was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Rommie Ray,...
Bobby Gene Maglinger
Oct 14, 2023
Bobby G. Maglinger, 88, of Evansville, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital. He was born December 14, 1934 in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Martine (Freels) and Raymond G. Maglinger.
Bobby graduated from Daviess County High School in 1953 and served as a medic in the United States Army from 1958-1959. He was a...
Tamalene Poole
Oct 13, 2023
Tamalene Poole, 55, of Henderson, passed away on October 13, 2023 at her home. She was born on February 8, 1968 in McLean County to the late James & Sharlene Baughn Poole.
Tamalene was preceded in death by her brother, Christopher Lee Baughn.
Survivors include her son, Jonathan David Poole; two daughters, Krishta Ann Poole and Samantha...
James Larry Blacklock
Oct 5, 2023
James Larry Blacklock, 80, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 at his home. He was born August 24, 1943 in Daviess County to the late James Roby Blacklock and Mabel Willis Blacklock. Larry retired after 21 years in the U.S. Navy as Senior Chief Petty Officer and was a member of Southside Church of Christ.
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Gilbert Allen Simmons
Oct 3, 2023
Gilbert Allen Simmons, 95, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born July 1, 1928 in Daviess County to the late Wilford and Sarah Corine Simmons. Gilbert retired after 37 years from Velvet Milk Company, was a U.S. Army veteran, and a member of Washington Avenue Baptist Church. Gilbert was...
Gilbert Oliver
Oct 2, 2023
Gilbert Lee Oliver, 100 of Maceo, Kentucky, died Monday, October 2, 2023. He was born April 9, 1923 in rural Daviess County to the late James T. and Charlie Anna (Roberts) Oliver. He was a member of Maceo Baptist Church and formerly a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Mr. Oliver retired as President of Gilbert Oliver Corporation and enjoyed...
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