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...