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Judy Marie Koontz Spence
Feb 2, 1949 - Dec 7, 2025
Judy Marie Koontz Spence, 76, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday December 7, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, IN. She was born on February 2, 1949, in Daviess County, to the late Huey and Mary Williams Koontz. Judy was a member of Panther Creek Baptist Church. She worked for many years at Sears and…
Dorothy Ellen McCarty
Dec 16, 1930 - Dec 5, 2025
Dorothy E. Wilkerson McCarty, 94, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at her home. She was born in Breckenridge County to the late Truman and Nancy Rachel Wilkerson.Mrs. McCarty was blessed with a large family and treasured her countless hours with them, especially the many grandchildren. She was a dedicated homemaker and enjoyed…
Annette Rose Rubsam
Apr 27, 1932 - Dec 5, 2025
Annette Rose Rubsam, 93, of Owensboro Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. The daughter of John and Irma (Hart) Fisher, she was born in Casey, Illinois, on April 27, 1932. She graduated, with honors, from Oblong High School. On May 26, 1951, she married James E. Rubsam at…
Lon Steinbeck
Feb 22, 1956 - Nov 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lon Steinbeck, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who died peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the age of 69. He was under the compassionate care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky in Owensboro.Born February 22, 1956 in Waterloo, IA,…
Ramona "Mimi" Hobgood Payne
May 29, 1946 - Dec 7, 2025
Ramona “Mimi” Hobgood Payne, 79, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, December 7, at University of Louisville Jewish Hospital. She was born May 29, 1946, to the late CJ and Elsie Hobgood.Mimi retired after over 30 years of dedicated service at Bell South phone company, where her commitment to her work mirrored her devotion to her…
J.B. Speed
Jul 16, 1928 - Dec 8, 2025
J.B. Speed, age 97, of Owensboro, KY, reunited with his beloved wife in heaven on December 8, 2025. Born in Owensboro on July 16, 1928, to James and Margaret Speed. J.B. experienced incredible change during his lifetime. J.B. was a devoted family man with a strong work ethic. He retired from Wright Machine after 40+…
David Alan Mann
Oct 15, 1946 - Dec 6, 2025
David Alan Mann, 79, of Owensboro, passed away December 6, 2025, at home. He was born in Charleston, WV on October 15, 1946, to the late Charles and Mary Davis Mann. David was a member of Owensboro Christian Church. He was a Veteran of the United States Army where he learned the skills of audiology.…
Jeanette K. Lambert
Mar 11, 1931 - Dec 4, 2025
Jeanette Lambert, 94, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Hancock County native was born March 11, 1931, to the late Tittle Keown and Lorene Chambers Keown. Jeanette attended Hancock County High School. When only sixteen years old, she met her husband-to-be,…
Raymond Kendall "Pete" Smeathers
Jan 30, 1942 - Dec 4, 2025
Raymond Kendall “Pete” Smeathers, 83, of Owensboro, passed away on December 4, 2025. He was born in Owensboro to the late Raymond Ben and Ernestine Kendall Smeathers on January 30, 1942. Raymond was a longtime member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church, where his faith was lived out in steady devotion and a heart that welcomed…
Joseph H. "Buddy" Pearl
Aug 29, 1955 - Dec 3, 2025
Joseph H. “Buddy” Pearl, Jr., 70, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro to the late Joseph H. Pearl, Sr. and Artie M. Brown Pearl.Buddy was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a skilled mechanic and spent countless hours at local racetracks.…
