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Mary Julia "Judy" Bennett Settle
Nov 5, 1928 - Dec 12, 2025
Mary Julia “Judy” Bennett Settle, affectionately known to many as “Ma,” of Owensboro, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 97. She was born on November 5, 1928, in Calhoun, to the late Louis and Margaret Epley Bennett. Following World War II and his return from the Navy, she married…
Marion Evelyn Thornton
Dec 29, 1932 - Dec 11, 2025
Marion Evelyn Thornton, 92, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born December 29, 1932 in Ogdensburg, New York to the late John Laurence “Larry” and Frances Young Murray. Also preceding her in death is her husband Charles Robert “Chuck” Thornton on April 10,…
Henry D. Connor
Jan 11, 1943 - Dec 10, 2025
Henry David Connor, Kentucky Wesleyan College professor emeritus of chemistry, passed away on December 10th after heartfelt visits from friends and family. He was born on January 11th, 1943 in Shelbyville, KY to the late Robert and Dolly (Burnett) Connor. After graduating from Waggener High School in Louisville, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Duke…
Marguerite "Marge" (Profilet) Harper
Feb 18, 1938 - Dec 8, 2025
The family of Marguerite “Marge” (Profilet) Harper would like to share the news of the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and aunt on Monday, December 8, 2025. Born in southern Illinois on February 18, 1938, to the late Curtis and Marguerite Profilet. Marge's youth was spent in her small hometown where she…
Cynthia Payne Lanham
Oct 28, 1943 - Dec 8, 2025
Cynthia Payne Lanham, 82, of Owensboro, KY, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on December 8, 2025, after living with the effects of a debilitating stroke suffered in 2022. She was born on October 28, 1943, in Knottsville, KY, to the late Owen and Virginia (Roberts) Payne.Cynthia lived her life with grace,…
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+…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
