Obituaries
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Richard "Rick" Allen Sears
Jul 1, 1953 - Oct 16, 2023
Richard "Rick" Allen Sears, 70, of Owensboro, died on October 16, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Amarillo, TX, on July 1, 1953, to the late Alton D. "Ziggy" and Helen Dubois Sears. Rick's love for his family and his community helped define his life. After serving in the United…
Rita Josephine Holtzman
Nov 1, 1943 - Oct 16, 2023
Rita Josephine Holtzman, 79, of Owensboro, passed away on October 16, 2023. She was born in Evansville, IN. on November 1, 1943, to the late Arthur and Evelyn Hagedorn Leclere. She was the third child in a family of ten. Rita Jo moved to Perry County as a baby while her father was in the…
Margaret "Maggie" Harper Blade
Sep 6, 1949 - Oct 15, 2023
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Maggie Blade. She passed away with her husband by her side after a long battle with COPD. Margaret was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1949. She graduated from Banks High School and attended Jefferson State College. Maggie moved to Columbia Tennessee in the late 1970s…
Ella Mae Taucher
Mar 28, 1941 - Oct 15, 2023
Ella Mae Taucher, 82, of Owensboro, passed away October 15, 2023. She was born in Sunny Slope, Arizona on March 28, 1941, to the late Fred Martin and Mary Ellen Cummings Long. Ella was a selfless, caring woman who found joy in sharing her passion for cooking with her family, and the children she served…
Thomas H. Brandon
Nov 16, 1944 - 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…
Ross Eden Jewell
Jul 7, 1958 - Oct 13, 2023
Ross Eden Jewell, 65, of Owensboro passed away Friday, October 13th, 2023. Born July 7, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Frank Everett and Dolores (Haulk) Jewell, he was the youngest of four siblings, Jeffrey, Penny and his late sister Peggy. He was happily married for 44 years to wife, Alice (Cambron) Jewell, with whom…
Mark Bryan Luttrell
Apr 7, 1961 - Oct 13, 2023
Mark Bryan Luttrell, 62, of Owensboro, passed away on October 13, 2023. He was born April 7, 1961, to the late William and Wilda Luttrell. Mark graduated from the University of Kentucky and was a pledge in the Sigma Nu Fraternity. He was smart and had an excellent sense of business. Mark enjoyed the…
Alicia Joy Gilles
Mar 14, 1957 - Oct 13, 2023
Alicia Joy Gilles, 66, of Owensboro passed away Friday, October 13, 2023, at her home and under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. The San Francisco, California native was born March 14, 1957, to the late Murvel and Almeda Chenault. Alicia graduated from OHS and attended WKU before receiving her associate degree in accounting…
Dr. Dattatraya Somabhai Prajapati
Dec 1, 1950 - Oct 13, 2023
Dr. Dattatraya Somabhai Prajapati, 72, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday October 13, 2023. He was born on December 1, 1950 to the late Somabhai and Narmada Prajapati in India. He and his wife Rita immigrated to the United States in the late 1970s and settled in Owensboro, KY in 1981. For over 40 years,…
Larry B. Scott
May 27, 1956 - Oct 11, 2023
Larry B. Scott, 67, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at his home. He was born in Gary, Indiana to the late Eugene R. and Charlotte A. Bivens Scott. In his youth, Larry served our country in the National Guard. He retired from Unilever (formerly Ragu) after many years of service. Larry was…
