Obituaries
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Jane E. Noble
Nov 6, 1941 - Jun 6, 2022
JANE E. NOBLEMartha Janeann Noble, 80, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at her home. She was born November 6, 1941 in Whitesburg, KY to the late William and Minerva Morgan Edmiston. She was preceded in death by her husband who was the love of her life, James Rondel Simmons in 1999,…
Neva Louise Dockins Rohrer
Apr 10, 1924 - Jun 6, 2022
Neva Louise Dockins-Rohrer, 98, of Philpot passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, under the care of St. Anthony's Hospice. The Logan County native was born April 10, 1924, to the late Homer and Floddie Dockins. Neva's heart was in the home. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, and writing poetry. Neva and her husband, Walter, would travel…
Robert Morton Hayden
Nov 9, 1956 - Jun 6, 2022
Robert "Bobby" Hayden, 65, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, at his home surrounded by family after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on November 9, 1956, to the late Morton and Kathryn Patton Hayden.He was a 1974 graduate of Apollo High School and attended Owensboro Community College. He retired…
Okel J. Dillingham
Dec 7, 1938 - Jun 5, 2022
Okel J. Dillingham, 83, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. The Boonville, Indiana native was born December 7, 1938, to the late Norman Dillingham and Irma Pope Dillingham. Okel served his country in the U.S. Army. His education included classes at Murray State University…
Janice Faye Welsh Foster
Jul 19, 1934 - Jun 3, 2022
Janice Faye Welsh Foster, 87, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born to the late William Patrick and Pearl Christine Welsh and grew up on Breckinridge Street in Owensboro. Janice graduated from Owensboro High School in 1952 and attended Hall Street Baptist…
Lois Ann Tapp
Aug 10, 1943 - Jun 3, 2022
We are sad to announce the passing of Lois Ann Tapp, 78, of Owensboro, on Friday, June 3, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born August 10, 1943, in Russellville, KY to the late Boyce and Beverly Renfro. Lois graduated from Owensboro High School, worked as a beautician for three years, and worked…
Steven M. Mattingly
Sep 17, 1967 - Jun 3, 2022
Steven M. Mattingly, 54, of Lewisport, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022. He was born in Daviess County and graduated from Daviess County High School.Steven most recently worked for the state highway department. However, he had worked as an EMT with Yellow Ambulance (now AMR) and volunteered with Yelvington Fire Department for several years. He…
William Edwin "Bill" Ford
Mar 30, 1932 - Jun 2, 2022
In the early morning of the hours of June 2nd, 2022, William Edwin Ford Jr. "Bill" left this old world for his home in Glory. Bill was born on March 30th,1932. He was the son of William Edwin Ford and Ethyl Bertha Hartman Ford, who proceeded him in death. His first wife, Anne Dawson Ford,…
Joe W. Lee
Apr 23, 1927 - May 31, 2022
Joe Willis Lee, 95, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born February 25, 1927 in Summerfield, Louisiana to the late Roneal and Beatrice Flurry Lee. Joe had retired from Texas Gas after 42 years of service and was on the founding board of the Riverport Authority in…
Dr. John Raymond Combs
Dec 9, 1929 - May 31, 2022
Dr. John Raymond Combs, 92, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born December 9, 1929, in Stafford, OK, to the late James Manuel Combs and Floy Cranfill Combs. John spent many years pursuing and furthering his educational career,…
