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Bobby Dean Reed
Aug 18, 1935 - Jun 29, 2022
Bobby Dean Reed, 86, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. The Easton native from Hancock County was born August 18, 1935, to the late Perry Isaac and Mary Belle Barnett Reed. Bobby was a 1955 graduate of Owensboro Technical High School. He was employed…
Donal Carol "Donnie" Layton
Mar 8, 1939 - Jun 29, 2022
Donal Carol "Donnie" Layton, 83, of Newburgh, IN, passed away peacefully and joined his beautiful wife in Heaven, June 29, 2022. He was born March 8, 1939, in McLean County, to the late Leslie and Irene Layton. Donnie was a proud Vietnam veteran who served as an Army staff sergeant. He was a longtime member…
Deborah Marie Moseley
Dec 1, 1954 - Jun 28, 2022
Deborah M. Moseley, 67, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born December 1, 1954 in Daviess County. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She worked many jobs in sales, including Academy Sports, Krogers and Lowes. She was…
Harriett Catz Cooper
Oct 18, 1925 - Jun 27, 2022
Harriett Catz Cooper, 96, formerly of Owensboro, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022, in Louisville, while under the care of Hosparus Health Inpatient Care Center. She was born October 18, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Luis and Lottie Catz.Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by husband, Nathan Cooper in…
Joan Gilliam Ramey
- Jun 25, 2022
Joan Gilliam Ramey passed away on June 25, 2022. She was 90 years old. Born In Athens, Tennessee, Joan had a life-long love of horses, sports, and the outdoors. Joan obtained her BA in Sociology from Duke University, and her Master's in Education from Xavier University. Shortly thereafter, Joan began Ramey Tennis Schools for girls…
Barbara Oakley Higginson
Oct 15, 1951 - Jun 24, 2022
Barbara Oakley Higginson, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, June 24, 2022. The Peoria, Illinois native was born October 15, 1951, to the late Kenneth and Mary (Casteel) Oakley. Barb left Peoria to pursue her bachelor's degree at Western Kentucky University. During freshmen orientation, Barb met Joseph Higginson, and from that point on,…
William Timothy "Tim" Roach
Feb 5, 1961 - Jun 24, 2022
William Timothy "Tim" Roach of Owensboro passed away at his home Friday, June 24, 2022, following a 15-month struggle with cancer. He was 61. Born in Owensboro, Tim graduated from Daviess County High School. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in business from Tennessee Tech, he earned a master's degree in management from Brescia University.…
Christopher L. Manley
Jun 26, 1965 - Jun 23, 2022
Christopher L. Manley, 56, of Owensboro, passed away June 23, 2022, at home. He was born June 26, 1965, in Owensboro to the late Willis L. and Viola Mae Manley. Chris enjoyed hiking, fishing, and his time spent with his dad. Living in various places, Chris worked as a bartender and later in a nursery…
Chad J. "Big Thunder" Neal
Apr 20, 1980 - Jun 22, 2022
Chad J. "Big Thunder" Neal, 42, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro to Gary and Esther S. (Taylor) Neal.Chad had a big dream of being a truck driver but was disabled. He enjoyed working on computers/electronics. Chad had many interests and hobbies: big-rig…
Leonard W. Bullard
May 20, 1951 - Jun 22, 2022
Leonard W. Bullard, 71, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation in Owensboro. He was born May 20, 1951 in Newcastle, Indiana to the late Burley and Betty Moore Bullard. Leonard was retired after 19 years as a welder with Yager Materials and was a U. S. Marine…
