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Roy Lee Dennis, Sr.
May 6, 1945 - Oct 2, 2022
Roy Dennis, Sr., 77, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at his home. He was born May 6, 1945 in Daviess County to the late Ennis and Aretta Vincent Dennis. Roy was the owner of D & R Sewer and Drain, was of the Baptist faith, and was a U. S.…
Emmanuel Masumbuko
Nov 15, 2008 - Oct 1, 2022
Emmanuel Masumbuko, 13, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. He was born November 15, 2008, in Nyarugusu Camp Tanzania, to Masumbuko Rashidi and Anjelani Binwa. He was preceded in death by his sister, Roza Masumbuko in 2011; and his little brother, Ezekiel Masumbuko in 2015. Emmanuel studied his…
Peggy Ann Lamm
Sep 16, 1957 - Oct 1, 2022
Peggy Ann Lamm, 65, of Philpot, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at her home. She was born September 16, 1957 in Daviess Co. to the late William Charles and Mary Evelyn Lamm Donahue. She had worked for the Ursuline Nuns at Mount St. Joseph and had attended Curdsville Baptist Church. Surviving…
Jane Foust Gilbert
Jul 10, 1927 - Oct 1, 2022
Jane Foust Gilbert, 95, a native and lifelong resident of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Wayne Foust and Frances Ripy Foust. Mrs. Gilbert was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Dr. Hugh B. Gilbert, and by her sister, Anne Foust Wightman. Mrs.…
Darrel Stroud
Feb 13, 1933 - Oct 1, 2022
Darrel Stroud, 89, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The New Albany, Mississippi native was born February 13, 1933, to the late A.K. Stroud and Florence Stinson Stroud. Through his everyday actions of love and support, Darrel leaves a legacy of memories for his family and friends. He…
James O. Brumley
Feb 12, 1930 - Sep 30, 2022
James O. Brumley, 92, of Philpot, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born in Muhlenburg County, Kentucky to the late Given M. and Erdie Brumley. James was a retired Union sheet metal worker who previously attended Hall Street Baptist Church. He enjoyed tractors, westerns,…
Mary Helen Gaddis
May 19, 1939 - Sep 28, 2022
Mary “Helen” Gaddis, 83, of Owensboro, fell asleep Wednesday, September 28, 2022, knowing that she had a place prepared for her in heaven. Helen was born in Owensboro to the late Justice and Virginia Purcell. Helen retired from the state where she enjoyed cleaning offices. She loved babies and small children. They brought…
Dr. Barney Edwin Elliott, Jr.
Oct 7, 1935 - Sep 27, 2022
Dr. Barney Edwin Elliott Jr., 86, of Owensboro, passed away September 27, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born October 7, 1935, in Owensboro, to the late Barney Edwin Elliott, Sr. and Wilma Catherine Greenwalt Elliott. Barney was also preceded in death by his brother, Attorney Stewart Benton Elliott, of Owensboro. Barney…
Billy Dean Stanley
Mar 12, 1940 - Sep 27, 2022
Billy “Dean” Stanley, 82, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Wheelwright, Kentucky native was born March 12, 1940, to the late Chiles Harold Stanley and Della Bates Stanley. After graduating from high school, Dean attended the University of Kentucky where he met his future bride, Doris Maggard.…
Charles Avery Newton
Oct 16, 1933 - Sep 25, 2022
Charles A. Newton, 88, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully September 25, 2022, surrounded by his family. The Daviess County native was born October 16, 1933, to the late Walter and Bee Ann Newton. Charles married the love of his life, Bessie “Ann” Ball, on August 2, 1952. They met when they were thirteen at English…
