Obituaries
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Betty Jean Roach
Feb 6, 1948 - Jun 11, 2023
Betty Jean Roach, 75, of Owensboro, made her way toward heaven Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Arthur Lee and Frances Theresa Yeckering Sapp. Betty was a dedicated homemaker, but she had also worked at M.P.D., Gabe’s Tower, cleaned houses and, most…
Clyde Eldridge Williams Jr.
Mar 8, 1939 - Jun 11, 2023
Clyde Eldridge Williams Jr., 84, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born March 8, 1939, in Henderson, to the late Clyde Eldridge Sr and Evelyn (Todd) Williams. Clyde was a member of Wesleyan Heights United Methodist Church. He was an…
Martha "Marty" Traywick
Dec 4, 1932 - Jun 11, 2023
Martha “Marty” Traywick, 90, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. The Clarksville, Tennessee native was born December 4, 1932, to the late Bill Pyland Sr. and Alice Gafford Pyland. Marty was a registered nurse retired from the Daviess County Hospital. She was loved by all…
Rita Regina Howard Szemethy
Feb 8, 1939 - Jun 10, 2023
Rita Regina Howard Szemethy, 84, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the Carmel Home. She was born February 8, 1939, in Whitesville, to the late Joseph Orval Howard and Mary Golda Smith Howard. Rita was a homemaker, raising and caring for seven children, and was a long-time member of Our Lady…
Jeffrey Paul Price
Nov 17, 1957 - Jun 9, 2023
Jeffrey Paul Price, 65, went to be with the Lord, Friday, June 9, 2023, from his home in Owensboro. He was born in Evansville, Indiana to the late Bill L. and Brenda K. Zopf Price. Jeff was employed as a machinist for many years. He also worked in construction and really was a…
Beverly Northern
Oct 3, 1947 - Jun 8, 2023
Beverly Northern, 75, of Hawesville, passed away June 8, 2023, in Belleville, IL. She was born in Evansville, IN, on October 3, 1947, to the late Burl and Flora Canfield Young. Beverly loved the Lord. She was a housewife and enjoyed taking care of family, along with spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beverly…
Edna Lucille Payne
Jul 20, 1933 - Jun 8, 2023
Edna Lucille Payne, 89, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 8 at the Carmel Home. She was born July 20, 1933 in Ohio County to the late Raymond A. “Spike” and Evelyn T. Talley Payne. Lucille retired from the Ohio County School System. She spent forty-one years as a teacher. Ms. Payne…
Joseph Henry Brookman
Aug 29, 1936 - Jun 7, 2023
Joseph Henry Brookman left this earth to meet our beloved Jesus Christ in his forever heavenly home on June 7, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving family. The Jefferson County, Illinois native was born August 29, 1936, to the late Lester and Trellis Deck Brookman. Joe was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and brother.…
Opal Faye Maples Smith
Mar 14, 1932 - Jun 7, 2023
Opal Faye Maples Smith, 91, of Philpot, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born March 14, 1932 in Ohio County to the late Frank Carson and Carrie Belle Stewart Maples. Opal was retired from General Electric and was a member of…
Lucille Boehm Rose
Aug 2, 1932 - Jun 6, 2023
Lucille Boehm Rose, 90, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Daviess County to the late Joseph and Margaret Wink Boehm. Mrs. Rose was employed at the Wendell Foster Center before joining General Electric where she worked for more than 26 years.…
