Obituaries
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Michael Lynn Bickett
Mar 10, 1952 - Oct 18, 2022
Michael Lynn Bickett, 70, of Philpot, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at his home. He was born in Pekin, Illinois to the late Anselm James “A.J.” and Elizabeth B. Howard “Sis” Bickett. Michael was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was an electrician at Century Aluminum, retiring after forty…
William H. "Bill" Wemes
Oct 9, 1937 - Oct 15, 2022
William H. “Bill” Wemes, 85, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born October 9, 1937 in Daviess County to the late Wilbur Wemes and Ruth Basinger Frey. Bill was retired as a Radiographer and was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of…
Judith Elaine Dobbin Eaton
Jan 23, 1943 - Oct 14, 2022
Judith Elaine Dobbin Eaton, 79, of Owensboro, passed away October 14, 2022, at home. She was born January 23, 1943, in Louisville, KY. Judith loved to read and had a special interest in butterflies. She had a tender and loving way of calming a crying baby and a heart for caring for her family. Judith…
Anthony "Tony" William Barksdale
Oct 25, 1941 - Oct 14, 2022
Anthony “Tony” William Barksdale, passed away on Friday, October 14th, at home due to complications of cancer. The Long Beach, California native was born October 25, 1941, to the late Lewis Barger Barksdale and Mary Elizabeth Barksdale. Tony loved Jesus, his wife, children, grandchildren, family, and hard work not necessarily in that order. He was a retired…
James "Papaw" Baker
Mar 16, 1938 - Oct 14, 2022
James “Jim or Papaw” Baker, 84, of Philpot, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. The Ohio County native was born March 16, 1938, to the late Vernon and Christine Baker. Jim retired from Alcoa after 30 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and…
Veronica M. Mattingly
Mar 21, 1973 - Oct 13, 2022
Veronica M. Mattingly, 49, of Owensboro, passed away October 13, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born March 21, 1973, in Owensboro, to James Sr. and Vicki Mattingly. Veronica was artistic, confident, and could light up a room. She was full of life and truly brought out the best in others. Veronica was…
Marjorie Frances Hornaday Oexmann
Jun 3, 1925 - Oct 12, 2022
Marjorie Frances Loggins Hornaday Oexmann died peacefully at Wellington Parc in Owensboro, KY on October 12, 2022 at the age of 97. She was born on June 3, 1925 in Charlotte, TN to Dr. Lemuel Farmer Loggins and Frances Pearl Dickson Loggins, the last of four children. She was predeceased by her parents and three…
Anna "Jo" Weidner
Apr 10, 1924 - Oct 12, 2022
Anna “Jo” Weidner, of Whitesville, was called to be with the Lord on October 12, 2022. She was born to the late Mike and Mamie Edge. “Granny Jo” as all affectionately called her was 98 years old and lived a full vibrant life! She was a strong and independent woman who lived alone for…
Robert Eugene "Bob" Calhoun Sr.
Mar 28, 1945 - Oct 12, 2022
Robert Eugene “Bob” Calhoun Sr., 77, of Owensboro, passed away October 12, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born March 28, 1945, in Daviess County, to the late Bernard and Mary Hazel Calhoun. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Calhoun. Bob is survived by…
Naranda Faye Taylor
Oct 4, 1973 - Oct 11, 2022
Naranda Faye Taylor, 49, of Evansville, formerly of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at her home. She was born October 4, 1973 in Daviess County. Naranda was a certified nurses assistant working at Newburgh Healthcare in Newburgh, Indiana. She was of the Methodist faith, and enjoyed crocheting, going to Panama City…
