Obituaries
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Frank Calhoun Taylor
Dec 9, 1957 - Feb 28, 2022
Frank Calhoun Taylor, formerly of Owensboro, passed away February 28, 2022, at his home in Lexington following a 3-year battle with cancer. He was 64. Frank was born in Owensboro December 9, 1957, a son of the late C. Waitman and Margaret Brannon Taylor. A 1975 graduate of Owensboro High School, Frank played on the…
Joyce Ann Horton Westerfield
Jan 1, 1943 - Feb 27, 2022
Joyce Ann Horton Westerfield, 79, of Utica, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Daviess County to the late James and Myrl Jackson Horton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Margie Jean Ward; and brothers, Rondal "Bub" Horton and Roger…
Thomas E. Wedding
Jul 12, 1937 - Feb 27, 2022
Thomas E. Wedding, 84, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Whitesville native was born July 12, 1937, to the late Sylvester and Stella Hagan Wedding. Tom attended St. Mary High School and then entered the U.S. Air Force where he served his country during the Korean War.…
David M. Taylor
Oct 11, 1959 - Feb 26, 2022
David M. Taylor, 62, of Owensboro, passed away February 26, 2022, at home. Born October 11, 1959, in Indianapolis to the late Morris D. and Joan Nichols Taylor. David graduated high school from Madison Central in Richmond, Ky, then went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Eastern Kentucky University. He then graduated with his…
Sherry Gardner Ford
Jul 23, 1957 - Feb 26, 2022
Sherry Gardner Ford, 64, of Owensboro, passed away February 26, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born July 23, 1957, in Owensboro, to Bill Gardner and Dona Coffman Shultz. Sherry graduated from McLean County High School in 1975. She enjoyed crafting, gardening, and photography and was an avid fan of the UK Wildcats. Most…
Greta Marie Cook Beals
Aug 1, 1937 - Feb 24, 2022
Greta Marie Cook Beals, 84, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully at her home February 24, 2022, surrounded by her family while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born August 1, 1937, in Beach City, OH, to the late Burton and Hazel Cook. Greta retired as an Avon sales representative after 15…
Agnes Marie Thompson
Oct 4, 1930 - Feb 23, 2022
Agnes Marie Thompson, 91, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville. She was born October 4, 1930, in Daviess County, to the late William George and Mary Florean Stallings Blandford. Marie worked as a Nurses Aid, Ward Clerk, and in Supply and Distribution at Mercy Hospital for 26…
Betty S. Allen
Jun 25, 1944 - Feb 23, 2022
Betty S. Allen, 77, of Owensboro, passed away February 23, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born June 25, 1944, in Robards, KY, to the late Don and Vena Stuart. Betty retired from Field Packing Company and was a charter member of Owensboro Christian Church and loved the Lord. She was an avid…
Arlene J. Claypool
- Feb 22, 2022
Arlene J. Claypool, 91, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully at her home in Owensboro, Ky. Born in Fairport, NY, Arlene grew up in Corry, Pennsylvania and moved to Owensboro with her husband Kester Claypool. She lived a wonderfully, joyful life full of love and compassion for everyone she met. As we remember her, may we…
Richard "Ricky" Freels
Mar 4, 1950 - Feb 22, 2022
Richard "Ricky" Freels, 71, of Maceo, passed away February 22, 2022, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born March 4, 1950, in Daviess County, to the late James and Virginia Freels. Ricky was a talented mechanic, skilled in lawncare, and enjoyed tending to his cattle (LOL); he was truly a…
