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Lila Jean Truitt
Nov 4, 1932 - Nov 18, 2022
Lila Jean Truitt, 90, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center in Owensboro. She was born November 4, 1932 in Oakland City, Indiana to the late Curtis and Ailene Pierce Shaw. Lila Jean was a beautician for about 40 years having worked at the DeJong’s…
Patricia May Kanable
Apr 7, 1940 - Nov 17, 2022
Patricia Kanable, 82, of Owensboro, passed away November 17, 2022, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born April 7, 1940, in Owensboro, to the late James C. May and Mildred Mae Bennett. Patricia could be described as spunky, and devoted to her church, her children, and her grandchildren. She had…
Robert Dale Blandford
Apr 10, 1962 - Nov 16, 2022
Robert Dale Blandford, 60, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2022 at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine, Florida following a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 10, 1962 to Richard and Nancy Wathen Blandford. Rob was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School and Brescia College. He was fun-loving, energetic, and…
Kenneth Wayne Foster
Feb 5, 1947 - Nov 16, 2022
Kenneth Wayne Foster, 75, went to join his Savior on Nov. 16, 2022. He was born in Daviess County on Feb. 5, 1947, to Kenneth Edge Foster and Mary Lou Simpson Foster. He graduated from Daviess County High School in 1965 and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Wayne returned to Owensboro where…
Tonya Sue Reynolds
Jul 29, 1964 - Nov 16, 2022
Tonya Sue Reynolds, 58, of Maceo, passed away November 16, 2022, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born July 29, 1964, in Columbus, GA, to Ellis and Kathryn Embry. Tonya enjoyed crocheting, reading, and gardening. She was preceded in death by her father, Ellis Embry; her husband, Jerry Reynolds; her…
Harold "Ernie" Dean Mayfield Jr.
Jun 29, 1963 - Nov 16, 2022
Harold “Ernie” Mayfield Jr., 59, of Utica, passed away Wednesday November 16, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born June 29, 1963, in Owensboro to Harold “Ernie” Mayfield Sr. and Patricia “Pat” Mayfield. He enjoyed hunting with his dad. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Carmel Howard Edge, Clarence Howard,…
Laura Denise Koller Grimes
May 9, 1957 - Nov 16, 2022
Laura Denise Koller Grimes, 65, of Owensboro, passed away November 16, 2022, at her home while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born May 9, 1957, in Owensboro, to the late John and Becky Koller. Laura taught her whole life, including at Owensboro Community College for 27 years. She was often…
Sidney Allen Probus
Nov 17, 1940 - Nov 15, 2022
Sidney Allen Probus, 81, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022. He was born November 17, 1940, in Georgetown, KY to the late Ovel G. Probus and Pansy Stone Probus. Sidney was the owner and operator of Probus Barber Shop for over 20 years, he then retired from the Owensboro School System and…
Barbara Ruth Smith Harris
Aug 7, 1943 - Nov 15, 2022
Barbara Ruth Smith Harris, 79, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Wellington Parc. She was born August 7, 1943 in Daviess County to the late Ollie Lee and Mary Ernestine Whitaker Smith. Barbara was a homemaker and beautician, and was of the Baptist faith. She was a 1961 graduate of…
Scott Robinson
Mar 6, 1971 - Nov 14, 2022
Scott Robinson, 51, of Owensboro, passed away at his home November 14, 2022. He was born in Owensboro to Wm. “Bud” and Mary Fulkerson Robinson. Scott was a devoted husband, son, and brother who was an avid sports fan, but most especially of Louisville Cardinals basketball, the San Francisco 49ers and NASCAR. He was…
