Obituaries
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John T. Andriakos
Apr 21, 1954 - Jan 21, 2025
John T. Andriakos, a cherished resident of Wendell Foster for many years, passed away on January 21, 2025, at Baptist Health in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on April 21, 1954, in Princeton, Indiana, to the late Thomas and Ina Eugenia Andriakos. John was a man of intelligence and warmth, whose presence touched many lives…
Tamara "Tammi" Chisholm
Dec 2, 1980 - Jan 20, 2025
Tamara “Tammi” Chisholm, 44, of Owensboro, passed away Monday January 20, 2025, while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born December 2, 1980, in Daviess County, to Bruce and Mary Jane May Chisholm. Tammi was a 1999 graduate of Daviess County High School where she participated in track,…
John A. Medley Jr.
Sep 8, 1938 - Jan 19, 2025
John Abell “Johnny” Medley Jr., a beloved figure in the Owensboro community, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born on September 8, 1938, in Owensboro, to the late John A. Medley Sr. and Mary Cecilia O’Bryan Medley, John lived a life characterized by generosity, artistic expression, and unwavering commitment…
James Eugene Shultz
Feb 14, 1941 - Jan 18, 2025
James Eugene Shultz, 83, of Owensboro, passed away at home on Jan. 18, 2025. He was born February 14, 1941, in Rockport, KY to the late Willie B. and Cleo Durham Shultz. James was a baker at Colonial Bakery, where he retired. He and his wife, Deloris, who preceded him in death, were the founding…
Virginia Lee Hornsby
Jul 16, 1932 - Jan 18, 2025
Virginia L. Hornsby, 92, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, January 18th, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was one of twelve children, born July 16, 1932, in Harlin, KY to the late Gilbert and Mary Towe. Virginia retired from General Motors in Toledo, Ohio after over 20 years of…
William "Bill" H. Starks
Oct 12, 1930 - Jan 18, 2025
William “Bill” H. Starks, 94, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Logan County native was born October 12, 1930, to the late Cecil and Francis Thurmond Starks. Bill was a Kentucky State Trooper from 1960-1985 when he retired with the rank of Sargeant. Part of his duties…
Martha Greathouse Brumley
Mar 11, 1958 - Jan 18, 2025
Martha Greathouse Brumley, 66, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday January 18, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born March 11, 1958, in Owensboro, to the late John and Dorla Epperson Brooks. Martha retired from Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, where she worked in housekeeping from 2001-2022. She loved her family and friends dearly. Martha…
Robert Schley Cox
Jun 1, 1945 - Jan 17, 2025
Robert Schley Cox, 79, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025. He was born in Owensboro to the late Robert S. Cox, Jr. and Billie Hines Cox. He graduated from Ball State University with a master’s degree in journalism and photojournalism. Schley was intelligent, gifted in many ways and pursued what he found truly interesting…
Mildred "Millie" Oost Miller
Jul 23, 1928 - Jan 17, 2025
Mildred “Millie” Oost Miller, 96, of Owensboro passed away Friday, January 17, 2025 at One Park Place. She was born July 23, 1928, in Daviess County, to the late Grover and Emma Stringer Oost. She was employed at Bell South telephone company for 33 years. After retirement she and her husband traveled throughout the United States…
Katherine Marie Williams
Feb 20, 1946 - Jan 16, 2025
Katherine Marie Williams, 78, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born February 20, 1946, as one of nine children to the late William Beckam Earl Sr. and Marie Elizabeth Blair Earl. Katherine had a love for fishing, coloring, country and Elvis gospel music,…
