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Jerry Lee Kennedy
Dec 21, 1941 - Apr 1, 2021
Jerry Lee Kennedy, 79, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born December 21, 1941 in Daviess County to the late Jesse Lee Kennedy and Celestine Coomes Kennedy, Jerry graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School (class of 1959) and retired as a salesman from Jones Wholesale after 32 years.…
Paul L. Emmick
Nov 13, 1965 - Apr 1, 2021
Paul L. Emmick, 55, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021. He was born November 13, 1965 in Daviess County, Kentucky. Paul received his Bachelors Degree from Western Kentucky University having studied advertising as well as meteorology. He received his Masters Degree, also from Western in Organizational Communication, and his Doctor of Jurisprudence…
Anthony Mark "Tony" Ivey
May 28, 1951 - Mar 31, 2021
Anthony Mark "Tony" Ivey, 69, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at his home. He was born May 28, 1951 in Daviess County to the late Mildred Edna Hayden and James L. Ivey, Sr. Tony was of the Catholic faith and was retired after 44 years having worked for National Southwire, Southwire…
Vera F. Church
Dec 31, 1934 - Mar 27, 2021
Vera F. Church, 86, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Daviess County to the late Stewart and Ora Adams Foster.Vera graduated from Daviess County High School in 1953 and retired from General Electric in 1991. She was a member of Owensboro…
Tani Raenell Eyster
Sep 16, 1949 - Mar 27, 2021
Tani Raenell Eyster, 71, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021. She was born September 16, 1949 in Inglewood, CA to the late Raymond William Hale and Hazel May Bingham. Tani was of the Baptist faith and a strong believer in Jesus Christ. She enjoyed animals, watching Western movies and spending time with her…
Anna Pearl Stewart
Jan 5, 1945 - Mar 26, 2021
Anna Stewart, 76, of Utica, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021. She was born January 5, 1945, in Ohio County, to the late Jesse Nall Wright and Emma Frances Horton. Anna loved all of her family, and spent many years babysitting her grandchildren and neighbors' children too. She also enjoyed listening to gospel music, watching…
Jack L Tompkins
Aug 1, 1939 - Mar 26, 2021
Jack L. Tompkins, 81, of Owensboro, passed away March 26, 2021, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky, surrounded by his family. He was born August 1, 1939 in Madisonville to the late Bennie and Charlcie Tompkins. Jack was a Deacon at Hall Street Baptist Church, and a free Mason with the Masonic…
Gary Dwaine Thrasher
Mar 18, 1964 - Mar 25, 2021
Gary Dwaine Thrasher, beloved father, son and brother died at age 57 at his Henderson, Ky home on March 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Thrasher Jr. and Wanda Lorine Thrasher and sister Betty Lou Thrasher. Gary's greatest joy in life was the birth of his daughter, Emily Marie, and…
Jacoby M. McKinney
Jun 10, 1994 - Mar 25, 2021
Jacoby M. McKinney, 26, of Owensboro, passed away March 25, 2021, at Owensboro Regional Hospital. Jacoby was born June 10, 1994, to Lonnie McGill and Jennifer McKinney in Owensboro, KY. Jacoby was a presence when he walked in the room, but his stature was nothing compared to the size of his heart and personality. He…
Cynthia "Cindy" Luise Phillips
Dec 27, 1947 - Mar 24, 2021
Cynthia "Cindy" Luise Phillips, 73, of Princeton, IN, passed away March 24, 2021, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. She was born December 27, 1947, in Louisville to the late Norman and Nell Phillips. Cindy was a longtime member of both Buena Vista Baptist Church and Walnut Memorial Baptist Church. She enjoyed arts and crafts and was…
