Obituaries
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Anna Marian King
May 19, 1930 - May 29, 2020
Anna Marian Crowe King, 90, of Owensboro, died May 29, 2020, at her home. In 1948, having recently graduated from Owensboro's St. Frances Academy, Ann had an 18-year-old's confidence and courage to be certain that the young, funny Navy veteran she had just met was "the one" to build a life and family with. She…
Andrew Laney
Dec 31, 1957 - May 28, 2020
Andrew E. Laney, 62, of Owensboro, passed away May 28, 2020 at home. He was born in Owensboro on December 31, 1957 to the late John and Mary Laney. Andrew loved to talk and make you smile. He enjoyed listening to country music, setting outside and pick on folks around him. He loved his wife…
James W. "Jim" Lambert
Jun 12, 1937 - May 27, 2020
James W. "Jim" Lambert, family man, educator, coach, and community leader passed away Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was 82. Born in Tywhoppity Bottoms in Hancock County, Kentucky, a son of the late Hazel and Ida Lott Lambert, Jim began his working life on the family farm. Jim graduated from…
Jamie N. Gray
Sep 14, 1964 - May 26, 2020
Jamie N. Gray, 55, of Owensboro, passed away May 26, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born September 14, 1964 in Toledo, OH, to the late Elwyn and Elaine (Roberts) Gray. Jamie loved sports, especially NASCAR, baseball, and football. He was a fan of the Las Vegas Raiders and of Dale Earnhardt Sr.…
Helen Joyce Powers
Nov 25, 1927 - May 24, 2020
Helen Joyce Powers, 92,, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born November 25, 1927 in Daviess Co. to the late Thomas Lambert Powers, Sr. and Bessie Ray Dorsett Powers. Joyce attended St. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville on a three year diploma program, graduating…
Margaret W. Payne
Oct 8, 1932 - May 24, 2020
Margaret W. Payne, 87, of Philpot, passed away May 24, 2020. She was born in Whiting, IN on October 8, 1932 to the late Ouless and Jesse Mae Ralph Wilson. Margaret was a longstanding member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Irvin Payne in 1978; brothers, Ruby Lee…
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Hutchinson
Feb 5, 1929 - May 23, 2020
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Hutchinson, 91, of Owensboro, passed away May 23, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born February 5, 1929 in Daviess County to the late Orville and Ina Gray Russell. Gwen was a longtime member of Lewis Lane Baptist Church, and went on many mission trips. She graduated from Henderson Community College in…
Melissa Ann Staser
Dec 2, 1974 - May 23, 2020
Melissa Ann Staser, 45, of Reynolds Station, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Henderson County, Kentucky. Melissa worked at Kelly Rae's (a café) in Whitesville. She was previously with Morrison's Cafeteria, at the hospital, for many years. She had attended Kentucky Tech where she studied cosmetology.…
Betty Jean Dowell
Jan 18, 1931 - May 23, 2020
Betty Jean Dowell, 89, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at her home surrounded by all her family. She was born January 18, 1931 in Daviess Co. to the late Amber Jackson and Eunice Pearl Farmer Dunn. Betty was a member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning, country…
Michael D. Taylor
Mar 30, 1956 - May 22, 2020
Michael D. Taylor, 64, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born March 30, 1956 in Daviess Co. to the late Paul and Maria May Taylor. Michael was retired from the City of Owensboro after 30 years and had worked as a bailiff for the Daviess…
