Obituaries
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Gay H. Winkler Taylor
Nov 30, 1932 - Nov 5, 2019
Gay H. Winkler Taylor, 86, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2019. Gay was born in Daviess County on November 30, 1932, to the late Juanis Horn and James Gobel Roberts. She was of the Christian faith and was a member of Mt. Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Gay work for…
Joseph Blake
Nov 2, 1960 - Nov 4, 2019
Joseph Blake, passed away November 4, 2019 at home. He was born November 2, 1960 in Hyden, KY to James R. Blake and Julia Ann Ralph. Joseph enjoyed fishing, cars and camping. He worked as a truck driver and also a licensed scuba diver. He could also cut hair and always made sure to dress…
Jack H. Clark
Jul 25, 1926 - Nov 4, 2019
Jack H. Clark, 93, of Owensboro passed away Monday November 4, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born July 25, 1926 in Daviess County to the late Robert W. Clark Sr. and Henrietta Brey Clark. Jack served in the United States Army, was a W.W. II veteran, and just recently completed a trip…
Arvin Tilman Ferguson
Jan 31, 1953 - Nov 3, 2019
Arvin Tilman Ferguson, 66, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday November 3, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born January 31, 1953 in Daviess County to the late Jesse and Ollie Mae Ferguson. Arvin was a graduate of Daviess County High School and was retired from the HON Company where he worked for over…
Barbara Craig Austin
Jun 11, 1925 - Nov 1, 2019
Barbara Craig Austin, 94, of Owensboro passed away Friday, November 1, 2019 at Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest. Born June 11, 1925 in Daviess County to the late Clinton McDonald and Minnie Rhoades McDonald, Barbara married her first husband, Elmer Craig, and raised their two children as a devoted homemaker. Later, she was employed at of…
Adam Howard
Jul 29, 1982 - Nov 1, 2019
Adam Howard, 37, of Owensboro, passed away November 1, 2019. He was born July 29, 1982 in Owensboro to Joe and Vicki Howard. A graduate of Apollo High School, Adam enjoyed walking, video games, and playing cards with his mom. He was sarcastic, funny and enjoyed making people laugh. In recent months, Adam ventured out…
William Ries Gabbert
Nov 17, 1922 - Nov 1, 2019
Dr. William Ries Gabbert, 96, of Owensboro passed away Friday, November 1, 2019 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born November 17, 1922 in Louisville to the late Rev. Roy and Louise Trathen Gabbert. After graduating in 1940 from Lancaster High School in Lancaster, Kentucky, William attended Mars Hill College in…
Otis P. "Shorty" Hicks
Jan 6, 1935 - Oct 31, 2019
Otis P. "Shorty" Hicks, 84, of Owensboro, passed on October 31, 2019, at his home. He was born January 6, 1935 to the late Arch and Mary Virginia Haynes Hicks in Hebbardsville, KY. In 1945 his family all moved to Whitesville, KY. Otis graduated from Daviess County High School in 1953. After graduation he helped…
James "Jim" Wayne Rice
Sep 17, 1950 - Oct 30, 2019
James "Jim" Wayne Rice, 69, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Ohio County to the late Wilbur A. and Gladys Newton Rice.Jim was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was in "B" Company 1/12th Infantry, 4th Division and the recipient of…
James "Jim" L Pack
Jun 16, 1939 - Oct 28, 2019
James L. "Jim" Pack, 80, of Owensboro entered into rest, absent from this earthly body but present with the Lord, on Monday, October 28, 2019 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Dorothy Pack and his sister, Nancy Harmon. Mr. Pack was a mechanical…
