Obituaries
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Robert "Bob" Lee Hall
Feb 15, 1929 - Jul 10, 2019
Robert "Bob" Lee Hall, 90, beloved husband, father, and grandfather went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at his home in Owensboro. Born February 15, 1929 in Midland, KY to the late Earl and Corrine (Stobaugh) Hall, he graduated from Bremen High School in 1947. Bob enlisted in the Army in 1951…
Gertrude Lucille Freeman
Oct 5, 1928 - Jul 9, 2019
Gertrude Lucille Freeman, 90, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her home. She was born October 5, 1928 in Graves Co., KY to the late Luther G. and Irene Crowell Portis. Gertrude was a homemaker and a member of Owensboro Christian Church where she was involved in a Bible study group.…
Anthony Barry Cecil
Jan 3, 1968 - Jul 8, 2019
Anthony "Barry" "Brappz" Cecil, 51, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on July 8, 2019. Barry was born on January 3, 1968, in Owensboro, to Jo Ann House Cecil and Anthony J. "Tony" Cecil. Barry was a member of Saints Joseph and Paul Catholic Church where he loved and participated in all areas…
Nathaniel "Nate" Troy Shyver
Nov 4, 1990 - Jul 7, 2019
Nathaniel Troy Shyver, 28, of Utica, passed away July 7, 2019. He was born in Evansville to Brian Troy and Maria Shyver on November 4, 1990. Nate was a caring and loving husband, father and son who loved and took joy in spending time with his family. He attended Washington State Community College and studied…
Ashley Lynne Anthony
Jul 20, 1983 - Jul 5, 2019
Ashley Lynne Anthony, 35, of Owensboro, passed away July 5, 2019, at her home. She was born July 20, 1983 to Barrett and Rebecca Johnston Bowman. Her children and her family were her world, and they will each miss her very much. She graduated from Apollo High School in 2001 and went on to further…
Anita Marie Settles
Jul 1, 1957 - Jul 5, 2019
Anita Marie Settles, 62, of Owensboro passed away Friday July 5, 2019 at Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest. Born July 1, 1957 in Owensboro to the late Charles E. Settles and Marguerite May Settles, Anita graduated from Apollo High School ('75) and supported herself by mowing yards, working at Carl's Drive-Inn, and then at MPD. She…
James R. "Jim" Penny
Nov 26, 1947 - Jul 5, 2019
James R. "Jim" Penny, 71, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born in Henderson, Kentucky to the late James R. and Sophia Sue Book Penny. Jim was a U.S. Army veteran with military police experience. He was honorably discharged in 1970.Most of Jim's…
Mary Evelyn Rhodes Barrett
Nov 16, 1922 - Jul 5, 2019
Mary Evelyn Rhodes Barrett, 96, of Jeffersontown,KY, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019. She had retired as a nurse aid at Christopher East and was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. She loved dancing and being active with her Senior's Club. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Leo Barrett; children, Beverly…
Robert (Bob) Louis Vollman
Sep 6, 1929 - Jul 4, 2019
Robert (Bob) Louis Vollman, 89, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday July 4, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born September 6, 1929 in Owensboro, to the late Frank and Bertha Hagan Vollman. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed talking to people, he never met a stranger. Many…
Wayne Lovell
Nov 14, 1932 - Jul 3, 2019
Wayne Lovell, 86, of Owensboro, passed away July 3, 2019, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born November 14, 1932, in Greenville, to the late Charlie and Myrtle Parker Lovell. Wayne was a member of Third Baptist Church, where he had recently received a lifetime achievement, the "Deacon Emeritus Award."…
