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Susan Anne Langan
Oct 18, 1953 - Jul 26, 2020
Susan Anne Langan, 66, of Ocoee, Florida formerly of Owensboro passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 after her battle with the coronavirus. Born October 18, 1953 in Suffern, NY to the late Mike and Ginny Palyo, Susan worked for AT&T for a period of time and retired from Walt Disney World after 20 years. She…
William Elmer Young
Dec 19, 1941 - Jul 25, 2020
William E. Young, 78, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the Riverside Care and Rehabilitation Center in Calhoun. He was born December 19, 1941 in Daviess Co. to the late Virgil R. and Mary Pauline Morris Young. William was a member of Brushy Fork Baptist Church and was retired truck driver…
Alberta Hobbs
Apr 7, 1933 - Jul 25, 2020
Alberta Hobbs, 87, of Owensboro, passed away at her son's residence under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born April 7, 1933 to the late Rolla and Flossie Matthews Richards of Fordsville, she married a young Army draftee, Roy Hobbs, also of Fordsville, on December 28, 1951 and almost overnight, found herself going from…
Sarah J. King
Nov 10, 1942 - Jul 24, 2020
Sarah J King, 77, of Owensboro passed away Friday, July 24 at Millers Merry Manor in Rockport, Indiana. Born November 10, 1942 in Daviess County to the late William Kirk Coons and Lillian Mae Pagan Coons, Sarah grew up as number 11 of 13 children. She attended Vocational School after high school and received her…
Louis Morton
Apr 5, 1925 - Jul 21, 2020
Louis Morton, 95, of Owensboro, passed away July 21, 2020, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born April 5, 1925 in Ohio County to the late Herbert and Ina Morton. Louis served in the Navy and worked in shipping at Sears for 40 years. He was a member of Wesleyan…
Walter Horace Marsch
Sep 12, 1954 - Jul 19, 2020
Walter Horace Marsch, 65, of Philpot, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020. He was born in Owensboro to the late George D. and Pearl Holland Marsch. Dr. Marsch did his undergraduate work at Western Kentucky University before graduating from veterinary school at Auburn University. He served as a veterinarian in Henderson, Kentucky and Sullivan, Illinois…
Ann Horrell
Aug 28, 1937 - Jul 19, 2020
Ann Horrell, 82, of Owensboro, passed away July 19, 2020. She was born in Logan Co., August 28, 1937. Ann was retired from the Daviess County Clerks Office. She enjoyed fishing and yard work. Ann loved spending time with her family and would often be found bragging about her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded…
Pat Gilmore
Oct 29, 1952 - Jul 18, 2020
Pat Gilmore, 67, of Philpot went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Born October 29, 1952 in Daviess County to the late Shirley Wayne and Mary Tudor, Pat was a member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church. This beautiful woman was the most devoted wife, mother, mamaw, sister, friend, and DAUGHTER…
Dr. Billy H. Chandler
Mar 31, 1935 - Jul 18, 2020
Dr. Billy H. Chandler, 85, of Philpot, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020, in Owensboro, Kentucky. He was born March 31, 1935, in Webster County, Kentucky, to the late Bryan and Catherine Turpin Chandler. Dr. Chandler was named superintendent of Owensboro Public Schools (OPS) in 1991, after serving in multiple leadership positions within the district.…
Christopher Leon Farmer
Jan 26, 1977 - Jul 18, 2020
Christopher Leon Farmer, 43, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at his home. He was born January 26, 1977 in Daviess County. Chris was a member of Center Street Baptist Church and had worked in construction. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed life to the fullest. He always had…
