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Glenda Jane "Janie" Calamia
Jan 6, 1954 - May 7, 2019
Glenda Jane "Janie" Clary King Calamia, 65, of Rockport, IN, passed away May 7, 2019 at her home. She was born January 6, 1954 to Joe Clary Sr. and Jackie Maxwell. Janie was a painter on two different levels; she was a professional and an artist. She painted houses for a living and painted what…
Robbie Burns
Dec 31, 1963 - May 7, 2019
Robbie Burns, 55, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the Heartford House. He was born in Ft. Benning, Georgia to Robert G. and Betty V. Burns.For the last ten years Robbie was employed by Wayne Baker Disaster Team where he served as a project manager. He was a man of God and…
Violet Greathouse Brandon
Apr 28, 1932 - May 6, 2019
Violet Greathouse Brandon, 87, of Owensboro, KY, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 while under the care of Baptist Health Hospice. She was born on April 28, 1932, in Muhlenberg County to the late Pete and Annabelle Markwell Greathouse. Violet has always been a compassionate friend, loved her family and will be remembered for being…
Wanda Mae Ford Payne
Feb 14, 1932 - May 6, 2019
Wanda Mae Ford Payne, 87, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 14, 1932 in Daviess Co. to the late Randolph and Lillian Snodgrass Ford. Wanda was a member of St. Stephen Cathedral and retired from General Electric and M.P.D. after 32 years…
Thomas E. Neudecker
Jul 27, 1927 - May 4, 2019
Thomas Earl Neudecker passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born the son of Ralph and Louella Neudecker on July 27, 1927 (7-27-27, a date he enjoyed reciting), Tom was the fifth of seven children, all growing up in Centralia, Illinois. He served his country in the U.S. Navy V-5 Program.…
Joyce Kirk McBride
May 8, 1965 - May 3, 2019
Joyce Kirk McBride, 53, of Owensboro, formerly of Evansville, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born May 8, 1965 in Burbank CA. Joyce was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church, enjoyed fishing, camping, and loved helping others and making a difference…
Avon Dawdy
May 26, 1923 - May 3, 2019
Avon Dawdy, 95, of Maceo, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at her home. She was born May 26, 1923 in Sioux City, Iowa to the late Michael and Grace Guile Brennan. Avon was the President of the Foster Parents Association of Los Angeles, Calif. for 20 years and she and her husband fostered…
James Edward Rubsam
Nov 21, 1924 - May 3, 2019
James Edward Rubsam, 94, of Owensboro, stepped from this life into the next, while sleeping peacefully at home, on Friday, May 3, 2019. He was born November 21, 1924 in Newton, Illinois to the late Frank P. and Catherine Ochs Rubsam. James "Dutch" was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and was…
Kenneth "Andy" Charles Anderson
Aug 7, 1931 - May 3, 2019
Kenneth "Andy" Charles Anderson, 87, of Philpot, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on August 7, 1931, in Alden, Iowa to the late William Henry and Blanche Anne Kearney Anderson. Andy was retired from the United States Army after proudly serving for 20 years and retired…
Jack Barlow
Jul 10, 1929 - May 2, 2019
Jack Barlow, 89, of Tell City, formerly of Owensboro and Pellville, passed away May 2, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born July 10, 1929 in Daviess County, KY to the late Embert and Gertrude Barlow. Jack was an Accountant at Green River Steel for 30 years. He was also a cattle farmer…
