Obituaries
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Gregg W. Speer
Sep 6, 1956 - Feb 6, 2019
Gregg W. Speer, of Owensboro, was called home, February 6, 2019 surrounded by his loving family after several years of battling Multiple System Atrophy. BornSeptember 6, 1956 in Ridgway, Pennsylvania to the late Stuart and Joanne Speer, Owensboro, Ky became his home in 1967. He graduated from Apollo High School and Western Kentucky University. Gregg…
William Lynn "Bill" Heishman
Feb 6, 1947 - Feb 6, 2019
William Lynn "Bill" Heishman, 72, of Owensboro, passed away on his 72nd birthday, February 6, 2019 at Captain James A. Lovell Federal H.C.C. in North Chicago, Illinois. He was born February 6, 1947 in Frankfort, Germany to the late Master Sergeant Jesse Heishman, Jr. of Milltown, Indiana and Margaret Stroud Heishman of Centertown, Kentucky. He…
Mary Ann Mattingly
Aug 26, 1938 - Feb 5, 2019
Mary Ann Mattingly, 80, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 26, 1938, in Daviess County to the late Martin Francis "Budge" and Mary Mable Brown.Mary Ann retired from American Cigar Company and was of the member of Our Lady of…
Avalyn Elizabeth Owen
Nov 27, 2017 - Feb 4, 2019
Avalyn Elizabeth Owen had enough personality to fill an entire room. And her entrances were synonymous with her personality - flamboyantly grandiose. Typically, she would be crawling along, two building blocks in hand, ostentatiously smacking the wooden floors like a dysrhythmic clogger, and just to be sure she had your attention, boisterously blaring baby blather.…
Ted "PT" Christman
Jan 2, 1946 - Feb 4, 2019
Pastor Ted Christman, man of God, devoted family man, and lover of mankind, finished his race and was called home to his God and Savior on Monday, February 4, 2019. He was 73. Pastor Ted, "PT" to many, served his Lord faithfully, having taught Sunday School and ministering at the Lord's table the day before…
Carolyn Sue Hamby
Nov 23, 1933 - Feb 4, 2019
Carolyn Sue Hamby, 85, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at Wellington Parc. Born in Morgan County, KY, she was a daughter of the late Levi and Addie Rose Ward. She had a deep affection for her grandchildren. Civic and business minded, Mrs. Hamby was a member and past president of the Civinets and with…
Doris M. Sublett
Nov 10, 1931 - Feb 3, 2019
Doris M. Sublett, 87, of Owensboro, passed away February 3, 2019. She was born in Owensboro on November 10, 1931 to the late Forrest H. and May Coons Sublett. Doris graduated from Daviess County High School in 1950 earned her Bachelor of Art degree in education at Kentucky Wesleyan College, and a Master of Science…
Wilbur "Bill" C. Henry
Apr 19, 1944 - Feb 2, 2019
Wilbur "Bill" C. Henry, 74, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at his home. He was born April 19, 1944 in Daviess County to the late Richard Allen Henry Sr. and Mary Emma Mattingly Henry. Bill served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He loved to work on vehicles…
Marjorie Nell Welsh
Aug 6, 1931 - Feb 1, 2019
Marjorie Nell Welsh, 87, of Owensboro passed away at her home on February 1, 2019. Marjorie was born on August 6, 1931 to the late Willy and Ruby Horn of Greenville, KY.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Patrick Welsh; her son, Arthur Ray Welsh; a grandson,…
Palmer Lee Adams
Dec 9, 1943 - Feb 1, 2019
Palmer Lee Adams, of Owensboro born on December 9, 1943, left this earth for his heavenly home on February 1, 2019. Palmer was born to the late Kerney and Dora Scott Adams. Mr. Adams retired from the Owensboro Public School System. Palmer Lee Adams…when you hear that, you think of just another name, but to…
