Obituaries
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Analee Cox
Apr 20, 1935 - Sep 4, 2018
Mrs. Analee Cox, 83, retired homemaker, died September 4, 2018 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. Analee was preceded in death by her husband, William Merideth "Bill" Cox. She is survived by a daughter; Marceia Cox, Bartlett, TN and a sister Judy Ann Zacharias, Medina OH. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 12,…
Dr. Donald T. Barnes
Jan 29, 1931 - Sep 3, 2018
Dr. Donald T. Barnes DVM, 87, of Owensboro, passed away on September 3, 2018 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born January 29, 1931 in Beaver Dam to the late Lyter Conn Barnes and Lucille Taylor Barnes. Donald graduated in 1955 from University of Georgia Veterinarian school. He was one…
Susan Marie Wellman
Aug 19, 1948 - Sep 2, 2018
Susan Marie Wellman, 70, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. She was born August 19, 1948, in Owensboro to the late John E. Callery and Myrtle Ferguson Callery. Susan graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School in 1966, received her undergraduate degree from Brescia College and Master's degree…
Samantha "Sam" Kessenger
Oct 31, 1977 - Sep 2, 2018
Samantha "Sam" Kessenger, 40, of Owensboro, passed away September 2, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Dew, TX on October 31, 1977. Sam loved her family and they always came first. She also enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Her parents preceded her in death.She is survived by her husband, Richard…
Jerry Wayne Floyd
Jan 5, 1968 - Sep 1, 2018
Jerry Wayne Floyd, 50, of Owensboro, passed away September 1, 2018 while at his home by the lake. He was born January 5, 1968 in Grundy, Ill. to Jackie and Susan Church Floyd. Jerry grew up in Philpot and graduated from Daviess County High School in 1986. He was the owner of Window Films by…
Larry O. Haire
Oct 13, 1949 - Sep 1, 2018
Larry O. Haire, 68 of Owensboro passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Western Kentucky Veterans Center. He was born October 13, 1949 to the late Preston Haire and Alma Shively Haire. Larry was a member of St. John United Methodist Church. He was a Kentucky Colonel and a U.S. Navy Veteran. Larry served during…
Betty K. Hawk
Feb 20, 1928 - Sep 1, 2018
Betty K. Hawk, 90, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Carmel Home. Mrs. Hawk was born February 20, 1928 in Daviess County to the late Lawrence and Agnes Clark Keller as one of nine children. Betty worked on the assembly line at GE and retired from there after 24 years. She…
Ezma Mae Riley
Jul 30, 1953 - Sep 1, 2018
Ezma Mae Riley, 65, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018. She was born in Greenville, KY to the late Maymon Lewis and Eula Gary Wells.Mrs. Riley worked as a medical assistant with Dr. Kim for many years. She was a member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She…
Cordelia Bell "Sis" Roberts
Nov 19, 1923 - Aug 31, 2018
Cordelia Bell "Sis" Roberts, 94, of Maceo, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Daviess County to the late Roy and Edith Mae Morris Bell. Mrs. Roberts retired from General Electric and was the oldest member of Maceo United Methodist Church. She enjoyed puzzle books, reading Danielle…
Patricia "Dianne" Peyton
Aug 11, 1951 - Aug 31, 2018
Patricia "Dianne" Peyton, 67, of Owensboro died Friday, August 31, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Mrs. Peyton was born August 11, 1951 in Daviess County to William Tweddell and the late Irene Dowers Tweddell. Dianne attended Owensboro High School and married Walter Gene Peyton right after graduation in 1969. They had a son, Patrick,…
