Obituaries
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Trishia L. Gaddis
Nov 10, 1965 - Jun 23, 2024
Trishia L. Gaddis, 58, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, June 23, at her home. She was born November 10, 1965, in Aurora, IL to the late Bill and Patsy Payne. Trishia retired from Walmart after 23 years as an optician. She was a vibrant soul with a plethora of hobbies and interests that brought joy…
Blanche Swanson Dahlquist
Jun 17, 1931 - Jun 22, 2024
Blanche Swanson Dahlquist, 93, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the Danbury-Huber Heights Assisted Living Facility in Tipp City, Ohio. She was born June 17, 1931 in Worthington, Minnesota to the late Glen and Stella Dopking Swanson. Blanche was a longtime and active member of Trinity Episcopal Church and a graduate…
James E. "Jim" Beech
May 14, 1937 - Jun 22, 2024
James E. "Jim" Beech, 87, of Philpot, passed away on June 22, 2024, to join the Lord. Born on May 14, 1937, in Shelby County, TN, he was the son of the late Malvin Wayne and Euree Mangum Beech. Jim graduated from Owensboro High School in 1955 and earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering from…
Florence "Flo" Shock
Mar 9, 1939 - Jun 20, 2024
Florence “Flo” R. Shock, 85, formerly of Owensboro passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Riverbend Senior Living in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The Marshall County native was born March 9, 1939, to the late Jasper Roach and Lillian Cox Roach. Flo graduated from Marshall County High School, class of 1957. She was employed in many capacities…
Steve Anderson
Jun 11, 1965 - Jun 19, 2024
Steve Anderson, 59, of Owensboro, passed away June 19, 2024. He was born June 11, 1965 in Owensboro. During the many years that Stephen lived in Evansville he was a hairstylist at Fantastic Sam’s and Regis Salon in Eastland Mall and worked as a waiter at the River House. Especially in recent years, Steve enjoyed doing…
Mary Lou Nolan
Sep 17, 1953 - Jun 16, 2024
Mary Lou Nolan, 70, of Owensboro passed away suddenly Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born September 17, 1953, to the late Louis Calvin Taylor and Mary Gertrude Cox Taylor. Mary Lou graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School, class of 1971 and attended the Owensboro Business College.…
Rosalie Thornberry Berkshire
Jan 14, 1926 - Jun 15, 2024
Rosalie Thornberry Berkshire January 14, 1926 - June 15, 2024, was born in Detroit to Lillian Rose (Cook) and Roy Thornberry and raised by her aunt Mary Eva (Thornberry) and uncle Martin Mattingly, who all preceded her in death. Rosalie experienced many changes in her ninety-eight years and enjoyed reminiscing about her life. She trained…
Christie Dawn McMahan
Jun 20, 1969 - Jun 15, 2024
Christie Dawn McMahan's life was a testament to love, selflessness, and dedication. Born in Owensboro, KY on June 20, 1969, she was embraced as a caring mother, MiMi, wife, aunt, along with a host of other roles of love. Her work as a school nurse assistant at Audubon Elementary School showcased her nurturing personality, always…
Bonnie F. Young Rhoads
Jun 17, 1945 - Jun 15, 2024
Bonnie F. Young Rhoads, 78, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday June 15, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her children and her favorite fur baby, Oreo. She was under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born on June 17, 1945, in Daviess County, to the late Marvin and…
Rev. Juanita Payne
Dec 9, 1936 - Jun 14, 2024
Mary Juanita Payne, 87, of Owensboro, entered the land of the living Friday, June 14, 2024.She was born December 9, 1936 in Fordsville, to the late Gordie D. Huff and Ethel Lora Rice Huff.She married her high school sweetheart, Kenneth Payne on July 4, 1953.In 1975, Juanita was ordained as a minister after studying and…
