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Karen Keller Martin
Mar 14, 1954 - Dec 31, 2015
Karen Keller Martin, 61, of Owensboro, was escorted by Heaven's angels to her forever home on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 6:25 p.m. She was born March 14, 1954 to Vincent Gerald Keller and Joyce Woodward Keller. Karen was owner and office manager of Audie's Vinyl, LLC, was founder and director of Healing Rooms of…
Joseph B. Striker
Jan 4, 1943 - Dec 28, 2015
Mr. Joseph B. Striker, 72, of Owensboro, passed away December 28, 2015 in Owensboro. He was born January 4, 1943 to the late Joseph S. and Jennie (Theodori) Striker.Mr. Striker worked at the U.S. Postal Service for 25 years as a mail processing clerk, retiring in April 2008. Prior to that, he was a U.S.…
Thelma Jane Combs Newberry
- Dec 28, 2015
Thelma Jane Combs Newberry went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 28, 2015 at 3:30 pm with her family at her side.Thelma was a long-time member of First Baptist Church and had served on numerous committees and had taught some craft classes in earlier years, as well as assisting with…
Charles E. Maupin
Aug 17, 1927 - Dec 27, 2015
Charles E. Maupin, 88, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2015 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born August 17, 1927 in Jefferson Co., to the late Charles E. and Nanny Florence Farmer Maupin. Charles was retired after 38 years as a boilermaker with the Boilermakers Union Local…
Theresa Ann Roberts
Apr 7, 1950 - Dec 27, 2015
Theresa Ann Roberts, 65, of Owensboro, passed away December 27, 2015 while in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Daviess County to the late Authur Lee and Frances Sapp on April 7, 1950. Mrs. Roberts loved to garden and spend time with family, especially her grandchildren and dog, Bocephus.Theresa is…
Martha Jennings Puckett
May 3, 1948 - Dec 26, 2015
Martha Jennings Puckett, 67, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Owensboro to the late Fred and Mattie Kelly Murphy. Before retirement Martha worked in human resources at Daviess County Hospital (now Owensboro Health) for more than twenty years. She was also employed by J's…
R. Lawrence Johnson
Jan 2, 1927 - Dec 25, 2015
Raphael Lawrence Johnson, 88, of Knottsville, died Friday morning, December 25, 2015 at his home surrounded by family. He was born January 2, 1927 in Hancock County to the late Raphael and Julia Johnson. Mr. Johnson was an Army Veteran of WW II who retired from Chrysler but also spent many years as a carpenter…
Karen Keown Scott
Nov 15, 1954 - Dec 25, 2015
Karen Keown Scott, 61, formerly of Owensboro, died suddenly in a motor vehicle accident on Friday, December 25, 2015. Mrs. Scott was born November 15, 1954 in Daviess County to the late George "Hoppy" Keown and Gladys Mae Hale. Mrs. Scott was loved by many and enjoyed going for walks whenever possible. She had an…
Paul E. Johnson
Mar 9, 1938 - Dec 24, 2015
Paul E. Johnson, 77, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015. Mr. Johnson was born March 9, 1938 in Daviess County to the late William Roy Johnson and Margaret Higgs. He loved gospel and jazz music, going shopping, and was an avid reader.Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Elaine Johnson…
Charles T. "Tom" Moss
Feb 11, 1938 - Dec 23, 2015
Charles T. "Tom" Moss, 77, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born in Daviess County to the late Charles Emmett and Lola D. Sandefur Moss.After 25 years of service, Mr. Moss retired from Commonwealth Aluminum where he had served as a purchasing agent…
