Obituaries
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James R. "Bob" Parker
Oct 4, 1929 - Aug 26, 2016
James R. "Bob" Parker, 86, formerly of Burton Rd., Utica, KY, went to be with Jesus on August 26, 2016. He was born on October 4, 1929, to James W. and Ludwina K. Hurm Parker in Owensboro, KY. He served in the Navy from August, 1948, until August, 1949, before transferring to the US Naval…
Bobby Ray Horn
Dec 11, 1935 - Aug 26, 2016
Bobby Ray Horn, 80, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born December 11, 1935 in Daviess Co. to the late Junius and Goebel Roberts Horn. Bobby was the owner of Bob Horn's Garage for 26 years and Horn's Dairy Bar for 23 years. He attended…
Orville G. Tincher
Sep 30, 1940 - Aug 24, 2016
Orville G. Tincher, 75, of Lewisport passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 in Chicago at Mt. Sinai Hospital. Mr. Tincher was born September 30, 1940 in Putnam County, Indiana to the late Wilfred and Edith (Lisby) Tincher. Orville was an over-the-road trucker and heavy equipment operator who loved to play practical jokes on people, especially…
Evelyn Benningfield Saltzman
Jan 28, 1934 - Aug 24, 2016
Evelyn Benningfield Saltzman, 82, of Owensboro, KY passed away August 24, 2016 while surrounded by her family. Born January 28, 1934 to the late Weldon and Dessie Sutton, Evelyn worked hard through her life raising 5 boys after the death of her first husband. She worked at General Electric, Gunther's Furniture, and was the Bookkeeper…
Joyce Cox Williams
Mar 3, 1936 - Aug 23, 2016
Joyce Cox Williams, lyric soprano, conductor, and Owensboro native, passed away after an extended illness August 23, 2016, in Fredericksburg, VA, where she had moved in 2005 to be with her daughter. Born March 3, 1936, in Owensboro, Kentucky, Ms. Williams graduated from Owensboro High School in 1954. She performed many benefit concerts and recitals…
Julia Ann Anderson
Sep 8, 1949 - Aug 22, 2016
Julia Ann Anderson, 66, of Owensboro, passed away August 22, 2016 at The Heartford House. Born September 8, 1949 to the late William and Audie Mayfield, Julia retired after 33 years at Hunter-Douglas. She was hard working, loving and was a true caretaker throughout her life. Julia will be remembered as a loving mother, great…
Gertrude Bryant Payne
Sep 7, 1930 - Aug 21, 2016
Gertrude Bryant Payne of Philpot passed away at Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest on Sunday, August 21, 2016. Mrs. Payne was born September 7, 1930 in Tobinsport, Indiana to the late Charles Arnold Bryant and Susan McFall Bryant. Mrs. Payne was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Fay Payne in 1991 and two brothers, Velois…
Steve Marksberry
Aug 17, 1960 - Aug 20, 2016
Steve Marksberry, 56, of Richland, Indiana, passed away August 20, 2016 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. He was born August 17, 1960, to Gene and Sarah Lee Hall Marksberry in Colombus, Ohio. Steve was a proud member of IUOE Local 181, who enjoyed reading and music. He was a fan of Nascar and UK basketball. He…
Cindy Craig
Nov 28, 1952 - Aug 19, 2016
Cindy Craig, 63, of Cadiz, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 at her home. She was born November 28, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late John Stuart and Elnora Pruitt Craig.Cindy was able to fulfill her childhood dream of a career as a park ranger with the National Park Service. She loved the west…
William Berry Threlkeld
Aug 31, 1919 - Aug 18, 2016
Bill Threlkeld, 96, of Owensboro, died Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Mr. Threlkeld was born in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Earl R. and Margaret Berry Threlkeld. During World War II he served in United State Army Air Corps as an air traffic control officer in Brazil. He was a graduate…
