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Thomas A. Rhodes
Apr 10, 1917 - Dec 20, 2013
Thomas A. "Tony" Rhodes, 96, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013 at the Carmel Home. He was born in Daviess Co., KY to the late Edwin Joseph and Alma Aull Rhodes. Tony had attended Murray State and was retired as an office manager and a funeral director. He was a charter member…
Janet M. Towery
Jun 24, 1947 - Dec 20, 2013
Janet "Jan" M. Towery, 66 of Owensboro, died December 20, 2013 at the Heartford House. She was born June 24, 1947 in Boise, ID., to the late James Joseph and Juanita Mildred Hopkins Pyne. She was the most loving wife, devoted and amazing mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Janet retired with 24 years of service with…
Dona K. Calhoun
Mar 29, 1944 - Dec 20, 2013
Dona K. Calhoun, 69, of Owensboro, left this world peacefully, surrounded by her family December 20, 2013 at her home. She was born March 29, 1944 in Stanley to the late John C. and Anna D. Keller. Dona married Tom September 22, 2000 where they came to be known as T&D. They renewed their vows…
Joseph C. Roby
Mar 25, 1931 - Dec 19, 2013
Dr. Joseph C Roby, 82, of Owensboro, died December 19, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born March 25, 1931 in Rome to the late Hobert and Bernadette Speaks Roby. Joseph graduated from St. Williams High School in Knottsville. He graduated from Brescia University in Owensboro and from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.…
Violet Marie Sebree
Oct 13, 1968 - Dec 19, 2013
Violet Marie Sebree, 45, of Greenville, formerly of 1315 Breckenridge St., passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation Center-Maple in Greenville. She was born on October 13, 1968 in Daviess Co., KY. She had worked at the Carmel Home and was an Owensboro Catholic High School graduate. She enjoyed listening…
Rose Ann Bennett Arnold
May 25, 1940 - Dec 16, 2013
Rose Ann Bennett Arnold, 73, of Owensboro, died Monday, December 16, 2013, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Daviess County to the late Roy Lee and Ella Delores Carroll Bennett, was a member of Utica Baptist Church, and was treasurer of the Seven Hills Neighborhood Alliance. She was the co-owner with her…
Rudolph Reeder
Jan 1, 1933 - Dec 16, 2013
Rudolph "Rudy" Reeder, 80, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2013 at his home. He was born on January 1, 1933 in Warren Co., KY to the late Seafus Riley and Etta Murphy Reeder. He was retired from the Whirlpool Corp after 20 years and was a U. S. Army veteran of the…
Thomas A. Turner
Mar 21, 1935 - Dec 13, 2013
Thomas A. Turner, Jr. was a difference maker. Yesterday, December 13, 2013, he passed away at Owensboro Medical Regional Hospital. He was 78. As a Christian, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, mentor, teacher, coach, church leader, musician, craftsman, veteran, lover of his community and his fellowman, Tom Turner used the caring but straight forward personality that…
John William Millay
Mar 3, 1924 - Dec 12, 2013
John William Millay Sr., 89, of Owensboro, died December 12, 2013 at Owensboro Health regional Hospital. He was born March 3, 1924 in Maceo to the late Roland and Jessie Potter Millay. John last worked at TVA and was a retired iron worker with Local # 103. He was a member of Crosspointe Baptist Church…
Kenneth E. Wilson
Mar 10, 1929 - Dec 12, 2013
Kenneth E. Wilson, 84, of Owensboro, passed away on December 12, 2013 at Heartland Villa Center in Lewisport, Kentucky. He was born in Madisonville, Kentucky to the late Willie Isaac and Ida Irene Wilson. Mr. Wilson retired from Green River Steel after 35 years of service. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church…
