Obituaries
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William "Bill" W. King
Feb 16, 1942 - Jan 11, 2024
William "Bill" W. King, 81, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Bill was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming, on February 16, 1942, to the late William Newton Lambert and Leona Lambert King. Bill graduated in 1960 from Carmel High School in Carmel, California. Following…
Carolyn Renshaw McKelvey
Sep 16, 1937 - Jan 11, 2024
Carolyn Renshaw McKelvey, 86, of Owensboro, beloved wife, mother, and Gigi, passed away January 11, 2024, at Wellington Parc. Carolyn was born September 16, 1937, in Columbus, Ohio to parents Samuel Renshaw and Vivian Hart Renshaw. She grew up in Columbus where she attended Upper Arlington High School and Ohio State University. Carolyn obtained…
Francis Coleman Forsythe Jr.
Mar 14, 1929 - Jan 10, 2024
Francis Forsythe Jr., 94, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born March 14, 1929, in Marysville, OH to the late Francis Forsythe Sr. and Elsie Rice Forsythe. Francis served in the National Guard, worked for General Electric for 20+ years, and retired from Ken-Tron after…
Johnny Ray Calloway
Feb 12, 1951 - Jan 10, 2024
Johnny Ray Calloway, 72, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at his home while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born February 12, 1951 in Daviess County to the late William Henry and Ruby Irene Briley Calloway. Johnny had worked as brick mason and enjoyed motorcycling, working…
Blanche V. Harmon
Dec 21, 1978 - Jan 9, 2024
Blanche V. Harmon, of amazing spirit and determination was 45 when she passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in Owensboro. She was born in Henderson, Kentucky on December 21, 1978. Blanche was a remarkably compassionate individual, dedicating her life to the well-being of those she cherished. Her empathy particularly shone when it came to…
Thomas Ronald "Ron" Turner
Jun 29, 1941 - Jan 9, 2024
Thomas Ronald “Ron” Turner, 82, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born June 29, 1941, in Dayton, TN, to the late John Thomas Alvin Turner and Marie Roberts Turner. Ron was a 1959 graduate of Rhea County…
Lori Ann Richard
Feb 13, 1967 - Jan 8, 2024
Lori Ann Richard, 56, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 at her home following a long illness. She was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado to William E. and Priscilla Locher. Lori most recently worked as the Activities Director at Leisure Years nursing home. She had also served as manager of a local Dairy…
George Emil Hardesty
Apr 11, 1942 - Jan 6, 2024
George Emil Hardesty, 81, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2024, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born in Whitesville on April 11, 1942, to the late Samuel “Fonce” and Della Boarman Hardesty. George completed his education at Trinity High School in Whitesville and…
Jerry Harris
Jun 9, 1943 - Jan 6, 2024
Jerry Harris, 80, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Muhlenburg County to the late Pearlie and Ruby Lee Harris. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and awarded a Bronze Star while serving in Vietnam. Jerry retired from O’Bryan Contracting following a number of…
John Gaar Thacker
Jul 17, 1957 - Jan 5, 2024
John Gaar Thacker, 66, of Utica, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. He was born July 17, 1957, a son of the late Ralph W. and Dorothy Baird Thacker. Mr. Thacker graduated from Owensboro High School in 1975 and from Murray State University in 1979 with…
