Obituaries
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Marie Laswell Abell
Sep 1, 1926 - Dec 8, 2023
Marie “Ree” Laswell Abell passed away Friday, December 8, 2023, at the age of 97, at the Heartford House. Born in Owensboro, she was one of eight children of the late Lewis Edward and Josephine Blair Wood. She was a member of First Christian Church. She married Bob Laswell in 1949, and they enjoyed 34…
Nettie Ruth Parson
Jul 5, 1946 - Dec 8, 2023
Nettie Ruth Parson, 77, of Owensboro passed away Friday, December 8, 2023, under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. The Daviess County native was born July 5, 1946, to the late William and Mary Lanham Parson. Ruth retired from Glenmore Distillery after being employed there for over 32 years. She enjoyed playing Bingo, cards,…
Elodia Adarminda Gutierrez
Jul 7, 1968 - Dec 7, 2023
Elodia Adarminda Gutierrez, 55, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, Kentucky. She was born in Bella Vista, Chiapas, Mexico to the late Ernesto Moreno and Maria Luisa Gutierrez. Elodia was a very hard-working, selfless and nurturing lady who cherished quality time with family, especially birthday celebrations. She…
Frank W. Butler
Mar 25, 1942 - Dec 6, 2023
Frank W. Butler, 81 of Owensboro, passed away December 6, 2023. He was born March 25, 1942, in Ohio County to the late Ray E. and Margaret K. Butler. Frank was also preceded in death by his brother, Harold L. Butler. He is survived by his wife, Patricia “Pat” Butler; children, Alan (Kaye) Brown and…
Robin Lynn Baker
Apr 3, 1963 - Dec 6, 2023
Robin Lynn Baker, 60, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at her home with her loving family by her side. The Daviess County native was born April 3, 1963, to Billy Wayne Keiser and the late Margie Marie Henning Keiser. Robin attended Daviess County High School. She worked as a waitress at Hawes…
Richard E. "Rick" Castlen
Feb 7, 1956 - Dec 6, 2023
Richard E. “Rick” Castlen, 67, of Owensboro, went to his eternal reward Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro to the late Louis E. Castlen and Jean Castlen Rhinerson. As a young man, Rick became a machinist and worked at ToolCo. and Green River Steel for many…
David "Pete" Ambs
Dec 3, 1943 - Dec 4, 2023
David “Pete” Ambs, 80, died Monday, December 4, 2023, at Riverside Care and Rehab. The Daviess County native was born December 3, 1943, to the late Frank and Mary Young Ambs. Pete graduated from Daviess County High School, class of 1962. He managed the Dr. John Dixon farm from 1962-1974. Pete was also employed in…
Patricia Louise Ballard Nall
May 31, 1944 - Dec 3, 2023
Patricia Louise Ballard Nall, 79, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at the Heartford House under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born May 31, 1944 in Daviess County to the late Dennis and Martine Westerfield Ballard. Patricia was retired as a speech pathologist and was a member…
John David Hollenbeck
Sep 26, 1966 - Dec 3, 2023
John David Hollenbeck, 57, of Grandview, Indiana passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Brickyard Healthcare in Tell City, Indiana. The Daviess County native was born September 26, 1966, to Noel Hollenbeck and Zola Payne Hollenbeck. John loved to go camping, fishing, and taking long walks. He was of the Catholic faith. Those left…
Anne Barr Anderson
Jan 31, 1949 - Dec 2, 2023
Anne Barr Anderson of Norwalk, Conn. passed away on December 2, 2023, at the age of 74. She was born on January 31, 1949 in Owensboro, KY to Virginia Barr and Atty. John B. Anderson. She was the final family member of S.W. Anderson, founder of the eponymous Owensboro department store. Anne Barr was 1967…
