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Brian Keith Cottrell
May 4, 1960 - Oct 24, 2023
Brian Keith Cottrell, 63, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at his residence. The Muhlenberg County native was born May 4, 1960, to the late Richard Cotrell and Lillian Cotrell Hamilton. Brian served honorable in the Navy and Navy Reserves for eight years. In addition to his father, Brian was also preceded…
Tonya M. Bickett Embry
Aug 17, 1984 - Oct 23, 2023
Tonya M. Bickett Embry, 39, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023. She was born in Owensboro, graduated from Trinity High School in 2003 and earned her bachelor’s degree from Brescia University. Tonya was employed by U.S. Bank for several years. She previously worked at the Wendell Foster Center for many years. Tonya…
Jack Ray Krauchi
Feb 7, 1929 - Oct 22, 2023
Jack Ray Krauchi, 94, of Clarksville, Tennessee, formerly of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, under hospice care. The Indianapolis, Indiana native was born February 7, 1929, to the late Titus and Bernice Harold Krauchi. Jack served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany where he met his future wife, Annaliese Koeppl.…
James "Jim" Rea Jr.
Oct 1, 1955 - Oct 22, 2023
James “Jim” Rea Jr., 68, of Owensboro passed away October 22, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born October 1, 1955, to the late James Felton Sr. and Willie Virginia Rea. Jim was a member of Pleasant Memorial Baptist Church. As a veteran, he served in both the U.S. Air Force and…
Thomas Randall Murphy
Aug 23, 1954 - Oct 20, 2023
Thomas Randall Murphy, 69, of Owensboro, passed away on October 20, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. Tom, known as Randy to his family, was born in Owensboro, KY, at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital on August 23, 1954, as the youngest of six children, to the late Thomas Yewell Murphy and Imelda…
Jerry E. Whitaker
May 23, 1938 - Oct 20, 2023
Jerry E. Whitaker, born May 23, 1938, left this world at home on October 20, 2023. Jerry was a custom home builder and master carpenter. He received the Award of Excellence from the National Association of Home Builders for outstanding ability in the art of carpentry. Jerry was a Kentucky Colonel, a founding member…
Robert Chad "Wick" Jackson
Dec 8, 1979 - Oct 19, 2023
Robert Chad “Wick” Jackson, 43, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023 in Owensboro. He was born December 8, 1979 in Daviess County. Chad was employed at Glenmore Distillry. Chad was always a happy and sincere person and had the biggest heart. He was always willing to help anyone out at any…
Angela Thompson Nunn
May 3, 1953 - Oct 19, 2023
Angela Thompson Nunn passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023, surrounded by her family. Mother of one but a teacher to many, her impact on students aged 6-18 leaves a greatly admired legacy. In 42 years of teaching children at St. Joseph Parochial School in Bowling Green, Ohio County Middle and High Schools in…
Harold L. "Sonny" Hall
Oct 7, 1945 - Oct 18, 2023
Harold L. "Sonny" Hall, 78, of Owensboro, passed away October 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Sonny was born in Louisville on October 7, 1945, to the late Harold L. and Ruby Collins Hall. In 1963, Owensboro saw the completion of Gabe's Tower, the opening of Pizzaroma, and Sonny Hall's arrival at…
Juanita Anderson Strobel
Sep 21, 1927 - Oct 18, 2023
Juanita Anderson Strobel, 96, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Signature Healthcare—Hillcrest. She was born September 21, 1927 in Daviess County to the late Joseph and Ophelia Johnson Anderson. Juanita was a homemaker and retired as Co-owner and operator with her husband of Strobels Trading Post. She also had attended…
