Obituaries
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Anita Louise Jones
Jun 28, 1948 - Oct 5, 2023
Anita Louise Jones, 75, formerly of Paducah, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 28, 1948 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to the late John and Edna Pearl Hayes Cashon. Anita received her B.S. degree in Medical Technology from the University of Kentucky and…
Arthur Joe Ambs
Jul 24, 1952 - Oct 2, 2023
Arthur Joe Ambs Sr., 71, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born July 24, 1952, in Owensboro to the late Joe Lee Ambs and Katharine Cook Ambs. Arthur served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was employed by Titan…
Marc Alan Turner
Jul 18, 1969 - Oct 2, 2023
Marc Alan Turner, 54, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born July 18, 1969, in Indianapolis, to Michael Fleetwood and Rita Boyd Harpe. Marc was a big time NASCAR fan, especially of Jeff Gordon, he loved cars, and was a fan of the University of…
Barrett Haynes Phillips Jr.
Jan 10, 1945 - Oct 2, 2023
Barrett "Barry" Haynes Phillips Jr., 78, of Owensboro, passed away on October 2, 2023. Barrett was born in Owensboro on January 10, 1945, to the late Barrett Haynes Phillips Sr. and Mary Jane Pollock Phillips. Barry was a charter member of the Lewis Lane Baptist Church and was retired from Lee Brick and Block.…
Dallas Ray Beard
Dec 10, 1956 - Sep 29, 2023
Dallas Ray Beard, 66, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023 at his home following a long battle with Polio, accidents and cancer. He was born in Rosiclare, Illinois to the late Gerald and Ethel Green Beard. Dallas worked as a meatcutter for more than thirty years, most recently at Save-A-Lot grocery store.…
Betty Gail Reed
Mar 20, 1936 - Sep 29, 2023
Betty Gail Barker Reed passed over into the arms of Jesus on September 29, 2023. The Huntington, W. Virginia native was born March 20, 1936, to the late Rev. Nimrod Barker and Ruby Barker. In addition to her parents, Betty was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby D Reed; brothers, Rev. Jack Barker;…
Sister Naomi Aull
Dec 30, 1923 - Sep 29, 2023
Sister Naomi Aull, OSU Sister Naomi Aull, 99, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 80th year of religious life. She was a native of Knottsville. Sister Naomi (formerly Sister Mary Benigna) was a prayerful, hard-working Sister known for her cordial nature.…
Tresia Howard Tong Crowe
Jul 16, 1962 - Sep 28, 2023
Tresia Howard Tong Crowe, passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, September 28, 2023. Born on July 16, 1962, to her late parents, Judith Elaine Fulkerson and Robert Dean Howard, she was a cherished soul who found joy in celebrating holidays, crafting delectable dishes for cherished family gatherings, and tending to her beloved vibrant…
Edward Harris Varble
Jul 25, 1944 - Sep 26, 2023
Edward Harris Varble, a beloved servant of the Lord, Jesus, husband, father, and friend, passed away on September 26, 2023, at the age of 79. Born on July 25, 1944, in Owensboro, Kentucky, Edward was a vibrant and charismatic individual who left a lasting touch on the lives of those around him. His personality was…
William A. "Bill" Payne
May 23, 1937 - Sep 25, 2023
William A. "Bill" Payne, known to family and close friends as "Budgie," passed away on September 25, 2023, surrounded by his family. William was born in Whitesville on May 23, 1937, to the late Conen and Thomas Evaline Lanham Payne. Budgie married the love of his life, Mary "Carla" Vance Payne, in 1960. Their 63…
