Obituaries
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Paul Robert Williams
May 3, 1934 - Oct 8, 2023
Paul Robert Williams, 89, of Owensboro, passed away October 8, 2023. He was born in Wayne County, IL. On May 3, 1934 to the late Guy and Flossie Greenwalt Williams. Paul was a member of Owensboro Christian Church. Many may recall him from the more than three decades that he owned and operated Office…
James Wade Baker
Aug 19, 1952 - Oct 6, 2023
James “Wade” Baker, 71, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 6, 2023, after a battle with Liver Disease. He, with help from his wife Laura, fought this terrible illness valiantly. Wade was born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 19, 1952, and was raised in Princeton, KY. He was…
Kim Gregory Burcham
May 20, 1953 - Oct 6, 2023
Kim Gregory Burcham, passed away on October 6, 2023, at the age of 70. He was born on May 20, 1953, in Owensboro, KY to the late L.K. and Gloria Burcham. Kim was a hardworking and dedicated individual. He pursued and was successful at many things. He worked at I&M Power Plant, was Crew Chief…
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.…
