Obituaries
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Barbara Louise Martin
Nov 12, 1937 - Jul 30, 2023
Barbara Louise Martin, 85 departed this life Sunday July 30, 2023 in the arms of her husband of 61 years, at her home in Owensboro, Kentucky. She was born November 12, 1937, to the late James LaVerne Pickrell and James Lelia Fowler. She was employed at Owensboro Surgical Group as well as other medical facilities…
Kenneth Lane Phelps
Dec 1, 1956 - Jul 30, 2023
Kenneth Lane Phelps, 66, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 30, 2023 at his home. He was born December 1, 1956 in Ohio County to the late James and Ruth Ross Phelps of Beaver Dam. Kenneth was a long time member of Parrish Avenue Baptist Church and frequented Bellevue Baptist…
Patricia Aud Dickens
Jul 17, 1942 - Jul 29, 2023
Patricia Aud Dickens, 81, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully at The Heartford House on Saturday, July 29, 2023. She was born July 17, 1942, to the late Charles G. Aud and Mildred Hibdon Schooler. Patricia and her husband owned Patio’s Restaurant in Owensboro. She was a baker and enjoyed making wedding cakes for family and…
Kenneth Larry Lanham
Mar 10, 1942 - Jul 29, 2023
Kenneth Larry Lanham, 81, of Owensboro passed away Saturday July 29, 2023 at home with family by his side. Born March 10, 1942 in Daviess County to the late Joseph and Etheleen Lanham, Kenny grew up in the Knottsville area and was employed at Owensboro Municipal Utilities for over 30 years. In addition to…
Margaret Mary Ratliff
Mar 25, 1931 - Jul 29, 2023
Margaret Mary Ratliff, 92, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at her residence at the Carmel Home. The Daviess County native was born March 25, 1931, to the late James Wilbur Higdon and Ruth Johnson Higdon. Margaret Mary was employed at GE and later retired from Bacon’s but spent most of her life…
Kenneth Roberts
Apr 12, 1965 - Jul 28, 2023
Kenneth Roberts, 58, of Knottsville, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023 at his home. He was born April 12, 1965 in Daviess County to the late Samuel and Dorothy Payne Roberts. Kenny was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church where he has been a eucharistic minister and the Knights of Columbus Council #16125…
Stephen B. Woodard
Jan 29, 1951 - Jul 28, 2023
Stephen B. Woodard, 72, of Owensboro passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born January 29, 1951 in Henderson County to the late Walter “Doc” and Opal Woodard. Stephen had two main joys in life and cooking was one of them. He made a mean vegetable soup…
Anneliese Koeppl Krauchi
Mar 8, 1932 - Jul 27, 2023
Anneliese Koeppl Krauchi, 91, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born March 8, 1932, in Weiden Germany, to the late May Koeppl and Maria Schoenberger Koeppl. Anneliese met her husband Jack while he was in Germany, serving in the United States Army, and came to…
Sharon Kost
Mar 3, 1949 - Jul 27, 2023
Sharon Kost, 77, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born March 3, 1946 in Daviess County to the late Luther Henry and Adeline Estille (Carr) Porter. Sharon was a member of 3rd Baptist Church. Her favorite pastime includes going out to…
Lee Roy Shouse
Dec 27, 1935 - Jul 26, 2023
Lee Roy Shouse, 87, of Hartford, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2023. He was born December 27, 1935, in Owensboro, to the late Elmer and Artie Mae Ray Shouse. Lee Roy graduated from Hartford High School in 1955 where he also played baseball, proudly served in the United States Army National Guard, and…
