Obituaries
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Betty Reynolds Connor
- Dec 9, 2023
With great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude, we announce the loss of a vivacious soul who left this world at the young age she was famously known for "39 years old and holding." Betty Reynolds Connor, of Owensboro, Kentucky, died on Saturday, December 9, 2023, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, with her daughter by her side. Betty…
Lonnie D. Gentry
Aug 13, 1954 - Dec 9, 2023
Lonnie D. Gentry, 69, of Owensboro, passed away on December 9, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Lonnie was born in Hopkins County on August 13, 1954, to the late Raymond Virgil and Catherine “Polly” McCormick Gentry. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, retired from Ragu, loved his dogs, and…
Dorothy Mae Kightly
Sep 11, 1928 - Dec 8, 2023
Dorothy Kightly, 95, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2023, at Carmel Home. The Evansville, Indiana native was born September 11, 1928, to the late Cleve and Estella Smith Hoover. Dorothy grew up on W. Illinois Street in Evansville and graduated from Reitz High School with the class of 1946. She was a majorette…
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…
