Obituaries
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Margaret "Maggie" Harper Blade
Sep 6, 1949 - Oct 15, 2023
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Maggie Blade. She passed away with her husband by her side after a long battle with COPD. Margaret was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1949. She graduated from Banks High School and attended Jefferson State College. Maggie moved to Columbia Tennessee in the late 1970s…
Ella Mae Taucher
Mar 28, 1941 - Oct 15, 2023
Ella Mae Taucher, 82, of Owensboro, passed away October 15, 2023. She was born in Sunny Slope, Arizona on March 28, 1941, to the late Fred Martin and Mary Ellen Cummings Long. Ella was a selfless, caring woman who found joy in sharing her passion for cooking with her family, and the children she served…
Thomas H. Brandon
Nov 16, 1944 - Oct 15, 2023
Thomas H. Brandon was welcomed by the Lord on October 15, 2023, at the age of 78. He was born on November 16, 1944, in Paducah, KY to the late Cliff and Eileen Brandon. He was also predeceased in death by his wife, Violet, of 48 years; and his brother, Cliff Brandon Jr. of…
Ross Eden Jewell
Jul 7, 1958 - Oct 13, 2023
Ross Eden Jewell, 65, of Owensboro passed away Friday, October 13th, 2023. Born July 7, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Frank Everett and Dolores (Haulk) Jewell, he was the youngest of four siblings, Jeffrey, Penny and his late sister Peggy. He was happily married for 44 years to wife, Alice (Cambron) Jewell, with whom…
Mark Bryan Luttrell
Apr 7, 1961 - Oct 13, 2023
Mark Bryan Luttrell, 62, of Owensboro, passed away on October 13, 2023. He was born April 7, 1961, to the late William and Wilda Luttrell. Mark graduated from the University of Kentucky and was a pledge in the Sigma Nu Fraternity. He was smart and had an excellent sense of business. Mark enjoyed the…
Alicia Joy Gilles
Mar 14, 1957 - Oct 13, 2023
Alicia Joy Gilles, 66, of Owensboro passed away Friday, October 13, 2023, at her home and under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. The San Francisco, California native was born March 14, 1957, to the late Murvel and Almeda Chenault. Alicia graduated from OHS and attended WKU before receiving her associate degree in accounting…
Dr. Dattatraya Somabhai Prajapati
Dec 1, 1950 - Oct 13, 2023
Dr. Dattatraya Somabhai Prajapati, 72, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday October 13, 2023. He was born on December 1, 1950 to the late Somabhai and Narmada Prajapati in India. He and his wife Rita immigrated to the United States in the late 1970s and settled in Owensboro, KY in 1981. For over 40 years,…
Larry B. Scott
May 27, 1956 - Oct 11, 2023
Larry B. Scott, 67, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at his home. He was born in Gary, Indiana to the late Eugene R. and Charlotte A. Bivens Scott. In his youth, Larry served our country in the National Guard. He retired from Unilever (formerly Ragu) after many years of service. Larry was…
Taylor Howard
Aug 13, 1999 - Oct 11, 2023
Taylor Howard, 24, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro and attended Owensboro High School. Taylor is survived by his parents, Bill and Cathy Howard of Owenboro; his birth mother, Sarah Jo; brothers, Jacob Johnson and John Robert Medley; an uncle, Chris Rusher;…
Doris Kasinger Baker
Mar 15, 1932 - Oct 9, 2023
Doris Kasinger Baker, 91, of Masonville, passed away on Monday October 9, 2023. She was born March 15, 1932 in Daviess County to the late Lonnie and Clara Frances Allen Kasinger. Doris was a charter member of Masonville Baptist Church. She loved her church family and was very active throughout the years. She had…
