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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…
Carolyn Stiles May
Jul 5, 1938 - Sep 23, 2023
Carolyn Stiles May, 85, of Owensboro, passed away on September 23, 2023. She was born to the late Earl and Clyde Ramey Stiles on July 5, 1938, in Aubrey, AR. Carolyn's deep Methodist beliefs guided her life, and she loved talking with people and making new friends. She cherished cooking for her loved ones. A…
Sandra Faye Howard
Jul 23, 1953 - Sep 23, 2023
Sandra Faye Howard, 70, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at her home under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky and in the presence of her loved ones. The Daviess County native was born July 23, 1953, to the late James Arnold Mayfield and Maxine Huff Mayfield. Her family soon moved to…
Jeffrey Lee Likens
Feb 11, 1963 - Sep 22, 2023
Jeffrey Likens, 60, of Owensboro, passed away on September 22, 2023, at his home. He was born February 11, 1963, to Clyde Edward Likens and Judith Ann Norris. Jeffrey was a Freemason and member of the Carpenters Local 90. He enjoyed carpentry, tinkering with mechanics, riding his motorcycle, and everything outdoors. He faced hardship…
Donna K. Fulkerson
Aug 3, 1952 - Sep 22, 2023
Donna K. Fulkerson, 71, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at her home while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born August 3, 1952 in Daviess County to the late George and Frances Arnett Kyle. Donna was retired from the Owensboro Public School System after 28 years…
