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Robert "Bob" Love, 77, of Thompsonville, IL, passed away Friday, December 13th, 2024, proving once again that even great sports fans eventually have to call it a day. He was born on August 18, 1947, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late William and Mary Love. Bob was a skilled Ironworker and spent over thirty years mastering the art; working for Pauley Jail Building Company and retiring from Ironworkers Union Local 22, where he was a lifetime member. He was a member of the Baptist faith, believing that righteousness paired well with a perfectly grilled steak. Bob's personality shone brightly throughout his life. He was known for his sweet demeanor, generous spirit, and thoughtfulness, which...

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 World in Owensboro, and later expanded to Evansville, IN. While owning the office supply store, he also served as President of the National Office Machine Dealers Association. When time allowed, he enjoyed traveling and an afternoon on the golf course. Paul served his country in the United States Army, where he spent time in Germany and earned the title Corporal. He was preceded in death by...

John Heidingsfelder, 73, of Utica, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born May 29, 1949, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to the late Lester Allain and Ethel Mae (Jackson) Heidingsfelder. John graduated from Catholic High School in Baton Rouge then went on to study at Louisiana State University, earning his bachelor's degree. He then studied at Louisiana State University School of Medicine, graduating with a Medical Doctor Degree in 1973. John served in the United States Navy and was appointed Surgeon, USPHS by the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States in 1978. He specialized in Anatomical, Clinical, and Forensic Pathology. ...

Larry Wayne Marr, 74 of Owensboro, passed away on August 11, 2022, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born January 8, 1948 to the late George Robert Marr and Mae Evelyn Moran Marr. Larry was a member of St. Pius the Tenth Catholic Church and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a specialist E4, 6th and 20th Artillery 5th Mechanized Division, Special Forces, where he trained troops for battle in Vietnam. While in the army, he was an undefeated Golden Gloves boxer. After returning home from the service, he became a firefighter for the Glasgow Ky Fire Department, a Supervisor at Williams Construction Co, CEO at Wilkerson Fiber Optics Construction Co., Senior Welder at FMC and material...

Sue B. Palmer, 100, of Owensboro, KY, passed away January 7, 2022. She was born in Hyden, KY on October 21, 1921, to Sophia Sutton and Mitchell C. Begley. Sophia came to Hyden to do missionary work after graduating from college and completing missionary training in Louisville. Mitchell was a prominent lawyer, born and raised in Leslie County where Hyden is the county seat. They married on June 15, 1919, in Prentiss, Mississippi where Sophia was born and raised. Sue was married to Frank R. Palmer on November 10, 1956. She resided in Jacksonville, Florida from the early 1950s to 2010, when she moved to Winchester, KY to live with her sister Lillah. She and Lillah then moved to Owensboro...

Glenda Yancey Tomes, 78, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 30, 2021. She was a much loved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. Most of all she loved God and loved people. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Tomes, and daughters Gina Denham and Beth Martell. She is survived by her sisters, Gwen Hall and Janice Wilson, her brother and sister-in-law Comer and Cookie Hudgens, her son and daughter-in-law Kevin Yancey and Lana Mendenhall, daughter Elizabeth Wagoner, and daughter and son-in-law Katrina and Scott Patterson. Her love and legacy will live on in her family, including her 26 grandchildren and 10...

Barbara Jane Moseley Cockrum, 87, of Owensboro, passed away April 25, 2020. She was born April 11, 1933, in Bowling Green to the late J. Lee and Eva Moore Moseley. Barbara graduated from Bowling Green High School and went on to attain a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Kentucky Wesleyan College. She completed her graduate degree work at the University of Evansville and Western Kentucky University. Barbara was in the Bowling Green High School Hall of Fame and the Order of Oak and Ivy at Kentucky Wesleyan. Barbara taught elementary school in Greensburg, Indiana, in Owensboro, Kentucky, and in Rockport, Indiana. She served as a principal in Scott County, Kentucky. She was awarded the National...

Mrs. Lillah B. Farmer, of Winchester, passed away on March 19, 2020 at Wellington Parc in Owensboro, KY at the age of 97. Born in Hyden, KY, she was a daughter of the late Mitchell C. and Sophia Sutton Begley. Mrs. Farmer graduated from Leslie County High School, attended Carson Newman College and earned a BA from Eastern Kentucky University and a Masters of Library Science from the University of Kentucky. For more than 70 years, she was a devoted and active member of Central Baptist Church, where she fulfilled many roles in the life of the church. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Professionally, Mrs. Farmer was an elementary school librarian and teacher. She...

Lillah B. Farmer, of Winchester, KY passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Wellington Parc in Owensboro. She was 97. Born in Hyden, KY, she was a daughter of the late Mitchell C. and Sophia Sutton Begley. She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Farmer Sr.; her sister, Ruth Gover; and her brother, A.N. Begley, DMD. Those who remain to honor her memory include her sons, William C. Farmer Jr. of Los Angeles, John M. Farmer Sr. , MD of Louisville, and Robert E. Farmer (Kathryn) of Owensboro; her grandchildren, Sara Jane Marcum (Kenny) and John Mitchell Farmer Jr., MD; and her great-grandchildren, Liam Marcum and Declan Marcum; and her sister, Sue B. Palmer. The visitation...

Sarah Ruth Nadler Johnson, 67, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday January 16, 2020 at home. She was born March 12, 1952 in Pineville, KY to the late Harry Nadler and Audrey Twinam Nadler. Sarah was a graduate of Western Kentucky University where she met the love of her life, her husband Jerry, and earned her bachelor's degree in nursing to spend 20 years caring for others. She also lovingly cared for her family and friends in their time of need. Sarah enjoyed travelling, especially to Siesta Key where she spent many trips with family and friends. Those who knew Sarah, knew she loved the color red, she enjoyed going out with her friends to eat and socialize, was a huge George Strait fan, and...

Patrick S. "Pat" Ambrose, 65, of Nicholasville, formerly of Owensboro, passed away January 5, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Pat was born August 30, 1954 in Owensboro to the late Stirman Ambrose and Marie Ambrose Nunnally. He enjoyed golf and watching U.K. Sports. Pat was also preceded in death by his brother, Michael P. Ambrose. He is survived by his sister, Laurie Lawless; brother, Byron Ambrose (Cheryl) all of Lexington and a host of nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be 12:00 p.m. Thursday at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until our departure to the cemetery. Expressions of sympathy...