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Naomi Dillehay Sickler, 92, widow of Elwood Sickler, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Services will be 12:30 PM Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Kerr Brothers - Harrodsburg Road with burial following in the Blue Grass Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 5-8 PM Monday at the funeral home.

Catherine "Cathy" Delores Roberts of Owensboro, Kentucky was born in Bristol, Tennessee on October 27, 1930 to Rebecca Jane Stricklin Harris and Reverend Richard Winston Harris. She departed Earth and went to Heaven on August 19, 2021, where she is being welcomed by many. Cathy began working with the Pinkerton Tobacco Company in Toledo, Ohio in May 1967 and transferred with the company to Owensboro, Kentucky in December 1972. She was a Tool Room Clerk for many years before she retired from the company in 1996 to spend time with her grandsons whom she enjoyed many adventures with through the years. Cathy loved Eastern Kentucky and lived with her parents and two cousins, Lula Francis and...

Joyce loved people. She leaves behind a large circle of family and friends who will miss her terribly. Joyce was born in Wahoo, Florida on March 3, 1929. Her father, James Albert Bennett, died when she was just 18 months old. Joyce had seven siblings. Ailene, R.J. and Adrian passed away as children, but her sisters Eunice (Hamilton) and Kathrine (Lovett), and brother Emery, lived long productive lives in the Bushnell area. Joyce and her mother, Lula Agnes (Knight) Bennett, moved to Belleview, Florida when Joyce was 11 years old, and then later to Ocala. In 1945, Joyce's best friend Beverley Berry invited Joyce to a party welcoming Arnold Fraser, Beverley's cousin, home from his service in...

Susan Anne Odom died on April 18, 2021, in Lexington Kentucky. She was born in Paducah on November 16, 1980, and lived briefly in Texas before returning to Kentucky. She had a curious mind from an early age, and could spot four leaf clovers and calcite crystals just walking past them. She read early and excelled in school. Her teachers in McLean County kindled her love of science; she was also inspired by her father, a metallurgical engineer, and her grandfather Wesley Lind, a chemist. She attended McLean County High School; she graduated from Apollo High School in Owensboro, Kentucky. She received a bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky, and her doctorate from Georgia Tech....

Kirt Hall, 59, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kirt was the son of the late William Wright Hall and Mary Azar Hall of Owensboro, Kentucky. Kirt loved sports and had a passion for music. He spent many days watching sports on television and reminiscing about his talent as a tennis player and avid golfer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Martha Hall Waller. He is survived by his daughters, Danielle Hall and Kirtley Clark; brother, Stephen Hall; and one grandson. A gathering of family friends will be 2pm-3:30pm Sun. May 2, 2021 at Clark Legacy Center - Brannon Crossing followed by a service at 3:30pm. clarklegacycenter.com

Patsy Sue Perkins (Blackwood), age 91 of Franklin, TN passed away March 21, 2021 at home. She was born in Webster Co., KY to the late Calvin & Lorine Wilkerson Blackwood. Patsy is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Robinson Perkins; sons, Mark Alan Perkins and Jeffery Lynn Perkins. She is survived by her daughter, Abbie Denise Perkins of Franklin, TN. Graveside service will be held 2:30PM Friday, March 26, 2021 at Nebo-Union Cemetery in Nebo, KY. Jim Taylor will officiate. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to Friends of Williamson County Animal Center. Visitation with the family will be 4-8PM Thursday and 10-11:30AM Friday at WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL...

Dennis Gordon Mills, 74, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at his home. Dennis was born on August 11, 1946 in Friendship, Kentucky, and was the son of James and Ruth Williams Mills, both of whom preceded him in death. He was retired from the Department of Criminal Justice Training as the Director of Training. He was a Vietnam era veteran of the U.S. Air Force Security Services and a member of the American Legion. He was Past Master of Richmond Lodge #25 F. & A.M., Past Master and current Secretary of Kingston Lodge #315 F. & A.M., Past District Deputy Grand Master of District #25, a member of the Oleika Shrine, Past Commander of the Oleika Legion of Honor, president of the...

Betty Crockett, 87, Lewisport, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Betty was born November 29, 1933 in Greenwood, Indiana. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Lewisport. She is survived by her children, Beth (Rodney) Reed, Louisville, KY and Glenn Irvin of Lewisport, KY; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in passing by her parents, her husband, Enzer Crockett; one brother and three sisters. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 am, Monday, January 25, 2021 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Greenwood. Burial followed at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

Stephen Leslie Eans age 65 of Auburn, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020. He was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on January 29, 1955 to the late William Leslie Eans, Jr. and Margaret Pearl (McLevaine) Eans. Stephen was a member of the Walnut St. Baptist Church in Owensboro and attended New Friendship Baptist Church in Auburn. Stephen was a loving father and papaw and was blessed with many friends he loved just like family. He graduated from Daviess County High School in 1973 where he played Football and was on the All City Football Team for two years in a row, was on the Track and Field team. He was a member of the Divers and Explorers Club where he explored caves, repelled...

Ann Rendos, 94, of South Bend, Indiana died, December 26, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, Kentucky. For the past year, she had been a resident of the Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center. Ann was born October 18, 1926 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to the late Andrew and Olga Dugan. She was preceded in death by her husband John J Rendos; sisters Rose Romanoski, Julie Russell, and Helen Rood; and two brothers Walter Dugan and James Dugan. On August 25, 1951 she married John J Rendos in St Louis, Missouri. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Rendos Watkins of Owensboro, Kentucky; sons Kevin Rendos of Broomfield, Colorado and Jay (Ellen) Rendos of...

Joseph Raymond Howard, age 94 of Bardstown, passed away November 26, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Louisville. He was born May 7, 1926 in Whitesville, (Daviess County) Ky, and graduated from Saint Mary of the Woods High School on June 4, 1944. He enlisted into the Army on July 22, 1944 and was a T/SGT of the motor pool in Central Europe. He was assigned to the Third Army under the command of General George S. Patton and was among the many that fought and died at the Battle of the Bulge. He received an Honorable Discharge June 25, 1946 and was awarded the Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and the German Occupation Medal. In 1946, after the war, he entered St...

Bendena "Ben" Reynolds, age 96 of Franklin, TN passed away November 3, 2020. Born in Owensboro, KY to the late Girtie Roy & Elizabeth Hancock. She is preceded in death by her husband, John M. "J" Reynolds, Jr.; brother, G.R. Hancock; sisters, Margaret Warren and Jeanine Viola Hancock. She is survived by her son, Jim (Kathy) Reynolds; daughter, Candie (Randy) Curtis; brother, Robert (Agatha) Hancock; sister, Royce Fulkerson; grandchildren, Dr. Jay (Maggie) Reynolds, Cathleen (Alex) Murphy and Molly (Ian) Hedrick; great-grandchildren, Zach & Caitlin Reynolds and Lorelei Murphy. Visitation will be 1:00PM - 3:00PM Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside...

Lis Moreno Cravens, age 52, passed away peacefully Tuesday November 3, 2020, at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. The San Miguel, El Salvador native was the daughter of the late Guillermo Moreno and Rosa Candida Moreno, who survives. Lis was a graduate of Western Kentucky University and Wake Forest University. A dedicated business woman, Lis was committed to her work as Executive Vice President at Fruit of the Loom and an inspirational mentor to young professional women. Lis loved to travel, but most of all, she was devoted to her family. A loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister, Lis will be remembered for her support of family, her infectious laugh, and her unconditional love. Lis...

Ruby M. Blakeman, 98, passed away on Mon, Nov 2, 2020. Ruby was born on Nov 19, 1921 in Hancock County, KY to the late William Wade and Mary Ann (Lamar) Moore. Ruby wed Jim Blakeman on June 17, 1950, and together they celebrated 70 years of marriage. She was a loyal and active member of Lafayette Church of the Nazarene for nearly 50 years. Ruby and her husband traveled extensively, living overseas in Japan for 7 years. Ruby was a devoted homemaker, enjoying cooking, sewing, flower arranging, gardening and canning. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Jim; 5 children, Linda (Phillip) Greene, Stephen (Audrey) Blakeman, David Blakeman, Paul (Jana Womack) Blakeman, and Janice...

Edith "Eydie" Jines 79 of Franklin, IN passed away Sunday October 25, 2020 at Franciscan Health holding the hand of her husband. She was born September 10, 1941 in Central City KY, to Everett Leslie and Dorothy Marie (Warner) Leslie. She married the love of her life, Larry D. Jines on October 6, 1958 in Chicago, IL, he survives. The Reverends Andy Kinsey and Jenothy Irvine will conduct a Celebration of Life Service on Thursday October 29, 2020 at 6 PM at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN and will be live-streamed for family and friends to connect at www.swartzmortuary.com/obituary/edith-jines. Please use Firefox Internet...

Charles F. "Herbie" Hargis, 67, of Naples, FL, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Formerly of Henderson, KY, he had been a Naples resident for the last 36 years. He was born in Henderson on November 28, 1952, the son of Mallie (n?e Sharp) and Fred Hargis Jr. Herbie was an accomplished musician despite the fact that he could not read music; instead, he played "by ear". All he had to do was listen to a tune and then he was able to replicate it. He also wrote his own music and songs! A charismatic entertainer, he started performing in bands beginning at the age of 14. These bands included Sirnax, Lavender Hill Mob, Yesterday's Papers, and Rainbow Crutch. He was a solo performer known...

Martha J. Brown, 88, of Evansville, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. She was born on May 22, 1932 in Owensboro, Kentucky. Martha retired from Cardiovascular Surgery, Inc. in 1995 after 17 years as the office manager. She had also been employed at Welborn Hospital in the admitting office and emergency/outpatient registration and at Grace Baptist Church as financial/educational secretary. Her very first job was with General Electric Company in Owensboro in the disbursement office. Martha was a member of Crossroads Christian Church and had been a member of Grace Baptist Church for several years. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Thomas Brown, Sr. in 1990 and her...

Waylon James Richey passed away Sunday October 18, 2020 at his residence in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Waylon is survived by his parents Mark Ross Richey and Devon Nicole Rhodes, his sister Zoe Grace Taylor, maternal grandparents Anthony Wayne Rhodes and Kimberly Jo Smith, paternal grandparents James Don and Joy Lynn Richey. A Celebration of Life will be Friday October 23 at 11:00 am at the First Baptist Church. Visitation will be Thursday October 22 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Friday from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at the Church.

Bradley "Brad" Wayne Ward, 48 of Beaver Dam, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at his residence. He was a son of the late Wanda Dillehay Ward and Donald Lewis Ward who survives. He was the owner and operator of Grounds Guys of Bowling Green, a graduate of Western Kentucky University, where he received his bachelor's degree, and was a member of Barren River Baptist Church. In addition to his father he is survived by his wife, Cindy Williams Ward; one son, Bryson Wayne Ward; four brothers, Kin Ward (Liz), Kevin Ward (Tracy), Treg Ward and Don Ward (Paula); several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral will be at 1:00 pm, Monday, October 5, 2020 at Barren River Baptist Church...

Pauline Percell-Compton Brown, 101, of Rockport, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. She was born in Rockport (Lake Mill) on July 26, 1919 to Rev. Stanley and Clesta (Lindsey) Percell. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Robert Percell. She leaves to mourn, daughters, Clesta Lanita, Leila Faye Taylor (Joe) and Patricia Jones (Anthony); sons, Isaac Jr., W.H. Greer, and James Arthur.; grandchildren, Tiffany Monique Wilson, Cherrod Diane Pate, ReNeitha Jackson, Ashley Floyd, Warren "Trey" Hardin Pate (Noor), ReShawn McNary, Candace Montgomery, Nicole James, Rosiland Brown, Alexa Rogers, Andrea Cummins (Cory) and Anthony Jones Jr. (Latasha)); devoted niece, Tequita...

Joseph Allen Payne, age 67, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on September 7, 2020 at his home. Born in Owensboro, Kentucky, he was the son of Roy Irvin and Margaret (Wilson) Payne and husband of 46 years to Mary Diane (Rademacher) Payne. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids, being outdoors in nature, and watching old westerns on TV. Joe is survived by his wife Diane, their two loving children and their spouses, Joseph Jr. (Amy) and Kathryn (Stephen) Edwards, and his eight adoring grandchildren, Juliet, Joseph III, Wyatt, Alexander, Cody, Weston, Andrew, and Cassidy; and three brothers, Paul and Russell Payne, and Larry...