Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory in Owensboro, KY

Martha W. Towery

December 5, 1927 - June 18, 2018

Martha W. Towery, 90, of Owensboro passed away Monday June 18, 2018 under the care of Hillcrest Signature Healthcare. Mrs. Towery was born December 5, 1927 in Daviess County to the late Charles and Mary Gilmore Wilkerson. She was the oldest of eleven children and helped raise many of her siblings and Martha also loved family gatherings. She retired from General Electric after 35 years. Martha was...
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Barbara E. Boone

February 27, 1946 - June 18, 2018

Barbara E. Boone, 72, of Owensboro passed away with her family by her side Monday June 18, 2018 at her home under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Mrs. Boone was born February 27, 1946 in -Cannelton, Indiana to the late Garland and Mary Lou Young. Barbara was the last of her eight siblings to pass away. She worked at Barney's Grill for over 20 years and then at Jack and Jenny's. Barbara...
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Martha Beck Dukes

April 24, 2018 - June 17, 2018

Martha Beck Dukes, 98, of Owensboro, passed away June 17, 2018 at Fordsville Nursing Home. Martha was born April 24, 1920 in Daviess county to the late Charles W. and Mamie Zeller Beck. She was a founding charter member of Lewis Lane Baptist Church and was an artist who loved to quilt, needlepoint, and touch up pictures. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband...
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Linda L. Sullivan

April 2, 1939 - June 15, 2018

Linda L. Sullivan, 79, of Owensboro, passed away Friday June 15, 2018 at Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation. Mrs. Sullivan was born April 2, 1939 in Godfrey, IL to the late Herbert Keidel and Helen Pauline Densmore. She enjoyed playing games on the computer, reading, and loved to spend time knitting. Linda also worked at Kroger for many years as a cashier. She was also preceded in death...
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Barbara Ann Moseley

January 20, 1933 - June 15, 2018

Barbara Ann Rhoades Moseley, 85, of Owensboro, Ky., passed away June 15, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born January 20, 1933 in Ohio County to the late Jesse Hill and Mary Belle Rhoades. Barbara worked at General Electric for twenty years, and later in life, she took her love for decorating and sold home interiors. She married Charles Edward Moseley on August 5, 1950 and spent 67...
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Stephen "Steve" Joseph Clark

January 12, 1963 - June 14, 2018

Stephen "Steve" Joseph Clark, 55, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 at his residence. He was born January 12, 1963, in Owensboro, to Cotton Clark and the late Barbara Gilles Clark. Stephen graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School in 1981 and he worked as a carpenter doing home improvement for many years. He enjoyed playing golf and was well known for his Jeopardy...
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Billy King

April 3, 1927 - June 14, 2018

Billy King, 91, of Owensboro, died Thursday, June 14, 2018, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Billy and his wife Anna Marian Crowe King began their life together with a first date on New Year's Eve, 1948. They were married for 68 years and focused their lives on family, raising six children with love, faith, humor and tenacity. Together they endured the loss of their...
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Mary Ann Brown

July 30, 1939 - June 13, 2018

Mary Ann Brown, 78, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday June 13, 2018. She was born July 30, 1939 in Owensboro to the late Ida Clark (Thompson). Mary Ann was of the Catholic faith and was a member of Immaculate Parish. She loved being with her family and working in her garden where she grew the most beautiful yellow roses. Mary Ann was generous and would always take care of others before herself. ...
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Sister Marie Michael Hayden

September 17, 1932 - June 13, 2018

Sister Marie Michael Hayden, 85, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 63rd year of religious life. She was a native of Owensboro. Sister Marie Michael loved to share the joy of Mass and her Catholic faith with all those she met. She was happiest when working side by side with people in her parish. After teaching for seven...
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James Orvel Edge

July 7, 1944 - June 11, 2018

James Orvel Edge, 73, of Philpot, passed away Monday June 11, 2018 at his home under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Mr. Edge was born July 7 1944 in Daviess County to the late James Orvel Edge Sr. and Regina Camilla Edge Burch. James graduated from St. Marys High School in 1962 and a year later he graduated from Auto Diesel College in Nashville, TN. He worked for Southern Automotive,...
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Carroll C. Ferguson

June 8, 1937 - June 9, 2018

Carroll C. Ferguson, 81, of Owensboro passed away Saturday June 9, 2018 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky with his family at his side. Mr. Ferguson was born June 8, 1937 in Masonville to the late Chester and Pauline Smith Ferguson. Retiring from the OMU Elmer Smith Station after 35 years, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, working on the family farm in Breckinridge...
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Wynona Valentine

January 30, 1924 - June 7, 2018

Wynona B. Valentine, 94, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Heartford House. She was born January 30, 1924 to the late Floyd and Lora Ball. Wynona was a member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church and a member of Eastern Star. She was a registered nurse for over 29 years. Wynona enjoyed cooking, sewing, reading, and travelling. Above all, she loved taking care of her...
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Nancy Baldwin

June 29, 1946 - June 6, 2018

Nancy Baldwin, 71, of Lewisport, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at her home. She was born June 29, 1946 in Vesper, Wisconsin to the late Lloyd Frank and Zora Walker Sentek. Nancy was of the Baptist faith and had worked as a nurse's aid at the former Our Lady of Mercy Hospital. She enjoyed dirt track racing at Windy Hollow, traveling with family and friends, and spending time with...
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Mary Ellen Barrette

March 8, 1931 - June 4, 2018

Sister Mary Ellen Barrette, 87, of 405 W. Parrish Ave., passed away Monday, June 4, 2018, at Morgantown Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Essex Junction, Vermont, to the late G.W. Barrette and Marguerite Kennedy Barrette. She has been a missionary for 63 years as a Glenmary Sister, having begun in 1955. She served the home missions in Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, Kentucky, Texas,...
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Susie Maxine Gough Ewan

September 24, 1926 - June 4, 2018

Susie Maxine Gough Ewan, 91, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 at Wellington Parc. She was born in Daviess County to the late Joseph Arthur and Hallie Mae Gough. Mrs. Ewan was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was dedicated homemaker who thoroughly enjoyed cooking, family get-togethers and quilting. As a young person, Susie worked at G.E. and Daviess County Hospital. She...
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Thelma Boling Brown

September 25, 1929 - June 4, 2018

Thelma Brown, 88, of Owensboro died Monday June 4, 2018 at her home under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Mrs. Brown was born September 25, 1929 in Reynolds Station to the late Jesse and Verona Butler Boling. After receiving her high school diploma, Thelma married her fellow classmate, Russell Brown and began raising a family. While her children were still young, she went to work for...
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Doris Juanita Eubanks Estes

December 6, 1933 - June 3, 2018

Doris Juanita Eubanks Estes, 84, of Maceo, passed from this life Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Wellington Parc. Born in Hancock County to David and Leota Eubanks, Doris touched many lives with her love and laughter as a faithful servant of her God, family, and community. A member of Maceo United Methodist Church, and then Thruston United Methodist Church, she played the piano and organ, taught Sunday...
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Paul W. Decker

February 20, 1944 - June 3, 2018

Paul W. Decker, 74, of Owensboro died Sunday June 3, 2018 under the care of Owensboro Center. Mr. Decker was born February 20, 1944 in Daviess County to the late Ernie Decker and Anna Louise Morris Decker. Paul graduated from Daviess County High School and attended Kentucky Wesleyan College before serving his country in the National Guard. He became a Millwright working through the union before...
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Eva Delle Morris Cameron

April 5, 1934 - June 2, 2018

Eva Delle Morris Cameron, 84, of Heartland Villa in Lewisport, formerly of Maceo, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Heartland Villa . She was born April 5, 1934 in Daviess Co. to the late Ira Newton and Katie May Lancaster Morris. Eva was a member of Maceo Baptist Church and retired from General Electric. She enjoyed playing bingo and spending time...
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Richard "Richie" Elvin Vertrees Jr.

November 17, 1968 - May 31, 2018

Richard "Richie" Elvin Vertrees Jr., 49, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday May 31, 2018 peacefully at his home. Richie was born November 17, 1968 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Richard E. Vertrees Sr. and Teresa Lanham Johnson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kelli Rice Vertrees. Along with his parents, Richie is survived by his son, Levi Vertrees; and sisters, Cindy Vertrees, and Deanna...
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Thomas Y. "Tinker" Catron

March 27, 1930 - May 30, 2018

Thomas Y. "Tinker" Catron, 88, of Louisville, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the Episcopal Church Home in Louisville. He was born March 27, 1930 in Daviess Co. to the late William B. and Margaret Ford Catron. Tom was retired from Big Rivers Electric and spent his life for the service of others. He served as a deacon at both Whitesville Baptist Church and Cloverport Baptist Church...
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Ann Bender

May 7, 1933 - May 28, 2018

Ann Jean Johnson Bender, 85, of Owensboro passed away Monday, May 28, 2018. She was born May 7, 1933 to the late Richard and Mary Johnson. Ann would like all her friends and family to know she's had a change of address. She moved up to a "one of a kind" patio home complete with a swing in the living room. It's located inside a wonderful "gated" community where she will be reunited with...
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Robert K. Taylor

July 31, 1933 - May 27, 2018

Robert K. Taylor, 84, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born July 31, 1933 in Owensboro to the late Keith and Virginia Barr Taylor. Robert was a retired English teacher and member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church where he had been active with the youth for many years. Robert was a graduate of Owensboro High...
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Stephen Dale Christian

June 18, 1965 - May 27, 2018

Stephen Dale Christian, 52, of Maceo, passed away Sunday May 27, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born June 18, 1965 in Daviess County, to Joseph H. and Judy Crenshaw Christian. Stephen graduated from Daviess County High School, he previously worked for Shady Rest BBQ, and was a manager at Old Hickory where he worked for many years. Stephen will be greatly missed by his work...
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Kimberly Kay Morris Hamilton

December 28, 1975 - May 26, 2018

Kimberly Kay Morris Hamilton, 42, of Owensboro, gained her wings May 26, 2018. She was born December 28, 1975 to Mary Underwood. Kimberly was outgoing and loved trying new things. She was always trying to help someone and enjoyed the time she had with her family. Kimberly was preceded in death by her grandfather Raymond Morris; uncle, Wayne Morris and a special man in her life, Bill Head. ...
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Margaret Bastin

November 17, 1936 - May 26, 2018

Margaret "Peggie" Rees Bastin, 81, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born Margaret Rose Rees on November 17, 1936 in Washington, MO the only child of the late Arthur Harold and Dorothy Sterett Rees. Peggie moved to Hancock County, KY in 1941, graduated from Beechmont High School, and took part time classes at KWC and Brescia College. ...
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Mary L. Hawkins

April 8, 1931 - May 25, 2018

Mary L. Hawkins, 87, of Owensboro passed away Friday May 25, 2018 under the care of Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Hawkins was born April 8, 1931 in Daviess County to the late William Earl Survant and Anna Rowland Survant. Mary worked at the G.E. plant in Owensboro for many years before returning to school where she earned her LPN degree while raising three girls and was employed...
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Pat Mercer

July 4, 1948 - May 25, 2018

Pat Mercer, 69, of Owensboro, formerly of Central City, died on Friday, May 25, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born July 4, 1948 in Muhlenburg Co. to the late Owen "Buddy" and Willadean Devine Dukes. She was retired as a hairdresser and business owner after over 40 years. Pat was an active member of Owensboro Christian Church and was involved and volunteered in many...
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Sharon Elizabeth Nash

June 27, 1948 - May 23, 2018

Sharon Elizabeth Nash, 69 of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. She was born June 27, 1948 to the late William Woodrow and Mary Elizabeth Lanham. Sharon was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She retired from Our Lady of Lourdes Daycare after 10 years of faithful service. Sharon loved to read, especially while sitting on the porch. ...
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Stephen B. "Steve" Sharp

August 23, 1957 - May 22, 2018

Stephen B. "Steve" Sharp died Tuesday, May 22, 2018. He was 60. Steve was the loving father of Stephen Sharp, Nathan Sharp (Jenny), Kristin Shrestha (Eric), and Lauren Miller (Ben). He adored his two grandchildren, Eleanor Sharp and Ramsey Miller. His father was Shirley Sharp, and he is survived by his mother, Hilda Ann Sharp. He is also survived by his brother, Randy Sharp (Alicia), and...
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Ronald R. Sommerfeldt

May 15, 1949 - May 22, 2018

Dr. Ronald Ray Sommerfeldt, 69, of Owensboro, Kentucky passed peacefully on May 22, 2018 in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky with his daughter, Alissa, and former wife, Susan, at his side. Ron was born on May 15, 1949 in Wausau, Wisconsin to Robert and Marie Sommerfeldt. At ten-years-old, he already knew that he wanted to become a physician and graduated from the University of...
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Philip Lee Isbell

November 9, 1948 - May 21, 2018

Philip Lee Isbell, 69, of Evansville, formerly of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. He was born November 9, 1948 in Daviess Co. to the late Parker and Nanette Osborne Isbell. Philip was retired from the Army National Guard and was a Viet Nam veteran having served in the Navy. He loved his country and the time he served in the military and...
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Richard Aud

August 5, 1960 - May 20, 2018

Richard Glenn Aud, 57, of Owensboro, passed away May 20th, 2018 at home with family by his side, after a long battle with cancer. Ricky was born on Aug. 5th, 1960, the son of the late Paul Michael Aud and Mary Lois Coomes Aud. He was a member of St. Stephens Cathedral. Ricky was a graduate of Owensboro Senior High School; he was a Veteran of the United States Army and was stationed overseas...
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Jean Decker Purdy

May 1, 1927 - May 20, 2018

Jean Decker Purdy, 91, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born May 1, 1927 in Oakland City, Indiana to the late Gerald and Doris Nadine Thompson Decker. Jean had previously worked for the County Court Clerk's Office in Lawrence County, Illinois and was a charter member of Wesleyan Heights United Methodist Church. She...
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Della Clymer Oost

June 12, 1928 - May 19, 2018

Della Clymer Oost, 89, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018 at her home. Born June 12, 1928 in Daviess County, she was the daughter of the late Joe A. and Annie A. Beard Clymer. Mrs. Oost was a member of The Church of God of Prophecy/Family Worship Center where she participated in many activities. She was former owner of the Cadillac Motel and Restaurant, was a Kentucky Colonel,...
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Ruth Page Mitchell Conway

July 19, 1925 - May 19, 2018

Ruth Page Mitchell Conway, 92, of Owensboro passed away on Saturday May 19, 2018 surrounded by her loving children, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Mrs. Conway was born July 19, 1925 in Webster County to the late Leonard Leslie Mitchell and Onie Page Mitchell. Ruth graduated Valedictorian from Clay High School in Webster County, and attended Western Kentucky University. She...
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Deuma Ann Wilson Hixenbaugh

December 27, 1930 - May 18, 2018

Deuma Ann Wilson Hixenbaugh, 87, of Owensboro, passed away May 18, 2018 at home. She was born in Ohio County to the late Mirt D. and Dora Ann Stewart Richardson. Ann was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She enjoyed flower gardening, crafting, collecting cardinal figurines and was a long time member of the American Legion Post 9 Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of the Catholic faith. She...
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Patsy Shelton-Kincaid

December 26, 1931 - May 17, 2018

Patsy Shelton-Kincaid, 86, of Owensboro passed away Thursday May 17, 2018 at her home with her daughter Cynthia by her side. Mrs. Kincaid was born December 26, 1931 in Fordsville, KY to the late Jasper and Dolly Whitler Roberts. She ran Gene's Body Shop along with her son Richard after Gene passed away and worked as the church organist for 50 years at Seven Hills Baptist Church. In 1981 Patsy...
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Anna Louise "Sis" Castlen

April 3, 1925 - May 16, 2018

Anna Louise "Sis" Castlen, 93, of Owensboro, passed away May 16, 2018. She was born at home April 3, 1925 to the late Joseph and Anna Fuerst Volk. Anna was a strong and hard-working woman that stayed home and raised seven children. She was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church where she and her husband joined in 1957. Anna enjoyed being outside mowing grass, playing cards with friends and...
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William A. "Bill" Mattingly III

February 27, 1948 - May 15, 2018

William A. "Bill" Mattingly III, 70, of St. Joe, passed away May 15, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 27, 1948, to the late William A. Mattingly Jr. and Helen Elizabeth Mattingly. Bill served in the Navy during the Vietnam Era and received a Navy Achievement Medal. He was the founding president of the Kentucky Antique Farm Machinery Association, and one of the original...
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Elsie Dale Mattingly

October 19, 1953 - May 14, 2018

Elsie Dale Mattingly, 64, of Olaton, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born on October 19, 1953 in Breckinridge Co., to the late Gus and Shirley Lee Smith Fuqua. Surviving are her husband of 38 years, Jeff Carter, Jr., a daughter, Becky Evans, a son, Billy Fuqua, five grandchildren, four great grandchildren, four brothers, Tommy Fuqua, Roger...
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William Priest Hazelwood

September 10, 1953 - May 14, 2018

William Priest Hazelwood, 64, of Owensboro, passed away May 14, 2018 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born September 10, 1953 to the late William and Anne Hazelwood. Priest was a member of the 11th Cavalry in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He remained in the Army and gained the title Lt. Colonel before he retired. Priest also worked at SIGECO...
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Dean James Smith

June 26, 1962 - May 13, 2018

Dean James Smith, 55, of Owensboro passed away Sunday May 13, 2018 at his home. Mr. Smith was born June 26, 1962 in Dekalb, Illinois to Josiah and Norma Ballard Smith. Dean graduated in 1982 from Malta High School in Malta, Illinois. He enjoyed working on computers and loved technology and grew up working on cars and even racing lawnmowers. Dean made his own jellies and syrups, loved gospel music...
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Sarah Lee Hall Marksberry

March 20, 1933 - May 13, 2018

Sarah Lee Hall Marksberry, 85, of Utica, KY, passed away quietly at her home May 13, 2018. She was born March 20, 1933 to the late Charles and Flora Mae Hall in Stanley, KY. Sarah was a graduate of Central High School in Evansville, IN. She married Gene Marksberry of Utica, in 1951. Prior to having children, Sarah worked outside the home. She was a hard worker and had fond memories of those jobs....
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Anne M. Schroll

July 30, 1926 - May 12, 2018

Anne M. Schroll, 91, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at her home. She was born in Monroe, Louisiana to the late Robert F. and Anne Bacon Schroll. Ms. Schroll taught math and Spanish in Memphis, Tennessee until her retirement in 1981. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. Anne traveled extensively in Europe and South America. She was preceded in death by her sister...
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Doris Adams Middleton Ranson

November 2, 1931 - May 12, 2018

Doris Adams Middleton Ranson, 86, of Owensboro, passed away May 12, 2018. She was born November 2, 1931, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to the late Earle Wells Adams and Eddie Mae Beaven. Doris graduated from Owensboro Senior High, Owensboro, Ky., in 1950. She attended Blue Mountain College in MS. Doris graduated from Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis with a nursing degree, Brescia...
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Waymond O. Morris

February 21, 1936 - May 10, 2018

Waymond O. Morris, 82, of Owensboro joined his wife, Alyce, passing on her birthday, Thursday May 10, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. Mr. Morris was born February 21, 1936 in Butler County to the late Cecil Edward Morris and Gladys Mann Morris. Waymond was a pillar in the Owensboro community as a teacher, coach, principal, commissioner, and mayor. He grew up excelling in sports and...
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Kenneth Eugene Martin

October 17, 1936 - May 10, 2018

Kenneth Eugene Martin, 81, of Philpot, KY passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Heartford House. He was born October 17, 1936 to the late Eugene Thomas Martin and Laura Lee Lyons Martin. Kenny was a carpenter, farmer, and an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He loved having family barbeques and get togethers. Kenny worked for Jerry Whitaker as a carpenter for 20 years and he also...
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Stephen Bruce Eakins

December 13, 1954 - May 9, 2018

Stephen Bruce Eakins, 63, of Owensboro died Wednesday May 9, 2018 at the University of Louisville Hospital. Mr. Eakins was born December 13, 1954 in Owensboro to the late Marion C. Eakins and Susan Mary Harl Eakins. Steve served his country in both the Air Force and Army. He was then employed for Houchens Industries at IGA as a Department Manager from which he retired. Steve was an avid reader...
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William "Bill" Shuck

May 17, 1944 - May 7, 2018

William "Bill" Shuck, 73, of Owensboro died Monday May 7, 2018 at Owensboro Center. Mr. Shuck was born May 17, 1944 in Daviess County to the late William Shuck and Celeste Devine. Bill graduated from Owensboro High School and served in the Army National Guard. He was a meter-reader and service tech for Atmos Energy for over 30 years and from which he retired. In his younger days, Bill enjoyed...
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Tim Turner

September 16, 1956 - May 5, 2018

Tim Turner, 61, of Owensboro passed away Saturday May 5, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Mr. Turner was born September 16, 1956 in Biloxi, Mississippi to the late Thomas Arthur Turner Jr. and Janet Faye Bryant Turner. Tim always spoke from his heart and not his mind, never really knew a stranger, and you genuinely knew that he cared about what you were saying. He enjoyed horses and a...
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Rose Alice Kimbley

August 4, 1933 - May 4, 2018

Rose Alice Hayden Kimbley, 84, of Owensboro, passed away May 4, 2018, at the Carmel Home. She was born August 4, 1933, in Daviess County to the late Ernest Sr. and Agatha Wethington Hayden. Rose was of the Catholic faith and a member of Saint Pius X Catholic Church. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and doll making. Rose was preceded in death by her husband, James Lee Kimbley; sisters, Mary...
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Anna Lee Young Johnson

December 11, 1931 - May 3, 2018

Anna Lee Young Johnson, 86, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born December 11, 1931 in Daviess Co. to the late Roscoe and Mary Ruth Freels Young. Anna Lee was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking for the many dinners she had for her family which always included homegrown vegetables. She was a media member of the Jimmy Swaggart...
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Robert Allen Patton, Sr.

March 20, 1952 - May 2, 2018

Robert Allen Patton, Sr., 66, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born March 20, 1952 in Daviess Co. to the late Henry Fields and Mary Cecelia Payne Patton. Robert had been a self-employed truck driver. He enjoyed racing stock cars at Kentucky Motor Speedway, watching Nascar, and working on and building race cars. Robert also...
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Christi Kay Henderson

July 14, 1975 - May 1, 2018

Christi Kay Henderson, 42, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday May 1, 2018 while at Vanderbilt University Hospital. She was born July 14, 1975 in Owensboro, to Danny and Kathi Slaven Roach. Christi was sweet, kind, caring, and a beloved friend to many. She was the kind of girl who very much enjoyed being outside, doing things like riding on motorcycles, going swimming, riding horses with her papaw,...
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Virginia Ruth Jones

May 8, 1937 - April 30, 2018

Virginia Ruth Jones, of Owensboro, passed away April 30, 2018 at home. She was born in Idaville, IN May 8, 1937 to the late Eathel and Hilda Andrews Owens. Virginia worked as a telephone operator and then at T.R.W. for many years until her retirement. She loved reading her Bible and was a faithful and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed singing, playing the piano, and being a...
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Peggy Pope

January 3, 1939 - April 29, 2018

Peggy Quinn Pope, 79, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Heartford House. She was born January 3, 1939 to the late Hubert and Corinne Quinn. Peggy was a strong Christian woman who was raised in the Baptist faith. She was an avid reader who also loved cooking, gardening, the sun, and being outdoors. Peggy was a free spirit who made dear friends everywhere she went and loved her...
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Fred L. Ward

January 7, 1926 - April 28, 2018

Fred L. Ward, 92, of Owensboro died Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Owensboro Center. Mr. Ward was born January 7, 1926 in Whitesville to the late E.C. and Ruda Ward. Fred served his country as a Marine during WWII and fought in the battle of Iwo Jima where he was wounded and received the purple heart. Corporal Ward was one of the Marines that raised the first flag on the island. After returning to...
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Tina Roby

December 1, 1973 - April 27, 2018

Tina Renee Morris Roby, 44, of Owensboro, fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on Friday, April 27, 2018. Tina was given the gift of life on December 1, 1973 by her loving parents Mike and Trudy Morris. She was baptized in the Catholic faith. The world was forever changed by her arrival and departure. Tina graduated from Trinity High School in Whitesville and Owensboro Community and Technical...
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Kenneth Paul "Pop" Ebelhar

August 24, 1927 - April 27, 2018

Kenneth Paul "Pop" Ebelhar ,90, died April 27,2018 at home in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born at home on Old Lyddane Bridge Road, August 24,1927, Kenneth was the fifth of seven children born to the late Peter J. and Clara Weber Ebelhar. He attended the old Rogers one room school for four years. He then attended Sorgho School the first year it opened. When the family moved to...
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Bruce Presley Winstead

August 23, 1949 - April 26, 2018

Bruce Presley Winstead, 68, of Owensboro, passed away April 26, 2018. He was born in Owensboro August 23, 1949 to the late Samuel Presley Winstead and Lee Chester Crump. Bruce was a graduate of Western Sr. High. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War and after being honorably discharged, Bruce began his career as a truck driver. Bruce had a big heart, was a sharp dresser and could fix...
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David Earl "Swabby" Condra

December 14, 1955 - April 26, 2018

David Earl "Swabby" Condra 62, passed away peacefully Thursday April 26, 2018 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born December 14, 1955 to the late Marion Taylor King and Darwin Phegley. David joined the Navy in 1974 right out of high school and retired in 1997. He loved Nascar, was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, and an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan. He...
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Anita L. Owsley

January 18, 1931 - April 26, 2018

Anita L. Owsley, 87, of Owensboro passed away at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital on Thursday, April 26, 2018. She was born January 18, 1931 to the late James A. Jackson, Sr. and Fannie Barker Jackson. She was a member of Fourth Street Baptist Church. She retired from Kentucky Electronics and also the Owensboro Board of Education. She was also known for her homemade rolls. She loved to...
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Margaret B. Cecil Mercer

December 15, 1922 - April 25, 2018

Margaret B. Cecil-Mercer, 95, of, Owensboro, passed away April 25, 2018. Margaret was born in Daviess County on December 15, 1922. Mrs. Mercer retired from Green River Electric Corporation, in 1982, and was a member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband Edward S Cecil, in 1991, and her second husband Jack "Calvin" Mercer, in 2008; her father,...
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Mary Howard Dempsey Bruner

April 16, 1945 - April 25, 2018

Mary Howard Dempsey Bruner, 73, of Owensboro died Wednesday April 25, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Ms. Brunner was born April 16, 1945 in Greenville to the late Howard Leslie Dempsey and Clyde Wheeler Parrish Dempsey. Mary received her BA degree in Education from Murray State University and her MA from Xavier University. She taught English and Special Education at Owensboro High...
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Dorothy Payne

December 22, 1930 - April 25, 2018

Dorothy Agnes Barrett Payne, 87, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at her home surrounded by her large, loving, and devoted family. She was born December 22, 1930 to the late Victor and Bessie Mae Barrett. Dorothy was a lifelong devout Catholic. She, with her husband Harles, were co-owners of Kid Krossing Day Care and were instrumental in establishing St. Pius X Day Care and...
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JoAnn Head

January 4, 1934 - April 25, 2018

JoAnn Head, 84, of Owensboro died Wednesday April 25, 2018 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Mrs. Head was born January 4, 1934 in Hancock County to the late Roy and Fannie White. JoAnn was a sales clerk for Sears and retired from there after 35 years. She was a devoted Catholic and very supportive of the AmVets organization. JoAnn loved playing bridge, reading, watching game shows,...
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Jo Ann Gibson

June 3, 1933 - April 24, 2018

Jo Ann Gibson, 84, of Owensboro went to be with her Lord under the care of hospice on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. She was born June 3, 1933 to the late Junius and Ozetta Jackson. Jo Ann was a member of Eaton Memorial Baptist Church for 67 years. She enjoyed decorating, playing games, and going camping at the river. Jo Ann was an avid UK basketball fan. Her greatest passion was spending time...
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William R. "Bill" O'Flynn

March 20, 1941 - April 23, 2018

William R. "Bill" O'Flynn, 77, of Philpot, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born March 20, 1941 in Daviess County to the late Todd and Ona Ruth Vickers O'Flynn. He retired from General Electric in Motors Division and was a U. S. Army veteran of the Viet Nam War and also served in the Army Reserves. Bill attended both the Mt. Zion Cumberland...
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Dorothy S. Marsh

November 4, 1919 - April 22, 2018

Dorothy S. Marsh, 98, earned her wings and passed on to her eternal resting place on Sunday, April 22, 2018 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky following a short illness. Dorothy was born November 4, 1919 in Astoria, New York to the late Benjamin and Gertrude Buchalter. She was a woman of faith and was proud to call herself the matriarch of Relevant Faith Church. Dorothy was a...
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Wanda Lee "Lelo" Hufnagel

December 2, 1926 - April 22, 2018

Wanda Lee "Lelo" Hufnagel passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018 in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was 91. Born in Owensboro, she graduated from Owensboro High School. She worked as a ticket seller at The Strand Theatre, where she met her husband Jack. She later worked at KenRad, and McAtte's. Wanda retired after 30 years as the bookkeeper for Childers Florist. Her life was centered on...
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Harrison Wayne Johnson

July 11, 1948 - April 22, 2018

Harrison Wayne Johnson, 69, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at his home. He was born July 11, 1948 in Madisonville to the late Harrison Wayne and Daisy Marie Johnson. Wayne was retired from the City of Owensboro, enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, and being outdoors. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Johnson in 2011 and a brother-in...
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Randel Lee "Ronnie" Renfrow

November 18, 1938 - April 20, 2018

Randel "Ronnie" Lee Renfrow, 79, of Owensboro passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday, April 20, 2018. He was born November 18, 1938 to the late Margaret Crowe Renfrow (2010) and the late M.E. "Jack" Renfrow (2004). He served in the US Air Force from 1955 to 1960 stationed in Hawaii and working in telecommunications. He became a master plumber in September 1969, joined the...
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Anne M. Rich

October 29, 1925 - April 19, 2018

Anne Marie Rich, 92, of Lexington, formerly of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018 at her home. She was born in London, England to the late Edwin V. and Jeanne M. Castilione. Mrs. Rich was a cosmetic buyer at S.W. Anderson Department Store for many years. She valued time with family and thoroughly enjoyed both playing and watching tennis. Anne was of the Catholic Faith. She was...
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Mittie Sandra "Sandy" Brown

May 12, 1953 - April 19, 2018

Mittie Sandra "Sandy" Brown, 64, of Owensboro, passed away April 19, 2018, at Signature Healthcare. She was born May 12,1953, in Owensboro, to the late McAdoo and Margaret Hazelwood Ray. Sandy worked at and retired from Ragu. She enjoyed watching Jeopardy, going out to eat with her family and friends, had a special place in her heart for her cats, and more than anything else she loved to spend...
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Vicki Short

August 10, 1955 - April 17, 2018

Vicki Lee Hobbs Short, 62, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born August 10, 1955 in Winchester where growing up, she loved the family farm, the hills, and her horse. Graduating high school, she then went to technical college and then to Eastern Kentucky University, an amazing feat for a single mom growing up in...
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Robbie Wallace

March 8, 1943 - April 16, 2018

Robbie Wallace, 75, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, April 16, 2018 at her home. She was born March 8, 1943 in Daviess Co. to the late Wavy Dean and Dorothy Sumner Russell. She was Secretary-Treasurer and co-owner of Sam's Heating and Cooling. Robbie was a member of Hartford Christian Church in Hartford, KY and a charter member of Hancock Christian...
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Lucy Dawson

July 24, 1932 - April 16, 2018

Lucy Dawson of Owensboro passed away Monday, April 16 at her home. She was 85. Lucy, a daughter of the late Jim and Lucy Green Buford, was born on July 24, 1932 in Nashville's Vanderbilt Hospital. They treated her to a sunlit and carefree childhood, allowing her to ride and roam on their working farm near Franklin, TN. Home was a big old historic house with family made up of four...
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John Smith Armstrong

May 27, 1933 - April 15, 2018

John Smith Armstrong, 84, of Owensboro, passed away April 15, 2018, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born on May 27, 1933, in Cadiz, Ky, to the late Thomas and Lucille Armstrong. He attended Trigg County High School, and later graduated from Murray State University. Afterwards, he served in the United States Army in Korea. He had a 35yr career with State Farm Insurance Co., and a...
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Ella Mae Donovan

May 24, 1930 - April 15, 2018

Ella Mae Donovan, 87, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday April 15, 2018 at her home while in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Ella was born May 24, 1930 in Owensboro, to the late Henry and Ella Marret Carrico. She was a graduate of Owensboro Business College and worked two jobs for many years as a secretary at Cabinet for Human Resources where she retired from, and also in the Executive Inn...
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Ronald Phillip Beals

July 20, 1956 - April 12, 2018

Ronald Phillip Beals, 61, of Owensboro died Thursday April 12, 2018 at his home. Mr. Beals was born July 20, 1956 in Brawley, California to Greta Cook Beals and the late Ronald E. Beals who preceded him in death exactly one year ago to the day. Ron had a witty personality and was enjoying his retirement from working as a delivery driver for Danco Distribution. He enjoyed participating in a...
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Rebecca `"Becky" Smith

February 6, 1955 - April 8, 2018

Rebecca "Becky" Smith, 63, of Philpot, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. She was born February 6, 1955 in Daviess Co., KY. Becky had been a teacher at College View Middle School and was a member of St. Williams Catholic Church. She graduated from Western Kentucky University where she received her Master's degree in education. Becky...
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Kathryn Elizabeth Luttrell Parks

October 13, 1939 - April 8, 2018

Kathryn Elizabeth Luttrell Parks of Philpot gained her angel wings on Sunday April 8, 2018. Born October 13, 1939 in Hancock County, Mrs. Parks was the beloved daughter of the late Forrest Lee and Helen Kathryn Nichols Luttrell. Kathryn worked with Audubon Area Senior Companions from which she retired after several years. She enjoyed watching old shows on TV, reading, puzzles, paint-by-numbers,...
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Pauletta McCarty

July 17, 1921 - April 7, 2018

Maple Mount — Sister Pauletta McCarty, 96, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 77th year of religious life. Born Helen Marie McCarty, she was a native of Curdsville. Sister Pauletta always had a smile on her face, and retained friendships with former students all their lives. An educator for 36 years, she taught at Blessed...
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Bill Staples

August 30, 1934 - April 7, 2018

Bill Staples, 84, of Owensboro, passed away April 7, 2018. He was born August 30, 1934 in Owensboro to the late William A. Sr., and Geraldine Staples. Bill was an electrician by trade and owned Staples Electric. His electric work included such places as Diamond Lake, Windy Hollow Race Track, various oil companies, and was one who was brave enough to climb many towers throughout Owensboro when...
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Edward Maxwell "Max" Adams, Jr.

December 31, 1951 - April 7, 2018

Edward Maxwell "Max" Adams Jr., 66, of Owensboro, passed away April 7, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital after a brief, but hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born December 31, 1951, in Breckinridge County to Edward Maxwell Sr. and Mary Lou Davis Adams. Max worked in quality control at American Olean Tile for many years. In his younger years, he was an avid deep-sea...
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James E. Coomes

February 19, 1925 - April 6, 2018

James E. Coomes, 93, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born February 19, 1925 in Daviess Co. to the late Joseph Watt and Hattie Hodskins Coomes. James was a member of Immaculate Catholic Church and retired from Texas Gas as an accountant. He received his degree in accounting from Brescia College. He was a U. S. Marine Corp veteran...
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Eugene Tapp Hayden

October 25, 1952 - April 4, 2018

Eugene Tapp Hayden, 65, of Owensboro passed away April 4, 2018 at the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born in Owensboro on October 25, 1952, he was the son of the late Eugene Tapp, Sr. and Evelyn Hayden Tapp. Mr. Hayden was a 1970 graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School. He played in two bands during the 1970's, the Soul Walkers and the Soul Survivors, and loved crossword puzzles. He...
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Rebecca Wells Duncan

August 12, 1924 - April 3, 2018

Rebecca Wells Duncan, 93, passed away April 3, 2018, while in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Thruston, KY on August 12, 1924 to the late Robert and Henry Wells. Mrs. Duncan was a 1942 graduate of Daviess County High School. She attended Brescia University and later earned an art degree from Lake Sumter Community College in Florida. For many years, Mrs. Duncan catered...
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David E. Worth

August 25, 1943 - April 3, 2018

David E. Worth, 74, of Philpot, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Daviess County to the late Theodore and Lillian Sublett Worth. David was employed as a mechanic for Doug Evans Auto Sales for many years before operating his own business from home. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. David enjoyed hunting, was an avid bass...
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Maverick Lee Sumner

March 31, 2018 - April 2, 2018

Maverick Lee Sumner, 3 days old, passed away April 2, 2018 at Norton Children's Hospital. He was born March 31, 2018, in Louisville, to Zachary Sumner and Sabrina Nash. Maverick was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Freddie Lee Falloway. Those left to cherish his memory are his sisters; Promise, Dallis, Alaina, and Racshel; brother, William; grandparents, JP and Melonie Velotta,...
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Ben Lee Hartz

February 12, 1958 - April 2, 2018

Ben Lee Hartz, 60, of Owensboro passed away on April 2, 2018 at his home. He died comfortably in the same room to which his parents, the late Joseph Frank and Julia Maxine Hartz, brought him from the hospital following his birth on February 12, 1958. Ben graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School and the University of Kentucky College of Business. He remained a loyal Cats fan all his life...
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Ted Purcell

March 2, 1947 - March 31, 2018

Ted Purcell, 71, of Owensboro, passed away March 31, 2018, at Transcendent Healthcare Center in Booneville, IN. He was born March 2, 1947, in Daviess County to the late Carl and Bertha Wilson Purcell. Ted had worked as a truck driver for Clark Restaurant Service and enjoyed watching NASCAR, playing Bingo, and was a basketball enthusiast. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
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Joe Ewing

June 12, 1943 - March 31, 2018

Joe Ewing, 74, of Owensboro, went to be with Jesus on March 31, 2018. He was born in Evansville, IN on June 12, 1943 and attended Drakesboro High School. Mr. Ewing was in sales and security most of his life, over the past 25 years found his passion volunteering and serving as Head of Security for the Owensboro RiverPark Center. He enjoyed country music, played drums, and guitar in bands from...
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Mildred Faye Hayden

February 16, 1943 - March 30, 2018

Mildred Faye Hayden, 75, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, March 30 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Mrs. Hayden was born February 16, 1943 in Whitesville to the late William and Clara Howard. Mildred raised her five children and was the matriarch of her family while she helped her husband farm and raise tobacco. She was a devoted member of St. Pius Catholic Church and an obedient and...
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Thelma "Genie" Prescott

November 28, 1925 - March 30, 2018

Genie Hardesty McMillian Prescott was born on November 28, 1925 and has gone to be with her Lord March 30, 2018. She has been reunited in heaven with her parents, James Michael and Alberta Hardesty; her husbands, Joseph Patrick McMillian and Chester Clyde Prescott; her son, James McMillian; and her brothers and sisters Dennis, Charles, Fred, Edward, Mildred, and Martha. Genie will be...
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Norma Jean Stone

March 2, 1928 - March 28, 2018

Norma Jean Smith Stone, 90, of Owensboro, died Wednesday, March 28, 2018. She was born March 2, 1928, in Owensboro to the late Elmer and Helen Prince Smith. Jean, as she was known to her friends, graduated from Owensboro Senior High in 1944 and attended Western Kentucky University where she played clarinet in the marching band. She later transferred to the University of Kentucky studying...
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Charles W. Wolfe, Jr.

March 16, 1943 - March 26, 2018

Charles W. Wolfe Jr., 75, of Owensboro passed away Monday, March 26 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Charles was born March 16, 1943 in Owensboro to the late Charles Sr. and Elizabeth Carrico Wolfe. He was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. When he was honorably discharged, March 19, 1971, Charles was transferred to the Department of Defense....
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Maynard "Steve" Stephen Brandle

July 3, 1949 - March 26, 2018

Maynard "Steve" Stephen Brandle, 68, of Owensboro, passed away March 26, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born July 3, 1949 to the late Kenneth and Virginia Rice Brandle. Steve served in the Army during Vietnam and retired from the military after 22 years of service as a logistics manager. He enjoyed fishing, going on cruises, relaxing on the beach, and spending time with his...
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James T. Miller

May 20, 1939 - March 26, 2018

James T. Miller, 78, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born May 20, 1939 in Petersburg, Indiana to the late Herbert and Helen Short Miller. James was a retired Ironworker with the Ironworker's Union Local #103 in Evansville and a U. S. Army veteran. He was a member of St. John United Methodist Church where he served on the Board...
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