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Carolyn Diane Ferguson
Aug 19, 1943 - May 12, 2021
Carolyn Diane Ferguson, 77, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at her home. She was born August 19, 1943 in Daviess County to the late Eugene and Margaret Imogene Baird Horn. Carolyn had worked for several restaurants including the former Horn's Dairy Bar. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed playing…
Charles Edward Bratcher
May 2, 1947 - May 11, 2021
Charles Edward Bratcher, 74, of Philpot, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born May 2, 1947 in Daviess County to the late Roy and Ruby Mae Bailey Bratcher. Charles was a life-long farmer in the Philpot community and was of the Baptist faith.…
J. Randy Shultz
Apr 17, 1929 - May 9, 2021
J. Randy Shultz, 92, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born in Hancock County to the late Jesse Raymond and Virginia Merle Winkler Shultz and served in the U.S. Air Force.Mr. Shultz retired in 1988 after many years of service at Willamette (Domtar),…
Thomas Roger Clark
Nov 11, 1930 - May 9, 2021
Thomas Roger Clark, 90, of Owensboro, passed away May 9, 2021 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born November 11, 1930 in Owensboro, to the late Robert and Florence Bivins Clark. Thomas was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Stephen Cathedral. He was a proud U.S. Army…
Franklin D. Arnold
Mar 24, 1941 - May 9, 2021
Franklin D. Arnold, 80, of Owensboro, passed away May 9, 2021 in transitional care at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Frank was born March 24, 1941 in Nashville, TN and was a 1960 graduate of Cohn High School. He went on to earn his bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Tennessee Tech University. Frank retired from…
Danny Ray Word
Nov 13, 1948 - May 8, 2021
Danny Ray Word, 72, of Owensboro, lost his battle with cancer and passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday May 8th, 2021 with his beloved wife Pam by his side at their home. He was a veteran of the United States Army and proud to serve his country. Danny retired from Alcoa, loved eating…
Ann Kennedy Doyle
Aug 26, 1930 - May 8, 2021
Ann Kennedy Doyle, 90, of Owensboro, died Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her home with family by her side. The Peoria, Illinois native was born August 26, 1930 to the late Ralph and Eunice Kennedy. Ann grew up in Illinois and met her future husband at a school dance. After marriage, they lived in Japan…
Donald "Donnie" Lee Oliver
Nov 11, 1941 - May 7, 2021
Donald "Donnie" Lee Oliver, 79, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, May 7th, 2021. He was born November 11, 1941, in Owensboro, to the late Franklin and Alma Ruth Otterson Oliver. Donnie was known to be a workaholic, he retired from General Electric and from GRITS transportation service as a driver. He was of the Baptist…
Martha Thomas Gillim
Feb 14, 1965 - May 4, 2021
Martha Thomas Gillim, 56, of Owensboro, was surrounded by her family when she went to be with the Lord after a year-long battle with cancer. Martha was born in Owensboro on February 14, 1965, to William "Billy" and Agnus Schell Thomas. Martha was attending Owensboro High School when she met her high school sweetheart and…
Hubert D. "Hubie" Ferrell
Aug 17, 1947 - May 3, 2021
Hubert D. "Hubie" Ferrell, 73, of Owensboro, passed away May 3, 2021, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born August 17, 1947 in Daviess County to the late Hubert and Wilma Vanover Ferrell. Hubert was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served in Okinawa. During his…
