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Joe Junior Whitney
Sep 16, 1947 - Feb 22, 2021
Joe Junior Whitney, 73, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021. He was born September 16, 1947 in Muhlenburg Co. to the late Joe and Rosy May Jones Whitney. Joe was a retired roofer and a member of Ridgewood Baptist Church. He enjoyed traveling and going to Big B wrestling with his friend…
Mary N. Poe Davis
Aug 28, 1940 - Feb 22, 2021
Mary Poe Davis, 80, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at her home. She was born in Honey Grove, Kentucky to the late Edgar Allen and Charlie Pearl Poe. Mary was a devoted mother and homemaker, but also retired from Owensboro Public School System where she had been a cook for nearly thirty…
Mary Elizabeth Johnson
Jan 11, 1927 - Feb 22, 2021
Mary E. Johnson, 94, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021, at Signature Healthcare—Hillcrest. She was born January 11, 1927 in Danville, KY to the late N. G. and Alma Cecil Bell. Mary was retired as a special education teacher at Newton Parrish Elementary. She has been an active member of First Christian…
Jerry A. Boehmann
Jul 22, 1938 - Feb 21, 2021
Jerry A. Boehmann, 82, of Maceo, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born in Daviess County to the late Joseph A. and J. Bernice Blanton Boehmann.Mr. Boehmann was an insurance agent with Cimeron Insurance for many years. He also served as a paper carrier for…
Lucy Jane Kunze
Oct 27, 1930 - Feb 21, 2021
The challenge has been met with dignity and grace. The victory has been won. Lucy Jane Kunze was one of the sweetest, kindest, most considerate ladies you would ever meet. She deeply loved her husband Ralph, family, friends, and church. Lucy was born in Glasgow, Kentucky on October 27, 1930 to J. Less and Ida…
Charles William Strehl
Oct 31, 1936 - Feb 21, 2021
Charles William Strehl, 84, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021. He was born October 31, 1936, in Owensboro, to the late Charles Frank Strehl and Mary Catherine Martin Strehl. Charles served in the Navy Reserves from 1955 till 1963, and then started his 40 plus year career as a truck driver and retired…
Patricia Ann Beckhart
Mar 14, 1940 - Feb 21, 2021
Patricia Ann Beckhart, 80, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the Owensboro Center. She was born in Owensboro to the late Wilbur and Ludwina Hurm Parker.In addition to being a dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Patricia retired from Owensboro Health Regional Hospital after more than thirty years of service. Following her retirement…
Marsha Ballard
Oct 27, 1947 - Feb 20, 2021
Marsha Alexander Ballard, 73, of Owensboro, passed away February 20, 2021 at home. She was born October 27, 1947 to the late R.A. (Judge) and Agnes Murphy Alexander. Marsha attended Owensboro Catholic High and worked as Secretary Treasurer of R.A. Alexander & Sons and then served as President and owner until her retirement in 2010.Marsha,…
Donald "Billy" Johnson
Aug 24, 1935 - Feb 19, 2021
Donald "Billy" Johnson, 85, of Utica died Friday, February 19, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. Born August 24, 1935 in Daviess County to the late Albert and Dorothy Johnson, Billy graduated from Tech High School. He was a quiet and laid-back guy with a high degree of mechanical skills. This…
Sylvester Leon Harrison
Apr 23, 1960 - Feb 19, 2021
Sylvester Leon Harrison, 60, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born April 23, 1960 in Muhlenburg Co. to the late James and Mellowdean Boyd Harrison. Leon had worked at Lanham Bros. General Contractors for about 29 years as a superintendent, enjoyed fishing, and was a…
