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Melanie Kay McGrew
Feb 21, 1961 - Mar 18, 2021
Melanie Kay McGrew, 60, of Rockport, Indiana passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born February 21, 1961 in Owensboro to Jerry and Janice Manaway, Melanie graduated from Owensboro High School (class of 1978). Being very family oriented, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and parents. Melanie enjoyed reading, music,…
Charles E. "Chuck" McKinnis, Jr.
Aug 19, 1954 - Mar 18, 2021
Charles E. "Chuck" McKinnis, Jr., 66, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born August 19, 1954 in Daviess County to the late Charles E. McKinnis, Sr. and Mary Whayne McKinnis. Chuck was a member of the Dundee Gospel Kingdom Church in Ohio County and had…
Robert Woodfin Scott
Mar 2, 1949 - Mar 16, 2021
Robert Woodfin Scott, 72, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was born March 2, 1949 in Daviess Co. to the late Woodfin and Mary Roby Scott. Robert was of the Catholic faith and had been a sales representative for a number of companies including…
Myrle Partridge
Jun 5, 1930 - Mar 16, 2021
Myrle Partridge Jr., 90, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Hermitage Care and Rehab Center in Owensboro, KY. He was born June 5, 1930 to the late Myrle Sr. and Anna Partridge. Myrle was retired from Whirlpool after 30 years of service and was a Mason in Owensboro. He served in the U.S. Air…
Mary Lucille Bray Brown Burns
Aug 17, 1939 - Mar 15, 2021
Mary Lucille Bray Brown Burns, 81, of Owensboro, went to be with her Lord and beloved husband, Joseph Clarence Burns, Jr. on Monday, March 15, 2021 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Owensboro to the late Johnny and Lucille Brown Bray.Mary always loved her church family at Eaton Memorial…
Sybal V. (English) Saalwaechter
Jan 21, 1939 - Mar 15, 2021
Sybal V. (English) Saalwaechter, 82, of Owensboro passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Sybal was born January 21, 1939 in McLean County to the late Daniel and Maudie Ramburger and grew up in the Knobbs area. Family was her priority and greatest pleasure. She did enjoy playing cards and games…
Lisa Moreland Epling
Jul 16, 1954 - Mar 13, 2021
Lisa Moreland Epling, of Owensboro, passed away March 13, 2021, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late Marie and WS Moreland. Lisa was a lifetime resident of Owensboro, a graduate of Western Kentucky University, a volunteer with the symphony auxiliary, Home and…
Shawn Allen McElwain
Mar 5, 1999 - Mar 13, 2021
Shawn Allen McElwain, 22, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born March 5, 1999 in Daviess County, Shawn attended both Apollo and Owensboro High Schools. He was a handsome young man with a beautiful smile and very family oriented. Shawn loved hanging out with his friends, playing basketball,…
Carl Morton Ferguson II
Oct 8, 1970 - Mar 12, 2021
Carl Morton Ferguson II, 50, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021. He was born October 8, 1970, in Owensboro, to the late Carl Sr. and Pricey Brown Ferguson. Carl loved his family dearly, spending time with them and his grandbabies, also giving advice on life, to guide them on the right path. He…
Melba Jean Richey
May 26, 1931 - Mar 12, 2021
Melba Jean Richey, 89, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, March 12, 2021, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born May 26, 1931, in Barren County to the late Paul and Edna Jane Harris Hurt. Jean was a homemaker and a member of Owensboro Church…
