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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…
Michael E. Wellman
Jun 20, 1950 - Feb 18, 2021
Michael Eugene Wellman, 70, of Atlanta, formerly of Owensboro passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. Born June 20, 1950 in Daviess County to the late Robert Wellman and Delois Hagan Wellman, Mike graduated from Owensboro High School (class of '68) and attended Kentucky Wesleyan College. He was employed as a tax…
James Earl Wootton
May 16, 1955 - Feb 17, 2021
James Earl Wootton, 65, of Philpot, passed away February 17, 2021, at his home. He was born May 16, 1955, in Owensboro, to the late William and Catherine Wootton.James was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Margaret Edge, Cecilla Wootton, Mary Ruth Wootton, and Agnes Wootton; and his brothers, Johnnie Wootton, Charles Wootton, Butch…
Donald "Don" Christian
Mar 16, 1942 - Feb 16, 2021
Donald "Don" Christian, 78, of Owensboro, passed away at his home February 16, 2021 with his beloved wife and children by his side. Don was born March 16, 1942 in Habit, Kentucky to the late Maurice and Edna Levey Edge Christian. He was the youngest of six siblings raised on a dairy farm in Whitesville.…
Charlotte Lee Jones
Dec 31, 1946 - Feb 16, 2021
Charlotte Lee Jones, 74, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born December 31, 1946 in Daviess County to the late Hubert and Dorothy Midkiff, Charlotte was employed at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital then the Cigar Factory before she retired from Kentron after over 30 years. She loved…
Warren Lee Niceley
Jun 2, 1923 - Feb 15, 2021
Warren Lee Niceley,Sr formerly of Adrian, MI passed to his Heavenly home February 15, 2021 at Grandhaven Assisted Living Center in Lansing, MI. He was born June 2, 1923, in Livia, KY, to Herbert and Jessie Hale Niceley. As a teenager he joined the army and served with the 1st Armored Division during WWII in…
Wanda Volk
Apr 23, 1929 - Feb 14, 2021
Wanda Jean (Brown) Volk, 91, of Owensboro, passed away February 14, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital with her son and daughter by her side. Wanda was born in Daviess County on April 23, 1929 to the late Orville and Mary Agnes Brown. She was the eldest of four children. After graduating from Daviess County…
