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Helen Ann Byers
Jan 12, 1943 - Aug 16, 2020
Helen Ann Byers, 77, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born January 12, 1943 in Daviess Co. to the late John Walter (J.W.) and Vernia Mae Worth Buford. She was a 1961 graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School and a member of Precious Blood Catholic…
Juanita Francis Powers Somerville
Aug 15, 1926 - Aug 16, 2020
Juanita Francis Powers Somerville,94, was a life-long resident of Owensboro, and the only child of the late Alec and Beulah Cahall Powers, who doted on her. For most of her childhood and young adult life, they lived on 1st Street by the Ohio River, where she was witness to the Great Flood of 1937 and…
Penny Clark
Sep 3, 1944 - Aug 15, 2020
Penny Clark, 75, of Owensboro, passed away August 15, 2020, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born September 3, 1944 in Marion, IN to the late Henry and Lilly Evans. Penny was of the Baptist faith and loved reading her Bible. She will be remembered for being a loving mother…
Richard Earl Cates
Feb 13, 1938 - Aug 15, 2020
Richard Earl Cates, 82, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, August 15 at his home with his family by his side. Born February 13, 1938 in Diamond, Kentucky and raised in Sturgis to the late Vernie and Neveline Wilson Cates, Richard earned an M.A. Degree in Industrial Arts from Murray State University. He taught Industrial Arts/Drafting…
Mary Lea Brown
May 17, 1953 - Aug 14, 2020
On Friday, August 14, 2020 at the age of 67, surrounded by her loving family, Mary Lea Brown, fulfilling God's plan, crossed over to be with the Lord.Love of our wife, mom, nana, sister, aunt, and friend will not pass with her. She will live on in our memories and in our hearts. Mary Lea…
J. Hugh Sullivan
Nov 23, 1927 - Aug 13, 2020
Having spent his allotted time on earth, J. Hugh Sullivan passed to his Eternity on August 13, 2020. He was born in Greenville MS to the late James Sellie and Maud Dunn Sullivan. He was a longtime resident of Owensboro, KY until a recent move to Plano, TX in May of this year. While on…
Joyce Ray Shanley
Dec 6, 1936 - Aug 13, 2020
Joyce Ray Shanley, 83, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Signature Healthcare—Hillcrest. She was born December 6, 1936 in McLean Co. to the late George Hubert and Geneva Mae Harper DeBoe. Joyce was a receptionist for the former Ingram Entertainment Co. and had attended Owensboro Christian Church. She loved watching movies…
Trystyn Faye Leathem
Mar 6, 1989 - Aug 12, 2020
Trystyn Faye Leathem, 31, formally of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020. She was born March 6, 1989, in Coon Rapids, MN. Trystyn graduated from Apollo High School in 2007 where she was involved with the Air Force ROTC and was an accomplished artist that loved to draw and paint. She was a beautiful,…
Joel High
Sep 16, 1940 - Aug 12, 2020
Joel High, 79, died August 12, 2020 in Owensboro, KY. He was born September 16, 1940 in Newark NJ to the late Edward and Rebecca "Betty" High. Joel was President of Medley Distilling Company. Later he was the owner of Mr. Tuxedo and currently business manager of First Class Services. Mr. High was also preceded…
Jo Anne Cornett
May 10, 1932 - Aug 11, 2020
Jo Anne Cornett (née Duffy), born May 10th 1932, in Midway, KY, passed away August 11th 2020 in Rockport, IN on the 64th anniversary of her wedding to the late Francis Neal Cornett, a native of Lexington, KY. Mrs. Cornett was the daughter of the late Thomas Francis Duffy and Gertrude Bernice Duffy (née Cracraft)…
