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Trudy Ann Kimble
- Jul 6, 2020
Trudy Ann Kimble, 69, of Owensboro, passed away July 6, 2020. She was born in Louisville to the late Herbert and Evelyn Staub Hoog. After earning her Bachelor's at Indiana University and Master's at Western Kentucky University, Trudy taught for Daviess County Public Schools over 27 years. After retiring from Highland Elementary School, she continued…
William "Bill" Earl Sims Sr.
Oct 20, 1939 - Jul 5, 2020
William "Bill" Earl Sims Sr., 80, of Whitesville, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at his home. He was born October 20, 1939, in Paradise, KY, to the late Essie Earl Sims and Nola Elizabeth Johnson Sims. Bill started working at NSA (Century Aluminum) in 1970 and retired from there over 30 years later as…
Freda McDonald Browning
Apr 26, 1953 - Jul 5, 2020
Freda McDonald Browning, 67, of Owensboro went peacefully on July 5, 2020 to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ. Freda was at home surrounded by our family. Suffering from Alzheimer's Disease for 9 years, she was under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born on April 26,1953 in Louisville, KY to her…
Sandra K. Fanese Bittel
Aug 10, 1944 - Jul 4, 2020
Sandra K. Fanese Bittel, 75, of Owensboro, passed away July 4, 2020, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born August 10, 1944 in Paris, TX, to the late Rueben Pate and Louise Early. Sandra enjoyed taking cruises, playing on her iPad, and tending to her flower garden.She was preceded in death by her husband,…
Greg Isbell
Mar 2, 1955 - Jul 3, 2020
Greg Isbell, 65, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at his home from natural causes. He was born March 2, 1955 in Daviess Co. to the late Parker and Nanette Isbell. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Donald Isbell and Philip Isbell, sister, Elizabeth "Libby" Medley…
Sam "Jerry" Willis Jarvis
Oct 23, 1943 - Jul 3, 2020
Sam "Jerry" Willis Jarvis Jr., 76, of Owensboro died Friday, July 3 2020 under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. Born October 23, 1943 in Louisville to the late Sam and Margy Kiper Jarvis, Sam graduated from Waggener High School and the J.B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville. He was…
Patsy Chapman Wood
Jan 18, 1928 - Jul 2, 2020
Patsy Chapman Wood, 92, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at her home in Madisonville. Mrs. Wood was born in Owensboro, a daughter of the late Tilford V. and Bertha Casey Chapman. She was a graduate of Owensboro Technical High School and had worked for Alexander and Company during tax season. She married her husband…
Charles Dennis Armstrong, Jr.
Feb 17, 1932 - Jul 1, 2020
Charles D. Armstrong, Jr., 88, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at the Heartford House. He was born February 17, 1932 in Trigg Co. to the late Charles Dennis Armstrong, Sr. and Maye Tuggle Armstrong of Cadiz. Charles was a devoted husband to Shirley Hancock Armstrong for over 65 years, proud father…
Homer Belcher
- Jun 30, 2020
Homer Belcher passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at his home. He was 83. Born to modest beginnings in Owensboro, the son of the late coal miner Homer Belcher and his wife Jeffie Burris Belcher. He graduated from Owensboro High School. Homer was committed to his family, his work, his community, and his play. While…
Margie Kamuf Merimee
Dec 27, 1934 - Jun 29, 2020
Margie Kamuf Merimee, 85, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully at her home Monday, June 29, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. She was born December 27, 1934, in Daviess County, to the late Eugene Michael and Cora Westerfield Kamuf. Margie was a long-time member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. She retired after forty years of…
