Obituaries
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James D. "Jim" Hunt
Feb 17, 1940 - Jun 22, 2020
James D. "Jim" Hunt, 80, of Owensboro passed away Monday, June 22 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born February 17, 1940 in Muhlenberg County to the late Warner and Adell Fulkerson Hunt, Jim was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Teamsters. He loved fishing, traveling, and riding motorcycles. Jim also…
James Thomas Wieder
Aug 20, 1922 - Jun 21, 2020
James Thomas Wieder, 97, of Owensboro, passed away June 21, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Macungie, PA to the late Alton James and Carrie Mae Wieder on August 20, 1922. Tommy was a World War II Army Veteran. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, and playing tennis. Tommy was also a big…
Donald Hendricks Miller
Feb 15, 1932 - Jun 20, 2020
Donald Hendricks Miller, 88, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 peacefully at his home, while surrounded by his wife and three children. He was born, February 15, 1932 in Newman, KY, to the late Jesse and Leo Miller. Don graduated from Daviess County High School in 1950 and attended Kentucky Wesleyan College and…
Charles Ray Evans
Jul 30, 1938 - Jun 20, 2020
Charles Ray Evans, 81, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born in Owensboro to the late Onis and Polly Daniel Evans. Mr. Evans was a U.S. Army veteran. He retired from Kentucky Employment Services where he had served as a teacher and trainer.…
Wilda Bennett Luttrell
Sep 21, 1928 - Jun 20, 2020
Wilda Bennett Luttrell, 91, of Owensboro, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 20, 2020. She was born on September 21, 1928 to the late Weaver and Ella Bennett. Wilda was a graduate of Daviess County High School, attended Western College in Bowling Green, and then graduated from the Lois-Glyn School of…
Joseph Bernard Staples
Dec 28, 1937 - Jun 19, 2020
Joseph Bernard Staples, 82, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at his home. He was born in Owensboro to the late William A. and Anna G. Wathen Staples.Joe retired from Local Laborers #1392 and was a lifetime member of St. Stephen Cathedral. He was a skilled woodworker, and a talented singer and guitarist.…
Vivian Crutchfiled Rice
Feb 8, 1933 - Jun 19, 2020
Vivian Crutchfield Rice, 87, of Owensboro, passed away June 19, 2020, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born February 8, 1933 in Garrard County, KY, to the late John and Leva Elree Crutchfield. Vivian was a member of Apollo Heights Baptist Church. Her favorite thing to do was travel, especially going on cruises, with…
Ellen Marie Pierce
Jul 31, 1924 - Jun 19, 2020
Ellen (Millay) Pierce, 95, of Owensboro, Kentucky passed away June 19, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Owensboro and worked for many years at Owensboro National Bank. She loved sewing and needlework. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 70 years, William E. "Buddy" Pierce; and her daughter, Judy Pierce…
Shirley Anne Bivins
Nov 3, 1936 - Jun 17, 2020
Shirley Anne Bivins, 83, passed from this world to a better place June 17, 2020. She was born to Helen and Stanley Hodges on a snowy day, November 3, 1936 at the Maple Hill Farm, residence of her grandparents Josie and Marvin Hatfield in Adair, Hancock County, Kentucky.Shirley lived as a young child in Hancock…
George Lee Fulkerson
Oct 31, 1948 - Jun 17, 2020
George Lee Fulkerson, 71, of Maceo, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the home of his nephew in Maceo. He was born October 31, 1948 in Daviess Co. to the late Roy Daniel and Flo Ellen Stewart Fulkerson. George was retired as a security guard at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He enjoyed watching…
