Obituaries
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Thomas Barry Witherspoon
Feb 4, 1933 - Jun 7, 2020
Thomas B. Witherspoon passed away June 7 at the age of 87, after a long illness. He was born February 4, 1933 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Frank and Mary (Wolford) Witherspoon. Tom spent his childhood and teen years in Louisville growing up near Churchill Downs, with his brother, Frank, and sister, Rosemary. An…
Thomas F. Ball
Jun 28, 1943 - Jun 6, 2020
Thomas F. Ball, 76, of Reynolds Station, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at his home. He was born, June 28, 1943 in Ohio County, to the late Roscoe Simpson and Hortense Ball. Thomas worked as a foreman for Titan Contracting for 20 years, enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling out west.Thomas is survived by his…
Virginia Reel
Sep 10, 1928 - Jun 6, 2020
Virginia Barnes Reel, 91, of Owensboro, passed away June 6, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born September 10, 1928 in Centertown, KY to the late A.H. and Gussie Barnes. Virginia was a member of Lewis Lane Baptist Church. Daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, Virginia was loved by and loved so…
Ruth Ann Elmore
Jun 13, 1952 - Jun 6, 2020
Ruth Ann Elmore, 67, of Pleasant Ridge, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at her home. She was born June 13, 1952 in Owensboro to the late Harrold D and Helen Boone. Ruth enjoyed cooking, camping, fishing, and spending time with her grandchildren.Ruth was preceded in death by her infant daughter Bobbie Jo Stevens; two…
Theresa Joann Moore
Jan 26, 1937 - Jun 4, 2020
Theresa "Joann" Moore, 83, passed away June 4, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born January 26, 1937 in Knottsville to the late Forrest and Mary Wathen. Joann was an active member of St. Stephen Cathedral for many years, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She also enjoyed going on trips overseas with…
Janet Rae "Jennie" Adams
Jun 26, 1932 - Jun 4, 2020
Janet Rae "Jennie" Adams, 87, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020, at The Stratford in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born June 26, 1932, in Carmi, Illinois, to the late Wilburn and Ruth Pearce Ritsch.Mrs. Adams dedicated her life as a homemaker and loving wife. She was an angel on earth and remembered by…
Barbara Joan Edge
Feb 18, 1951 - Jun 3, 2020
Barbara Joan Edge, 69, of Owensboro, passed away June 3, 2020 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born February 18, 1951 in Muhlenberg County, to the late Charles and Hazel Tate. Barbara was of the Baptist faith and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and…
Jack Purcell
- Jun 3, 2020
Jack Purcell, 66, of Whitesville passed Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born in Owensboro, a son of the late Loren Julian Purcell and Ozetta Morris Purcell, he was a graduate of Owensboro High School, attended Western Kentucky University, and was a veteran of the United State Army. Jack loved his family,…
Tandy Sue Nation
Oct 15, 1946 - Jun 2, 2020
Tandy Sue Nation, 73, of Owensboro, passed away June 2, 2020 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born October 15, 1946, in Louisville, to the late John and Dolores Thompson. Tandy was an avid reader, and a lover of all literature. She also loved animals, especially dogs. Tandy enjoyed bird…
Lawrence "Larry" J. Franey
Nov 13, 1948 - Jun 2, 2020
Lawrence "Larry" J. Franey, 71, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2020, at his home under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Larry was born on November 13, 1948, in Owensboro to the late Walter Thomas "W.T." and Helen Froehlich Franey. Larry attended Owensboro Catholic High School and graduated…
