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Dorothy Jean Ford
Dec 23, 1933 - Jan 15, 2021
Dorothy Jean Ford, 87, of Owensboro, passed away on January 15th, 2021, at Wellington Parc of Owensboro. She was born in Owensboro, KY in 1933 to the late John A. and Edith Fulkerson Strehl. Dot was preceded in death by her husband Reyburn W. Ford, and her sisters, Virginia Hempel, Clara Burton and Betty Pruden.In…
Bright Lyons
Oct 20, 1948 - Jan 13, 2021
Bright Lyons, 72, of Louisville, passed away January 13, 2021, while at Hosparus Health Inpatient Care. He was born October 20, 1948 in Owensboro to the late Walker Sr. and Lila Lyons. Bright was a member of Bates Memorial Baptist Church and an avid U of L sports fan.Bright was preceded in death by his…
Robert Alan Englehart
Oct 8, 1947 - Jan 13, 2021
Robert Alan Englehart, 73, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He died peacefully with COVID complications at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born October 8, 1947 in Washington, Indiana to the late Richard and Margaret Englehart. He was a graduate of Washington High School in Washington, Indiana and Rose…
Sister Rose Marie Craycroft
Dec 21, 1923 - Jan 13, 2021
Sister Rose Marie Craycroft, 97, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 79th year of religious life. She was a native of New Haven.Sister Rose Marie was a prayerful, positive person who had great artistic ability. Her former religious name was Sister Mary Clarence.…
Celia J. Terrell
Nov 11, 1950 - Jan 13, 2021
Celia J. Terrell, 70, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at her home. She was born November 11, 1950, in Owensboro, to the late Allen and Edna Tanner. Celia was a loving and dedicated homemaker and loved her children dearly. She babysat many children through the years and enjoyed car riding trips with…
Buddy Collins
Aug 2, 1946 - Jan 13, 2021
Buddy Collins, 74, of Rockport, passed away January 13, 2021, at Millers Merry Manor. He was born August 2, 1946 in Norton, VA, to the late Woodrow and Martha Ellen Collins. Buddy enjoyed fishing, playing golf, and most of all, being with his family. He loved watching wrestling and Westerns on the T.V. Buddy was…
Jeff L. Hillard
Aug 21, 1957 - Jan 13, 2021
Jeff L. Hillard, 63, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. He was born in Owensboro to the late William Hillard and Dorothy Hillard Leishman.Jeff worked at Aleris and had also spent more than twenty years with Yager Materials. He was a longtime member of Church Alive and was bold…
Dr. William Neil Padgett
Aug 31, 1937 - Jan 13, 2021
Dr. William Neil Padgett, 83, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his home. Dr. Padgett was born in Florence S.C. and was raised in PeeDee, SC. He graduated from Davidson College in 1959 and the Medical University of South Carolina in 1963, where he completed his internship and residency in 1968. As a Lt.…
Alfred B. Lewis
May 10, 1939 - Jan 11, 2021
Alfred Woke Bimbi-Sara. Lewis, 81, of Owensboro, KY passed away January 11, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone on May 10, 1939 to the late Evelyn Lewis and Nadi Kolleh-Lewis.Alfred was the last surviving grandson of the late Hon Sir Samuel Lewis who was the first African to…
Christopher Ryan Roberts
Oct 6, 1982 - Jan 11, 2021
Christopher Ryan Roberts, born October 6, 1982, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, Monday, January 11, 2021, at the age of 38. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. Chris was full of love and laughter and known for his playful pranks on family and friends. He cared deeply for…
