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William Randall "Randy" Bruner
May 22, 1944 - May 10, 2020
William Randall "Randy" Bruner, 75, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 10, 2020. He was born May 22, 1944 in Owensboro to the late William F. and Dixie Miranda Norris Bruner. Randy retired after 46 years as a sales manager in the automobile business. He was a U. S. Air Force…
William "Willie" Whitmer
Sep 21, 1945 - May 10, 2020
William "Willie" Whitmer Sr, 74, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born September 21, 1945 in Daviess County to the late Hewlett and Dorothy Tromly Whitmer, Willie grew up working for his father with his brothers at Whitmer's Drive-In taking orders before he could even…
Jimmie B. Cox
May 8, 1937 - May 9, 2020
Jimmie B. Cox, Sr., 83 of Owensboro, passed away peacefully May 9, 2020 while in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born May 8, 1937 in Morgantown, KY to the late Odie and Lottie Johnson Cox. Jimmie was retired from HON furniture as a supervisor. He enjoyed riding scooters with friends, listening…
Tina L. Bellar
Jul 13, 1969 - May 7, 2020
Tina L. Bellar, 50, of Owensboro, passed away May 7, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born July 13, 1969 in Calhoun. Tina was sweet and caring and loved her kids more than anything.She is survived by her children, Ashley, Robin, and Allen Bellar; 4 grandchildren; her mother and stepfather, Retha and Gerald…
Joseph Marion "Joe" Howard
Jul 16, 1939 - May 7, 2020
Joseph Marion "Joe" Howard, 80, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born July 16, 1939 in Deanfield, KY to the late William Estel and Inez Gertrude Ward Howard. Joe was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church and retired from the HON Company as a…
Bette Lou Hanberry
Aug 31, 1930 - May 6, 2020
Bette Lou Hanberry, 89, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Norton Hospital in Louisville. She was born in Logan County, KY to the late Lucien and Gertrude Sears Porter. In 1952, Bette earned a B.A. in music from Georgetown College, where she met H. Carrol (Hobie) Hanberry. She taught many children to…
Kash Rivers Lane
Apr 28, 2020 - May 5, 2020
Kash Rivers Lane, 7 days old, passed away May 5, 2020 at Norton Children's Hospital. He was born April 28, 2020 to Curtis and Brittany Gilliam Lane. Kash was so very loved and wanted and was too beautiful for Earth.He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Mary Gilliam Mason, William and Odessa Lane, and…
Shirley J. McKay
Mar 28, 1933 - May 5, 2020
Shirley McKay, 87 of Owensboro, passed away May 5, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Evanslanding, IN on March 28, 1933 to the late Echol and Ruth Webb Cook. Shirley was a lifelong Christian and enjoyed serving in many ways. She enjoyed taking care of people and was full of life.…
Martha "Marti" Lee Christie
Jan 28, 1948 - May 3, 2020
Dr. Martha "Marti" Lee Christie died Sunday, May 3, 2020 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born January 28, 1948, a daughter of the late William C. and Ann Purdy of Grafton, IL, Mrs. Christie was also preceded in death by her sisters Chiquita and Linda. Her sister Tina is the last…
Vickie Lynn Simmons
Nov 28, 1954 - May 3, 2020
Vickie Lynn Simmons, 65, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020, at her home after a long battle with lung cancer. She was born Nov. 28, 1954, in Owensboro, to the late Miles and Madgie Kirkendoll Simmons. Vickie started work as a nurse's assistant before retiring from working as a switchboard operator for 40-plus…
