Obituaries
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Christopher Martin "Mr. Peachy" Pate
Sep 26, 1967 - Mar 4, 2020
Christopher Martin Pate "Mr. Peachy", 52, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born September 26, 1967 in Daviess County. Chris was retired from Owensboro Municipal Utilities as an electronic technician and was a member of Owensboro Christian Church. He was a…
Dora Jean Westerfield
Dec 2, 1939 - Mar 3, 2020
Dora Jean Westerfield, 80, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee formerly of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at TriStar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage Tennessee. Born December 2, 1939 in Daviess County to the late Dola and Lena Mae Huff Jones, Dora graduated from Owensboro High School (class of 1957). She loved spending time with…
Charles R. Alvey
Mar 18, 1941 - Mar 3, 2020
Charles R. Alvey, 78, of Owensboro, passed away March 3, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro March 18, 1941 to the late Elmer and Anna Alvey. Charles was a hard worker. He retired from Century Aluminum after working years on the Potline. He enjoyed watching baseball, NASCAR, U.K. Basketball and…
Herbert "Herb" Barnard
Mar 18, 1944 - Mar 2, 2020
Herbert "Herb" Barnard, 75, of Hawesville passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 with family by his side. Born March 18, 1944 in Bell Gardens, California to the late Paul and Anna Pierce Barnard, Herbert served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Following his discharge, he met his future wife who was originally from…
Gary Curtis Helm
Apr 26, 1944 - Mar 2, 2020
Gary Curtis Helm, 75, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Stanley to the late Ollie and Bessie Greer Helm.Gary retired from the Laborers Local #1392 after many years of service. He enjoyed NASCAR, U.K. Basketball, playing card games, and visiting casinos. Gary took a…
Donald Lee "Donnie" Murphy
Jan 23, 1952 - Mar 2, 2020
Donald Lee "Donnie" Murphy, 68, of Owensboro, passed away March 2, 2020 at his home. He was born January 23, 1952, in Owensboro, to the late Francis and Alice Bosley Murphy. Donnie worked in construction and enjoyed auto racing.He is survived by sons, Ben Murphy (Sara) and Chris Murphy (Kristen), both of Owensboro; grandchildren, Kennedy,…
Donna Kay Clater
Aug 13, 1949 - Mar 2, 2020
Donna Kay Clater, 70, of Maceo, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2020 at her home while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born August 13, 1949 in Daviess Co. to the late Carl and Christine Adams Martin. Donna was a homemaker and was a member of…
Patricia "Jeanie" Murphy
Dec 23, 1952 - Mar 2, 2020
Patricia J. "Jeanie" Murphy, 67, of Owensboro, passed away March 2, 2020 at her home. She was born December 23, 1952, in Owensboro, to the late Charles E. Settles and Marguerite May Settles. Jeanie retired from Swedish Match after 42 years of service. She was a lifetime member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church and loved…
Vincent "Vince" Coe Burns
Nov 17, 1988 - Feb 29, 2020
Vincent "Vince" Coe Burns, 31, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020, following an illness. He was born on November 17, 1988, in Daviess County, Kentucky. He was a 2007 graduate of Muhlenberg North High School, a 2011 graduate of University of Kentucky and a 2015 graduate of University of Kentucky School of…
James Bertrand Payne, Jr.
Dec 16, 1935 - Feb 26, 2020
James B. Payne, Jr., 84, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at his home while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born December 16, 1935 in Daviess Co. to the late James B., Sr. and Nerzella Nelson Payne. James was retired as a machinist after 44 years with…
