Obituaries
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Michael Ray Gaston
Mar 6, 1956 - Mar 31, 2020
Michael Ray Gaston, 64, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born March 6, 1956 in Daviess County to the late Carson Ray Gaston and Betty Joyce Arrendell Gaston, Michael was employed and retired as a mill operator for Firestone/Bridgestone in Decatur, Illinois. He loved hunting, fishing, and just…
Mary Ruth Knott Cecil
Mar 24, 1933 - Mar 31, 2020
Mary Ruth Knott Cecil, 87, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, surrounded by her children, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born March 24, 1933 in Sorgho to the late Michael Romulus and Mary Rosalie Abell Knott. She was a devout Catholic and a member of The…
Rayburn "Shot" Minton
Oct 2, 1946 - Mar 30, 2020
Rayburn "Shot" Minton, 73, of Owensboro, passed away March 30, 2020 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born October 2, 1946, in Royalton, IL to the late Rayburn and Betty Grizzell Minton. Rayburn was a member of Owensboro Christian Church. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, especially rabbit hunting, but what…
Terry Joe Richards
May 5, 1959 - Mar 30, 2020
Terry Joe Richards, 60, of Owensboro was called to the Lord March 30, 2020. He was born May 5, 1959. Terry was assistant plant manager for Modern Welding Company, Owensboro, where he had served for 38 years. Terry was passionate about classic cars and car auctions. He enjoyed traveling, being outdoors, and spending time with…
Lois Wood Patton
Dec 18, 1922 - Mar 27, 2020
Mrs. Lois Wood Patton, 97 years young, of Owensboro, passed away Friday March 27, 2020, peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends after a short illness. She was born December 18, 1922 in McLean County, to the late Theodore and Arie Bowman Wood. Lois was of the Baptist faith and belonged to First…
Anna Delphine Millay Moore
Feb 6, 1924 - Mar 26, 2020
Anna Delphine Millay Moore of Owensboro passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was 96. Born in Knottsville, Mrs. Moore was a daughter of the late Marshall and Mary Jesse Abel Millay. She retired from Kenrad-GE-MPD following 68 years of employment. An active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church…
Dr. Joel A. Johnston
Feb 2, 1956 - Mar 24, 2020
Dr. Joel A. Johnston, 64, passed away at his home Tuesday, March 24, 2020, after a hard- fought battle with cancer. Dr. Johnston was born February 2, 1956, in Ft. Pierce, Florida, to Ira Johnston and the late Ann Allen Johnston. The family relocated to Madisonville, Kentucky, where he grew up and graduated from Madisonville…
Dennis Lee Sandow
Jul 24, 1947 - Mar 22, 2020
Dennis Lee Sandow, 72, of Knottsville, Kentucky passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born July 24th, 1947 in Midland, Michigan to the late Ralph Leroy Sandow and Dorothy Clare Kohtz Sandow. Denny graduated from Midland High School in 1965 and served in the U.S. Army for two years.…
Stanley Wright Johnson
Mar 27, 1932 - Mar 22, 2020
Stanley Wright Johnson, Jr., 87, of Owensboro, passed away March 22, 2020, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born March 27, 1932, in Union County to the late Stanley Wright and Loreen Staten Johnson. Stanley grew up in Henderson County and graduated from Henderson City High…
Albert Melvin Pagan
Jun 9, 1937 - Mar 21, 2020
Albert Melvin Pagan of Owensboro on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at the age of 82, was called to his heavenly home by the Lord to reunite with his family, friends, and loved ones. Melvin was the firstborn of Wilfred Pagan, Sr. and Mary Ann Horn Pagan on June 9, 1937He loved his church and church…
