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Sister Clara Reid
- Dec 29, 2019
Sister Clara Reid, 80, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Dec. 29, 2019, in Louisville in her 60th year of religious life. She was a native of Holy Cross.Sister Clara was always on the move, embracing the latest changes in education through 50 years as a teacher and principal. She remembered all her…
Francis "Lambert" Howard
Dec 3, 1930 - Dec 29, 2019
Francis "Lambert" Howard, 89, was relocated Sunday, December 29. He got an offer he couldn't refuse. In the twinkling of an eye, he was there. Walking up to the Lord, in his new glorified body, shaking His hand and saying, "I'm mighty glad to see you."Lambert was born December 3, 1930 in Whitesville to William…
Charles Henry Foster
Apr 9, 1930 - Dec 28, 2019
Charles Henry "Chuck" Foster, 89, peacefully left this world December 28, 2019 at home. He was born to the late Wesley and Martha (Burgess) Foster in Mount Hope, West Virginia.Being from West Virginia, Chuck started his work career in the coal mines. He later worked at and retired from Mideast Aluminum in Princeton, New Jersey.…
Gernie Eldridge
Jan 17, 1951 - Dec 28, 2019
Gernie Eldridge, 68, of Whitesville passed away suddenly Saturday, December 28, 2019 at his residence with loved ones by his side. Born January 17, 1951 in Boyd County to the late Ambris and Claria Keeton Eldridge, Gernie was an easy going and generous man who was always ready to help others. His small stature made…
Kathleen James Courtney
Sep 26, 1940 - Dec 26, 2019
Kathleen James Courtney, 79, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Wolfe County, KY to the late Ollie and Elizabeth (Hollon) James.Kathleen loved reading, gardening, and playing games with family. She will be lovingly missed by her husband of 61 years, James Courtney; children, Vickey…
David E. Simpson
Mar 24, 1938 - Dec 25, 2019
David E. Simpson, 81, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born March 24, 1938 in Daviess County, Kentucky. David was the president and owner of Brite-Way Sign Co. for 32 years and a member of Owensboro Christian Church for 35 years…
Bill Froehlich
Dec 14, 1930 - Dec 24, 2019
Bill Froehlich, family man, businessman, and civic leader, passed away December 24, 2019. He was 89. William Joseph Froehlich was born December 14, 1930, one of twelve children of the late Paul and Ava Harl Froehlich. Bill was a graduate of St. Joseph High School and attended Brescia University. He worked at Wyndall's before joining…
Doris Mayfield
Feb 5, 1960 - Dec 24, 2019
Doris Mayfield, of Owensboro, passed away December 24, 2019 at home surrounded by family. She was born February 5, 1960 to the late Glendle Lee and Rozella Jones Boyken.Doris loved spending time with her family and her grandchildren.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter Amanda Nicole Mayfield, sister Rhonda…
Ira Wilson Guffey
Sep 21, 1924 - Dec 23, 2019
Ira Wilson Guffey, 95, of Louisville, formerly of Owensboro, passed away on Monday December 23, 2019. He was born in Owensboro to the late Ira Samuel and Ollie Mae Wilson Guffey. He served his country in the U. S. Navy in the South Pacific theater during World War II and witnessed the signing of the…
Donald R. Helm
Oct 26, 1935 - Dec 23, 2019
Donald R. Helm, 84, of Owensboro passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born October 26, 1935 in Whitesville to the late Ollie and Bessie Greer Helm, Don enlisted in the U.S. Navy at 17 years old and was assigned to the U.S.S. Midway. He loved to work…
