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Thomas G. Ralph
Jan 4, 1946 - Dec 16, 2019
Thomas G. Ralph, 73, of Owensboro, passed away December 16, 2019 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born January 4, 1946 in Stanley to the late James and Veronica Stallings Ralph. Thomas served in the Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He was employed by Ruan, where he enjoyed his…
Verlee Smith Sullivan
May 15, 1930 - Dec 15, 2019
Verlee Smith Sullivan, 89, was born May 15, 1930, in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama and was called home December 15, 2019, from Owensboro, Kentucky.A beautiful wife. A beautiful life. God loaned Verlee to us; now He wishes her back. We were not ready. Verlee was a Kentucky Colonel and held the International Award of Distinction of…
Sandra N. Reed
Nov 8, 1947 - Dec 14, 2019
Sandra N. Reed, 72, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday December 14, 2019 at Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born November 8, 1947 in Daviess County to the late Robert Lee Nichols and Vernon Davidson Nichols.Sandra is survived by her husband, John Reed; her daughters, Jessica Gish and Vanessa Reed; and two grandchildren.A private…
Robert S. "Bob" Whitaker
Mar 3, 1930 - Dec 14, 2019
Robert S. "Bob" Whitaker, 89, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born March 3, 1930 in Daviess Co. to the late Robert S. Whitaker, Sr. and Helen Young Whitaker. Bob was retired after 32 years with the Owensboro Police Department and…
Harold David Birdsley
Jan 16, 1937 - Dec 13, 2019
Harold David Birdsley, 82, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at his home. He was born in Cordova, Illinois to the late Everett and Alice Birdsley. Harold retired after fifty-two years as a truck driver. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Harold enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren,…
Carrie Lynn Dean
May 31, 1975 - Dec 13, 2019
Carrie L. Dean, 44, of Owensboro passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at her home. Born May 31, 1975 in Daviess County to Renetta Kay James and the late Kelly James, Carrie graduated from Owensboro High School and was employed at River Valley Behavioral Health. Carrie was a strong and hard-working woman but also compassionate…
Mary Nadine Higdon
Apr 12, 1955 - Dec 12, 2019
Mary Nadine Higdon, 64, of Philpot, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Whitesville to the late Aubrey and Virginia "Jenny" Mayfield.Nadine was a loving and dedicated homemaker who also worked at General Electric for a period of ten years. She was a member…
Tessa Ann Wilson Biondolillo
Nov 8, 1974 - Dec 12, 2019
Tessa Ann (Wilson) Biondolillo, 45, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 in Tampa. She was born November 8, 1974 at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. Tessa loved making crafts and teaching others and spending time with her friends. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Charles W. and Dora…
Donna Cheryl Himes
Apr 1, 1951 - Dec 11, 2019
Donna Cheryl Himes, 68, passed away in a Louisville hospital on Dec. 11, 2019, following a short illness. She was born on April 1, 1951 as an only child to the late Jim Himes and Rubye Parks Himes. Donna graduated from Owensboro High School in 1969 and attended Kentucky Wesleyan College where she met her…
William Bedford Kirk
Mar 31, 1927 - Dec 11, 2019
William Bedford Kirk Sr., 92, passed away Wednesday, December 11th, at Owensboro Regional Health Hospital. Mr. Kirk was born March 31, 1927 to the late Estill and Connie Morgan Kirk in Habit. He was a graduate of Daviess County High School and attended Western Kentucky University. William was an outstanding basketball player on the 1944-45…
