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Thomas Robert Buzzard, Sr.
Jan 9, 1963 - Jan 11, 2020
Thomas Robert Buzzard, Sr., 57, of Philpot passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at his home. Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Hardy and Betty Sue Bendell Buzzard. Mr. Buzzard was a member of the Cherokee nation and very proud of his native American heritage. He had a great sense…
Charles Gilbert Howard
Aug 14, 1932 - Jan 10, 2020
Charles Gilbert Howard, 87, of Morgantown and Owensboro passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 of a stroke at Norton Hospital in Louisville. He graduated from St. Francis High School in 1950, was a faithful member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church, and was devoted to the rosary. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.…
Joyce Owen Pendley Muffett
Nov 11, 1935 - Jan 9, 2020
Joyce Owen Pendley Muffett, 84, of Owensboro went home to be with her Savior Thursday, January 9, 2020 under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. Born November 11, 1935 in Thermopolis, Wyoming to the late Leslie Emerett and Mary Jane Barnett Owen, Joyce made her way to Owensboro due to her father working in…
Ann Deane
Oct 25, 1946 - Jan 8, 2020
Ann Deane 73, of Owensboro, passed away January 8, 2020. Born October 25, 1946, on a city bus in Anniston, Alabama, to the late Ruth E. Butler and Arthur Hanke, she lived a full and adventurous life. As a young child, Ann lived in many places all across the U.S, and graduated from George Rogers…
Jan Nichols Houtchen
Jun 2, 1938 - Jan 7, 2020
Jan N. Houtchen, 81, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born June 2, 1938, in Daviess County to the late James and Mildred Nichols. Jan was initially employed at G.E. before starting and raising her family who enjoyed going camping together as they grew. After the kids were…
Darrell Wayne Gillispie
Mar 12, 1953 - Jan 7, 2020
Darrell Wayne Gillispie, 66, of Owensboro entered into heaven on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 after a lengthy battle with kidney disease. Darrell was born March 12, 1953 in South Charleston, WV to the late James Richard and Helen Louise Smith Gillispie. He followed in his father's footsteps who trained him to be a Power House…
Phillip Bell
Aug 6, 1936 - Jan 6, 2020
Phillip Bell, 83, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Wellington Parc. He was born August 6, 1936 in Daviess Co. to the late Linwood Guy and Mary Agnes Oelze Bell. Phillip was retired from Southern Tank Manufacturing as sales manager and was a life-long member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church…
Barbara Woodward James
Feb 14, 1936 - Jan 6, 2020
Barbara Woodward James, 83, of Owensboro, passed away January 6, 2020 at Millers Merry Manor in Rockport. She was born February 14, 1936 to the late J.T. and Thelma Newman Woodward. Barbara was the proud owner of Our Place in Owensboro. She was listed in Who's Who of American Women and was a previous Vice…
Patricia Mattingly
Oct 16, 1951 - Jan 5, 2020
Patricia Barnes Mattingly, 68, of Owensboro went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Signature Healthcare-Hillcrest. She was born October 16, 1951 in Union County, to the late Willard H. and Lois Faye Barnes. Patty was a homemaker who loved hosting parties and was a member of Grace Chapel…
Patrick S. "Pat" Ambrose
Aug 30, 1954 - Jan 5, 2020
Patrick S. "Pat" Ambrose, 65, of Nicholasville, formerly of Owensboro, passed away January 5, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Pat was born August 30, 1954 in Owensboro to the late Stirman Ambrose and Marie Ambrose Nunnally. He enjoyed golf and watching U.K. Sports. Pat was also preceded in death by his brother, Michael…
