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James Wilhite
Nov 17, 1935 - Oct 19, 2019
Jim W. Wilhite, Sr., 83, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019 at his home. He was born in Daviess County to the late Frederick Worthington Wilhite and Lena Hensly Wilhite Crouch. Jim was a truck driver for 32 years and retired in 2000. He was of the Baptist faith and a U.S. Marine…
Kenneth Saalwaechter
Jul 13, 1931 - Oct 17, 2019
Kenneth Saalwaechter, 88, of Owensboro, passed away October 17, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born July 13, 1931 in Daviess County to the late Henry and Beulah Saalwaechter. Kenneth was a great husband of 64 years, father and grandfather. He was manager and later owner of Stanley Crop Service. Kenneth enjoyed missions…
Nancy J. Brown Leazenby
May 31, 1946 - Oct 16, 2019
Nancy J. Brown Leazenby, 73, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. Born May 31, 1946 in Livermore to the late Grover Brown and Cassie Wilson Bell Brown, Nancy graduated from Livermore High School in 1964. She attended Murray State University where she met her…
Wilburn G. "Jack" Fort
Oct 12, 1922 - Oct 16, 2019
Wilburn G. "Jack" Fort, 97, of Owensboro, entered into his eternal rest on October 16, 2019. He was born in Daviess County on October 12, 1922, to the late James Edward and Alma Pryor Fort. Jack served in the US Army during WWII and saw active combat in the Philippines. When he returned from the…
Golden Willie Acton
Mar 28, 1929 - Oct 16, 2019
Golden Willie Acton, Sr. 90 of Pleasant Ridge KY, passed away Oct. 16, 2019, at the Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehab Facility. He was preceded in death by his wife Helene Stevson Acton, Daughters Marcia and Pamela J Acton, parents Levi and Cecil Collins Acton, and 4 brothers and 5 sisters.Golden was a member of…
Charles Joseph Cole
Jun 10, 1952 - Oct 14, 2019
Charles Joseph Cole, 67, of Owensboro passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born June 10, 1952 in Louisville to the late Dr. Clarence Eugene Cole and Margaret Martin Cole, Charles was known to his family and friends as Joe, but chose to be called Charles in the latter half…
Mary Guinn Haney
Jun 13, 1977 - Oct 14, 2019
Mary Guinn Haney, 42, of Beaver Dam, passed away October 14, 2019 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Cecil and Pansy Barnard of Hartford and Robert and Peggy Haney of Hopkinsville.Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Carol Ann and Terry Walker of Owensboro, her…
Judith Ann "Judy" Nuckols Powell
Sep 13, 1947 - Oct 13, 2019
Judith (Judy) Nuckols Powell, 72, of San Tan Valley, AZ, formerly of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Hospice of the Valley in Gilbert, AZ. Born September 13, 1947, in Owensboro, she was preceded in death by her parents, Gus (G.T.) and Dorothy (McMahan) Nuckols of Thruston, KY, and a brother, David Nuckols.Judy…
Virginia "Ginny" Medley Wieder
Apr 29, 1941 - Oct 13, 2019
Virginia "Ginny" Graham Medley Wieder, 78, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Wellington Parc. Born April 29, 1941 in Louisville to the late Miller Clay Graham and Hallie O'Bryan Graham, Mrs. Wieder received a Master's Degree and was a Special Education teacher for 30 years. She loved birds, crafts, sewing, and making…
Lenda Smeathers Anderson
Apr 17, 1945 - Oct 13, 2019
Lenda Smeathers Anderson, 74, of Vinings GA, formerly of Owensboro, went to be with Lord on October 13, 2019. Lenda was born in Clovis, New Mexico, on April 17, 1945 to the late Marvin Jewell and Mary Lenore Daniel Smeathers. Lenda was a descendant of William "Bill" Smeathers, who was the first settler of Owensboro.…
