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Martha "Marti" Lee Christie
Jan 28, 1948 - May 3, 2020
Dr. Martha "Marti" Lee Christie died Sunday, May 3, 2020 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born January 28, 1948, a daughter of the late William C. and Ann Purdy of Grafton, IL, Mrs. Christie was also preceded in death by her sisters Chiquita and Linda. Her sister Tina is the last…
Vickie Lynn Simmons
Nov 28, 1954 - May 3, 2020
Vickie Lynn Simmons, 65, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020, at her home after a long battle with lung cancer. She was born Nov. 28, 1954, in Owensboro, to the late Miles and Madgie Kirkendoll Simmons. Vickie started work as a nurse's assistant before retiring from working as a switchboard operator for 40-plus…
Bobby Gene Tucker
Apr 15, 1926 - May 3, 2020
Bobby Gene Tucker, 94, of Mount Juliet, TN, and formerly of Owensboro, passed away Sunday May 3, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He was born April 15, 1926 in Daviess County to the late Samuel and Virda Payne Tucker. Bob enjoyed sharing stories about his many adventures growing-up in Owensboro. He witnessed the last…
Roy Lee Wright
May 6, 1946 - May 2, 2020
Roy Lee Wright, 73, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at his home under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born May 6, 1946 in Daviess County to the late Everett Wright and Pearl Young Wright, Roy served his country during the Vietnam conflict in the U.S. Army. He was a "handyman"…
Hunter Lee Sharp
Jun 6, 2001 - May 2, 2020
Hunter Lee Sharp, 18, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020. He was born in Owensboro and attended Heritage Park High School. Hunter liked adventure and was a bit of a daredevil on BMX bikes and mini-dirt-bikes. He also loved music and enjoyed pulling a good prank. Hunter had a big heart and will…
Thomas Elmo "Tom" Foster
Mar 25, 1935 - Apr 30, 2020
Thomas Elmo "Tom" Foster, 85, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the Carmel Home. He was born to the late Elmo and Mable LaFlamme Foster on March 25, 1935 in Daviess County and grew up on Jack Hinton Road in Philpot. Tom graduated from Daviess Co. High School in 1953 and…
George E. Murphy
Jan 18, 1942 - Apr 30, 2020
George E. Murphy, 78, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer on April 30, 2020. He was born January 18, 1942 to the late Raymond Chester and Frances Richards Murphy. George was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School and a member of Precious Blood Catholic…
Billy Joe Stone, Sr.
Jul 15, 1975 - Apr 30, 2020
Billy Joe Stone, Sr., 44, of Lewisport, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born July 15, 1975 in Daviess Co., and had worked as a fork lift operator for Waupaca. Billy was an amazing father and grandfather and loved his family very much. He would do anything…
Patrick Joseph Mulligan
Sep 11, 1953 - Apr 30, 2020
Patrick Joseph Mulligan, 66, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Twin Rivers and Rehab surrounded by his family. He was born September 11, 1953 in Daviess County to the late Joseph Leo Mulligan and Beverly Tong Mulligan. Those left to cherish his memory include his brothers, Michael, Dennis, Danny, and Mark Mulligan…
Barbara Jane Moseley Cockrum
Apr 11, 1933 - Apr 25, 2020
Barbara Jane Moseley Cockrum, 87, of Owensboro, passed away April 25, 2020. She was born April 11, 1933, in Bowling Green to the late J. Lee and Eva Moore Moseley. Barbara graduated from Bowling Green High School and went on to attain a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Kentucky Wesleyan College. She completed her…
