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Donna Faye Willett
Mar 2, 1949 - Jul 29, 2019
Donna Faye Willett, 70, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at Signature Healthcare Hillcrest. She was born in Daviess County to the late Celestine B. and Mary E. Bertke Willett.Donna coped well with her physical and mental challenges and brought joy to the lives of others. She especially enjoyed her time as a…
Conrad Michael "Mike" Schaad
Apr 28, 1952 - Jul 28, 2019
Conrad Michael "Mike" Schaad, 67, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born April 28, 1952 in Evansville to the late Conrad and Mary Tenbarge Schaad, Mike graduated from Memorial High School and received his Bachelor's degree in Criminology from University of Evansville. He retired from the Owensboro Police…
Barbara L. King
Mar 22, 1930 - Jul 28, 2019
Barbara L. King, 89, known as "Grandma Barb" by many, of Masonville, passed away Sunday July 28, 2019 at the Heartford House, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born on March 22, 1930 in Knox County, IN, to the late Otto and Verga Dunkerly Miller. Barbara spent 35 years doing…
Alma Wright Montgomery
Jan 15, 1912 - Jul 26, 2019
Alma Wright Montgomery, 107 ½, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully, Friday July 26, 2019, at the Carmel Home. She was born January 15, 1912 in Saint Marie, Illinois to the late Roy and Bertha Michl Wright.In addition to her parents, Ms. Montgomery was preceded in death by her siblings, Florence Murray, John Wright, Margie Wright,…
Laura Hollins Thompson
Sep 7, 1939 - Jul 26, 2019
Laura Hollins Thompson, 79, of Owensboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ while surrounded by her loving family at home, on July 26, 2019. She was born in Logan County, KY on September 7, 1939 to the late Roger Harold "Sam" and Lula Hollins. Laura was a homemaker and dedicated her…
Robert L. Hines, Sr.
Sep 1, 1930 - Jul 25, 2019
Robert L. Hines, Sr., 88, of Owensboro, died on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on a farm near Whitesville on September 1, 1930, to the late Leslie B. and Della Mae Sinnett Hines and moved to Owensboro when he was 11 years old. Robert received his B.…
May Dempsey Taylor
Sep 20, 1931 - Jul 25, 2019
May Dempsey Taylor, 87, of Owensboro passed to her heavenly home Thursday, July 25 at Signature Healthcare-Hillcrest. May was born in Gastonia, North Carolina to the late Clarence "Jack" and Ruth H. Gordon Dempsey. May grew up in Boaz, Alabama and later moved to Owensboro with her husband Rogers. She was employed in the General…
Rose Ballard Chapman
Jun 10, 1930 - Jul 24, 2019
Rose Ballard Chapman, 89, of Owensboro, passed away July 24, 2019, at Riverside Care and Rehab. She was born June 10, 1930, in Daviess County to the late Joseph and Ellen Hayden Ballard.Rose was born with a delicate name and a fiery spirit. She lived a life of simplicity, but she was not simple. After…
Charles Leslie Conner`
Jun 13, 1928 - Jul 23, 2019
Charles L. Conner, 91, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born June 13, 1928 in Hancock Co. to the late William and Willa Mae Daugherty Conner. Charles was retired from Yager Materials as a welder after over 30 years of service. He loved his home…
Lester S. Lambert
Nov 29, 1921 - Jul 22, 2019
Lester S. Lambert, 97, of Owensboro, passed away July 22, 2019, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born November 29, 1921, in Lewisport, to the late Hazel and Ida Lott Lambert. Lester graduated from Lewisport High School in 1940 and furthered his education at Owensboro Business College. He graduated from…
