Obituaries
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Dorothy Marie Galloway Newton Schell
Apr 13, 1929 - Jul 12, 2019
Dorothy Marie Galloway Newton Schell, 90, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born April 13, 1929 in St. Joseph, Ky. to the late Estill and Katherine Turner Galloway. Dorothy was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church and was retired from…
Maurice Edward Burton
Jun 26, 1927 - Jul 12, 2019
Maurice Edward Burton, 92, of Owensboro, went to be with The Lord on July 12, 2019, under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born on June 26, 1927, in Daviess County, to the late John A. and Cora Philpot Burton. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 61 years,…
Ira Howard
Jan 2, 1948 - Jul 12, 2019
Ira Howard, 71, of Utica, passed away July 12, 2019 at home. He was born in Ohio County on January 1, 1948 to the late Myron and Juanita Sharp Howard. Ira was a member of New Panther Creek Baptist Church. He retired from Yager Materials and was also a taste tester for Swedish Match. Ira…
Mary Beth Wahler Harrington
Jan 5, 1961 - Jul 12, 2019
Mary Beth Wahler Harrington, 58, of Owensboro passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Mary Beth was born January 5, 1961 in Owensboro to the late George and Margaret Tierney Wahler. She was a selfless and generous person who always thought of others first like volunteering at the soup kitchen at…
Grace Steele Howard
Jun 30, 1928 - Jul 11, 2019
Grace Steele Howard, 91, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 at her son's home in Greenwood, Indiana. Born June 30, 1928 in Daviess County to the late Samuel and Lula Whitworth Steele, Grace attended Owensboro Technical High School and was a faithful member of Hall Street Baptist Church. After getting married the day…
Joann Pack
Dec 25, 1956 - Jul 10, 2019
Joann Pack, 62, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born December 25, 1956 in Logan, W. Va. to the late Rennie and Martha Blevins Pack. Joann loved going to Owensboro Christian Church where she was a member and listening to music.…
Robert "Bob" Lee Hall
Feb 15, 1929 - Jul 10, 2019
Robert "Bob" Lee Hall, 90, beloved husband, father, and grandfather went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at his home in Owensboro. Born February 15, 1929 in Midland, KY to the late Earl and Corrine (Stobaugh) Hall, he graduated from Bremen High School in 1947. Bob enlisted in the Army in 1951…
Gertrude Lucille Freeman
Oct 5, 1928 - Jul 9, 2019
Gertrude Lucille Freeman, 90, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her home. She was born October 5, 1928 in Graves Co., KY to the late Luther G. and Irene Crowell Portis. Gertrude was a homemaker and a member of Owensboro Christian Church where she was involved in a Bible study group.…
Anthony Barry Cecil
Jan 3, 1968 - Jul 8, 2019
Anthony "Barry" "Brappz" Cecil, 51, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on July 8, 2019. Barry was born on January 3, 1968, in Owensboro, to Jo Ann House Cecil and Anthony J. "Tony" Cecil. Barry was a member of Saints Joseph and Paul Catholic Church where he loved and participated in all areas…
Nathaniel "Nate" Troy Shyver
Nov 4, 1990 - Jul 7, 2019
Nathaniel Troy Shyver, 28, of Utica, passed away July 7, 2019. He was born in Evansville to Brian Troy and Maria Shyver on November 4, 1990. Nate was a caring and loving husband, father and son who loved and took joy in spending time with his family. He attended Washington State Community College and studied…
