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Erich Egli
Jul 19, 1928 - Aug 4, 2019
Erich Egli, 91, of Madisonville, formerly of Owensboro, passed away with heavy hearts at 5:00 P.M. Sunday, August 4, 2019 at his home. He was born July 19, 1928 in Wil, Switzerland to the late Ernst and Hilda Scheidegger Egli. He came to the United States at the age of 23 with $100 and two…
Laverne "Buck" Harvey
Apr 21, 1930 - Aug 2, 2019
Laverne"Buck"Harvey, 89, of Owensboro, passed away Friday August 2, 2019 at Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born April 21, 1930 in Carpentersville, Illinois to the late George and Ella Block Harvey. Buck lived in Elgin until he moved to Owensboro in 1985, where he made many friends in his 34 years here. He…
Judith Ann Smith
Oct 22, 1946 - Aug 1, 2019
Judith Ann Smith, 72, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Owensboro to the late James Rex Goodaker and Margaret "Peggy" Anna Dean Goodaker.Judith's husband, Thomas Dale Smith, passed away in 1977 and this prompted her to volunteer with the Widowed Person's Service. In spite…
Weldon McGarvin Brumley
Aug 2, 1933 - Jul 31, 2019
Weldon McGarvin Brumley, 85, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday July 31, 2019 peacefully and surrounded by his family at the Heartford House, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born August 2, 1933 in Muhlenberg Co. to the late Givin McGarvin and Erdie Goodman Brumley. Weldon proudly served his country in…
Donna J. Risley
Feb 4, 1931 - Jul 29, 2019
Donna J. Risley, 88, of Owensboro, died Monday, July 29, 2019, at her home. She was born in Lubbock, TX, on February 4, 1931, and was the oldest of four children. She was a graduate of Leon High School in Tallahassee, Florida, and studied theater and drama at Florida State University. In 1951 she moved…
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…
