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Mary Edith George Murphy
Mar 4, 1930 - May 20, 2019
Mary Edith George Murphy, 89, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at Signature Care at Hillcrest. She was born in Tell City, Indiana to the late Emory and Minnie Foerster Davis.Mary was primarily a dedicated homemaker, however she was very active and belonged to several organizations, including the Red Hat Society/Victorian Southern Belles…
Eaton Wayne Tindle
Apr 8, 2017 - May 19, 2019
Eaton Wayne Tindle, 2, of Lewisport, passed away May 19, 2019 at Norton's Children Hospital. He was born April 8, 2017 in Owensboro to John Boy and Angel Tindle. Eaton, "Piglet" or "E-E" as he was sometimes referred to, loved chocolate. He did his best to always follow his older siblings' footsteps in eating what…
William O. Leach
Sep 24, 1935 - May 18, 2019
Lt Col William O. Leach, U.S. Army (Retired), 83, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born September 24, 1935, Lt Col William O. Leach was the son of the late Otis and Clementine Cory Leach; was a graduate of Owensboro High School; earned his bachelor degree from…
Karla Kulka Cox
Nov 9, 1949 - May 17, 2019
Karla Kulka Cox, 69, of Owensboro passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at her residence with her family by her side. Born in Daviess County on November 9, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Berry Kulka. Karla graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School (class of '67) and became a registered…

Lee Turner Alvey
Mar 20, 1927 - May 17, 2019
Lee Turner Alvey, 92, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Wellington Parc. She was born March 20, 1927 in McLean Co. to the late Joe and Florence Whitaker Curry. Mrs. Alvey was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church and was retired from S. W. Anderson's Dept. Store. She was…
John R. Morris
Apr 13, 1949 - May 17, 2019
John R. Morris, 70, of Owensboro passed away May 17, 2019 at home. He was born April 13, 1949 in Owensboro to the late Paul and Dorothy Morris. John was a retired lineman for OMU and enjoyed life. He found excitement in skiing, sailing, and had acquired his Captain's License. He also enjoyed flying, biking…
Jane Ann Kirby
Jul 14, 1936 - May 16, 2019
Jane Ann Kirby, 82, of Owensboro, passed away May 16, 2019 at home. She was born July 14, 1936 in Philpot, to the late Roy Carradine and Arvillia Bailey. Jane was a 1954 graduate of Daviess County High School. She went to work at McAtee's Department Store and then to G.E before deciding to stay…
Shane Wentworth
Aug 15, 1967 - May 16, 2019
Shane Wentworth, 51, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born August 15, 1967 in Carroll County, Kentucky. Shane had worked as a welder for Yager Materials. He was a member of Owensboro Christian Church and had been attending Matthew's Table. He…
Susie Benningfield Miller
Jul 18, 1922 - May 14, 2019
Susie Benningfield Miller, 96, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Hermitage Care and Rehab Center. Mrs. Miller was born July 18, 1922 in Owensboro to the late Harden and Bertha Powers Benningfield. Her family rejoices knowing she is in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus, the Christ. Mrs. Miller also…
Maria Darlene Pedley Conkright
Mar 25, 1957 - May 13, 2019
Maria Darlene Pedley Conkright, 62, of Owensboro, passed from this world on May 13, 2019 at her home after her brief battle with cancer. Darlene was born March 25, 1957 in Owensboro, to Ward Pedley, Sr. and Mildred (Minnie) June Medley Pedley. She is a 1975 graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School. Darlene loved to…