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Avon Dawdy
May 26, 1923 - May 3, 2019
Avon Dawdy, 95, of Maceo, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at her home. She was born May 26, 1923 in Sioux City, Iowa to the late Michael and Grace Guile Brennan. Avon was the President of the Foster Parents Association of Los Angeles, Calif. for 20 years and she and her husband fostered…
James Edward Rubsam
Nov 21, 1924 - May 3, 2019
James Edward Rubsam, 94, of Owensboro, stepped from this life into the next, while sleeping peacefully at home, on Friday, May 3, 2019. He was born November 21, 1924 in Newton, Illinois to the late Frank P. and Catherine Ochs Rubsam. James "Dutch" was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and was…
Kenneth "Andy" Charles Anderson
Aug 7, 1931 - May 3, 2019
Kenneth "Andy" Charles Anderson, 87, of Philpot, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on August 7, 1931, in Alden, Iowa to the late William Henry and Blanche Anne Kearney Anderson. Andy was retired from the United States Army after proudly serving for 20 years and retired…
Jack Barlow
Jul 10, 1929 - May 2, 2019
Jack Barlow, 89, of Tell City, formerly of Owensboro and Pellville, passed away May 2, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born July 10, 1929 in Daviess County, KY to the late Embert and Gertrude Barlow. Jack was an Accountant at Green River Steel for 30 years. He was also a cattle farmer…
Daniel Alan Pruden
Sep 7, 1952 - Apr 30, 2019
Daniel Alan Pruden, 66, of Rockport, passed away April 30, 2019. He was born September 7, 1952 in Gary, IN to Thomas and Mary Straney Pruden. Daniel was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Daniel was preceded in death by his father, Thomas…
Chris Lyle Hart
May 13, 1953 - Apr 30, 2019
Chris Lyle Hart, 65, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at her home. She was born May 13, 1953 in Camp Atterbury, Indiana. Chris was a former director of the Safe Children Foundation and held an Associate's Degree in Medical Office Assistance. She had been very active with the Theater Workshop of…
James Morton "Mort" Murphy
Jun 28, 1939 - Apr 29, 2019
James Morton "Mort" Murphy, 79, of Owensboro went home to be with Jesus on April 29, 2019 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born June 28, 1939 in Owensboro to the late Michael Richard Murphy and Mary Frances Riney Murphy, Mort attended Owensboro Catholic High School (class of '57) and went on…
Elaine Lilly
Dec 29, 1951 - Apr 29, 2019
Elaine Westerfield Lilly, 67, of Owensboro entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 29, 2019 while surrounded by her family. Born December 29, 1951 in Owensboro to the late James A. Westerfield and Doretha Powers Westerfield, Elaine attended Owensboro High School (class of '69) and then earned a master's degree in…
Ernest Walker Gillians
Jan 18, 1928 - Apr 27, 2019
Ernest W. Gillians, Jr., 91, of Owensboro, passed away April 27, 2019 at home. He was born January 18, 1928 in Owensboro to the late Ernest Sr. and Myrtle Gillians. Ernest retired from the Army after serving 27 years and was in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. His job during that time was a Motion Picture…
Bobby Charles Blandford
Dec 17, 1932 - Apr 26, 2019
Bobby Charles Blandford, 86, of Owensboro, passed away April 26, 2019, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born December 17, 1932, in Owensboro, to the late Russell Blandford and Marie Wilkins Brockman. Bobby was a corporal in the United States Army and served in the Korean war during his 8-year…
