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Bradley Scott White
Apr 9, 1989 - Apr 24, 2019
Bradley S. White, 30, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 in Henderson. He was born April 9, 1989 in Daviess Co., KY. Bradley had worked in construction and loved spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed all the caps and shoes he collected. He was preceded in death by a son,…
Lynda Jo Mulligan
Oct 31, 1947 - Apr 24, 2019
Lynda Jo Mulligan, 71, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Owensboro to the late Joseph R. and Betty Drury.Lynda was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School. As a student, she worked at the Big Dipper. She then spent most of her working years…
Virgie Gilbert Sharp
Jul 16, 1930 - Apr 24, 2019
Virgie Gilbert Sharp, 88, of Owensboro, passed away April 24th, 2019. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 16, 1930, to the late Overt and Ethel Cary Gilbert. Virgie was an amazing woman who had a true zest for life. When she was younger, she taught in a one-room school and would ride a…
Wanda Lee Waldie
Sep 11, 1928 - Apr 24, 2019
Wanda Lee Waldie, of Bradentown, FL, passed away on April 24, 2019 at the age of 90. She was born in Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia on September 11, 1928, to the late Rolfe Lee and Hester Blain Lee. Wanda graduated from Marshall University. She married William, 'Bill" Waldie on July 14,1950. She was a homemaker…
Joyce Ann Snyder
Jun 28, 1939 - Apr 23, 2019
Joyce A. Snyder, 79, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Wellington Parc. She was born on June 28, 1939, in Daviess County to the late Hilton and Ina Lou Karn Snyder. Joyce worked in Human Resources for Texas Gas before her retirement and was also a member of the bowling league there…
Edward Chapeze Wathen
May 10, 1936 - Apr 23, 2019
Edward Chapeze Wathen, business and community leader passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at his home, under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was 82. Mr. Wathen was born in Owensboro, the son of the late Chapeze and Ruth Hagan Wathen. He attended Blessed Mother School, St. Frances Academy, and graduated from Owensboro…
Opal Mae Chandler
Mar 10, 1942 - Apr 23, 2019
Opal Chandler, 77, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She was born on March 10, 1942, in Daviess County to the late William Owen Payne and Clara Mae Husk Payne. Opal was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed playing bingo, travelling with her husband John with his work,…
Jessie William Sharp
Feb 19, 1928 - Apr 23, 2019
Jessie William Sharp, 91, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully April 23, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born February 19, 1928 in Owensboro to the late Connie and Betsy Sharp. During his 22 years of service in the United States Army, Jessie served in the Korean War and was a military police officer…
Gary "Porky" Beauchamp
Mar 22, 1960 - Apr 22, 2019
Gary "Porky" Beauchamp, 59, of Maceo, went to be reunited with family on April 22, 2019, at his home under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Gary was born in Daviess County on March 22, 1960, to the late Wallie and Mary Durbin Beauchamp. Gary loved to fish, and he cooked what he caught,…
James A. "Jim" Rhodes
Jul 3, 1953 - Apr 20, 2019
James A. "Jim" Rhodes, 65, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at his home. He was born in Owensboro to Joseph A. and Betty Lou Galloway Rhodes.Jim was a 1973 graduate of Owensboro Catholic High. As a young man Jim lived in Texas for more than 14 years before returning to Owensboro to…
