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Bonnie Alsup Willis
Aug 18, 1949 - May 23, 2019
Bonnie Alsup Willis, 69, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at her home. She was born August 18, 1949 in Daviess Co. to the late Annie Thomas and Robert C. Alsup, Sr. Bonnie had attended Greater Vision Baptist Church for many years with her husband. Bonnie loved and served the Lord faithfully…
Deborah Sue Sherrill
Oct 16, 1955 - May 23, 2019
Deborah S. Lloyd Sherrill, 63, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Daviess County to William Edward Lloyd and Barbara Estes Colwell.Deborah was a dedicated homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed watching sports, especially NASCAR, wrestling and U.K. Basketball. Deborah…
Jim Hodgkins
Aug 17, 1949 - May 23, 2019
Jim Hodgkins, 69, of Owensboro, passed away May 23, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born August 17, 1949, in Whitesville to the late Philip and Ada Payne Hodgkins. Jim was also preceded in death by his brother, John Hodgkins. Jim retired from OMU after 25+ years of service as a warehouse supervisor.…
Billy Paul Dean
Oct 9, 1935 - May 22, 2019
Billy Paul Dean, 83, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at his home. He was born October 9, 1935 in Scottsboro, Alabama to the late Clifford and Thelma Ledwell Dean. Billy was retired from Tennessee Valley Authority. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, riding 4-wheelers and A.T.V.'s. He enjoyed woodworking, helping family and…
Paul Estes Johnson
Oct 27, 1930 - May 21, 2019
Paul Estes Johnson, 88, of Owensboro, passed away May 21, 2019 at Signature HealthCARE at Hillcrest, surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born October 27, 1930 in Logan County, KY, to the late Ellis Estes Johnson and Enola Frances Boley Johnson. He was a self-educated man and loved to work hard for his family,…
Nellie Gray Vickers
May 17, 1936 - May 21, 2019
Nellie Gray Vickers, 83, of Owensboro, passed away May 21, 2019 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born May 17, 1936 in Daviess County to the late Charles and Nora Cheshire. Nellie enjoyed her flowers, fresh garden foods, and the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will…
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…
