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Woodrow Ball
Oct 28, 1947 - Apr 6, 2019
Woodrow "Tiny" Ball, Jr., passed away April 6, 2019. He was born October 28, 1947 in Daviess County to the late Woodrow Sr., and Loura Ball. He served as a Green Beret in the Army and was a part of the 82nd Airborne in the Vietnam War. Tiny is survived by his wife, Nancy Ball,…
Margaret Phillips Aud
Jun 27, 1929 - Apr 6, 2019
Margaret Phillips Aud, 89, of Whitesville passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019. Born June 27, 1929 in Whitesville to the late James L. Phillips and Thelma Harl Phillips, Margaret lived all her life in Daviess County. She was an amazing woman, mother, and grandmother and will be remembered for her kindness and giving personality. Margaret…
Loraine Elizabeth Purgailis
Mar 14, 1932 - Apr 6, 2019
Loraine Elizabeth Purgailis, 87, of Owensboro formerly of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest. Born March 14, 1932 in Grand Rapids to the late Leonard Moser and Gladys Eurbis Moser. Loraine was a very outgoing and winsome person which suited her vocation as a hostess well. She…
Doris S. Hurley
Nov 12, 1930 - Apr 5, 2019
Doris S. Hurley, 88, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019, at her home with her family at her side. She was born November 12, 1930 in Ohio County to the late Herman and Mabel Hoagland Shown. Doris was a member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church and was retired from Pinkerton Tobacco Co.…
Mary Jo Haynes
Oct 1, 1947 - Apr 5, 2019
Mary Jo Haynes, 71, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born October 1, 1947 in Daviess Co. to the late John Albert and Mary Cecelia Payne Schartung. Mary Jo was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church and was retired…
George Lawrence Leonard
Jun 11, 1925 - Apr 2, 2019
George L. Leonard, 93, of Owensboro, passed away April 2, 2019 at Owensboro Center. He was born June 11, 1925 in Fredericktown, MO to the late Frank and Alma Leonard. George was a World War II Veteran and a survivor of Iwo Jima. He was also a member of the American Legion, VFW and of…
Archie O. Hicks
Apr 17, 1932 - Apr 1, 2019
Archie O. Hicks, 86, of Owensboro passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 at the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born in Hebbardsville in Henderson County on April 17, 1932, he was the son of the late Arch and Mary Virginia Haynes Hicks. Mr. Hicks was retired from South Central Bell where he worked as a lineman…
Amy Gilliam Pike
Jan 18, 1957 - Mar 31, 2019
Amy Gilliam Pike, 62, passed from our lives March 31, 2019. A beautiful adventurous soul. A wonderful friend and companion. Amy believed in our God, Jesus Christ our Savior, the resurrection, and the life thereafter. She dwells amongst the Angels today.Amy was preceded in death by her father, the Reverend Alvin J. Gilliam, from whom…
George "Hot Earl" Elder
Nov 29, 1932 - Mar 31, 2019
George "Hot Earl" Elder Sr., 86, of Owensboro passed away Sunday at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born November 29, 1932 in Stanley to the late Joseph A. Elder and Nancy Willett Elder, Earl attended Saint Francis Academy and graduated in the last class there ('50). He served his country in the Air Force during the…
Karen Elizabeth "Nana" Howard
Feb 11, 1962 - Mar 30, 2019
Karen Elizabeth "Nana" Howard, 57, of Lewisport, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born February 11, 1962 in Daviess Co. to the late Edward and Mary Sparks. Karen was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed raising a garden and being in the outdoors. She…
