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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…
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…
