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Marcia Helen Brown Hester
Nov 29, 1935 - Jun 18, 2019
Marcia Helen Brown Hester, 83, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday June 18, 2019 at Signature HealthCARE at Hillcrest. Marcia was born November 29, 1935 in Philadelphia, to the late Joseph Marshall Brown and Helen Marie Troutman Brown. She retired from Sears and Roebuck as a salesclerk for many years. Marcia graduated from Cairn University, formally…
Malcolm Lee Gardner
Jul 9, 1948 - Jun 18, 2019
Malcolm Lee Gardner, 70, of Owensboro, passed away June 18, 2019 at home. He was born July 9, 1948 in Dixon, KY to the late William Frank and Bessie Owen Gardner. Malcolm was a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in science and accounting and retired as CFO from Owensboro National Bank.…
D. Glen Porter
Mar 23, 1941 - Jun 17, 2019
D. Glen Porter, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Owensboro, passed away on June 17, 2019 surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born on March 23, 1941 in Butler Co. to the late D. L. and Ruth Porter. Glen graduated from Owensboro High School in 1959 and then enlisted and served three years…
Rosella Whitsett
Jul 30, 1930 - Jun 14, 2019
Rosella Whitsett, 88, of Owensboro passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at her home. Born in Lyon County on July 30, 1930, she was the daughter of the late David Francis and Lucille Freeman Cotton; was a 1949 graduate of Mount St Joseph Academy; and retired from Sears where she worked in catalog sales for…
Bennie Ray Davisson
Mar 13, 1936 - Jun 12, 2019
Bennie Ray Davisson, 83, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Baptist Health in Madisonville. Born March 13, 1936 in Ohio County, Mr. Davisson was the son of the late Robert and Augusta Hobbs Davisson; was retired from Southern Tank and Petroleum where he worked more than 40 years; and was a member…
Harlan "Al" Johnson
Oct 28, 1928 - Jun 12, 2019
Harlan "Al" Johnson, 90, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at his home. Born in Rose Creek, MN, he was the son of the late Arthur and Olga Palma Johnson, was of the Lutheran Faith and was very proud of his Norwegian heritage. Mr. Johnson was a 30-year veteran of the Owensboro Fire…
John Richard Speaks
May 25, 1947 - Jun 11, 2019
John Richard Speaks, 72, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born May 25, 1947 in Henderson to the late James Raymond Speaks and Elizabeth Catherine Fenwick Speaks, John received his B.A. from St. Mary's College and M.A. from The Pontifical College of Josephinium. He was ordained a priest…
Alvin Ray "Catfish" Bailey
Oct 18, 1948 - Jun 11, 2019
Alvin "Catfish" Bailey Jr., 70 of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. "Junior" was born October 18, 1948 in Owensboro to Nettie Everly Bailey and the late Alvin Bailey Sr. He was a simple man who earned his G.E.D. and was a jack-of-all-trades.. Junior was employed…
Sister Rose Marita O'Bryan
Oct 28, 1941 - Jun 10, 2019
Sister Rose Marita O'Bryan, 77, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Monday, June 10, 2019, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 58th year of religious life. She was a native of Owensboro.Sister Rose Marita had a smile awaiting all those she met. She was known for her leadership skills and her deep love…
Wanda Marie Jones
Feb 6, 1931 - Jun 10, 2019
Wanda Marie Jones, 88, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019, at The Carmel Home. She placed her children first, teaching life lessons by demonstrating her unconditional love, devoted faith, and moral commitment. Born in Hawesville, a daughter of the late Venton and Pauline Basham McBride, she was independent, a committed worker, and a self-made businesswoman,…
