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Cyril Thomas "Tom" Gardner
Nov 18, 1943 - Jan 17, 2020
Cyril Thomas "Tom" Gardner, 76, loving husband, father, and Papaw, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020. He was born November 18, 1943 in Grayson County. Tom graduated from Southern High School in Louisville and married the love of his life, Mary Anne Beard one year before enlisting in the U. S. Army where he…
Sarah Ruth Nadler Johnson
Mar 12, 1952 - Jan 16, 2020
Sarah Ruth Nadler Johnson, 67, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday January 16, 2020 at home. She was born March 12, 1952 in Pineville, KY to the late Harry Nadler and Audrey Twinam Nadler. Sarah was a graduate of Western Kentucky University where she met the love of her life, her husband Jerry, and earned her…
Alice Jean Rittenhouse
Dec 15, 1949 - Jan 14, 2020
Alice J. Rittenhouse, 70, of Hawesville, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born December 15, 1949 in Hopkins Co. to the late Elmer and Mary Edna Hickman Harris. Alice had been a homemaker and substitute teacher. She was preceded in death also by her husband, Michael Rittenhouse…
Agatha M. Rizzardi
Apr 23, 1938 - Jan 13, 2020
Agatha M. Rizzardi, 81, of Cape Coral, Florida formerly of Owensboro passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 under the care of Hope Hospice. Born April 23, 1938 in Tiona, Pennsylvania to the late Walter and Thelma Fahey Falkinburg, Agatha enjoyed reading and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a previous member of St.…
Norma Jean Grimsley Ward
Sep 23, 1935 - Jan 12, 2020
Norma Jean Grimsley Ward, 84, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday January 12, 2020, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born September 23, 1935 in Reed KY, to the late James W. Grimsley Sr. and Helen Collignon Grimsley. Norma attended West Louisville School, graduated from Daviess County…
Thomas Robert Buzzard, Sr.
Jan 9, 1963 - Jan 11, 2020
Thomas Robert Buzzard, Sr., 57, of Philpot passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at his home. Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Hardy and Betty Sue Bendell Buzzard. Mr. Buzzard was a member of the Cherokee nation and very proud of his native American heritage. He had a great sense…
Charles Gilbert Howard
Aug 14, 1932 - Jan 10, 2020
Charles Gilbert Howard, 87, of Morgantown and Owensboro passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 of a stroke at Norton Hospital in Louisville. He graduated from St. Francis High School in 1950, was a faithful member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church, and was devoted to the rosary. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.…
Joyce Owen Pendley Muffett
Nov 11, 1935 - Jan 9, 2020
Joyce Owen Pendley Muffett, 84, of Owensboro went home to be with her Savior Thursday, January 9, 2020 under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. Born November 11, 1935 in Thermopolis, Wyoming to the late Leslie Emerett and Mary Jane Barnett Owen, Joyce made her way to Owensboro due to her father working in…
Ann Deane
Oct 25, 1946 - Jan 8, 2020
Ann Deane 73, of Owensboro, passed away January 8, 2020. Born October 25, 1946, on a city bus in Anniston, Alabama, to the late Ruth E. Butler and Arthur Hanke, she lived a full and adventurous life. As a young child, Ann lived in many places all across the U.S, and graduated from George Rogers…
Jan Nichols Houtchen
Jun 2, 1938 - Jan 7, 2020
Jan N. Houtchen, 81, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born June 2, 1938, in Daviess County to the late James and Mildred Nichols. Jan was initially employed at G.E. before starting and raising her family who enjoyed going camping together as they grew. After the kids were…
