Obituaries
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Virginia Louise Rhoades
Nov 27, 1940 - Jul 15, 2019
Virginia Louise Rhoades, 78, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2019. Virginia was born in Owensboro on November 27, 1940, to the late James Allen and Pearl Jones Fielden. Virginia retired from the Wendell Foster Center after 30 years. She loved working puzzles, doing word searches, and watching birds on…
Mary Margaret Craig
Sep 2, 1916 - Jul 15, 2019
Mary W. "Margaret" Craig died on July 15, 2019, in Owensboro, Kentucky in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Margaret was born on September 2, 1916, in Camden, Indiana; worked her way through the University of Kentucky, graduating in 1938 with a B.S. in bacteriology; and married William G. Craig (Bill) shortly before World…
Katherine Mae Hester Osowicz
Apr 14, 1927 - Jul 14, 2019
Katherine Mae Hester OsowiczKatherine Mae Hester Osowicz, 92, of Owensboro, on Sunday, July 14, 2019, was welcomed into the Kingdom. She "Fought the good fight, she has kept the Faith", 2 Timothy 4:7. She was born April 14, 1927 in Daviess Co. to the late Everett and Lula Conkright Hester. Katherine lived the last nine…
Anna Dolores James VanFleet
Apr 14, 1930 - Jul 14, 2019
Anna Dolores James VanFleet, 89, of Rockport, IN, went to meet her Lord and savior on Sunday July 14, 2019 in Evansville, with her loving family at her side. Dolores, as she was best known to her many friends and family, was born April 14, 1930 in McHenry, KY to the late Ercie and Bertha…
Mary Catherine Thurman Wilde
Jul 12, 1925 - Jul 14, 2019
Mary Catherine Thurman Wilde (Kitty), 94, of Owensboro passed away Sunday July 14, 2019 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky at Heartland Villa in Lewisport, KY. Kitty was born July 12, 1925 in Louisville, to the late George and Mary Lee Thurman. She was the last surviving of their four children. Kitty…
Margaret "Helen" Lanham
Nov 26, 1941 - Jul 12, 2019
Margaret "Helen" Lanham, 77, of Knottsville, KY went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 12, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved to cook, sew, play cards, and spend time with family. Helen retired after 43 years of serving the Knottsville community…
Dorothy Marie Galloway Newton Schell
Apr 13, 1929 - Jul 12, 2019
Dorothy Marie Galloway Newton Schell, 90, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born April 13, 1929 in St. Joseph, Ky. to the late Estill and Katherine Turner Galloway. Dorothy was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church and was retired from…
Maurice Edward Burton
Jun 26, 1927 - Jul 12, 2019
Maurice Edward Burton, 92, of Owensboro, went to be with The Lord on July 12, 2019, under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born on June 26, 1927, in Daviess County, to the late John A. and Cora Philpot Burton. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 61 years,…
Ira Howard
Jan 2, 1948 - Jul 12, 2019
Ira Howard, 71, of Utica, passed away July 12, 2019 at home. He was born in Ohio County on January 1, 1948 to the late Myron and Juanita Sharp Howard. Ira was a member of New Panther Creek Baptist Church. He retired from Yager Materials and was also a taste tester for Swedish Match. Ira…
Mary Beth Wahler Harrington
Jan 5, 1961 - Jul 12, 2019
Mary Beth Wahler Harrington, 58, of Owensboro passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Mary Beth was born January 5, 1961 in Owensboro to the late George and Margaret Tierney Wahler. She was a selfless and generous person who always thought of others first like volunteering at the soup kitchen at…
