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John Robert "Bob" Edwards
Jul 18, 1933 - Feb 24, 2019
John R. "Bob" Edwards, 85, of Lewisport, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born July 18, 1933 in Daviess Co. to the late Robert Lee and Pearlie Duncan Edwards. Bob was retired from Green River Steel as an instrument repair technician and was…
Russell F. Ebelhar
Jun 23, 1924 - Feb 24, 2019
Russell F. Ebelhar, 94, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at his home. He was born June 23, 1924 in Daviess Co. to the late Leo and Helen Russell Ebelhar. Russell was retired from Sears, Roebuck, and Co. as a service technician after 35 years of service. He was of the Catholic…
Donna Howe
Aug 9, 1954 - Feb 22, 2019
Donna Howe, 64, of Shelbyville, Ky, formerly of Pleasant Ridge, passed away February 22, 2019 at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center. Donna was born August 9, 1954 in Owensboro, to the late Harold and Helen Boone. Donna graduate from Daviess County High School in 1972. She was a simple lady who worked hard. Donna worked at…
Charles Maurice Payne
Jan 30, 1927 - Feb 21, 2019
Charles Maurice Payne passed away peacfully on February 21, 2019. Maurice was born on January 30, 1927, to Charles O. and Bernice Hamilton Payne. He was a life-long resident of Daviess County and farmed until his retirement. He was a self-taught mechanic and for years worked farming during the day and as a mechanic at…
Roy Allen Barnett
Apr 15, 1959 - Feb 21, 2019
Roy Allen Barnett, 59, of Maceo, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at his home. He fought his long hard battle with lung cancer for two years, and he won that battle and is now celebrating in heaven. Roy was born April 15, 1959 in Daviess County, to the late Marvin and Eva Jean Stinnett…
Patricia Elaine Bodnar
Nov 25, 1943 - Feb 20, 2019
Patricia Elaine Bodnar, 75, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born November 25, 1943, in Daviess County, to the late William and Margaret Wood Trodglen. Patricia graduated from Brescia University with degrees in Sociology and Psychology. She worked as a caregiver for Wendell Foster and retired…

Barbara Mae Tindle
Jun 11, 1943 - Feb 19, 2019
Barbara Mae Kellems Tindle, 75, of Owensboro, passed away Feb. 19, 2019 at Twin Rivers Nursing Home. She was born June 11, 1943 in Hancock County to the late Waldo and Clara Craft Tindle. Barbara loved all animals and will be remembered as someone who always spoke her mind.She was preceded in death by her…
Shirley Ann Menzie
Jan 30, 1938 - Feb 16, 2019
Shirley Ann Menzie, 81, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Heartford House, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born January 30, 1938 in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late William Talbert and Edna Mae Mitchell Watson. Shirley attended church at Riverside Baptist Church and Life Community Church.…
Tony Curtis Bittel
Sep 28, 1961 - Feb 16, 2019
Tony Curtis Bittel, Sr., 57, of Owensboro, passed away February 16, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born September 28, 1961. Tony was an adventurous man who loved camping, working on cars and off-road vehicles. He used his talents and creative mind to make parts for cars and did anything from fixing them…
Linda Carolyn Henderson Shouse
Jul 8, 1948 - Feb 16, 2019
Linda Carolyn Henderson Shouse, 70, of Owensboro passed away Saturday at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Mrs. Shouse was born July 8, 1948 in Daviess County to the late Chalmus Allen Henderson and Mary Agnes Howard Henderson. Linda graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School ('68), was a devoted member of Blessed Mother Parrish who made rosaries…