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Carol Sue Ward Coons
Dec 25, 1958 - Jan 21, 2019
Carol Sue Ward Coons, 60, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at her home. She was born December 25, 1958 in Daviess County to the late James R. and Louise Lancaster Ward. Carol was a homemaker and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a 1977 graduate of Owensboro High School…
Mable J. Warren
Nov 17, 1917 - Jan 21, 2019
Mable J. Warren, 101, of Owensboro, passed away January 21, 2019 at Miller's Merry Manor in Rockport, IN. She was born November 17, 1917 in Butler County to the late Efren and Dewy Mitchell Joiner. Mable enjoyed being outside and working with her flowers and plants, sometimes even nursing them back to good health. She…
William Nixson Fruge'
Feb 24, 1927 - Jan 20, 2019
William Nixson Fruge', 91, of Owensboro, Kentucky, died peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on January 20, 2019. A son of the late Viellor Jack Fruge' and Ophelia Doise Fruge', one of nine children, he was born in Kinder, Louisiana on February 24, 1927. He served in the United States Marine Corps, 1948-1952,…
Joseph Anthony Roberts, Sr.
Nov 15, 1948 - Jan 20, 2019
Joseph Anthony Roberts, Sr., 70, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at his home. He was born November 15, 1948 in Daviess County to the late Wallace and Frances Tooley Roberts. Joe was retired after 25 years as a correctional officer with the Branchville (IN) Correctional Facility. Earlier in his life, he…
Linda R. Hessig Ziegler
Apr 19, 1941 - Jan 19, 2019
Linda R. Hessig Ziegler, 77, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Wellington Parc. Mrs. Ziegler was born April 19, 1941 in Tell City to the late Edward Hessig and Catherine Miller Hessig. She was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church and worked as a Quality Control Technician at Swedish Match for…
Roosevelt "Bubba" Jackson
Jan 9, 1957 - Jan 19, 2019
Roosevelt "Bubba" Jackson, Jr., 62, of Owensboro, passed away while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born in Rockport, IN to Roosevelt Jackson, Sr. and Dorothy Jackson Green. Bubba accepted the Lord at an early age and joined Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. He was a hard worker and loved being outdoors.…
Henry Miller Bugay
Feb 10, 1953 - Jan 18, 2019
Henry Miller Bugay passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 on Little Corn Island, Nicaragua. He was born in Washington, D.C. in 1953 and was preceded in death by his parents, Peggy and Paul Bugay. He is survived by a son, Forrest Bugay and his wife Ariele of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; a sister, Sandra Bugay of Owensboro:…
Christine Evans
May 24, 1952 - Jan 16, 2019
Christine Evans, 66, of Hartford, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born May 24, 1952 in Daviess Co. to the late Columbus and Irene Harrison Dennis. Christine was a homemaker, a very loving wife and mother, and enjoyed going to garage sales and flea markets. She also…
Saundra Lee Martin
Mar 18, 1966 - Jan 16, 2019
Saundra Lee Martin, 52 of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Heartford House. She was born March 18, 1966 to the late Bobby and Betty Martin. Saundra was a member of Century Christian Church. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Saundra enjoyed researching paranormal activity. She was a case manager at…
Dennis Alan Layman
Feb 8, 1974 - Jan 14, 2019
Dennis Alan Layman, 44, of Owensboro passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 due to a tragic work- related accident. Born in Owensboro on February 8, 1974, he was a 1992 graduate of Owensboro High School where he was a member of the band; was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force; and had…
