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Scotty L. Ford
Oct 7, 1965 - Jan 11, 2019
Scotty L. Ford, 53, of Owensboro passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 at his home. Mr. Ford was born October 7, 1965 in Owensboro to the late Jimmy H. Ford and Barbara Evans Ford. Scotty was a witty, fun-loving and outgoing family man. He was also a hard worker who was employed at Ernie Davis…
Gary Robert "Rob" O'Bryan
Jul 13, 1964 - Jan 11, 2019
Gary Robert "Rob" O'Bryan, 54, passed away on January 11, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Christina Vittitow O'Bryan; two sons, Isaac O'Bryan and Jacob O'Bryan; his parents Gary and Jeanne O'Bryan; a sister Stacy (Buddy) Hoskinson; a brother Randy (Kelly) O'Bryan.Rob's greatest joy was hanging out with his sons. He…
Mary Catherine York
Mar 17, 1925 - Jan 10, 2019
Mary Catherine York, 93, formerly of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Miller's Merry Manor in Rockport, Indiana. She was born March 17, 1925 in Daviess County to the late Lawton and Pearl Kennedy Mickel. Mary Catherine was retired as Office Manager for Dixon, White, and Baumgarten Radiologists and was a member…
Alice Carol Johnson
May 7, 1946 - Jan 9, 2019
Alice Carol Johnson, 72, of Owensboro, passed away January 9, 2019. She was born in Daviess County on May 7, 1946 to the late Homer and Bertha Robbins. Alice enjoyed listening to Christmas music, but found true joy with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also liked to feed birds and reading Danielle Steel novels.Alice…
Carl Dwayne Higdon
Aug 7, 1972 - Jan 8, 2019
Carl Dwayne Higdon, 46, of Lewisport, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at his home following a battle with cancer. He was born in Owensboro to Carl V. and Mary Nadine Higdon. Carl served in the U.S. Army for four years. He was a member of Saints Joseph and Paul Catholic Church and served as…
Kay Brenton Book
Nov 1, 1942 - Jan 8, 2019
Kay Brenton Book, 76, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Merwyn and Dorothy Deke Brenton. Kay retired from the Daviess County Public School System. She was a long-time member of Owensboro…
William A. Andress
May 5, 1940 - Jan 6, 2019
William Alfred Andress, Jr., passed away Sunday, January 6, at his home in Owensboro. William, born May 5, 1940, in Monroeville, Alabama, grew up in Thomasville, Alabama, and graduated from Thomasville High School. After a long career with Phillips 66 in Midland/Odessa, Texas, he retired and moved to Tupelo, Mississippi, and then to Owensboro, Kentucky,…
Trena Lee Jennings
Jan 28, 1974 - Jan 6, 2019
Trena Lee Jennings, 44, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the University of Louisville Hospital. She was born on January 28, 1974 in Breckinridge County and was a member of Cloverport Baptist Church. She had been employed in childcare.Trena is survived by a sister, Mistey Ledlow of Owensboro and several nieces…
Jerry E. Devine
Aug 22, 1943 - Jan 6, 2019
Jerry Devine age 75, of Owensboro, KY, after a well fought battle with cancer, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on the morning of January 6, 2019. He was surrounded by those he loved at the time of his passing. Jerry is survived by Judy his wife of 56 years, his children Judith (John)…
Ophelia "Rose" Simmons Jollay
Dec 20, 1925 - Jan 5, 2019
Ophelia "Rose" Simmons Jollay, 93, of Hartford, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Signature Healthcare of Hartford. Mrs. Jollay was born in Daviess County to the late Charles and Mary Louise Higdon Simmons. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Beaver Dam, where she played many roles in assisting the church.…
