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Susan Marie Wellman
Aug 19, 1948 - Sep 2, 2018
Susan Marie Wellman, 70, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. She was born August 19, 1948, in Owensboro to the late John E. Callery and Myrtle Ferguson Callery. Susan graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School in 1966, received her undergraduate degree from Brescia College and Master's degree…
Samantha "Sam" Kessenger
Oct 31, 1977 - Sep 2, 2018
Samantha "Sam" Kessenger, 40, of Owensboro, passed away September 2, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Dew, TX on October 31, 1977. Sam loved her family and they always came first. She also enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Her parents preceded her in death.She is survived by her husband, Richard…
Jerry Wayne Floyd
Jan 5, 1968 - Sep 1, 2018
Jerry Wayne Floyd, 50, of Owensboro, passed away September 1, 2018 while at his home by the lake. He was born January 5, 1968 in Grundy, Ill. to Jackie and Susan Church Floyd. Jerry grew up in Philpot and graduated from Daviess County High School in 1986. He was the owner of Window Films by…
Larry O. Haire
Oct 13, 1949 - Sep 1, 2018
Larry O. Haire, 68 of Owensboro passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Western Kentucky Veterans Center. He was born October 13, 1949 to the late Preston Haire and Alma Shively Haire. Larry was a member of St. John United Methodist Church. He was a Kentucky Colonel and a U.S. Navy Veteran. Larry served during…
Betty K. Hawk
Feb 20, 1928 - Sep 1, 2018
Betty K. Hawk, 90, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Carmel Home. Mrs. Hawk was born February 20, 1928 in Daviess County to the late Lawrence and Agnes Clark Keller as one of nine children. Betty worked on the assembly line at GE and retired from there after 24 years. She…
Ezma Mae Riley
Jul 30, 1953 - Sep 1, 2018
Ezma Mae Riley, 65, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018. She was born in Greenville, KY to the late Maymon Lewis and Eula Gary Wells.Mrs. Riley worked as a medical assistant with Dr. Kim for many years. She was a member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She…
Cordelia Bell "Sis" Roberts
Nov 19, 1923 - Aug 31, 2018
Cordelia Bell "Sis" Roberts, 94, of Maceo, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Daviess County to the late Roy and Edith Mae Morris Bell. Mrs. Roberts retired from General Electric and was the oldest member of Maceo United Methodist Church. She enjoyed puzzle books, reading Danielle…
Patricia "Dianne" Peyton
Aug 11, 1951 - Aug 31, 2018
Patricia "Dianne" Peyton, 67, of Owensboro died Friday, August 31, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Mrs. Peyton was born August 11, 1951 in Daviess County to William Tweddell and the late Irene Dowers Tweddell. Dianne attended Owensboro High School and married Walter Gene Peyton right after graduation in 1969. They had a son, Patrick,…
Sylvia Ann McCarthy Aldridge
Jul 8, 1957 - Aug 30, 2018
Sylvia Ann McCarthy Aldridge, 61 of Philpot peacefully left this life Thursday, August 30, 2018 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born July 8, 1957 to the late Jess and Willie Mae Higgs. Sylvia worked at River Valley Heath Care for over 15 years. She enjoyed gardening, especially planting flowers. Sylvia also…
Ben Harvey Ferguson
Dec 21, 1938 - Aug 29, 2018
Ben Harvey Ferguson,79 of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Heartford House. He was born December 21, 1938 to the late Chester and Pauline Ferguson. Ben was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church. He retired from OMU as an operating supervisor after 34 years of service. Ben was a US Navy Veteran…
