Obituaries
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Richard "Richie" Elvin Vertrees Jr.
Nov 17, 1968 - May 31, 2018
Richard "Richie" Elvin Vertrees Jr., 49, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday May 31, 2018 peacefully at his home. Richie was born November 17, 1968 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Richard E. Vertrees Sr. and Teresa Lanham Johnson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kelli Rice Vertrees. Along with his parents, Richie is survived by…
Thomas Y. "Tinker" Catron
Mar 27, 1930 - May 30, 2018
Thomas Y. "Tinker" Catron, 88, of Louisville, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the Episcopal Church Home in Louisville. He was born March 27, 1930 in Daviess Co. to the late William B. and Margaret Ford Catron. Tom was retired from Big Rivers Electric and spent his life for the service of others.…
Ann Bender
May 7, 1933 - May 28, 2018
Ann Jean Johnson Bender, 85, of Owensboro passed away Monday, May 28, 2018. She was born May 7, 1933 to the late Richard and Mary Johnson. Ann would like all her friends and family to know she's had a change of address. She moved up to a "one of a kind" patio home complete with…
Stephen Dale Christian
Jun 18, 1965 - May 27, 2018
Stephen Dale Christian, 52, of Maceo, passed away Sunday May 27, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born June 18, 1965 in Daviess County, to Joseph H. and Judy Crenshaw Christian. Stephen graduated from Daviess County High School, he previously worked for Shady Rest BBQ, and was a manager at Old Hickory where…
Robert K. Taylor
Jul 31, 1933 - May 27, 2018
Robert K. Taylor, 84, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born July 31, 1933 in Owensboro to the late Keith and Virginia Barr Taylor. Robert was a retired English teacher and member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church where he had…
Kimberly Kay Morris Hamilton
Dec 28, 1975 - May 26, 2018
Kimberly Kay Morris Hamilton, 42, of Owensboro, gained her wings May 26, 2018. She was born December 28, 1975 to Mary Underwood. Kimberly was outgoing and loved trying new things. She was always trying to help someone and enjoyed the time she had with her family. Kimberly was preceded in death by her grandfather Raymond…
Margaret Bastin
Nov 17, 1936 - May 26, 2018
Margaret "Peggie" Rees Bastin, 81, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born Margaret Rose Rees on November 17, 1936 in Washington, MO the only child of the late Arthur Harold and Dorothy Sterett Rees. Peggie moved to Hancock County, KY in 1941, graduated from Beechmont High…
Mary L. Hawkins
Apr 8, 1931 - May 25, 2018
Mary L. Hawkins, 87, of Owensboro passed away Friday May 25, 2018 under the care of Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Hawkins was born April 8, 1931 in Daviess County to the late William Earl Survant and Anna Rowland Survant. Mary worked at the G.E. plant in Owensboro for many years before returning to…
Pat Mercer
Jul 4, 1948 - May 25, 2018
Pat Mercer, 69, of Owensboro, formerly of Central City, died on Friday, May 25, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born July 4, 1948 in Muhlenburg Co. to the late Owen "Buddy" and Willadean Devine Dukes. She was retired as a hairdresser and business owner after over 40 years. Pat was an active…
Sharon Elizabeth Nash
Jun 27, 1948 - May 23, 2018
Sharon Elizabeth Nash, 69 of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. She was born June 27, 1948 to the late William Woodrow and Mary Elizabeth Lanham. Sharon was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She retired from Our Lady of Lourdes Daycare after 10 years…
