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Marie "Mama Ree" Coons Bell
Jan 28, 1925 - Nov 15, 2018
Marie "Mama Ree" Coons Bell, 93, of Maceo, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at her home. She was born January 28, 1925 in Daviess Co. to the late John W. and Anna Lewis Stinnett Coons. Marie had been a longtime member of Yelvington Baptist Church for most of her life and was currently…
Margaret Jane Skelton
Feb 14, 1937 - Nov 13, 2018
Margaret Jane Higdon Skelton, 81, of Taylorsville, formerly of Knottsville, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville. She was born February 14, 1937 in Livermore to the late Gus and Janie Aud Higdon. Margaret was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. She was an avid supporter of the…
Anna Lee Dockery
Jul 28, 1942 - Nov 13, 2018
Anna Lee Lane Dockery, 76, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at her home. She was a kind soul who will be dearly missed. She was born July 28, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to the late William Franklin and Odessa Powers Lane. Anna Lee was retired from Owensboro-Daviess Co. Hospital after nearly…
Joyce Marie Christian
Jan 4, 1927 - Nov 12, 2018
Joyce Marie Christian, 91, of Owensboro passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Mrs. Christian was born January 4, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Frank John Hajek and Stephanie Stranz Hajek. Joyce had previously owned an antique shop and was the owner of Morning Star gift shop. She loved…
Joseph Angela Boone
Sep 20, 1928 - Nov 11, 2018
Maple Mount — Sister Joseph Angela Boone, 90, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 71st year of religious life. She was a native of New Haven.Sister Joseph Angela was a teacher for 19 years, serving at Sts. Joseph and Paul School, Owensboro (1949-51,…
Gary Phillip Noel
Sep 2, 1945 - Nov 11, 2018
Gary Phillip Noel, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed peacefully at the age of 73 with his family by his side in Owensboro, Kentucky, on Sunday, November 11, 2018. Gary has entered his eternal reward with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Gary was born on September 2, 1945 in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Shelby…
James Franklin Harrison Johnson
Jul 6, 1928 - Nov 11, 2018
James Franklin Harrison Johnson, died November 11,2018 (Veterans Day) at age 90. He was a geologist, a man of nature - a farmer, an artist and a poet. He was wise, clever and full of love, but he liked to keep it simple so, we'll keep it short.He was raised in Frankfort, KY with five…
Charles Richard Cornelius
Aug 18, 1949 - Nov 11, 2018
Charles Richard Cornelius, 69, of Owensboro went to join his heavenly family Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born August 18, 1949 in Russellville, KY to the late Charles Harrison and Beatrice Juanita Cornelius. Charles attended Owensboro Schools and was a graduate of Brescia University.He was…
Roger Dale Bickett
Jan 23, 1950 - Nov 10, 2018
Roger Dale Bickett, 68, of Hawesville, passed away November 10, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Roger was born at the family home in Roseville, KY on January 23, 1950 to the late Cleophas and Etta Myrl Corley Bickett. He also lived in Lexington and Louisville before moving back to Hancock County where he worked…
Patsy J. McCormick
Jun 5, 1938 - Nov 8, 2018
Pat J. McCormick, 80, of Utica passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Mrs. McCormick was born June 5, 1938 in Yelvington to the late Gilmore "Dottie" Pulliam and Madeline Howard Pulliam. After her college education, Pat worked at City Hall in Human Resources and then as a real estate agent…
