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Harlan "Al" Johnson
Oct 28, 1928 - Jun 12, 2019
Harlan "Al" Johnson, 90, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at his home. Born in Rose Creek, MN, he was the son of the late Arthur and Olga Palma Johnson, was of the Lutheran Faith and was very proud of his Norwegian heritage. Mr. Johnson was a 30-year veteran of the Owensboro Fire…
John Richard Speaks
May 25, 1947 - Jun 11, 2019
John Richard Speaks, 72, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born May 25, 1947 in Henderson to the late James Raymond Speaks and Elizabeth Catherine Fenwick Speaks, John received his B.A. from St. Mary's College and M.A. from The Pontifical College of Josephinium. He was ordained a priest…
Alvin Ray "Catfish" Bailey
Oct 18, 1948 - Jun 11, 2019
Alvin "Catfish" Bailey Jr., 70 of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. "Junior" was born October 18, 1948 in Owensboro to Nettie Everly Bailey and the late Alvin Bailey Sr. He was a simple man who earned his G.E.D. and was a jack-of-all-trades.. Junior was employed…
Sister Rose Marita O'Bryan
Oct 28, 1941 - Jun 10, 2019
Sister Rose Marita O'Bryan, 77, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Monday, June 10, 2019, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 58th year of religious life. She was a native of Owensboro.Sister Rose Marita had a smile awaiting all those she met. She was known for her leadership skills and her deep love…
Wanda Marie Jones
Feb 6, 1931 - Jun 10, 2019
Wanda Marie Jones, 88, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019, at The Carmel Home. She placed her children first, teaching life lessons by demonstrating her unconditional love, devoted faith, and moral commitment. Born in Hawesville, a daughter of the late Venton and Pauline Basham McBride, she was independent, a committed worker, and a self-made businesswoman,…
Mary Magdalene "Maggie" Allison
Jul 4, 1933 - Jun 10, 2019
God's angels carried Maggie to Heaven the morning of June 10, 2019. She was born July 4, 1933, to the late William Harvey and Minnie Moore Fulkerson. Maggie graduated from Daviess County High School in 1952. She stayed close to her lifelong friends Ruthie Smith, Margurite Harrington, and Nadine Evans, her devoted friends since childhood.…
Elizabeth Lowe Ashby
Jan 31, 1929 - Jun 9, 2019
Elizabeth Lowe Ashby, 90, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019. She was born January 31, 1929, in Warren County to the late Claude B. and Mary Jones Lowe. Elizabeth graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1950 and began teaching secondary business education. She was co-owner of two businesses in Owensboro, "Middle of…
Harlan Ray Harney
Mar 13, 1939 - Jun 9, 2019
Harlan Ray Harney Sr. , 80 of Owensboro passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born March 13, 1939 in Stanley to the late William and Louise Strobel Harney, Ray served in the U.S. Navy and after being discharged began working at Whirlpool from which he retired in…
Tom D. Scales
Oct 16, 1941 - Jun 8, 2019
Tom D. Scales, 77, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born October 16, 1941 in Boonville, IN to the late William Franklin and Alice Mae Lethco Scales. Tom was retired from pharmaceutical sales with the Novartis Pharmaceutical Co. after over 25…
Roger "RB" Blevins
Feb 27, 1952 - Jun 8, 2019
Roger "RB" Blevins, 67, went home to be with the Lord June 8, 2019. He was born February 27, 1952 to the late Woodrow and Barbara Blevins. Roger served as the Regional Maintenance Supervisor for Diversified Management until he retired. He was a member of Pleasant Memorial Baptist Church. Roger enjoyed watching NASCAR, fishing, and…
