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Mary Catherine Elder
Jan 11, 1928 - Jan 20, 2018
Mary Catherine Elder, 90, of Owensboro, passed away January 20, 2018. She was born January 11, 1928 to the late Leo Van and Mary Elizabeth Settles. She was a devout Catholic and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and the Daughters of Isabella. As a young lady, she was employed by…
Phillip Anthony Peveler
Jun 22, 1968 - Jan 19, 2018
Phillip Anthony Peveler, 49, of Whitesville, KY passed away Friday, January 19, 2018. He was born June 22, 1968 to the late Carolyn Bullington and Willard Peveler. Phillip was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan.He was preceded in death by his brother, Rick Peveler; nephew, Matthew PevelerSurvivors include his wife Tina Peveler of Whitesville; his sons,…
Ethel Pean
Mar 27, 1927 - Jan 18, 2018
Ethel Pean, 90, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Habit to the late Homer and Ethel Taylor Pean.Ms. Pean worked as a collection clerk for General Electric and MPD and retired after 49 years of service. She was a member of…
Charles T. Gardner
Jun 4, 1931 - Jan 17, 2018
Charles T. Gardner, 86, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at his home. He was born June 4, 1931 to the late Phillip Aaron "PA" and Pearly May Gardner in Butler County, KY. Charles served as an MP in the US Army during the Korean War. He retired from Aleris after 31 years…
Mary Ashworth Manley
Sep 7, 1933 - Jan 17, 2018
Mary Ashworth Manley, 84 of Philpot, passed away January 17, 2018.Mary was born September 7, 1933 in Reed, Kentucky to the late Arthur and Nellie Simpson Ashworth. Mary was a long-time member of Bethabara Baptist Church and an active member of the churches quilting club. A homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; Mary was not the…
Lena R. Acton Tinsley
Apr 28, 1932 - Jan 17, 2018
Lena R. Acton Tinsley, 85, of Evansville, formerly of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at University Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Evansville. She was born April 28, 1932 in Ohio County to the late Levi and Cecil Collins Acton.Lena had worked for Dr. Merrill Schell and his wife Evelyn for a number…
Beverly Naomi Slaughter
Feb 16, 1959 - Jan 17, 2018
Beverly Naomi Slaughter, 58, of Owensboro passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Mrs. Slaughter was born February 16, 1959 in Owensboro to the late William Robert Owsley Sr. and Anita Jackson Owsley. Beverly graduated from OHS in 1978. She was employed at the Executive Inn and later at Packaging Unlimited. Beverly…
Charles L. Wimsatt
Sep 9, 1950 - Jan 16, 2018
Charles L. Wimsatt, 67, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Mr. Wimsatt was born September 9, 1950 in Daviess County to the late Owen and Kathryn Ford Wimsatt. Charlie graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School and worked for Titan Contracting as a Superintendent for over 30 years. He loved…
Mary J. "Bobbie" Head
Nov 24, 1928 - Jan 16, 2018
Mary J. "Bobbie" Head, 89, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the Carmel Home. She was born in Evansville, Indiana to the late William and Mary Jessie Mattingly French. Mrs. Head had been a stenographer for Farmer's Co Op, worked in the office at Modern Laundry and Cleaners, was employed at General…
Sharon Heady
Jun 21, 1942 - Jan 16, 2018
Sharon Rose Tremor Heady, 75, of Maceo went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. After a long battle with dementia and congestive heart failure, she passed away peacefully at home. Sharon's grandparents Maude and Lee Faulkerson were founders of Hall St. Baptist Church. Sharon grew up as a child in…
