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Carolyn Howard
Dec 20, 1946 - Mar 20, 2018
Carolyn Howard, 71, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born December 20, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan. Carolyn had worked at River Valley Behavioral Health, enjoyed reading, playing cards, and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. Carolyn enjoyed going to the beach…
Edward Lee Payne
May 18, 1926 - Mar 19, 2018
Edward L. Payne, 91, of Owensboro, passed away March 19, 2018 at his home. He was born May 18, 1926 in Reynolds Station, KY to the late Walter and Mary Richards Payne. Edward worked in maintenance and as a welder for 37 years at Medley Distillery. He enjoyed UK basketball and restoring old cars, particularly…
Gerald D. McCoy
Apr 10, 1943 - Mar 17, 2018
Gerald D. McCoy, 74 of Philpot passed away March 17, 2018 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Mr. McCoy was born April 10, 1943 in Brownie, KY to the late Bill and Opal McCoy. Gerald married Donna Gayle Adams on October 21, 1961. He later became the owner and operator of McCoy Exterminating…
Percy Lee Custer
Jun 4, 1932 - Mar 16, 2018
Percy Lee Custer, 85, of Owensboro passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at Signature Health Care Hillcrest. He was born June 4, 1932 in Gretna, VA to the late Ernest and Lena Custer. Percy was a retired diesel mechanic and cook in the U.S. Army serving 2 separate tours in the Vietnam War. He was…
Aubrey L. Pendley
May 14, 1924 - Mar 16, 2018
Aubrey L. Pendley, 93, of Owensboro passed away Friday, March 16, 2018, surrounded by family. He was born in Butler County to the late Brice and Ethel Pendley. He attended Butler County High School before joining the U.S. Army during World War II. He served as a medic in the 7th Infantry Division and was…
Selina Jo Rickard Stinnett
Jan 3, 1959 - Mar 15, 2018
Selina Jo Rickard Stinnett, 59, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born on January 3, 1959, she was the daughter of the late David and Jonell Brooks Rickard. Mrs. Stinnett worked in the Home Mortgage Department of US Bank. She enjoyed playing Bingo, fishing, was…
Sheila Dianne West
Jun 25, 1951 - Mar 15, 2018
S. Dianne West, 66, of Owensboro, KY, passed away March 15, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 25, 1951 in Owensboro to the late James L. Baker and Kathleen "Kay" Baker. Dianne was a member of Sts. Joseph and Paul Catholic Church and was a 1969 graduate of…
Luther Beatley
May 12, 1924 - Mar 14, 2018
Luther Beatley, 93, longtime resident of Owensboro, KY, passed away March 14, 2018 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, OH. Luther was a member of First Baptist Church of Owensboro. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the Philippines. Luther taught mathematics at Daviess County High School from August 1949 until…
Jamarius Khalyn Valdez "Banner" Brown
Jan 9, 2018 - Mar 13, 2018
Jamarius Khalyn Valdez "Banner" Brown, two months old, passed away March 13, 2018, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born January 9, 2018, to Maurice Jackson and Jasmine Brown in Louisville. Jamarius was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome, and from day one he was stronger than us all. He was even Owensboro's own little…
Thelma Elois Barnett
Sep 8, 1927 - Mar 12, 2018
Thelma Elois, Barnett, 90, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018, at Wellington Parc. She was born September 8, 1927 in Ohio County, daughter of the late Otis and Nora Miller Rock. She was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church and retired from General Electric after 38 years. After her retirement, Thelma…
