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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…
James "Jim" Hodskins
Mar 8, 1923 - Jan 15, 2018
James Alphonsus ("Jim") Hodskins, age 94, died peacefully in Owensboro, Kentucky on January 15, 2018. Jim was born on March 8, 1923, and was preceded in death by Louise, his wife of 65 years; by his parents, Allie and Mary; and by his siblings Eugene, Henry, Paul, Herman, Cecilia, and Mary Louis. He is survived…
Brookelynne Kyarra Shannon
Aug 3, 2004 - Jan 15, 2018
Brookelynne Kyarra Shannon, 13, of Owensboro, passed away at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY January 15, 2018. Brookelynne was born August 3, 2004 in Owensboro. Her parents are Jamie Shannon and Armund Taylor. She was an 8th grader at Burns Middle School and planned on attending Owensboro High School next year to continue the legacy…
Sonja Renae Gupton Cardwell
Sep 8, 1955 - Jan 14, 2018
Sonja Renae Gupton Cardwell, 62, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018 at her home. Born in Muhlenberg County on September 8, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Shirley Thompson Lee. Mrs. Cardwell worked for the Daviess County Public Schools where she was a teacher's aide at River Valley. She…
Mary E. "Betty" Booker
Feb 17, 1919 - Jan 14, 2018
Mary E. "Betty" Booker, 98, of Philpot, passed away January 14, 2018, at her home. Mary was born in Daviess County to the late Robert Joseph and Elizabeth Wink Bumm on February 17, 1919. Betty was a lifelong member of Saint Mary of The Woods Catholic Church and a member of The Legion of Mary.…
Mark Steven "Steve" Wardrip
Sep 25, 1952 - Jan 13, 2018
Mark Steven "Steve" Wardrip, 65, of Owensboro, KY, passed away January 13, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born September 25, 1952 to Milton and Wilma Gough Wardrip. Steve was a dreamer who loved to create, whether it be music on his bass guitar, writing, or building things. He was adventurous and enjoyed…
