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Ronald J. Busch
Apr 12, 1952 - Jan 7, 2018
Ronald J. Busch, 65, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was a well- known Master Guitarist in the St. Louis area who performed extensively over his career. For over 42 years he taught music at the Ron Busch Guitar Studio School of Modern Music. He instructed across a wide…
Randall "Buck" D Merritt
May 25, 1965 - Jan 5, 2018
Randall "Buck" D. Merritt, 53, of Utica, died January 5, 2018 at his home with his mother by his side. Buck worked at Pilot Steel as a professional painter. He loved his motorcycle, his dogs" Bubby Boyz & little Al", and life.He is preceded in death by his father, Charles W. Merritt Sr; sister, Debra…
John Thomas Koller
Jun 7, 1937 - Jan 5, 2018
John Thomas Koller, 80, of Owensboro and Henderson, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 at the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born June 7, 1937 in Philpot, he was the son of the late John Nicholas and Bessie Abbott Koller. Mr. Koller retired from Commonwealth Aluminum but his true love was farming. He attended Chapel Hill…
Debra "Debbie" Ann Burden
Sep 16, 1958 - Jan 3, 2018
Debra "Debbie" Ann Burden, 59, passed away January 3, 2018 at home. She was born September 16, 1958 in Daviess Co. to the late James and Alice Clark. Debra was a CNA at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center. She enjoyed playing Bingo, singing, fishing, dancing and loved spending time with her family and grandchildren and…
Faye Sims Constant
Feb 14, 1943 - Jan 3, 2018
Faye Sims "Ms. Faye" Constant, 74, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky and surrounded by her family. Faye captured hearts as a Valentine baby born on February 14, 1943 to the late Mary Richard (Lush) and Shelby Sims in Grayson County. She made it…
Gerald "Jerry" E. Millay
Sep 5, 1945 - Jan 3, 2018
Gerald "Jerry" E. Millay, 72, of Masonville, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at his home. He was born September 5, 1945 in Daviess Co. to the late Eugene and Mary Seaton Millay. Jerry was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church and was retired from Modern Welding after 45 years as a truck…
Reeca D. Chambers
Mar 23, 1962 - Jan 2, 2018
Reeca D. Chambers, 55, of Chandler, IN passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at her home. She was born March 23, 1962 to Shelba Chambers and the late Tommy Chambers. She was employed at Berry Global where she worked as a machine operator. Reeca loved crocheting, enjoyed making crafts, and liked to throw knives. She…
Anita Elizabeth Mitchell
Jul 2, 1928 - Jan 2, 2018
Anita Elizabeth Mitchell, 89, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at her home. She was born in Owensboro to the late Max Edward and Elizabeth Catherine Norris Keller.Mrs. Mitchell was a dedicated homemaker and a lifetime member of St. Peter of Alcantara Catholic Church in Stanley. Her involvement there included the choir and…
Hannah Stanley Wells
Sep 22, 1933 - Dec 31, 2017
Hannah Stanley Wells, 84, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at her home. She was born September 22, 1933 in Ohio Co. to the late Dr. Eugene E. and Florence Turley Stanley. Hannah was a member of Dawson Baptist Church and was a retired manager and server with the Gabe's Restaurants and…
Minnie Sue Ross
May 17, 1924 - Dec 31, 2017
Minnie Sue Ross, 93, of Corinth, TX, passed away December 31, 2017 at Avanti Senior Living and Memory Care, Flower Mound, Tx She was born May 17, 1924 in Russellville, KY to the late Ellis and Linda May Montgomery.She was preceded in death by her husband, John T. Ross in 2001. Sue was a Registered…
