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Norma Jean Rickard
Jun 27, 1926 - Oct 20, 2017
Norma Jean Scott Rickard, 91,of Owensboro passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 at her home. Born June 27, 1926 in St. Bernice, IN, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Dolly Pearman Scott; was a member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church; and had worked at K-Mart. Mrs. Rickard enjoyed cooking and caring for…
Jessica Irene Stinnett
Nov 4, 1977 - Oct 19, 2017
Jessica Irene Stinnett, 39, of Ft. Wayne, IN, formerly of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017 in Ft. Wayne. She was born November 4, 1977 in Ft. Wayne. Jessica had worked as a certified nurse's assistant at the former Leisure Years Nursing Home. Surviving are a son, Landon Stinnett of Owensboro, a daughter,…
Austin Raymond Ward
May 14, 1970 - Oct 19, 2017
Austin Raymond Ward, Jr., 47, of McMinnville, TN passed away there Thursday, October 19, 2017 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital. Austin was born in Owensboro, graduated from Daviess County High School, and had a strong fondness for Ford Mustangs.Austin is survived by his parents, Austin Raymond and Violet Hagan Ward, Sr. of Owensboro; his…
Collis Quinn
Jul 10, 1952 - Oct 18, 2017
Collis Eugene Quinn,65, of Owensboro, KY passed away Wednesday, October 18th, 2017 at his home. He was born July 10, 1952 to the late Lawrence and Clara Merle Quinn. Collis was of the Catholic faith. He was an avid collector of antiques and he enjoyed attending flea markets. Collis was a fantastic artist who used…
Wanda Jean Clark Millay
May 21, 1931 - Oct 18, 2017
Wanda Jean Clark Millay, 86, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born May 21, 1931 in Daviess Co. to the late Grover and Theresa Payne Clark. Wanda was retired as a cook with St. Mary Elementary School in Paducah and at…
Bertie Bernard Wood
Nov 30, 1931 - Oct 18, 2017
Bertie Bernard Wood, 85, of Owensboro, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. He was born November 30, 1931 in Lafarge, WI to the late Hubert and Pansy Thomas Wood. Bertie worked at John Deere in Dubuque, Iowa for 32 years and retired from there at the age of 55. He was…
Wallace Magan
May 4, 1930 - Oct 16, 2017
Wallace Coleman Magan, 87, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017, at his home. He was born May 4, 1930, in Daviess Co., to the late Charles and Mary Bell Magan. Wallace was a graduate of Daviess Co. High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and received the…
Robert James Davis
May 17, 1947 - Oct 16, 2017
Robert James Davis, 70, of Owensboro passed away Monday, October 16 with his family by his side. Mr. Davis was born May 17, 1947 in Spencer County, Indiana to the late James H. Davis and Mary Ravalee Wilson Davis. Robert loved fishing, riding horses, gardening, and watching old John Wayne Movies. He had a special…
Jesse M. "Squeek" King
Feb 11, 1936 - Oct 16, 2017
Jesse M. "Squeek" King, 81, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born February 11, 1936 in Daviess Co. to the late Roy E. King, Sr. and Winfred Barnes King. He was retired as an oilfield worker and heavy equipment operator. Jesse was of the Baptist…
Marvin Lee Armstrong
Jun 2, 1931 - Oct 14, 2017
Marvin Lee Armstrong, 86, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, October 14 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky surrounded by his family. Mr. Armstrong was born June 2, 1931 in Muhlenberg County to the late Ernest and Beulah Armstrong. Marvin served his country in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1952. He retired from…