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Mary Helen Jackson
Mar 17, 1932 - Dec 19, 2017
Mary Helen Jackson, 85, of Owensboro, went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. She was born March 17, 1932 in Utica, KY to the late William Arthur and Louise Vanover Beard. Helen was married to Basil Jackson on January 28, 1989. She was retired and had worked at Westinghouse, General…
Vivian Marie Ambrose DeJarnette
Jul 12, 1931 - Dec 18, 2017
Vivian Marie Ambrose DeJarnette, 86, of Owensboro passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Habit, KY on July 12, 1931 to Golda Mae and Rollie Ambrose, the youngest of seven children. A graduate of Daviess County High School, she had a number of jobs in the course…
Kevonjua Carltez Allen
Sep 17, 1994 - Dec 17, 2017
Kevonjua C. Allen, 23, of Henderson, formerly of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017 in Owensboro. He was born September 17, 1994 in Evansville, IN. He was a 2012 graduate of Apollo High School. He was preceded in death by his father, Stephen Hamilton on April 1, 2011, foster brother, Devin Fields on…

Philip A. "Karrson" Stuart
Mar 28, 1979 - Dec 17, 2017
Philip A. Stuart II, 38, of Terre Haute, IN, passed away peacefully December 17, 2017, under the care of Hospice. He was known by his loved ones and friends as Karrson. Karrson was born March 28, 1979, in Elizabethtown, KY to the late Philip and Melba Tallie Stuart. He was a loyal and dedicated member…
Tonya Lynette Ford
May 26, 1970 - Dec 16, 2017
Tonya Lynette Ford, 47, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, December 16 at her home. Mrs. Ford was born May 26, 1970 in Owensboro to the late John Rouse and Linda Hagan Rouse. Tonya loved her family and all people. She never met a stranger and could turn a bad day into a good one just…
Bruce Edward Hutchinson
May 19, 1954 - Dec 16, 2017
Bruce Edward Hutchinson, 63, of Owensboro passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017. Bruce was born May 19, 1954 in Owensboro to Richard J. and Gwen Russell Hutchinson. Bruce graduated from Daviess County High School in 1972, and then entered the United States Marine Corps where he served from 1973 from 1978. During his time…
Kevin Wayne Baize
Jun 17, 1993 - Dec 16, 2017
Kevin Wayne Baize, 24, passed away December 16, 2017 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born June 17, 1993 to Jason Wayne Purcell and Tonya LeAnn Baize. Kevin was a soft hearted and outgoing person. He enjoyed working on cars and listening to music. Kevin also loved spending time with friends and his family,…
William A. McManus, Jr.
Sep 16, 1926 - Dec 15, 2017
Dr. William A. McManus, Jr., 91, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017 at his home in Owensboro. Born in Cairo, IL September 16, 1926, Dr. McManus was a graduate of Owensboro High School, Centre College, and the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He served his residency at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Returning to…
DeVera Davis
- Dec 12, 2017
DeVera Diane Davis, 79, of Maceo passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at her home. Born in Mt Carmel, IL of April 19, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Kathleen Woolsey Saulmon and was a member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Davis was an artist and designed Teddy Bears for…
Jean Campbell Kirk
Apr 6, 1956 - Dec 11, 2017
Jean Campbell Kirk, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on December 11, 2017, while surrounded by her loved ones at the Heartford House, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born April 6, 1956, in Provo, Utah, to the late Mayna and Bud Campbell. Jean was an avid reader,…