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M. Laverene "Bernie" Whiteside
Oct 7, 1928 - Sep 19, 2017
M. Laverne "Bernie" Whiteside, 88, passed away September 19, 2017. She was born October 7, 1928 in Memphis, TN to the late Ulric and Mary Nowell Edwards. She was a member of First Baptist Church and enjoyed craft painting, shopping, and loved her family dearly.Bernie was also preceded in death by her sister, Rebecca Barnes;…
Stephen Douglas Ethington
Dec 14, 1954 - Sep 18, 2017
Stephen Douglas Ethington, 62, of Owensboro, passed away September 18, 2017 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born December 14, 1954 to the late Norman Douglas and Margaret "Peggy" Miles Ethington. Stephen worked in financing during his life and enjoyed hobbies such as being a member of Moose Lodge and U.K. Basketball. He is…
Lawrence A. Washington
Apr 23, 1937 - Sep 16, 2017
Lawrence A. Washington III, 80, of Owensboro, passed away on September 16, 2017. Larry was born April 23, 1937 in Huntington, Indiana to the late Lawrence A. Washington Jr. and Ella Katharine Stallard Washington. He was a graduate of Owensboro High School and Centre College. Larry was a vice president of Owensboro National Bank for…
Harry A. Kennedy
Apr 28, 1922 - Sep 16, 2017
Harry A. Kennedy Jr., 95, of Owensboro, KY passed away peacefully Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born April 28, 1922 to the late Harry Kennedy, Sr. and Georgia Owens Kennedy. He was of the Catholic Faith and served in U.S. Navy during WWII. Harry retired from General Electric after…
Peggy Ann (Chamberlin) Grossman
Jul 18, 1934 - Sep 16, 2017
Peggy Ann (Chamberlin) Grossman, born on July 18, 1934, ended her life's journey on September 16, 2017. Born in Owensboro, she lived in Kentucky and Indiana in her childhood, and graduated from Owensboro Senior High School. In her youth, she was always involved in church activities and missions and served as church secretary and pianist.…
George Leon Ball
Feb 22, 1947 - Sep 16, 2017
George Leon Ball Sr., 70, passed away September 16, 2017 while at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born on February 22, 1947 in Madisonville, KY to the late David Lewis Ball and Elma Josephine Scroggins. George was a big Harley Davidson enthusiast and enjoyed riding every chance he got. He dearly loved his family…
Jeffrey Lynn Crossley
Dec 28, 1961 - Sep 16, 2017
Jeffrey Lynn Crossley, 55, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born in Columbus, Indiana to Claude A. and Alice Hack Crossley.Prior to his disability, Jeff was a skilled painter who worked in new construction and commercial settings. He enjoyed bingo, fishing and most…
Mary Rose (Eagan) Rone
Sep 16, 1933 - Sep 15, 2017
Mary Rose (Eagan) Rone, 83, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, September 15 at Redbanks Skilled Nursing Center in Henderson. Mrs. Rone was born September 16, 1933 in Hancock County to the late Jerry and Georgia Clark Eagan. Mary was a member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church and served in the nursery. She worked in the…
Mary Eva Roberts Pennewell
Mar 27, 1956 - Sep 14, 2017
Mary Eva Roberts Pennewell, 61, of Anderson, Indiana, formerly of Owensboro, passed away September 14, 2017. Mary was born March 27, 1956 in Owensboro, KY to David Clifton and Geneva Roberts. Mary was a graduate of Owensboro High and worked at Owensboro Mercy Hospital Lab for several years before becoming a full-time homemaker. She enjoyed…
Kenneth C. Bennett
Sep 13, 1939 - Sep 12, 2017
Kenneth C. Bennett, 77, of Owensboro, KY passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Riverside Care and Rehab Center in Calhoun, KY. Kenneth was born September 13, 1939 to the late Kenneth Bennett and Melody Rose. He was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church. He was also a U.S. Army Veteran. Kenneth enjoyed playing…
