Obituaries
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Bill Bowen
Oct 11, 1940 - Sep 4, 2017
Bill Bowen, 76, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born October 11, 1940 in Linton, Indiana to the late Marion A. and Anna Bowen. The family later moved to Phoenix, Arizona where he grew up. In addition to his parents, Bill…
Clifford J. Parr
May 16, 1927 - Sep 1, 2017
Clifford J Parr, 90, went home to be with his Lord on September 1, 2017. Clifford was born May 16,1927 in Roanoke, Virginia to the late James W Parr and Cora E Parr. Clifford was a long distance heavy equipment truck driver for Parr Trucking Co. for over 50 years. He was known to many…
Martha P. Eubanks
Oct 31, 1937 - Aug 31, 2017
Martha P. Eubanks, 79, of Owensboro, KY passed away peacefully Thursday, August 31, 2017 surrounded by her family and friends. Martha was born October 31, 1937 in Kaiserslautern, Germany to the late Hermann and Hedwig Port. Martha enjoyed planting flowers and her many pets. Martha had a very strong work ethic and worked for over…
Derek J. Stearsman
Aug 9, 1980 - Aug 31, 2017
Derek J. Stearsman, 37, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Derek was born in Daviess County and received a certificate from Apollo High School. He was a regular at Active Day where he made many friends and enjoyed the socialization. He enjoyed NASCAR, football, Christmas,…
William "Bill" Waldie
Jan 29, 1930 - Aug 31, 2017
William "Bill" James Waldie, 87, of Lewisport passed away Thursday, August 31 at Heartland Villa in Lewisport. Mr. Waldie was born January 29, 1930 in Point Pleasant, W. Virginia to the late Thomas and Bonnie Mayes Waldie. After high school, Bill served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1956. He then started his career…
Virginia Starr Dobbs
Jul 17, 1921 - Aug 31, 2017
Virginia Starr Dobbs, 96, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, August 31 at her Fern Terra residence. Mrs. Dobbs was born July 17, 1921 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late David Homer Starr and Gladys Thrower Starr. Virginia attended Atlanta's North Avenue Presbyterian School, then Wesleyan College, where she played on the women's basketball team, and…
Jane Kurre Elliott
Dec 7, 1955 - Aug 28, 2017
Jane Kurre Elliott, 61, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, August 28 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Ms. Elliott was born December 7, 1955 in Daviess County to the late Dr. Joseph H. Kurre and Mary Foley Kurre. Janie graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School in 1974 and graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1978.…
Kathryn Marie Thomas
Apr 29, 1935 - Aug 27, 2017
Kathryn Thomas, 82, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born April 29, 1935 in Daviess Co. to the late George and Agnes Taylor Morris. Kathryn was a homemaker and member of St. Martins Catholic Church. She enjoyed traveling and was a very loving wife, mother,…
William R. Estes
Dec 3, 1931 - Aug 27, 2017
William "Bill" Robert Estes, 85, of Owensboro, KY passed away on August 27, 2017 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital after a brief illness. William was born December 3, 1931 in Owensboro to the late Penn Taylor Estes and Martha Louise (Mattingly) Estes. As a young man, he farmed with his father and brother, Mallory "Judy"…
Helen E. Johnson
Feb 20, 1946 - Aug 24, 2017
Helen E. Harris Johnson, 71, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, August 24 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Mrs. Johnson was born February 20, 1946 in Daviess County to the late Arthur and Elizabeth Riley Harris. Helen was a longtime member of Center Street Baptist Church where she was a member of the True Light Choir…
