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Steve B. Wahler
Apr 17, 1970 - Oct 9, 2017
Steve B. Wahler, 47, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. He was born April 17, 1970 to the late George B. Wahler and Phyllis Henderson. Steve was a 1988 graduate of Daviess County High School where he played soccer and baseball. He continued his education at Western Kentucky University…
Wanda Roberts Schwartz Clark
Mar 21, 1941 - Oct 8, 2017
Wanda Roberts Schwartz Clark, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born March 21, 1941 in Spencer Co., IN to the late Earl and Gladys Rainey Roberts. Wanda was a homemaker and had worked for a number of years at the former…
Jeffrey Derrick Christian
Aug 5, 1982 - Oct 7, 2017
Jeffrey "Derrick" Christian, 35, of Gonzales, Louisiana, formerly of Owensboro passed away Saturday, October 7. He was born August 5, 1982 in Daviess County to Jeffrey Christian and Carla Millay Mercer. Derrick graduated with a bachelor's degree in Business from the University of Southern Indiana. He grew up being super competitive in everything he did…
Louise Stringer
- Oct 6, 2017
Louise Stringer, of Owensboro passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 at Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Knottsville, KY, a daughter of the late William and Lillie Reynolds Mattingly. Following graduation from high school, Mrs. Stringer worked at General Electric during World War II. She was feisty, a wonderful cook, a strong…
Linda Arlene Jarvis
Sep 16, 1941 - Oct 5, 2017
Linda Arlene Jarvis, 76, passed away October 5, 2017 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born September 16,1941 in Evansville, IN to the late Arthur Dockery and Christine Hawkins. Linda was a strong woman, articulate in her beliefs and tender in her heart. She was known by her family as sacrificial in her giving.…
Jeannie Sparks Goff
Sep 28, 1949 - Oct 4, 2017
Jeannie Sparks Goff, 68, of Owensboro passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, October 4 2017. Jeannie was born September 28, 1949 in Daviess County to the late Robert Sparks and Mary Zada Dickerson. She was a member of Liberty Lighthouse Church of God, enjoyed spending time going to the beach, particularly Myrtle Beach, and…
Betty "Jane" Jarvis
Feb 12, 1924 - Oct 4, 2017
Betty "Jane" Jarvis, 93, of Owensboro, passed away October 2, 2017 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born February 12, 1924 in Ft. Wayne, IN to the late Harold and Wanda Richardson. Jane married James "Jim" Jarvis on May 27, 1940 in Pontiac, MI. They moved to Central City shortly after and began raising…
Billy Ray Woodward
Feb 11, 1931 - Oct 3, 2017
Billy Ray Woodward, 86, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at his home. He was born February 11, 1931 in Daviess Co. to the late William T. and Evelyn Fenwick Woodward. Billy was a member of Owensboro Christian Church and was retired from Green River Steel after 27 years. He was a…
David Daniel Rhoades
Sep 30, 1934 - Oct 1, 2017
David Daniel Rhoades, 83, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, October 1st, 2017 at his residence. He was born September 30, 1934 to the late Kerney and Jessie Rhoades. As a motorcycle enthusiast, David liked working with his hands. He enjoyed it so much, he worked for Honda motorcycles for several years performing everything from sales…
Joshua Griffith Rattray
Mar 11, 1955 - Sep 30, 2017
Joshua G. Rattray, 62, passed away September 30, 2017 at Owensboro Center Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born March 11, 1955 in Daviess County to the late Melvin Henderson Rattray and Matilda Thompson. Joshua was a graduate of Vanderbilt University and earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering.He is survived by his brother, Melvin Thompson Rattray…
