Obituaries
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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…
Hugh David Edds
Apr 24, 1940 - Sep 12, 2017
Hugh David Edds, 77, of Owensboro, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and sibling, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Deaconess Hospital. He was born on April 24, 1940 in Beech Grove, KY to Bertie Ellis and Kittie Mavis Edds. He was a 1958 graduate of Owensboro High School and attended Brescia College. He served his…
Rita Stull Bender-Wedding
Dec 17, 1928 - Sep 12, 2017
Rita Stull Bender Wedding, 88, of Owensboro, passed quietly away Tuesday morning, September 12, 2017 surrounded by her family. Rita was born in Daviess County on December 17, 1928 to the late John W. Stull, Sr. and Josephine A. Young. She graduated from St. Francis Academy and worked at the Honey Crust Bakery for a…
James Howard "Jim" Gordon
Sep 10, 1926 - Sep 11, 2017
James Howard "Jim" Gordon, 91, died at his home September 11, 2017. Jim was born in Springfield, KY on September 10, 1926 to William Arthur and Dora Howard Gordon. He graduated from Danville High School in December 1944 and joined the Army Air Corps in January 1945. He served in the Panama area for 2…
