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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…
Alex Michael Lee Orr
Jan 28, 1993 - Aug 24, 2017
Alex Michael Lee Orr, 24, passed away August 24, 2017. He was born January 28, 1993. Alex was a 2011 graduate of Daviess County High School. He loved to draw, cook, and in his younger days, enjoyed skateboarding. Alex was a big fan of the Green Bay Packers. He was a quiet person with a…
Larry Thomas Ranburger
Mar 31, 1943 - Aug 24, 2017
Larry Thomas Ranburger, 74, of Owensboro, went to live with his Lord with his wife by his side, on Thursday, August 24, 2017 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born March 31, 1943 in McLean Co. to the late Hershel and Nell Sutton Ranburger. Larry was retired from Peabody Coal…
Elizabeth "Libby" Medley
Jul 10, 1934 - Aug 23, 2017
Elizabeth "Libby" Medley, 83, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, August 23 surrounded by her loving family, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Libby was born July 10, 1934 in Daviess County to the late Parker and Nanette Elizabeth Osborne Isbell. She was retired from working at Home Interiors as a Sales Representative…
