Obituaries
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Dallas E. Riley
Jun 19, 1952 - Feb 5, 2017
Dallas E. Riley, 64, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born June 19, 1952 in Central City to the late Thurman Dallas and Katherine Cornelia Jones Riley. Dallas was the former owner of Owensboro Armature Works for many years. He was…
Marion Clayton Richeson
Mar 12, 1929 - Feb 4, 2017
Marion Clayton Richeson, 87, formerly of 2556 Westwood Drive, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Baptist Health Hospital in Madisonville. He was born March 12, 1929 in Ohio Co., to the late John R. and Early Mae Bartlett Richeson. Marion was retired from Modern Welding after 20 years of service and was a…
Stephen Lynn Wahl
Nov 28, 1951 - Feb 4, 2017
Stephen Lynn Wahl, 65, passed away February 4, 2017 at his home in Louisville. Born in Owensboro November 28, 1951, his career was spent in the pipeline industry. Steve was committed to extreme sports before the phrase was coined, a commitment which saw him deeply involved in professional drag boat racing and spending as much…
Mark Anthony Fogle
Sep 29, 1957 - Feb 4, 2017
Mark Anthony Fogle, 59, of Owensboro was surrounded by his brothers and sisters as he peacefully went into his mom's waiting arms in heaven after a brief acute illness on February 4, 2017. Mark was born September 29, 1957 in Daviess County to the late Franklin Edward Fogle and Mary Lucille Hayden Fogle Wright. With…
Brenda Kay Whitehouse
Feb 23, 1953 - Feb 4, 2017
Brenda Kay Whitehouse, 63, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital surrounded by her family. Ms. Whitehouse was born February 23, 1953 in Daviess County to the late Carl Hamilton and Mae Gibbs Hamilton. Brenda graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School in 1971, attended Brescia College, and was a…
Robert Michael "Mike" Johnson
Nov 17, 1970 - Feb 2, 2017
Robert Michael "Mike" Johnson Jr., 46, of Owensboro passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born on November 17, 1970 in Daviess County to the late Robert Michael Johnson Sr. and his mother, Joan Roberts Johnson Whitmer. Michael graduated from Daviess County…
David W. Jones
Nov 2, 1963 - Feb 2, 2017
David W. Jones, 53, of Owensboro, went to be in the arms of the Lord Jesus Christ Thursday, February 2, 2017 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born in Owensboro to the late Robert F. Jones and Brenda F. (Clark) Priar.He spent many years in construction work as a roofer. David…
Mary Lucille Hayden Fogle Wright
Jan 3, 1932 - Feb 1, 2017
Our mom Lucy Fogle Wright, 85, of Owensboro passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 1, 2017. Lucy was born January 3, 1932 in Daviess County, Kentucky, to the late James U. Hayden Jr. and Mary Edna Fischer Hayden. She was a member of St. Martin Parish, and was our angel on Earth…
Wilda C. Matthis
Feb 5, 1946 - Feb 1, 2017
Wilda C. Matthis, 70, of Owensboro passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born on February 5, 1946 to the late John Wendell Calhoun and Martine Warren Calhoun of St. Joseph and graduated from Mount St. Joseph Academy. Wilda was an outgoing and kind person who loved serving others. She…
Roy Leigh Emmick
Aug 10, 1927 - Feb 1, 2017
Roy Leigh Emmick, 89, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at Owensboro Center. He was born Aug. 10, 1927, in Caneyville to the late Roy Lee and Elizabeth Leigh Emmick. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran during the Korean War era and had served as president of the Daviess County Lions Club…
