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William Philip "Bill" McGovern
May 3, 1940 - Oct 25, 2016
William Philip "Bill" McGovern, 76, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Norton Hospital in Louisville.He was born in Hancock County to the late James B. McGovern, Sr. and Agnes McGovern. Philip was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Whirlpool in 1997 after more than 33 years of service.…
Tammy Smith
Aug 1, 1961 - Oct 23, 2016
Tammy Dell Smith, 55, of Owensboro, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord October 23, 2016, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born August 1, 1961 in Greenville, Kentucky to James and Betty Martin Hunt. Tammy loved to cook, and made delicious family and holiday meals. She loved to garden,…
James Anthony "Poppy" Hamilton
Dec 15, 1936 - Oct 22, 2016
James Anthony "Poppy" Hamilton, 79, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 surrounded by family and friends while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born December 15, 1936 in Daviess Co. to the late Carl and Mercedes Young Hamilton. James was a man of many talents. He was a very hard worker…
Madaline J. Lowe
Feb 5, 1951 - Oct 21, 2016
Madaline J. Lowe, 65, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away peacefully Friday, October 21, 2016, at her home. She was born to the late Edward O'Rourke Jr., and Madaline Lykens O'Rourke in East Hampton, New York. She loved to cook and worked in the food industry most of her life. She also enjoyed spending time with…
Madaline Lowe
Feb 5, 1951 - Oct 21, 2016
Madaline J. Lowe, 65, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away peacefully Friday, October 21, 2016, at her home. She was born to the late Edward O'Rourke Jr., and Madaline Lykens O'Rourke in East Hampton, New York. She loved to cook and worked in the food industry most of her life. She also enjoyed spending time with…
Sarah Grace Ruth Speight
Jan 16, 1927 - Oct 20, 2016
Sarah Grace (Ruth) Greene Speight, 89, of Owensboro, died October 20, 2016, at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Boone, NC to the late Finley and Margie Greene, was a member of Calvary Wesleyan Church and attended Christ Community Church. She loved dining out, baking, sewing and listening to the Trinity Broadcast. She was…
Richard L. Benningfield
Mar 25, 1955 - Oct 19, 2016
Richard L. Benningfield, 61, of Whitesville, passed away October 19, 2016 in Owensboro. He was born March 25, 1955, in Daviess Co. to the late Roy Lee Jr. and Evelyn Benningfield Saltzman. Richard was a man of many talents. He loved his family, loved God, and loved to fish. Richard worked hard throughout his life.…
Darlene Chandler White
Jan 27, 1952 - Oct 18, 2016
Darlene Chandler White, 64, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born January 27, 1952 in Daviess Co., to the late Alvin and Flossie Rickard Chandler. Darlene was of the Catholic faith and was retired from Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as a licensed practical nurse.…
Mary Ann Mason
Feb 8, 1953 - Oct 18, 2016
Mary Ann Mason, 63, passed away October 18, 2016 at home. Born February 8, 1953 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Charles and Polly Henson, Mary loved her family. She spent many years as a pet groomer and when not working, enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mary was also preceded in death by sisters, Mandy Mason…
Joseph Patrick Richard
May 10, 1966 - Oct 17, 2016
Joseph Patrick Richard, 50, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born May 10, 1966 in Daviess Co., to the late William and Jo Ann Young Richard. Patrick had worked in the family business, Owensboro Brick until it was sold and was currently with Lee Brick…
