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Mary Helen Lee
Apr 1, 1928 - Dec 22, 2016
Mary Helen Lee, 88, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Owensboro to the late Bertram and Mabel Cook Mattingly.Helen retired from South Central Bell telephone company after more than thirty years of service. She went on to spend ten years working…
Katie Mae Hodskins
Jan 29, 2009 - Dec 20, 2016
Katie Mae Hodskins, 7, of Philpot, died December 20, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Daviess County, was a member of St. William Catholic Church and a second grader at Country Heights Elementary School. Katie was a wonderfully fun kid, she loved smiling, had tons of energy, and was a social…
Bobby Junior Barnett
Mar 22, 1942 - Dec 18, 2016
Bobby Junior Barnett, 74, of Philpot, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital after a short illness. He was born March22, 1942 in Daviess Co. to the late Robert L. and Annie Johnson Barnett. Bobby retired as a Potline Supervisor for National Southwire and Century Aluminum after 35 years of…
Yvonne L. Sloan
Jan 26, 1948 - Dec 16, 2016
Yvonne L. Sloan, 68, of Owensboro, went home to be with our Lord, December 16, 2016. She was born January 26, 1948 in Owensboro, to the late A.L. and Lucille Northern. Yvonne was a faithful member of Providence United Methodist Church where she served as the church's President of the United Methodist Women. She was…
Edwin Lewis Kruger
Feb 13, 1940 - Dec 14, 2016
E. Lewis Kruger,76, of Owensboro died Wednesday, December 14th 2016. He was born in Hawesville to the late Albert and Beulah Kruger. He was a member of GracePointe Baptist Church. Lewis was also a member of the United States Navy and was a life long truck driver who spent many years traveling the highways and…
Mitchell "Mitch" Brown
Jun 4, 1953 - Dec 14, 2016
Mitchell "Mitch" Andrew Brown, 63, of Maceo, passed away on Wednesday December 14, 2016, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born to David "D.B." and Annie (Gipe) Brown, Mitch was employed at Data Mail in Evansville, In. and a member of First Christian Church, where he served as deacon. He enjoyed U.K.…
Michael Scott Wathen
Oct 3, 1960 - Dec 13, 2016
Michael Scott Wathen, 56, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 in Owensboro. He was born October 3, 1960 in California. Mike had been a carpet installer for many years and enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, watching television, and also had raced stock cars. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Nell…
Tommy D. "Bibby" Thompson
Jul 18, 1945 - Dec 10, 2016
Tommy D. "Bibby" Thompson, 71, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Mr. Thompson was born in Owensboro and retired from Whirlpool where he had last worked in the lab. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and motorcycles. Described as "the best man in the world"…
Jane Sarabeth Johnson Blue
Jan 15, 1937 - Dec 9, 2016
Jane Sarabeth Johnson Blue, 79, of Owensboro died Friday, December 9, 2016 in Owensboro. She was born January 15, 1937, in Ohio County to the late William Thomas "Tommy" Johnson and Mary Evelyn Porter Johnson. Jane owned and operated several retail stores through the years and was a member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church. She…
Teresa "Choo" Ling
Feb 7, 1953 - Dec 9, 2016
Teresa "Choo" Ling, 63, of Owensboro went to heaven on Friday, December 9, 2016 to join her family and friends. She was born February 7, 1953 in Daviess County to the late Randall Ray Ling and Kathryn Craig Ling. Teresa loved crocheting, Hallmark movies, crafts, and especially spending time with her daughter. She had a…
