Obituaries
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Maria Taylor
Aug 21, 1934 - Jul 9, 2016
Maria Taylor, 81, of Owensboro passed away Friday, July 8, 2016. Mrs. Taylor was born August 21, 1934 in Mainz Kostheim, Germany to the late Adam and Maria Franziska May. Maria lived an extraordinary life. She was a survivor of WWII, bride to an American soldier, a tireless worker and fierce matriarch to several generations…
John Houston Irby
Feb 16, 1940 - Jul 9, 2016
John Houston Irby III, passed away July 9, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born February 16, 1940 to the late John Houston Irby Jr. and Lovena Irby Luther, John joined the Army and served in the Berlin and Cuban Campaign as a Fuel Service and Ammunition Operator. He was a member of Yellow Creek…
Douglas Kingsley
Sep 5, 1939 - Jul 8, 2016
Douglas Foster Kingsley, 76, died Friday, July 8, 2016, under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Doug was born September 5, 1939, to the late Douglas Cooper and Esther Foster Kingsley. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Kendall Kingsley.A 1957 graduate of Louisville Southern High…
Mary Etta Harl
Jun 12, 1947 - Jul 7, 2016
Mary Etta Harl, 69, of Owensboro Kentucky went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday, July 7, 2016. Although she suffered in life with many health issues and challenges, she had a wonderful sense of humor and remained sunny, optimistic, hopeful and kind to everyone. She was a member of Buena Vista…
Maxine Mayfield
Aug 21, 1931 - Jul 7, 2016
Maxine Huff Mayfield, 84, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born August 21, 1931 to the late Chester and Lou Ellen Clark Huff. Maxine was a homemaker of the Pentecostal faith who enjoyed gospel music.She was preceded in death by her daughters, Darlene…
Randall Lee Hatfield
Jul 8, 1950 - Jul 5, 2016
Randall Lee Hatfield, 65, of Owensboro, passed away July 5, 2016 at Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehab. Born July 8, 1950 to the late Francis and Mildred Young Hatfield, Randall proudly served in the US Army for over 8 years. After serving in the military, he was a farmer, most recently for O'Brien Trucking. Randall…
Gerald "Jerry" Jackson
Nov 14, 1947 - Jul 5, 2016
Jerry Jackson, 68, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born November 14, 1947 in Daviess Co. to the late Ivan Edward and Margaret Catherine Welch Jackson. Jerry had retired from Daramic, Inc. and was a U. S. Army veteran of the…
Estel Dwayne Merritt
May 10, 1954 - Jul 5, 2016
Estel Dwayne Merritt, 62, of Owensboro¸escaped the clutches of ALS and joined his Lord and savior on July 5, 2016 at his home. Born on May 10, 1954 in Owensboro, KY, to the late Estel Joy and Lelia Ward Daughtery Merritt. Dwayne retired from Titan Contracting and Leasing, where he worked as Superintendent. He enjoyed…
David Wayne Roberts
May 23, 1953 - Jul 3, 2016
David Wayne Roberts, 63, of Owensboro, passed away at home July 3, 2016. Born May 23, 1953 in Daviess Co. to the late Allie Jr. and Mernia Payne Roberts, David enjoyed true country life. He was a 4th generation farm owner and enjoyed gardening. David had a love for hunting, fishing, UK basketball and enjoyed…
Stacy Millay Willis
Jul 22, 1963 - Jul 1, 2016
Stacy Millay Willis, 52, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016, at her home. She was born July 22, 1963 in Daviess Co., to the late Joseph and Dorothy Boone Millay. Stacy had worked as a branch manager for Old National Bank before retiring and was a member of Immaculate Catholic Church. She…
