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Frances Roby Ballard
Mar 23, 1929 - Jun 23, 2016
Frances Roby Ballard, 87, of Knottsville died Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the Carmel Home. Mrs. Ballard was born March 23, 1929 in Daviess County to the late Hobert and Bernadette Speaks Roby. She was a devoted mother and housewife who loved cooking, sewing, fishing, playing cards, talking on the phone and going out to…
Virginia Lois Cooper
Jun 24, 1937 - Jun 20, 2016
Virginia Lois Cooper, 78, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016 at her home. She was born June 24, 1937 in Daviess Co. to the late Robert Bluford and Dona Alice Jenkins Moore. Virginia was a member of Southside Fellowship Church, was retired from Fields Packing Co. after 27 years, and was a…
Mary Emma Lovell Alsup
Aug 10, 1926 - Jun 20, 2016
Mary Emma Lovell Alsup, 89, of Heartland Villa in Lewisport, earned her angel wings, Monday, June 20, 2016 at Heartland Villa. She was born August 10, 1926 in Drakesboro to the late William and Caroline Blythe Lovell. She was of the Christian faith and had worked in food service at Gabe's Restaurant. She loved the…
Judith Ann Coleman
Dec 8, 1947 - Jun 20, 2016
Judith Ann Coleman, 68, of Owensboro, passed away June 20, 2016 at home. Born December 8, 1947 to the late Otis Coomes and Clara Melton, Judith was outgoing, spontaneous, funny, and enjoyed puzzles and sewing. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Judith is preceded in death by her sister, Patty Coomes,…
Helen Louise Harnist
Dec 22, 1932 - Jun 19, 2016
Helen Harnist, 83, of Monticello, Florida died Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Mrs. Harnist was born December 22, 1932 in Waterbury, CT to the late Leslie and Vida Williams Harnist. She was a retired nurse. Mrs. Harnist was preceded in death by her husband, David L. Harnist in 2001. Survivors include…
Loyce "Becky" "Granny" Whitmer
Nov 17, 1944 - Jun 18, 2016
Loyce "Becky "Granny" Ralph Whitmer, 71, of Owensboro went to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the Owensboro Center. Born in Evansville on November 17, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Freeman and Vada Miller Ralph; was a cook at several restaurants before retiring in 1998; and was of the…
Harry Edgar Tuttle
May 28, 1934 - Jun 17, 2016
Harry Edgar Tuttle, 82, of Owensboro, died June 17, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Harry was born May 28, 1934 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Harry Albert and Helen Martin Tuttle. He graduated from New Albany High School, was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War and Retired from the United States…
Elizabeth B. Cox
Aug 14, 1954 - Jun 17, 2016
Elizabeth B. "Beth" Cox, 61, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016 at her home. She was born in Paris, Kentucky to the late William H. Cox and Alice Orttenburger Alfont.Beth most recently worked at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She previously spent many happy years bartending at Off 2nd. She was a passionate U.K.…
Shirley Merriam
Jan 3, 1928 - Jun 17, 2016
Shirley Merriam, 88, of Owensboro passed away Friday, June 17th in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky following a brief illness. Born in Worcester, MA, the daughter of the late George H. and Signe Carlson Braman, Jr., she was a graduate of Southbridge High School, received a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the University…
Destiny Diane "Dee Dee" Morris
Feb 27, 1986 - Jun 16, 2016
Destiny Diane "Dee Dee" Morris, 30, of Owensboro, went to be with her heavenly father and her mother on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the Owensboro Center. She was born February 27, 1986 in Daviess Co. She was a member of Garden Green Baptist Church and enjoyed singing, the outdoors, and was an animal lover.…
