Obituaries
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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…
Maureen Drake
Apr 26, 1937 - Jun 29, 2016
Maureen Joan "Momma Duck" Drake, 79, of Owensboro died Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in London, England and found her greatest joy in raising her children and cooking incredible family meals. She was an amazing mother not just to her children but to everyone. Maureen…
Maxine Richeson Hickey
Jun 17, 1929 - Jun 29, 2016
Maxine Richeson Hickey, 87, of Pleasant Ridge passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born in Ohio County on June 17, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Myrtle Hudson Richeson; was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church where she was a member of…
Sarah H. Owen
Dec 20, 1920 - Jun 28, 2016
Sarah H. Owen, 95, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born December 20, 1920 in Nashville, TN to the late Douglas Lester and Genevieve Charles High. Sarah was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, sewing, needlework, and reading. She was a member of St. John United…
Catherine Louise Saalwaechter
Jun 17, 1933 - Jun 26, 2016
Catherine Louise Kincaid Saalwaechter, 83, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born June 17, 1933 to the late Marshall and Lillian Campbell Kincaid. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James C. Saalwaechter on January 28, 2007 and a brother,…
William "Bill" Griffin
Apr 2, 1940 - Jun 26, 2016
William "Bill" L. Griffin, 76, of Lewisport passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Mr. Griffin was born April 2, 1940 in Haywood County, Tennessee to the late James and Hazel Jernigan Griffin. Bill loved the outdoors, gardening (he was known to some as "the tomato man") but most of all…
Marion Carter Roach
Jan 14, 1927 - Jun 26, 2016
Marion Carter Roach, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 26, 2016 while in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Mr. Roach passed calmly from this world while expressing and exemplifying strong faith and trust in his Creator and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. He left his family and his loving church family a legacy of…
