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Kelly W. Wheeler
Dec 18, 1964 - May 19, 2016
Kelly W. Wheeler, 51, of Owensboro, passed away May 19, 2016 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born December 18, 1964 in Washington, IN to the late Charles Wheeler and Jane Ann Petri, Kelly was a 1983 graduate of Daviess County High School. Kelly served in the Army from 1985-1991 and fought…
Jeanne S. O'Bryan
Jun 4, 1931 - May 18, 2016
Jeanne S. O'Bryan, 84, of Owensboro, passed away May 18, 2016, at the Carmel Home. Born June 4, 1931, to the late Joseph Vernie Sr. and Wilma Sapp in Daviess Co., Jeanne was a devoted wife and loving mother. For 10 years, she was office manager at Valley Firestone. She was a Realtor for 25…
Harvey H. Hurst
Apr 14, 1929 - May 18, 2016
Harvey H. Hurst, 87, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born April 14, 1929 in Daviess Co. to the late Harvey B. and Mary Irene Bryant Hurst. He was retired as an insurance agent with National Life Insurance Co. Harvey enjoyed…
John Edward Thompson
Oct 6, 1921 - May 18, 2016
John E. Thompson, 94, of Arlington, TX left this life to meet his Lord, Savior, and Creator on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. John was the youngest of eight children, born to Annie and Henry Edward Thompson of Owensboro. John married Florence Wilhelm on June 25, 1952 in Hereford, TX and celebrated 59 years of marriage…
Wm. Gerald "Jerry" Hayden
Apr 15, 1954 - May 18, 2016
Wm. Gerald "Jerry" Hayden, Jr., 62, of Calhoun passed away May 18, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family while under the care of Hospice Baptist Health. He was born April 15, 1954, in Daviess County to the late Wm. Gerald Hayden, Sr. and Mary Rose Clark Hayden. Jerry was a 1972 graduate…
Ambrose E. Dargan Settles
Dec 4, 1934 - May 17, 2016
Ambrose E. Dargan Settles, 81, of Owensboro, passed away Monday May 17, 2016. Born December 4, 1934 to the late Charles Joseph and Irene Settles, Ambrose was of the Catholic faith. Ambrose worked the majority of his years with Har-Ken Oil Company as Production superintendent, and continued his love for farming until he was no…
Edna June Duncan
Sep 9, 1932 - May 16, 2016
Edna June Duncan, 83, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born September 9, 1932 in Daviess Co. to the late F. W. and Ova Clements Wilcox. Edna was retired as a homemaker for Social Services with the State of Kentucky. She was a member of…
Joseph Thomas Elliott
Oct 18, 1939 - May 14, 2016
Joseph Thomas Elliott, 76 of Philpot passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born October 18, 1939 in Mount Zion, KY to the late Chester and Ann Lanham Elliott. Mr. Elliott loved his family, his church, and farming. He was known as being reliable, a leader with a plan,…
Myrtle Bell Mercer
Mar 24, 1928 - May 14, 2016
Myrtle Bell Mercer, 88, daughter of the late Nealie and Lilly Travis, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016. She was born March 24, 1928 in Muhlenburg County. Myrtle eventually came to reside in Owensboro with her now deceased husband of 55 years, Luther Mercer, Jr. Also preceding her in death were her sisters, Velma…
Louise "Josie" Williams Knott
Sep 29, 1928 - May 14, 2016
Louise "Josie" Williams Knott, 87, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday May 14, 2016 at her home. She was born in Daviess County near Friendship to the late Lonnie and Pearl Hazelrigg Williams.Louise served as a receptionist at Modern Welding for many years and was a member of Walnut Memorial Baptist Church. She enjoyed growing flowers,…
