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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.…
Arthur Newton
Sep 10, 1934 - Jun 16, 2016
Arthur Newton Jr., 81, passed away June 16, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born September 10, 1934 to the late Arthur Newton Sr. and Meta Miller Newton, Arthur was a man of many talents. He served in the National Guard and later became a Surgical Technician at Daviess County Hospital and after 38 years,…
Horrell C. Trogdlen
Mar 12, 1918 - Jun 16, 2016
Horrell C. Trogdlen, 98, of Utica, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016 at his home after a battle with cancer. He was born in Utica, Kentucky to the late Bud and Bertha Trogdlen.Mr. Trogdlen retired from Velvet Milk Company (formerly Owensboro Ice Cream and Dairy) where he was known as "Trog" for many years. He…
Joseph C. Thornton
Jan 29, 1980 - Jun 15, 2016
Joseph C. Thornton, 36, of Owensboro, passed away June 15, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born in Owensboro, January 29, 1980 to Donald and Gwynn Thornton, Joseph was graduate of Daviess County High School where he loved playing basketball through his Junior year. He loved UK basketball, NASCAR and pets.Joseph was preceded in death…
Shawn Marie Johnson
Oct 9, 1970 - Jun 14, 2016
Shawn Marie Johnson, 45, of Owensboro passed away June 14th, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born October 9, 1970 in Owensboro, to George Allen Hicks Jr. and Carol Roberts, Shawn attended Owensboro Sr. High School, earned her GED as valedictorian, played the trumpet with the band, was a cheerleader, and straight A student. Most…
Mildred English
- Jun 12, 2016
Mildred C. English, 94, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Christian Care in Bowling Green, KY. She was born December 27, 1921 in Muhlenberg County to the late Noel and Evelyn Conway. Mildred was a member of Wing Ave. Baptist Church and had worked at Daviess County Hospital. She enjoyed traveling…
Lyla Lorraine Craig
Jun 10, 2016 - Jun 10, 2016
Lyla Lorraine Craig was cared for and loved by her parents, Phillip and Jessica Craig, for 33 weeks in her mother's womb. Precious baby Lyla went to heaven on Friday, June 10 at Deaconess Women's Hospital in Newburgh. The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Fitzpatrick and team. She also…
