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Tabitha Shouse Brey
May 12, 1974 - May 5, 2016
Tabitha Shouse Brey, 41, of Lebanon, TN, formerly of Owensboro, died Thursday, May 5, 2016, at her home. She was a 1992 graduate of Apollo High School, and was previously employed by Southwest Airlines. Tabitha had a beautiful smile and contagious laugh. She had a free spirit and loved all animals and cared deeply for…
Norine Bowen Bartley Westerfield
Jan 2, 1931 - May 5, 2016
Norine Bowen Bartley Westerfield, 85, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016, at her home. She was born January 2, 1931 in Daviess Co. to the late Rex and Dovie Smith Bowen. Norine had worked as a ward clerk at Owensboro-Daviess Co. Hospital and had been attending Eaton Memorial Baptist Church. She was…
Vida May Arbuckle
Apr 9, 1938 - May 5, 2016
Vida May Arbuckle, 78, of Owensboro, passed away May 5, 2016 while in the care of Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville. Born April 9, 1938 in Jackson County, IL to the late Clarence D. and Golda Hebener Smith, Vida cherished her church family at Calhoun Christian Church. She loved to sing classic gospel songs and…
William "Bill" Gullett
Dec 6, 1930 - May 4, 2016
William T. "Bill" Gullett, 85, of Owensboro, passed away May 4, 2016 at Hermitage Care and Rehab. Born in Johnson County, December 6, 1930, to the late William S. and Hazel Gullett, Bill served his country in the Maries during the Korean War. After nearly five years in the military Bill was honorably discharged and…
Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Brown
Apr 11, 1923 - May 4, 2016
Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Brown, 93, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at the Owensboro Center. She was born April 11, 1923 in Daviess Co. to the late Forrest A. and Ida Mae O'Brien Roby. Liz was a homemaker and member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church.…
W.M. Buzz Norris
May 8, 1933 - May 2, 2016
W.M. (Buzz) Norris, Jr., 82, of Utica, died Monday, May 2, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Stanley to the late Wilbur McDonald Norris, Sr. and Stella Louise Boulware Norris. Buzz served his country in the United States Army and then received his B.A. from Kentucky Wesleyan College, M.A. from Western Kentucky University…
Ronald "Bubba" Thompson
Oct 4, 1978 - May 1, 2016
Ronald S. "Bubba" Thompson, 37, of Calhoun, passed away May 1, 2016 at home. Born October 4, 1978 to the late Ronald D. Thompson and Patricia Thompson, Bubba was a graduate of McLean Co. High School. After high school he went on to work at Gibbs Die Casting for a faithful 13 years. In the…
Robert William "Bobby" Clark
Jan 25, 1938 - May 1, 2016
Robert William "Bobby" Clark, 78, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at his home. He was born January 25, 1938 in Cleveland, OH to the late Roy W. and Mary Alice Jones Clark. He loved, cherished, and honored his Catholic faith and loved dearly his family, friends, and his country. He had…
Paula Carter
Dec 12, 1954 - Apr 30, 2016
Paula Faye Carter, 61, of Owensboro passed away April 30, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in Louisville. She was born December 12, 1954 in Daviess County to the late Paul and Elizabeth Creason Carter. Paula never met a stranger, she loved to talk with people and laugh. Her job with Live Answer Phone for over 30…
Therese M. Higdon
Nov 2, 1930 - Apr 30, 2016
Therese M. Higdon, 85, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born November 2, 1930 in Daviess County to the late Hilary and Emma May Montgomery. Along with her husband Hugh, Mrs. Higdon was a founding member of St. Pius X Catholic Church where she received the…
