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Faye Cole
Apr 14, 1924 - Aug 13, 2016
Faye Cole, 92, of Owensboro, passed away August 13, 2016 at Wellington Parc. Born April 14, 1924 in Huttig, AR to the late Chester and Inez Williams, Faye was a long time member of Owensboro Christian Church. She enjoyed reading, cooking, needle work and gardening. She loved her family and built her life around them.…
Vaughn Ray Plummer
Jan 10, 1954 - Aug 12, 2016
Vaughn Ray Plummer, PhD, 62, of Owensboro, passed away August 12, 2016 while in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born January 10, 1954 in Owensboro, to Virgil Ray and Betty Lou Plummer, Vaughn was a dedicated man making a good life for him and his family. He was a successful man earning his…
Anne Egerton McDaniel
Jun 13, 1926 - Aug 12, 2016
Anne Egerton McDaniel, 90, of Owensboro, died Friday, August 12, 2016 in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky.She was born on June 13, 1926, in Washington, D.C., to the late William Graham Egerton and Rebecca White Egerton. After living in numerous cities along the East Coast, she moved with her family to Cadiz, Kentucky…
John J. Korthuis
Sep 20, 1961 - Aug 11, 2016
John J. Korthuis, 54, of Owensboro, passed away August 11, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born September 20, 1961 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Jelmer J. and Josina Korthuis, John was proud to serve his country at age 16 in the Canadian Armed Forces. His children followed in his footsteps and have all served…
Carol R. "Bob" Troutman
Sep 12, 1928 - Aug 10, 2016
Carol R. "Bob" Troutman, 87, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born September 12, 1928 in McLean Co. to the late Robert and Floy McEuen Troutman. Bob was retired from McEuen Furniture after 36 years and was a U. S. Army veteran during the Korean…
Barbara Carolyn Worthington
- Aug 10, 2016
Barbara Carolyn Worthington, 71, of Owensboro, died Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Daviess County to the late Virgil and Hazel Howard Boling. Barbara was a member of Walnut Memorial Baptist Church. She loved flowers, had a passion for shopping and enjoyed every moment spent with her grandchildren.…
LaVerne M. Speaks
Feb 19, 1926 - Aug 9, 2016
LaVerne M. Speaks, 90, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at her home. She was born in Dearborn, Indiana to the late Floyd D. and Fannie Mae Moore. LaVerne was a longtime member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church. She spent many years as secretary to David Hocker and in her latter years she…
Janet Haycraft Robinson
Nov 9, 1932 - Aug 9, 2016
Janet Haycraft Robinson, 83, of Owensboro, died Tuesday, August 9, 2016 in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born November 9, 1932 to the late Major J. Haycraft and Dr. Sarah Lesch Haycraft. Janet was a graduate of Owensboro High School, attended the University of Kentucky majoring in Math, but left college…
Thomas C. "Buddy" Turner
Mar 8, 1939 - Aug 7, 2016
Thomas C. "Buddy" Turner, 77, of Owensboro, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, August 7, 2016 surrounded by the love of his family. He was born March 8, 1939 in Owensboro to the late Thomas Roy "Bud" and Velva Dean Aldridge Turner. He married the love of his life, Gloria Ann Litteral Turner who…
Chelsea Morgan Carlisle
Nov 7, 2000 - Aug 6, 2016
Chelsea Morgan Carlisle, 15, of Owensboro passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at her home. Ms. Carlisle was born November 7, 2000 in Henderson to Faith Ann Carlisle and Karl Vandergriff of Owensboro. Chelsea attended Daviess County and Henderson County High Schools. She was an honor student and enrolled in ROTC. Chelsea loved…
