Obituaries
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Wiliam Allen "Jack" Jackson
Jun 11, 1936 - Jul 15, 2016
William Allen "Jack" Jackson, 80, of Owensboro, passed away July 15, 2016 at Signature Healthcare in Hartford, KY. He was born June 11, 1936 in Jasper, IN to the late Samuel and Margaret (Church) Jackson. William received his high school GED and entered into the military at the age of 17. He served as a…
Edward "Eddie" Lee Richards
Jul 31, 1932 - Jul 15, 2016
Edward (Eddie) Lee Richards went to join his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on July 15, 2016. After a valiant battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, Eddie died peacefully in his sleep. Eddie was born to the late Sylvester and Sadie Richards on July 31, 1932. After graduating from Saint Francis Academy, he joined the U.…
Bonnie Louise Brown
May 2, 1945 - Jul 14, 2016
Bonnie Louise Smith Brown of Centertown, KY passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016. Bonnie was born May 2, 1945, near Chicago, IL to the late William and Louise Smith.Bonnie was a faithful member of Centertown United Methodist Church. She was a much loved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and teacher. She served Ohio County for…
David Earl Kinsey
Nov 9, 1942 - Jul 13, 2016
David Earl Kinsey, 73, passed away July 13, 2016. He was born November 9, 1942 in Evansville, IN to the late Earl and Dorothy Kinsey. After graduating from North High School, Dave became manager of Budlock Refrigeration in Hopkinsville. He also worked part time as a DJ for WHOP Radio Station. After attending broadcasting school…
Richard Anthony Alexander
Apr 1, 1941 - Jul 12, 2016
Richard Anthony Alexander, 75, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, July 12 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born April 1, 1941 to the late John and Jane Shellman Alexander. Richard was a member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church where he attended daily mass and volunteered in many capacities, including upkeep…
Alfred Gardner Kirkland
Aug 4, 1944 - Jul 11, 2016
Alfred Gardner Kirkland, 71, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, July 11, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born in Owensboro, he was a son of the late Alfred C. and Marjoe Gardner Kirkland. Gardner graduated in 1962 from Owensboro High School, where he was on the golf team and basketball team. He attended Mississippi State…
Richard William Grinker
Aug 30, 1936 - Jul 10, 2016
Richard W. Grinker, 79, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Mr. Grinker was born August 30, 1936 in Washington, Missouri to the late John and Nelle Bakula Grinker. After graduating with a degree as an Electrical Engineer, he moved to Owensboro where he worked for GE until retirement.…
Maria Taylor
Aug 21, 1934 - Jul 9, 2016
Maria Taylor, 81, of Owensboro passed away Friday, July 8, 2016. Mrs. Taylor was born August 21, 1934 in Mainz Kostheim, Germany to the late Adam and Maria Franziska May. Maria lived an extraordinary life. She was a survivor of WWII, bride to an American soldier, a tireless worker and fierce matriarch to several generations…
John Houston Irby
Feb 16, 1940 - Jul 9, 2016
John Houston Irby III, passed away July 9, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born February 16, 1940 to the late John Houston Irby Jr. and Lovena Irby Luther, John joined the Army and served in the Berlin and Cuban Campaign as a Fuel Service and Ammunition Operator. He was a member of Yellow Creek…
Douglas Kingsley
Sep 5, 1939 - Jul 8, 2016
Douglas Foster Kingsley, 76, died Friday, July 8, 2016, under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Doug was born September 5, 1939, to the late Douglas Cooper and Esther Foster Kingsley. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Kendall Kingsley.A 1957 graduate of Louisville Southern High…
