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Joseph Lee Campbell
Oct 14, 1952 - May 21, 2016
Joseph Lee Campbell, Sr., 63, of Owensboro, died Saturday, May 21, 2016, at his residence. He was born in Owensboro to the late Benjamin F. Campbell, Sr. and Ida Bohler Campbell. Joseph loved to fish, and enjoyed NASCAR and UK Basketball. He was a construction worker and was always ready to lend a helping hand…
Betty Roberts Yager
- May 19, 2016
Betty Roberts Yager, 90, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born in Owensboro, the daughter of the late Allen and Kathlyn Osborne Roberts, she was a graduate of Owensboro High School and the then Western Kentucky Teachers College where she was Military Queen. She taught briefly in the…
Frank C. Berry
Jan 13, 1926 - May 19, 2016
Frank C. Berry, 90, of Mosleyville, passed away May 19, 2016. Born January 13, 1926 to the late Robert and Ollie Berry, Frank was a farmer and worked hard throughout his life. He was one who could fix anything and enjoyed the simple things in life. Frank had the biggest heart and cared for everyone.Frank…
William S. Roberts
May 3, 1924 - May 19, 2016
Rev. William S. Roberts, 92, of Lewisport, formerly of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Heartland Villa in Lewisport. He was born May 3, 1924 in Lewisport to the late Forrest and Bernice Bryant Roberts. Rev. Roberts was a retired minister and pastor with the Southern Baptist Churches and was a member…
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…
