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Cory Christian Galloway
Sep 17, 1998 - May 9, 2016
Cory Christian Galloway, 17, of Owensboro passed away May 9, 2016 at Kosair Children's Hospital in Louisville. He was born September 17, 1998 in Owensboro to Bruce and Becky Galloway. Cory was a very intelligent student who had just graduated from Triplett High School. He mowed yards on his own and also worked for Weedman…
Joseph M. Cecil
- May 8, 2016
Joseph Martin Cecil, 74, of Owensboro passed peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2016. As a devout Roman Catholic, he was a strong supporter of Right to Life and Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital and served as a jail minister in Owensboro for several years. Martin was a faithful husband of 52 years, devoted father/grandfather, and…
Robert G. Berrong
Feb 16, 1963 - May 7, 2016
Robert G. Berrong, 53, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born February 16, 1963 in Henderson Co. Robert had worked at the Rayloc and was of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed grilling, raising a garden, working in the yard, and hunting. Robert loved his dogs,…
Francis Guerdon "F.G." Riney
Dec 11, 1917 - May 7, 2016
Francis Guerdon "F.G." Riney, Jr., 98, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Carmel Home. He was born December 11, 1917 in West Louisville and was a lifelong farmer in that area. He was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Mr. Riney was preceded in death by his wife of 72…
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…
