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Eva Mae Birkhead
Jul 18, 1934 - Mar 4, 2016
Eva Mae Birkhead, 81, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016 at her home. She was born in Greenville, Kentucky to the late Ellis and Alice Munday. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, good friend, nurse and Catholic who lived by "faith, hope and love." Mrs. Birkhead graduated with an RN…
Robert B. "Bob" Pyle
Feb 11, 1924 - Mar 2, 2016
Robert B. "Bob" Pyle, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born February 11, 1924 in Joplin Missouri to the late Albert B. and Lena Ingram Pyle. Bob was retired from Green Coal Co. after 30 years having been their Purchasing Agent.…
Elizabeth Therese Oberst O'Bryan
Sep 28, 1916 - Feb 29, 2016
Elizabeth Therese Oberst O'Bryan, 99, of Owensboro entered into eternal life in her one hundredth year on Monday, February 29, 2016 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Herman and Anna Winkler Oberst. Mrs. O'Bryan was a loving and dedicated homemaker and charter member of…
Dolphus C. Hardison
Mar 22, 1931 - Feb 29, 2016
Dolphus C. Hardison, 84, of Utica, Kentucky passed away February 29, 2016 under the care of Owensboro Center. Mr. Hardison was born March 22, 1931 in Muhlenberg County to the late Lanie and Ada Hoover Hardison. Dolphus was a retired upholsterer who worked for over 25 years for the Murphy Miller and Hon Company. Mr.…
Jerry Lee Dycus
Oct 5, 1948 - Feb 28, 2016
Jerry Lee Dycus, 67, of Owensboro passed away February 28, 2016 at his home under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born October 5, 1948 in Tell City to the late Leroy Dycus and Ruth Poole Early. Mr. Dycus was an Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He was an…
Glynn "Big Moe" Hazelwood
Nov 28, 1931 - Feb 28, 2016
Glynn "Big Moe" Hazelwood, 84, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord Sunday, February, 28th, 2016 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Glynn was born in Daviess County, November 28th, 1931, to the late Jesse and Viola Watson Hazelwood. Glynn retired early from General Electric due to an injury. He enjoyed spending…
Paul Raymond Wilkerson
Dec 31, 1945 - Feb 27, 2016
Paul Raymond Wilkerson, 70, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born December 31, 1945 in Whitesville to the late Paul O. and Evelyn Wilkerson. Paul was retired from the Body Shop at Champion Ford and was a U. S. Navy veteran…
Charles Sowders
Jun 7, 1929 - Feb 27, 2016
Charles Russell Sowders, 86, of Owensboro, passed away February 27, 2016. Born June 7, 1929 to the late Thomas and Ebbie Sowders, Charles enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a patron of the VFW for 64 years where you could find him and his wife every Friday evening dancing. Charles worked hard through…
Billy Ray Van Winkle
Feb 5, 1933 - Feb 27, 2016
Billy Ray Van Winkle, 83, died February 27, 2016, at his home, surrounded by family and friends. He was born February 5, 1933, to the late Dewey, Sr., and Tillie Smith Van Winkle. He played football at Owensboro High School where he graduated in 1951. He was a Golden Gloves boxing champion. He attended Georgetown…
George Estil Henderson
May 13, 1930 - Feb 27, 2016
George Estil Henderson, 85, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at his home. He was born May 13, 1930 in Butler Co., to the late Isum and Corda Ann Phelps Henderson. George was retired from Owensboro Municipal Utilities as Chief Water Plant Operator and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church where…
