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Donald Ray Wilkins, Sr.
Jul 31, 1948 - Jan 25, 2016
Donald Ray Wilkins, Sr. 67, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born July 31, 1948 in Daviess Co., KY to the late Kenneth and Evelyn Hedges Wilkins. Donald Ray was retired as a furniture inspector with the Hon Co. and was a…
Judith Gail Mae Gillaspie Berry
Jun 1, 1994 - Jan 25, 2016
Judith Gail Mae Gillaspie Berry, 21, of Whitesville, died Monday, January 25, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Daviess County to Robert Lee Gillaspie, Jr. and Carla Stone Gillaspie. Judith worked at the Wendell Foster's Campus for Developmental Disabilities as a direct support professional and she loved her job. She was working on…
Herman Eugene "Gene" Gordon
Feb 4, 1935 - Jan 24, 2016
Herman Eugene "Gene" Gordon, 80, of Owensboro passed away January 24, 2016 at his home. Born on February 4, 1935 to the late Henry Herman and Dessie McDaniel Gordon, he attended Daviess County High School. Later he worked with his father who owned HH Gordon & Son Produce Co. and eventually took the business over.…
Landon "L.K." Burcham
Apr 21, 1929 - Jan 23, 2016
Landon Kenneth "L.K." Burcham, 86, of Owensboro, passed away January 23, 2016 at Hermitage Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born April 22, 1929 in Windsor, Missouri to the late Robert and Bernice Myers Burcham. L.K. was a graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, where he continued to be an active alumni…
Paul "PJ" Tinnell
Nov 8, 1965 - Jan 23, 2016
Paul "PJ" Tinnell, 50, of Owensboro, was called home to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He had been diagnosed with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and had complications after his second liver transplant. PJ was born November 8, 1965, to the late Paul and Barbara Tinnell, had worked at…
Thelma Mae Fitzgerald
Nov 22, 1934 - Jan 22, 2016
Thelma M. Fitzgerald, 81, of Owensboro passed away Friday, January 22, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Daviess County to the late Charles and Susie Pendleton. Mrs. Fitzgerald was of the Baptist faith and retired from Owensboro Transit System. She loved bingo and enjoyed spending time playing on her computer. She…
Margaret Flaherty Smith
Nov 18, 1911 - Jan 21, 2016
Margaret Flaherty Smith, 104, of Owensboro, passed away January 21, 2016 under the loving care of the Carmel Home. Mrs. Smith was born November 18, 1911 in Owensboro to the late Ritchie B. and Sue Ella Buckman Flaherty. She was known by all as an avid game player, especially Bridge, where she achieved the distinguished…
Wilbur "Gene" Rose
Jan 13, 1941 - Jan 21, 2016
Wilbur "Gene" Rose, 75, of Owensboro, passed away January 21, 2016 under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. Mr. Rose was born January 13, 1941 in Charleston, MO to the late Morris VanBuren Rose and Ellen Tate Rose. He was an extremely devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Mr. Rose was also a Deacon Emeritus…
Cindy S. Chesser
Oct 21, 1971 - Jan 21, 2016
Cindy S. Chesser, 44, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Owensboro to the late Frank and Minnie Patterson.Cindy is survived by sisters, Frankie Carter, Stephanie Ann Johnson and Toni Nell Winters. Services are private.Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Western Kentucky 3419…
Barry Potts
Apr 23, 1958 - Jan 21, 2016
Barry Potts, 57, of Gallatin, TN, formerly of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016. He was born April 23, 1958 in Daviess Co., KY. He was a certified appraiser, was in the wholesale car business, and a member of Third Baptist Church. Barry was an avid Dallas Cowboys and U. K. basketball fan…
