Obituaries
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Nathan E. Renfrow
Jan 6, 1960 - Jan 29, 2016
Nathan E. Renfrow, 56, of Owensboro went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 29, 2016, in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born in Owensboro, served his country in the Army, had been a mason for 34 years, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, BBQ, watching Gilliagan's Island and NASCAR. He was…
Maxwell Lee Gabbert
May 16, 1930 - Jan 28, 2016
Maxwell Lee Gabbert, 85, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 16, 1930 in Hancock Co. to the late Virgil and Myrtle Adkins Gabbert. Max was retired after 32 years of service with the Owensboro Fire Department as an engineer. He also had…
Elizabeth "Betty" Payne
Aug 11, 1931 - Jan 28, 2016
Elizabeth Catherine Payne, 84, of Knottsville, died Thursday, January 28, 2016 surrounded by her family. Elizabeth, known to all as Betty, was born to the late Hugh and Bea Millay on August 11, 1931. She was a lifelong member of St. Williams Catholic Church and had retired from DCPS as a bus driver. Betty enjoyed…
George O. Willis
Jul 14, 1923 - Jan 28, 2016
Mr. George O. Willis, 92, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016 in Owensboro. Born in Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late William Fred and Muriel Hord Willis, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps as an aviation cadet, attended and graduated from flight school, and was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant. During World War II…
James H. "Jimbo" Bruton
Aug 27, 1925 - Jan 25, 2016
James H. "Jimbo" Bruton, of Owensboro passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital at the age of 90. Born in Burkesville, KY a son of the late Michael and Georgia Tuggle Bruton, Jimbo was a graduate of Bowling Green High School where he lettered four years in football, basketball, and baseball.…
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…
