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Joshua Lee Rose
Oct 15, 1986 - Mar 13, 2016
Joshua Lee Rose, 29, of Owensboro died Sunday, March 13, 2016. Josh was born October 15, 1986 in South Africa to Michael and Laura Fabian Rose. Josh was first and foremost a wonderful father with a big heart and a big smile. He was known to give generously to others in need and provide a…
Betty Jo Payne
Apr 7, 1937 - Mar 13, 2016
Betty Jo Clark Payne, 78, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born April 7, 1937 in Daviess Co, to the late Bernard and Dorothy Starks Clark. Betty was a homemaker and member of Sts. Joseph and Paul Catholic Church where she had served as a…
Michael Thomas Roach
Feb 4, 1953 - Mar 13, 2016
Michael Thomas Roach, 63, of Philpot, passed away March 13, 2016 while in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born February 4, 1953 to the late Roy Lee and Dorothy Roach, Michael worked most recently as a Biomed Technician for Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was a history buff, enjoyed reenactments, and was a…
Dulcie McCarty
Apr 30, 1921 - Mar 12, 2016
Dulcie McCarty, found peace on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the age of 94. Born April 30, 1921 to the late John Daniel "J.D." and Lizzie Owen, Dulcie was retired from General Electric, but had continued to usually work two jobs most of her life to provide for her children and grandchildren. She was preceded…
Debra Ann Gray
Nov 9, 1967 - Mar 11, 2016
Debra Ann Dockery Gray, 48, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, March11, 2016 under the excellent care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Debbie was born November 9, 1967 in Owensboro. She was a member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church and had taken over and built up the annual Easter egg hunt at Woodlawn, passionately running it…
David Douglas Rhineburger
Jul 15, 1945 - Mar 10, 2016
David Douglas Rhineburger, 70, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born July 15, 1945 in Owensboro, to the late Vernon Douglas and Vera Dean Sapp Rhineburger. David was retired after 35 years as a truck driver having last worked for the Belmont Trucking Co. He…
Randall G. Epperson
Dec 15, 1923 - Mar 9, 2016
Randall G. Epperson, 92, of Pompano Beach, Florida, formerly of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in Pompano Beach. He was born December 15, 1923 in McLeansboro, IL to the late Cepha K. and Pearl Bridwell Epperson. Randall was retired as a corporate pilot having been with several companies. He was a flight instructor…
Roy Gene Clouse
May 12, 1943 - Mar 7, 2016
Roy Gene Clouse, 72, passed away at home March 7, 2016. Born May 12, 1943, to the late Herman L. and Dovie Moe Clouse. Roy spent most of his time enjoying wood-working and other general carpentry. He is survived by his brothers, David Clouse and his wife Virginia, Robert Clouse; sister, Shirley Gordon; nephew, David…
Joseph "J.D." Vaughan
Apr 11, 1928 - Mar 5, 2016
J. D. Vaughan, Jr., 87, of Owensboro, finished his longest round on March 5, 2016 at Owensboro Center. He was born on April 11, 1928 in Marion, Kentucky to the late Doyle and Virginia Vaughan. J. D. was a UK graduate, a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity, and a loyal CATS fan. He received…
Rachel Jean Westerfield
Apr 3, 1933 - Mar 5, 2016
Rachel J. Westerfield, 82, of Masonville, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Rachel was a loving and dedicated homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and beloved caregiver to many. She was a sports fan, especially of the U.K. Wildcats and Indianapolis Colts.Rachel was preceded…
