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Shirley A. Daniel
Jan 7, 1936 - Jan 15, 2016
Shirley Ann Turner Daniel, 80, originally from Owensboro, but most recently of Cleveland, TN, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 in Chattanooga. Born January 7, 1936 to the late Archie and Margaret Turner, was a member of the Church of God Prophecy. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Cecil…
Irene Brown Barnes
May 12, 1965 - Jan 15, 2016
Irene Brown Barnes, 50, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born May 12, 1965 in Daviess Co. to the late Robert and Irene Hines Brown. Irene had worked in several daycares caring for children. She helped mold the lives of many people raising and caring…
Stirman R. Fulkerson
Jun 1, 1933 - Jan 14, 2016
Stirman Fulkerson, 82, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Signature Health Care---Hillcrest. He was born June 1, 1933 in Daviess Co. to the late Raymond and Beulah Crowe Fulkerson. Stirman was retired after 28 years with I.B.M. in Lexington as an electrical engineer. He was a member of Hall Street Baptist…
John M. Crowe
Oct 2, 1941 - Jan 13, 2016
Mr. John M. Crowe, I, 74, of Owensboro passed away January 13, 2016 at his residence. He was born October 2, 1941 in Stanley, Kentucky to the late Joseph and Martha (Barr) Crowe.Mr. Crowe was of the Catholic Faith and retired from Commonwealth Aluminum after 28 years. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War…
Clara Dorine Roberts
Oct 25, 1928 - Jan 13, 2016
Clara "Dorine" Roberts, 87, passed away January 13, 2016 at Wellington Parc. Born October 25, 1928 to the late Glendon P. and Alma Pendley Green, Mrs. Roberts was a caregiver most of her life and enjoyed gardening, fishing, traveling, the ocean, and UK Basketball. Dorine loved her husband, Ollie to the moon and back, and…
Elza Edward "Eddie" Earl
Sep 4, 1948 - Jan 13, 2016
Mr. Elza Edward "Eddie" Earl 67, of Owensboro passed away January 13, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born September 4, 1948 in Daviess County to the late Beckham, Sr. and Marie Blair Earl.Mr. Earl loved working on cars, in his yard and going fishing and hunting. He fought a long and hard…
Dorothy Berry
May 11, 1927 - Jan 12, 2016
Dorothy Lea "Dot" Best Berry, 88, died January 12, 2016 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Daviess County on May 11, 1927 to the late Walter T. Best and Katie Lea Adelman Best. She was predeceased by her husband, Patrick H. Berry, who died in 2009 and siblings Edward…
Stephen Choya Burcham
Sep 6, 1951 - Jan 11, 2016
Stephen "Choya" Burcham, 64, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born September 6, 1951 in Daviess Co., KY. Choya was a Master Electrician and electrical contractor and the owner of Choya's Electric. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and was…
Rena Strader Roark
Mar 7, 1927 - Jan 9, 2016
Rena Roark, 88, of Owensboro, passed away January 9, 2016. Mrs. Roark was born March 7, 1927 in Muhlenberg County to the late Lonnie and Wilma Strader. Mrs. Roark retired from Owensboro Daviess County Hospital after 27 years as the Supervisor of Admissions. She attended Graham High School and was a long standing member of…
Hettie Bell Sanders
- Jan 8, 2016
Hettie Bell (Smith) Sanders, 90, of Owensboro passed away Friday, January 8, 2016. She was born in Maxwell, Kentucky to the late Lee C. and Greek Smith.Mrs. Sanders graduated as valedictorian of her class at Livermore High School and went to work at Ken-Rad (G.E.) for several years. She then dedicated her time to becoming…