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Walker Earle Meacham
Aug 16, 1924 - Jan 21, 2017
Walker Earle Meacham, 92, of Owensboro died Saturday, January 21, 2017. He was born August 16, 1924 in Memphis, TN, the son of William Earle and Muriel Moore Meacham (Weisiger). He served for three years in the Army Corps of Engineers during WWII, including one year in the ETO, and was a Master Sergeant when…
Betty Ruth Jackson
Oct 23, 1931 - Jan 21, 2017
Betty Ruth Jackson, formerly of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away on January 21st in Olney, Maryland, at the age of 85. She was born October 23, 1931in Daviess Co. to the late Homer and Ruth Smith Ford, and was also preceded in death by her brother James and her sister Joanne.Betty Ruth was born in Owensboro…
Charles Edward Griffith
May 24, 1936 - Jan 20, 2017
Charles Edward Griffith, Sr., 81, of Owensboro, passed away January 20, 2017 at home. He was born in Owensboro, May 24, 1936 to the late Thurman and Annie Griffith. Charles was a carpenter by trade and worked very hard. He spent 25 years with Purcell Builder before his retirement. Charles also enjoyed fishing, NASCAR and…
Joseph "Jack" Higdon
Jun 14, 1934 - Jan 20, 2017
Jospeh "Jack" Higdon, 82, of Knottsville, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at his home surrounded by family and under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Mr. Higdon was born June 14, 1934 to the late Augustine and Janie Aud Higdon. He was a member of St. Williams Parrish in Knottsville. Jack was literally…
Renetta Carpenter
Nov 27, 1924 - Jan 17, 2017
Renetta Carpenter, 92, of Masonville, came to the end of life's journey and went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born November 27, 1924 in Daviess County to the late Marvin and Martha Weatherford Sutherlin.Renetta was an active and lifetime member of Sugar…
Arnold Roberts
Nov 6, 1930 - Jan 16, 2017
Arnold Roberts, 86, of Owensboro left this life for his eternal reward, January 16, 2017 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Daviess County to the late Otto and Sudie Barnett Roberts. He married his true love, Norma Jean Wiggins, January 16, 1954. Arnold served his country in the United States Army, and…
Benny Paul Berry
May 3, 1953 - Jan 16, 2017
Benny Paul Berry, Sr., 63, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born May 3, 1953 in Detroit, MI to the late Hershel Berry and Estella May. He was of the Baptist faith and had worked as a mechanic. He loved drinking coffee with his friends…
Perry Glenn Starks
Oct 31, 1957 - Jan 16, 2017
Perry Glenn Starks, 59, of Owensboro died Monday, January 16, 2017 at Owensboro Center. He was born in Owensboro to Charles Edward and Regina McCormick Starks. Perry was a Baptist and had worked for Jagoe Homes as a Footer Layout Specialist. He served his country in the United States Army for six years and then…
Zack Simon
Nov 13, 1986 - Jan 16, 2017
Zack Simon, 30, of Owensboro died January 16, 2017 in Lexington, KY. He was a server at The Chop House, had worked at J's Liquors and had attended the University of Kentucky. Zack loved music and attending music festivals, dancing and camping while listening to Radio Head, The Grateful Dead and The Flaming Lips play…
Arleigh Childress "A.C." Stanley
Sep 10, 1924 - Jan 16, 2017
Arleigh Childress "A.C." Stanley, 92, of Owensboro passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Mr. Stanley was born in Pritchett, Upshur County, Texas and grew up in Tyler, Texas where he attended public schools. A veteran of World War II he served in the Seabees, the Marine Corps,…
