Obituaries
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Myrtle Bell Mercer
Mar 24, 1928 - May 14, 2016
Myrtle Bell Mercer, 88, daughter of the late Nealie and Lilly Travis, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016. She was born March 24, 1928 in Muhlenburg County. Myrtle eventually came to reside in Owensboro with her now deceased husband of 55 years, Luther Mercer, Jr. Also preceding her in death were her sisters, Velma…
Louise "Josie" Williams Knott
Sep 29, 1928 - May 14, 2016
Louise "Josie" Williams Knott, 87, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday May 14, 2016 at her home. She was born in Daviess County near Friendship to the late Lonnie and Pearl Hazelrigg Williams.Louise served as a receptionist at Modern Welding for many years and was a member of Walnut Memorial Baptist Church. She enjoyed growing flowers,…
Margaret "Peggy" R. Morris
May 7, 1930 - May 14, 2016
Margaret "Peggy" Ridlehoover Morris, 86, of Owensboro, passed away May 14, 2016 under the Care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Peggy was born in Cadiz, Kentucky on May 7, 1930 to the late Samuel Franklin Ridlehoover and Anne Dunnington Beauchamp Ridlehoover Swem. She was a graduate of Atherton High School in Louisville where she was…
Irene Spoelstra
Sep 14, 1937 - May 14, 2016
Irene Spoelstra, 78, of Utica passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016. She was born September 14, 1937 in New York state and worked in the theater industry before retiring from Northshore Mortgage. Mrs. Spoelstra was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Spoelstra, Sr. in 2008. Survivors include her step-son, Neal Spoelstra, Jr. (Marilyn) of…
Donald "Don" Bishop
Sep 13, 1930 - May 13, 2016
Donald E. "Don" Bishop, 85, of Owensboro passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 at Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born in Daviess County to the late Durwood and Woodie Mae Bishop.Don was a U.S. Marine Corp Sergeant who was disabled during the Korean War. He was of the protestant faith. Mr. Bishop enjoyed…
Jeanette Wilsbacher Barnett
Aug 5, 1925 - May 13, 2016
Jeanette Wilsbacher Barnett, 90, of Owensboro passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Carmel Home. She was born August 5, 1925 in Warrick County, Indiana to the late Joseph and Matilda Wilsbacher. Mrs. Barnett was a devoted Catholic who was a member of the Immaculate Parrish, the Alter Society, and Legion of Mary Auxiliary.…
Aaron Kipling Shears
Dec 6, 1993 - May 13, 2016
Aaron Kipling Shears, 22, of Evansville, IN, died Friday, May 13, 2016, at Deaconess Hospital. He was born in Jacksonville, FL, and graduated from Daviess County High School where he was a track star. Aaron loved music and was an aspiring rapper, he had an outgoing personality, and loved spending time outdoors. However, his greatest…
Carol S. Drury
Sep 10, 1942 - May 11, 2016
Carol S. Drury, 73, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. She was born in Owensboro to the late J. Millard and Louise Froelich Haynes. After raising her family in Louisville she returned to Owensboro to be closer to brothers and sisters.Ms. Drury was a…
Cory Christian Galloway
Sep 17, 1998 - May 9, 2016
Cory Christian Galloway, 17, of Owensboro passed away May 9, 2016 at Kosair Children's Hospital in Louisville. He was born September 17, 1998 in Owensboro to Bruce and Becky Galloway. Cory was a very intelligent student who had just graduated from Triplett High School. He mowed yards on his own and also worked for Weedman…
Joseph M. Cecil
- May 8, 2016
Joseph Martin Cecil, 74, of Owensboro passed peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2016. As a devout Roman Catholic, he was a strong supporter of Right to Life and Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital and served as a jail minister in Owensboro for several years. Martin was a faithful husband of 52 years, devoted father/grandfather, and…
