Obituaries
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Glenn Watson
Jun 1, 1962 - Sep 9, 2015
Glenn Watson, 53, of Owensboro, passed away September 9, 2015, at his home. He was born June 1, 1962 in Toledo, OH to the late Gerald Watson and Eunice Watson. Glenn was a very helpful man. Always willing to drop what he was doing to assist in almost anything was one of the best ways…
Josie E. McBride
Dec 11, 1936 - Sep 8, 2015
Josie E. McBride, 78, of Owensboro passed away with her loving family at her side Tuesday, September 8, 2015 in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born December 11, 1936 in Daviess County to the late Joseph I. and May Howard Mills.Josie was a lifetime member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic…
Joseph C. Riney
Apr 5, 1924 - Sep 8, 2015
Joseph C. Riney (Joe), 91, of Owensboro, passed away on September 08, 2015 at Carmel Home.Born on April 05, 1924, he was the son of the late William Gerald and Mary Merimee Riney. He was a 1942 graduate of Vine Grove High School.He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Sue Thomas…
Janet Marie Chowen
Dec 6, 1933 - Sep 7, 2015
Janet Marie Chowen, 81, passed away September 7, 2015 at Wellington Parc in Owensboro, KY. She was born in Los Angeles, CA, December 6, 1933 to the late George and Inez Savage. Janet worked hard and retired as an Engineering Secretary from Ragu. After retiring, she and her husband, Chad, built a home at Lake…
Eleanor Jane Wells
Dec 19, 1941 - Sep 4, 2015
Eleanor Jane Wells, 73, loving wife of David Wells of Owensboro, KY, passed away September 4, 2015 in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky after a brief illness. Eleanor was born December 19, 1941 in Birmingham, AL to Joe Nail and Alma ''Buddy'' Nail Langston. She retired in 2003 after working for Dr. Richard…
James Clifford Purdy
Aug 4, 1927 - Sep 3, 2015
James Clifford "Cliff" Purdy, 88, of Owensboro passed away Friday, September 3, 2015 in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born in Owensboro, a son of the late Charles Edward and Ada Catherine Smyth Purdy.Cliff, for more than 30 years, worked at S.W. Anderson's as the manager for advertising and display. He then formed…
Deidre L. Griffin
Dec 27, 1950 - Sep 1, 2015
Deidre "Dee" L. Griffin, 64, of Hawesville, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Evansville, Indiana to the late Burl Thomas and Flora Lee Canfield Young. Dee attended Owensboro Business College.She retired from Owensboro Mercy Hospital (now Owensboro Health Regional) after more than 21 years of service.…
Gary W. Brewer
Feb 13, 1952 - Sep 1, 2015
Gary W. Brewer, 63, of Owensboro passed away on Tuesday, September 1 at his home. Born February 13, 1952 to the late Richard Neal Smith and Elizabeth Brewer Smith.Gary was retired from the Air Force and the Army and was a member of Central Presbyterian Church. His passion was music and he had a great…
Alma Lee Whitmer Martin
Aug 14, 1919 - Aug 31, 2015
Alma Lee Whitmer Martin, 96, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2015, at the Carmel Home. She was born August 14, 1919 in Muhlenburg County, daughter of the late Charles E. and Eura Noffsinger Whitmer. Alma retired from the Daviess County School System after teaching first-grade at Masonville Elementary School for 21 years.…
Evelyn Louise Stacik
Jan 20, 1943 - Aug 30, 2015
Evelyn L. Stacik, 72 of Owensboro passed away August 30, 2015 at her home. Born on January 20, 1943 in Daviess County to Marvin and the late Mildred Morris. Evelyn was retired from Swedish Match, Big Lots, and Fairfield Inn and was a member of St. Pius Tenth Catholic Church. She loved spending time with…
