Obituaries
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Elizabeth Therese Oberst O'Bryan
Sep 28, 1916 - Feb 29, 2016
Elizabeth Therese Oberst O'Bryan, 99, of Owensboro entered into eternal life in her one hundredth year on Monday, February 29, 2016 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Herman and Anna Winkler Oberst. Mrs. O'Bryan was a loving and dedicated homemaker and charter member of…
Dolphus C. Hardison
Mar 22, 1931 - Feb 29, 2016
Dolphus C. Hardison, 84, of Utica, Kentucky passed away February 29, 2016 under the care of Owensboro Center. Mr. Hardison was born March 22, 1931 in Muhlenberg County to the late Lanie and Ada Hoover Hardison. Dolphus was a retired upholsterer who worked for over 25 years for the Murphy Miller and Hon Company. Mr.…
Jerry Lee Dycus
Oct 5, 1948 - Feb 28, 2016
Jerry Lee Dycus, 67, of Owensboro passed away February 28, 2016 at his home under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born October 5, 1948 in Tell City to the late Leroy Dycus and Ruth Poole Early. Mr. Dycus was an Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He was an…
Glynn "Big Moe" Hazelwood
Nov 28, 1931 - Feb 28, 2016
Glynn "Big Moe" Hazelwood, 84, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord Sunday, February, 28th, 2016 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Glynn was born in Daviess County, November 28th, 1931, to the late Jesse and Viola Watson Hazelwood. Glynn retired early from General Electric due to an injury. He enjoyed spending…
Paul Raymond Wilkerson
Dec 31, 1945 - Feb 27, 2016
Paul Raymond Wilkerson, 70, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born December 31, 1945 in Whitesville to the late Paul O. and Evelyn Wilkerson. Paul was retired from the Body Shop at Champion Ford and was a U. S. Navy veteran…
Charles Sowders
Jun 7, 1929 - Feb 27, 2016
Charles Russell Sowders, 86, of Owensboro, passed away February 27, 2016. Born June 7, 1929 to the late Thomas and Ebbie Sowders, Charles enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a patron of the VFW for 64 years where you could find him and his wife every Friday evening dancing. Charles worked hard through…
Billy Ray Van Winkle
Feb 5, 1933 - Feb 27, 2016
Billy Ray Van Winkle, 83, died February 27, 2016, at his home, surrounded by family and friends. He was born February 5, 1933, to the late Dewey, Sr., and Tillie Smith Van Winkle. He played football at Owensboro High School where he graduated in 1951. He was a Golden Gloves boxing champion. He attended Georgetown…
George Estil Henderson
May 13, 1930 - Feb 27, 2016
George Estil Henderson, 85, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at his home. He was born May 13, 1930 in Butler Co., to the late Isum and Corda Ann Phelps Henderson. George was retired from Owensboro Municipal Utilities as Chief Water Plant Operator and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church where…
Don Preston Conley
Apr 25, 1935 - Feb 27, 2016
Don Preston Conley, 80, of Owensboro, died February 27, 2016, seeing the great light that he followed for years. He now lives with that Great Light, where there is no sadness, no turning of days. Don passed away in the care of Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born April 25, 1935, in Magoffin County…
Nina McBrayer
Aug 20, 1922 - Feb 27, 2016
Nina McBrayer, 93, known lovingly to everyone as "Gran-Gran", died Friday, February 27th, 2016 at her home in Lexington, KY. Born in Whitesville, KY to the late Mabel and George Fulkerson, Nina lived most of her life in Owensboro with her late husband, Paul McBrayer. Nina was a perfect mother, talented, and was always happy.…
