Obituaries
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Ernest Cleo Roberts
Nov 13, 1942 - Feb 26, 2016
Ernest Cleo Roberts, 73, passed away February 26, 2016 while in the care of Red Banks Skilled Nursing Center in Henderson, KY. Born November 13, 1942 to the late Fritz and Arvila Roberts, Ernest worked eighteen years as first a truck driver, then on the loading dock for Prairie Farms. He loved drag racing and…
Evelyn Hope Schell
Jun 4, 1922 - Feb 25, 2016
Evelyn Hope Schell, 93, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016 at The Carmel Home. Born in Monroe County, KY, the daughter of the late Arlie Ray and Nancy Bera Kerr Hope, she was raised in Glasgow, KY and graduated from Glasgow High School. She received a bachelor's degree in Home Economics from Western…
Mary Elizabeth Cecil
May 24, 1927 - Feb 25, 2016
Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Cecil, 88, of the Carmel Home in Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 to be with our Savior. She was born May 24, 1927 in Owensboro, the daughter of the late Tilman W. and Eloise Higdon Fogle. During her life, she worked for Grant's Jewelry Store, the Dentist, Dr. Embry,…
Charlie Grace Fuqua
Feb 24, 2016 - Feb 24, 2016
Charlie Grace Fuqua passed away February 24, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She is survived by her parents, Steven and Penny Fuqua, and a brother, Devin Burress.Services are 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory where visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.
Paul William Thompson
May 10, 1934 - Feb 23, 2016
Paul William Thompson, 81, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 while under the care of Hospice of Western KY following a year-long battle with cancer. He was born May 10, 1934 in Sorgho to the late Joseph Bernard and Anabel Wimsatt Thompson. Paul was retired from South Central Bell after 36 years…
Bobbie Bates
Jul 28, 1936 - Feb 21, 2016
Mrs. Bobbie Bates, 79, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky at the Heartford House. She was born in Daviess County to the late Woodrow and Edith Fulkerson Ray. Bobbie worked as dental assistant for many years and was honored to be named a Kentucky Colonel.…
Virginia W. Haley
Nov 11, 1918 - Feb 20, 2016
Virginia W. Haley, 97, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016, in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky, having spent up until the last days of her life in her home with the devoted care of her family. Virginia was born November 11, 1918 to the late Samuel Harmon and Martha Lynn Whitescarver…
George Cornelius
Feb 10, 1934 - Feb 19, 2016
Mr. George W. Cornelius, 82, passed away Friday, February 19, 2016 at Fordsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Cornelius has no known family nor is his place of birth known. Unable to hear or speak throughout his life, he has been in the care of the Commonwealth of Kentucky for many, many years. A memorial…
Bill R. Williams
Feb 6, 1930 - Feb 18, 2016
Billy R. Williams, 86, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016 in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born in Wayland, KY, the son of the late Walter and Stella Hampton Williams, he graduated from Paintsville High School. Following graduation he joined the Marine Corp, after which he enrolled at Kentucky Wesleyan College…
J. Richard Gaw
Jul 12, 1926 - Feb 18, 2016
J. Richard Gaw, 89, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016 at his home. He was born July 12, 1926 to the late James William and Mary Josephine Thompson Gaw in Owensboro. He loved his family and considered them his greatest accomplishment. He enjoyed family gatherings and having pizza parties with his children and grandchildren. Mr.…
