Obituaries
Owensboro Memorial Gardens
There’s a difference in cemeteries. You owe it to yourself to know.
We honor our heritage. There are good reasons you should make it yours.
Sylvia Heflin
Feb 28, 1937 - Jun 21, 2015
Sylvia Theresa (Froehlich) Heflin passed away at her home with her family by her side on June 21, 2015. She was born on February 28, 1937 in Owensboro, to the late Paul and Ava (Harl) Froehlich. She was a member of the St. Stephens Cathedral. She worked 42 years as a Medical Technologist for Labcorp…
Dolores Mae LaClyuse
Oct 16, 1932 - Jun 19, 2015
Dolores Mae LaCluyse, 82, passed away while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born October 16, 1932, in Mishawaka, IN, to the late Camille and Rachael LaCluyse. Dolores was a first generation American in her family and was very proud of her Belgian heritage. She spent over thirty years in Florida…
Dorothy Louise Roberts
Sep 26, 1916 - Jun 19, 2015
Dorothy Louise (Terry) Roberts, 98, passed away Friday, June 19, 2015 at the Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center. She had resided at The Bishop Soenneker Home for the past two years. She was born on September 26, 1916 in Daviess County to the late Roy W. and Mary Hiteman Terry and was one of nine…
Dorothy Louise Roberts
Sep 26, 1916 - Jun 19, 2015
Dorothy Louise (Terry) Roberts, 98, passed away Friday, June 19, 2015 at the Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center. She had resided at The Bishop Soenneker Home for the past two years. She was born on September 26, 1916 in Daviess County to the late Roy W. and Mary Hiteman Terry and was one of nine…
James Watts
Feb 18, 1926 - Jun 19, 2015
James (J.R.) Watts, 89, of Owensboro, died Friday, June 19, 2015, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Russellville to the late Robert and Eunice Smotherman Watts, was a member of Third Baptist Church and served in the Army during World War II. J.R. was an entrepreneur owning several companies throughout his career…
Tammy Gayle Self Cerniglia
- Jun 17, 2015
Tammy Gayle Self (Woods) Cerniglia, 48, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, after her long battle with breast cancer. She was a Christian saved by the grace of God! She lived, laughed and loved with her whole heart. Her Father in heaven filled her with the joy of the…
George T. Snyder
Apr 23, 1922 - Jun 17, 2015
George T. Snyder, age 93 passed away June 17, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, born on April 23, 1922 in Hancock County to late Clarence and Nora (Burke) Snyder. Mr. Snyder was a very active member of the Eaton Memorial Baptist Church, were he was the Oldest Living Member. Mr. Snyder held several offices…
JoAnn Waltrip
May 22, 1932 - Jun 15, 2015
JoAnn Waltrip, 83, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born in Russellville, a daughter of the late James Douglas and Kathleen Riley Purvis, JoAnn graduated from Russellville High School. She graduated summa cum laude from Kentucky Wesleyan College with a degree in Social Studies and earned her Masters…
Louis Franklin Purcell
Jul 22, 1921 - Jun 15, 2015
Louis Franklin Purcell, 93, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015 at Wellington Parc. He was born July 22, 1921 in Daviess Co., KY to the late Estell and Love Brown Purcell. Louis was a retired building contractor and cabinet maker and was a member of Providence United Methodist Church. He also was…
Stacey Straney Rhineburger
Jul 14, 1981 - Jun 14, 2015
Stacey Straney Rhineburger, 33, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at her home. She was born July 14, 1981 in Gulfport, MS. She had attended Bridgepointe Church. She enjoyed spending time with her children, listening to music, playing board games, fishing, camping, and family cookouts. She was preceded in death by her…
