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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.…
Phillip W. Demarest
Sep 22, 1924 - Feb 17, 2016
Phillip W. Demarest, 91, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation. He was born in Daviess County, Kentucky to the late Charles F. and Mary J. Demarest. Mr. Demarest served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a prisoner of war in Germany for sixteen months.…
Sanora Tucker Boone Pryor
Dec 22, 1926 - Feb 17, 2016
Sanora Tucker Boone Pryor, 89, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully February 17, 2016 under the care of SHC at Hillcrest. Mrs. Pryor was born December 22, 1926 in Livermore to the late J.C. and Dane Tucker. She retired from G.E., was a member of Walnut Memorial Baptist Church, and was known as having a big…
Sarah Martine Chandler
Apr 20, 1943 - Feb 16, 2016
Sarah Martine Chandler, 72, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Signature Healthcare Hillcrest. She was born in Owensboro to the late Leroy and Ethel Mae Durham.Sarah worked as a CNA for more than thirty-five years at various nursing homes. In retirement, she also worked as a private duty nurse. Sarah was an…
Edward H. Harper
Nov 20, 1930 - Feb 16, 2016
Edward H. Harper, 85, of Leitchfield passed away February 16, 2016 in Texas under the care of his daughter, Carol. He was born November 20, 1930 in Owensboro to the late Earl J. and Mary Schenk Harper. Mr. Harper was of the Methodist faith and an Air Force veteran and a self-employed painter by trade.…
Regina Whitworth Duncan
Nov 20, 1930 - Feb 15, 2016
Regina Whitworth Duncan, 85, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016, at Heartland Villa in Lewisport. She was born November 20, 1930 in Breckenridge Co. to the late Willie and Mildred Glasscock Whitworth. Regina retired in 1993 after 44 years with the General Electric Co. and M.P.D., Inc. Regina and her husband were…
