Obituaries
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Nell M. Butler
Mar 22, 1922 - Sep 11, 2015
Ms. Nell M. Butler, age 93 went home to be with her heavenly father on September 11, 2015 in Owensboro, she was born on March 22, 1922 in Ohio County to the late William and Bessie (Carpenter) Burton.Nell worked and retired from Chrysler Corporation in Detroit Michigan, Nell enjoyed spending time with her family and…
Edward L. Parker
Dec 18, 1942 - Sep 9, 2015
Edward L. "Sarge" Parker, 72, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born in Cincinnati, OH to the late Winefred and Charlotte Robison Parker. Sarge most recently retired from teaching at Apollo High School. He spent 23 years there as the leader of JROTC.…
John C. Howard
Feb 26, 1936 - Sep 9, 2015
John Christopher Howard,79, of Owensboro passed away suddenly Wednesday, September 9 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born the 8th child of the late John Louis and Mary Elve Howard in Whitesville, KY, he was known there as "Cricket". He attended St. Mary of the Woods and entered the Air Force with the 329 Bomb Squadron.…
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.…
