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Blake Banken
May 15, 2015 - May 15, 2015
Blake Banken, infant son of Juanita Daugherty and Tyler Banken, was born and died on Friday, May 15, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Also surviving are his grandparents, Tony and Patrice Banken and Melissa KcKinney, and great grandmother, Karen Vonderheide.There will be no services. Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory are in charge of arrangements.Online…

Ernest J. Shadrick
May 25, 1958 - May 15, 2015
Ernest J. Shadrick, 56, of Owensboro died Friday, May 15, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Henderson, Kentucky to Ernest C. and Mary M. "Maggie" Darnell Shadrick. Ernest attended The Pentecostals of Owensboro church.He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest C. Shadrick.Ernest is survived by his mother, Mary "Maggie"…
Wanda F. Hedge
Nov 8, 1945 - May 13, 2015
Wanda F. Hedge, 69, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Owensboro to the late Forrest and Sylvia Pate. Wanda was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. She enjoyed NASCAR, especially Tony Stewart. Wanda loved playing bingo and spending time with family. She was…
Earl D. Watson
Jul 15, 1923 - May 13, 2015
Earl D. Watson, 91, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born July 15, 1923 in McHenry to the late Willie and Anna Belle Watson. He formerly was an owner-operator of the 9th. Street Bar and Kathy's Place Restaurant. Earl was a U. S. Army and…
Emogene Smith Mayfield
Apr 27, 1924 - May 12, 2015
Emogene Smith Mayfield, 91, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at her home. She was born in Ohio County to the late Irvin and Betty Ralph Smith. Emogene was a strong and spirited lady who remained very active until recent years. She was a longtime member of Hall Street Baptist Church and she…
Emogene Smith Mayfield
Apr 27, 1924 - May 12, 2015
Emogene Smith Mayfield, 91, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at her home. She was born in Ohio County to the late Irvin and Betty Ralph Smith.Emogene was a strong and spirited lady who remained very active until recent years. She was a longtime member of Hall Street Baptist Church and she knew…
Paul Henry Grossman
Mar 17, 1931 - May 12, 2015
Rev. Paul Henry Grossman, 84, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on May, 12 2015. Paul was born in Evansville on March 17, 1931 to the late Louis and Ida Keck Grossman. Paul graduated from a one-room school for his first eight grades, and Reitz High School in Evansville. He proceeded to complete…
Doris Ann Russ
Jan 22, 1932 - May 12, 2015
Doris Ann Duncan Russ, 83, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 12, 2015 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born January 22, 1932 in Hancock Co. to the late John Lloyd and Mattie Lou Hamilton Duncan. Doris was retired as a Registered Nurse having worked for Dr. Jack Keeley and…
Philip Don Spurlock
Mar 14, 1950 - May 10, 2015
Philip D. Spurlock, 65, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born March 14, 1950 in Rockport, IN to the late Clayton and Ruth Reinhart Spurlock. He was a member of Immaculate Catholic Church and was retired from the Owensboro Catholic School System after 36 years…
Geraldine Benham
Sep 27, 1925 - May 10, 2015
Ms. Geraldine "Dena" Benham age 89 of Owensboro passed away with her family by her side on May 10, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Roscoe and Fannie Lee (Cecil) Foster. She was preceded in death by her husband Willard Clayton Benham on September 13, 2008.Ms. Benham was a former member of Community…