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Clifford Brandon
May 10, 1941 - May 9, 2015
Clifford Greyson Brandon Jr. 73, of Owensboro, died May 9, 2015 in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky after a five year battle with Lewy Body disease. Cliff was born May 10, 1941 to the late Clifford Sr. and Eileen Hayden Brandon. Cliff was an active member of Immaculate Catholic Church, where he served…
Junius Dewey Stewart
Nov 11, 1929 - May 8, 2015
Junius D. Stewart, Jr. "JD" died peacefully May 8, 2015 in Annapolis, Maryland, he was 85. Junius Stewart, Jr. was born November 15, 1929 in Owensboro, KY. JD started his printing career as a "Linotype" operator for the Messenger Inquiry in Owensboro, KY. He served in the Korean War with the Army under President Harry…
Sara J. Carrico
Jul 9, 1965 - May 8, 2015
Sara J. Carrico, 49, of Lewisport, passed away May 8, 2015. She was born July 9, 1965 to the late Frankie Sr. and Alice Horn. Sara worked at Bishop Soenneker Center doing housekeeping. When Sara wasn't working, she enjoyed spending time in a garden. She also enjoyed horses, raising chickens, doing crafts, and going to…
James Dale Robinson
Jun 29, 1953 - May 7, 2015
James Dale Robinson, 61, of Louisville, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Hosparus in Louisville. He was born June 29, 1953 in Daviess Co., KY, son of Robert T. Robinson and the late Frances Chapin Robinson. He graduated from Owensboro High School in 1972, attended the University of Kentucky and graduated from the…
Thomas Merritt Hobbs
Aug 7, 1942 - May 7, 2015
Mr. Thomas Merritt Hobbs Jr. passed away at his residence on May 7, 2015 he was born on August 7, 1942 in Mayfield, KY. to the late Thomas M. Hobbs Sr. and Bernice (Playter) Hobbs. He retired from Mount St. Joseph Conference & Retreat Center as the chef. His past time was spent watching UK…
Lyndell Morgan
Apr 27, 1938 - May 7, 2015
Lyndell R. Morgan, 77, passed away May 7th, 2015 at his home. He was born April 27, 1938 to the late Hestel and Mabel Morgan. Lyndell was an Army Veteran, a Mason of Masonic Lodge 714 of Centertown, a Shriner, and an avid Hunter and Fisherman. He loved helping children through the Shriner's organization. Lyndell…
JoAnne Marie Abel
Dec 30, 1948 - May 6, 2015
Ms. JoAnne "Joie" Marie Abel, age 66 of Owensboro passed away on Wednesday May 6, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Joie was born on December 30, 1948 to late Joseph V. and Lura B. (Burden) Abel.Joie was a member of St. Joseph and Paul Catholic Church.Survivors include: brother: Joseph (Robin) Abel, sisters: Angela (Tommy)…
Mary Elizabeth Smith
Oct 5, 1916 - May 6, 2015
Mary Elizabeth Smith, 98, of Owensboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at the Hermitage. She was born October 5, 1916 to James and Laura Pearl Crowe Bolser. She attended Owensboro High School and graduated in 1934. She worked at Ken-Rad and General Electric. Mary Elizabeth married Mathew Smith…
Marjorie McManus Hager
Nov 17, 1930 - May 4, 2015
Marjorie McManus Hager, 84, died on May 4, 2015. She was born November 17, 1930, in Cairo, Ill., to Aimee White Held (Dolly) and William Allen McManus. Her stepfather was Paul John Held.During her lifetime Marjorie Hager was devoted to her family and to the arts.While living in Chicago as a child, Marjorie participated in…
Joseph Warren Ralph
Sep 23, 1960 - May 4, 2015
Joseph Warren Ralph, 54, of Owensboro, went home to the Lord on Monday, May 4, 2015 after a 7 week bout with an aggressive type of cancer. Joe was a graduate of Western Kentucky University with a B.S. in Engineering. He was hired at Commonwealth Aluminum as a foreman and later advanced to Casting Superintendent…
