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Betty Edwards
Aug 17, 1934 - Mar 22, 2015
Betty Edwards, 80, of Lewisport, passed away march 22, 2015. She was born August 17, 1934, to the late Hardin and Bertha Benningfield. Betty was a loving, caring, and compassionate mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. It was her nature to put others before herself, as she did on many occasions. Betty also enjoyed spending time gardening,…
Paul Batton McBride
Nov 29, 1927 - Mar 21, 2015
Paul B. McBride, 87, of Hawesville, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born in Hancock County on November 29, 1927, he was the son of the late Vinton and Pauline Basham McBride and was a member of St William Catholic Church. Mr. McBride began his career working in construction…
Patrick Joseph Mountain
- Mar 19, 2015
Patrick Joseph Mountain, age 57, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Owensboro, Kentucky, died suddenly March 19, 2015 at his home. Patrick was a charter member of All Saints Catholic Church, Knoxville, a member of the Knights of Columbus and served as a church greeter, usher, Eucharistic Minister and in general, a "can do" guy. He…
Brian W. Statts
Nov 7, 1966 - Mar 18, 2015
Brian W. Statts 48 of Owensboro peacefully passed away on March 18th 2015 with his family by his side. Born in Owensboro on November 7th. 1966 to Everett and Carolyn (Miller) Statts. Brian loved the outdoors, NASCAR, San Diego Chargers, Model Cars, U.K. and Bicycles.Brian leaves behind his parents, wife: Charlotte (Burns) Statts, daughters: Jessica…
Robert Daniel Moredock
Nov 25, 1940 - Mar 17, 2015
Robert Daniel Moredock, 74, of Owensboro, died Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was son of the late Edward and Clara Mae Moredock. Robert was born in Owensboro and graduated from Western High School.He most recently worked as the "office man" at Ledd's Clean Up Shop at Parrish and Walnut Streets.…
Elizabeth Ann Young Ratliff
Jan 24, 1935 - Mar 17, 2015
Elizabeth Ann Young Ratliff, 80, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born January 24, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Jones Young; was retired from Swedish Match and had also worked as a cashier at Big Lots for several years. Mrs. Ratliff…
John S. Miller
Dec 31, 1919 - Mar 17, 2015
John S. Miller, 95, of Louisville, formerly of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at the Episcopal Church Home in Louisville. He was born December 31, 1919 in Daviess Co., KY to the late Pleasant Jackson and Lydia McFarland Miller. Mr. Miller was a retired Certified Public Accountant with Alexander and Company and…
Larry Joe Ashby
Jun 22, 1945 - Mar 14, 2015
Larry Joe Ashby, 69, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015. He was born in Nuckols, KY, son of Oscar and Eva Rhea Ashby, both of whom preceded him in death. Larry was a graduate of Livermore High School and Henderson Barber School. He barbered for 41 years in Owensboro. He was a member…
Larry Joe Ashby
Jun 21, 1945 - Mar 14, 2015
Larry Joe Ashby, 69, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015. He was born in Nuckols, KY, son of Oscar and Eva Rhea Ashby, both of whom preceded him in death. Larry was a graduate of Livermore High School and Henderson Barber School. He barbered for 41 years in Owensboro. He was a member…

Doris Marie Bartlett
Sep 16, 1946 - Mar 13, 2015
Doris Marie (Ijames) Bartlett, 68, of Owensboro, passed away March 13, 2015 ay Riverside Nursing Home in Calhoun. She was born September 16, 1946 in Owensboro to the late James W. and Grace Powers Ijames.Doris is survived by one daughter, Brenda Renee (James) Shoemake of Petal, MS, and three grandchildren, with another due in May;…