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James Watts
Feb 18, 1926 - Jun 19, 2015
James (J.R.) Watts, 89, of Owensboro, died Friday, June 19, 2015, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Russellville to the late Robert and Eunice Smotherman Watts, was a member of Third Baptist Church and served in the Army during World War II. J.R. was an entrepreneur owning several companies throughout his career…
Tammy Gayle Self Cerniglia
- Jun 17, 2015
Tammy Gayle Self (Woods) Cerniglia, 48, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, after her long battle with breast cancer. She was a Christian saved by the grace of God! She lived, laughed and loved with her whole heart. Her Father in heaven filled her with the joy of the…
George T. Snyder
Apr 23, 1922 - Jun 17, 2015
George T. Snyder, age 93 passed away June 17, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, born on April 23, 1922 in Hancock County to late Clarence and Nora (Burke) Snyder. Mr. Snyder was a very active member of the Eaton Memorial Baptist Church, were he was the Oldest Living Member. Mr. Snyder held several offices…
JoAnn Waltrip
May 22, 1932 - Jun 15, 2015
JoAnn Waltrip, 83, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born in Russellville, a daughter of the late James Douglas and Kathleen Riley Purvis, JoAnn graduated from Russellville High School. She graduated summa cum laude from Kentucky Wesleyan College with a degree in Social Studies and earned her Masters…
Louis Franklin Purcell
Jul 22, 1921 - Jun 15, 2015
Louis Franklin Purcell, 93, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015 at Wellington Parc. He was born July 22, 1921 in Daviess Co., KY to the late Estell and Love Brown Purcell. Louis was a retired building contractor and cabinet maker and was a member of Providence United Methodist Church. He also was…
Stacey Straney Rhineburger
Jul 14, 1981 - Jun 14, 2015
Stacey Straney Rhineburger, 33, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at her home. She was born July 14, 1981 in Gulfport, MS. She had attended Bridgepointe Church. She enjoyed spending time with her children, listening to music, playing board games, fishing, camping, and family cookouts. She was preceded in death by her…
Helen Julia Truman
Apr 15, 1929 - Jun 14, 2015
Helen Julia (Judy) Truman, 86, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord Sunday June 14, 2015. She was born in Webster Co. April 15, 1929 to the late Robert E. and Lorene White Winstead. Julia retired from Daviess District Court and was a member of First Baptist Church where she taught primary Sunday School…
David Wayne Lemke
Sep 2, 1977 - Jun 13, 2015
David Wayne Lemke, 37, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2015, the same day his grandfather, Harry Lemke was born. David was born in Madisonville on September 2, 1977 to David and Shirley Curry Lemke. He graduated from Apollo in 1996 and worked at Wal-Mart for 18 years. He was…
Mary M. Shadrick
May 6, 1938 - Jun 13, 2015
Mary M. "Maggie" Shadrick, 77, of Owensboro, died Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Owensboro Center. She was born in Paducah, Kentucky to the late Wesley and Maudie Howard Darnell.Maggie was employed through the Opportunity Center. She retired after more than twenty years of service as a janitorial supervisor at the Federal Building. She was a…
Ronald Lee Marksberry
Jun 19, 1953 - Jun 12, 2015
Ronald Lee Marksberry, 61, of Utica, passed away June 12, 2015 at his home. Ronald was born on June 19, 1953 in Daviess County to Gene and Sarah Hall Marksberry. Ronnie was a proud union member of IUOE Local #181. Ronnie loved music, reading, and most importantly his family.Ronnie is preceded in death by his…
