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Ernest Earl Wills
May 1, 1933 - Jan 20, 2015
Ernest Earl Wills, 81, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 1, 1933 in Daviess Co. to the late Denver E. and Virginia Hester Wills. Ernie was retired from Green River Steel as an electrician and was a U. S. Army veteran of the…
Jean C. Nuchols
Jun 19, 1927 - Jan 19, 2015
Jean C. Nuchols, 87, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. Jean was born on June 19, 1927 in Daviess County, Kentucky to the late Arthur and Blanche Chapman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy A. Nuchols, and several brothers and sisters. Jean was a 1945 graduate…
Deborah Kay Cooper
Sep 1, 1964 - Jan 19, 2015
Deborah Kay Cooper, 50, of Owensboro, died January 20, 2015. She was born September 1, 1964 to the late Charles Camfield and Rosie Murphy. Deborah attended Walnut Memorial Baptist Church. She loved playing bingo and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. Deborah was a big hearted lady and will be missed by many. Deborah…
Harold R. Clark
May 4, 1919 - Jan 19, 2015
Harold R. Clark, Sr., 95, of Owensboro, went home to Jesus, January 19, 2015 at the Carmel Home. He was born May 4, 1919 in Daviess Co. to the late Virgil D. and Orene Schadler Clark. Harold retired after 30 years as an accountant with Western KY Gas Co. and was a member of Blessed…

Zane Bennett
Jan 19, 2015 - Jan 19, 2015
Zane Bennett, infant son of Misty Jewell Morgan and Stan Bennett passed away Monday, January 19th, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. A private service of committal will be held in Christ Chapel Mausoleum at Owensboro Memorial Gardens with burial to follow. Birthplace: Owensboro, KYResided In: Owensboro KY USACemetery: Owensboro Memorial Gardens
Jerry Lee Fulks
Mar 25, 1940 - Jan 19, 2015
Jerry Lee Fulks, 74, of Owensboro died Monday, January 19, 2015 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. He was born in Eureka, IN to the late Joe Allen and Mildred Fulks.Jerry served in the U.S. Air Force for more than twelve years, including the Vietnam War. He was an Air Policeman and sharpshooter. He was…
Barbara J. Winstead Hayden
Sep 28, 1944 - Jan 18, 2015
Barbara J. Winstead Hayden, 70, Owensboro, died Sunday, January 18, 2015, at her residence. She was born in Muhlenburg County to the late William Fred Winstead and Mary Doss Coomes. Barbara enjoyed quilting, gardening, and spending time with her family. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Buddy Winstead. Survivors include her children,…
Kyle Duvall Hammers
Jun 8, 1951 - Jan 18, 2015
If you ever leave your house without a roll of duct tape, you might want to reconsider that decision. Kyle Duvall Hammers was born June 8, 1951, and passed away January 18, 2015. Before he shook off this mortal coil, he did manage to leave several lessons behind for his surviving family; his wife of…
Durwood Mefford
Feb 11, 1921 - Jan 17, 2015
Durwood Mefford, 93, of Owensboro, KY, slipped into the arms of his Savior on Saturday morning, January 17, 2015. He was born in Huntsville, KY, on Feb. 11, 1921, and later moved to Beech Creek, KY, where with his siblings, C.W., Billy, Nelda, and David, he was lovingly raised by Raymond and Dulcie Grubb Mefford.Durwood…
Christopher Dorius McCool
Oct 28, 1918 - Jan 17, 2015
Christopher D. McCool was born on October 28, 1918, in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. He died in Owensboro, Kentucky, on January 17, 2015. He was the son of Charles and Frances McCool and was one of ten brothers and one sister.He attended Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh and achieved a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.…