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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.…
Robert Lee Easy Rider Chenault
Nov 26, 1945 - Jan 17, 2015
Robert Lee "Bob" Easy Rider Chenault, 69, of Owensboro, died, January 17, 2015. He was born in Louisville, November 26, 1945 to the late Parvin and Hester Coyle Chenault. Bob was of the Baptist faith. He was a truck driver for more than 40 years. Bob enjoyed NASCAR, UK Basketball, Football, race cars, and building…
Avis Natalie Lanham
Aug 29, 1925 - Jan 17, 2015
Avis "Natalie" Lanham, 89, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the Heartford House. She was born August 29, 1925 in Stanley to the late Frank and Ella Hundley Winstead. Natalie was married to Marvin "Bill" Lanham on April 29, 1961 until his death in 1994. She has been a member of St.…
Erdine Logsdon
Mar 13, 1927 - Jan 17, 2015
Erdine Cox Logsdon, 87, passed away Friday, January 16, 2015, at Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest. She was born in Butler County, KY March 13, 1927 to the late Alfred and Clora Romans Cox. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, George William Logsdon on December 29, 2006, an infant daughter, Sharon…
Theresa Mae Axley Norris
Feb 6, 1931 - Jan 16, 2015
Theresa Mae Axley Norris, 83, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born February 6, 1931 in Ohio Co., KY to the late Raymond and Lillian Phillips Axley. She was a loving and dedicated homemaker and a member of Owensboro Christian Church. Theresa and her husband…
E. Jean Matthis
Jun 12, 1929 - Jan 13, 2015
E. Jean Matthis, 85, of Owensboro, passed away January 13, 2015. She was born June 12, 1929 in Butler County to the late Robert Elan Sr. and Nettie Ayers Gidcumb. Jean was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Her children and grandchildren were number one, Jean loved being a mother. Jean was…
Grace P. English
Jan 21, 1930 - Jan 11, 2015
Grace Polly English, 84, of Calhoun, died Sunday, January 11 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Araby, Georgia to the late Lathen Crenshaw and Grace Crenshaw Martin.Polly was a retired Pentecostal minister.She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Joe C. English and a son, Roy Lastinger.Polly is survived…
