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David Douglas Rhineburger
Jul 15, 1945 - Mar 10, 2016
David Douglas Rhineburger, 70, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born July 15, 1945 in Owensboro, to the late Vernon Douglas and Vera Dean Sapp Rhineburger. David was retired after 35 years as a truck driver having last worked for the Belmont Trucking Co. He…
Randall G. Epperson
Dec 15, 1923 - Mar 9, 2016
Randall G. Epperson, 92, of Pompano Beach, Florida, formerly of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in Pompano Beach. He was born December 15, 1923 in McLeansboro, IL to the late Cepha K. and Pearl Bridwell Epperson. Randall was retired as a corporate pilot having been with several companies. He was a flight instructor…
Roy Gene Clouse
May 12, 1943 - Mar 7, 2016
Roy Gene Clouse, 72, passed away at home March 7, 2016. Born May 12, 1943, to the late Herman L. and Dovie Moe Clouse. Roy spent most of his time enjoying wood-working and other general carpentry. He is survived by his brothers, David Clouse and his wife Virginia, Robert Clouse; sister, Shirley Gordon; nephew, David…
Joseph "J.D." Vaughan
Apr 11, 1928 - Mar 5, 2016
J. D. Vaughan, Jr., 87, of Owensboro, finished his longest round on March 5, 2016 at Owensboro Center. He was born on April 11, 1928 in Marion, Kentucky to the late Doyle and Virginia Vaughan. J. D. was a UK graduate, a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity, and a loyal CATS fan. He received…
Rachel Jean Westerfield
Apr 3, 1933 - Mar 5, 2016
Rachel J. Westerfield, 82, of Masonville, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Rachel was a loving and dedicated homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and beloved caregiver to many. She was a sports fan, especially of the U.K. Wildcats and Indianapolis Colts.Rachel was preceded…
Eva Mae Birkhead
Jul 18, 1934 - Mar 4, 2016
Eva Mae Birkhead, 81, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016 at her home. She was born in Greenville, Kentucky to the late Ellis and Alice Munday. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, good friend, nurse and Catholic who lived by "faith, hope and love." Mrs. Birkhead graduated with an RN…
Robert B. "Bob" Pyle
Feb 11, 1924 - Mar 2, 2016
Robert B. "Bob" Pyle, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born February 11, 1924 in Joplin Missouri to the late Albert B. and Lena Ingram Pyle. Bob was retired from Green Coal Co. after 30 years having been their Purchasing Agent.…
Elizabeth Therese Oberst O'Bryan
Sep 28, 1916 - Feb 29, 2016
Elizabeth Therese Oberst O'Bryan, 99, of Owensboro entered into eternal life in her one hundredth year on Monday, February 29, 2016 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Herman and Anna Winkler Oberst. Mrs. O'Bryan was a loving and dedicated homemaker and charter member of…
Dolphus C. Hardison
Mar 22, 1931 - Feb 29, 2016
Dolphus C. Hardison, 84, of Utica, Kentucky passed away February 29, 2016 under the care of Owensboro Center. Mr. Hardison was born March 22, 1931 in Muhlenberg County to the late Lanie and Ada Hoover Hardison. Dolphus was a retired upholsterer who worked for over 25 years for the Murphy Miller and Hon Company. Mr.…
Jerry Lee Dycus
Oct 5, 1948 - Feb 28, 2016
Jerry Lee Dycus, 67, of Owensboro passed away February 28, 2016 at his home under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born October 5, 1948 in Tell City to the late Leroy Dycus and Ruth Poole Early. Mr. Dycus was an Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He was an…
