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Doris Jean Layton
Oct 3, 1934 - Dec 7, 2014
Doris Jean Layton, 80, of Owensboro, entered into eternal peace on December 7, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 3, 1934 in Evansville to the late Ambrose Ross and Ethel Compton Morris. Doris was a member of Harvest Baptist Temple. She also taught Sunday school for 25 years, kept children in…
Mary E. Mattingly
Dec 2, 1942 - Dec 7, 2014
Mary E. Mattingly, 72, of Masonville, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the Heartford House surrounded by the people she loved the most, her family. She was born December 2, 1942 in Daviess Co., KY to the late Nall and Emma Francis Horton Wright. Mary was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with…
Carolyn Sandefur
Jul 3, 1945 - Dec 5, 2014
Carolyn Sandefur, 69, of Paducah, died December 5, 2014. She was born July 3, 1945 to the late William A. and Gladys Stone Green. Carolyn enjoyed living, playing golf, shopping, and traveling to Florida. She also loved games, sports, UK, her community, and spending time with her family and friends.Survivors include her husband of 45…
Pete A. Parks
Feb 11, 1926 - Dec 4, 2014
Dr. Pete A. Parks, 88, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Heartford House. Born February 11, 1926 in Williamsburg. KY, he was the son of the late Oscar and Ollie Smith Parks and was a member of First Christian Church. Dr. Parks was a dentist for 33 years and was a member…
Gerald Eugene Elmer
Aug 12, 1945 - Dec 4, 2014
Gerald Eugene Elmer, 69, of Owensboro, passed away at home December 4, 2014. He was born August 12, 1945 in San Diego, California to the late David and Mary Lent Elmer. Gerald was a Veteran of the Marine Corps and a longtime volunteer of the San Diego California Fire Department before residing in Kentucky. Gerald…
Charles V. Mattingly
Sep 12, 1934 - Dec 3, 2014
Charles V. "Binky" Mattingly, 80, passed away from this life and entered into his heavenly home, Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at his home in Knottsville, KY. He was born September 12, 1934 in Knottsville, to the late Marion and Lillie Mattingly. He graduated from St. Williams High School. He worked at Medley's Distillery and retired…
D. Stuart Cecil
Aug 1, 1964 - Dec 3, 2014
D. Stuart Cecil, 50, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at his home. He was born August 1, 1964 in Daviess Co., KY. Stuart was the Owner and Operator of Cecil Concrete Co., Inc. for 13 years. Before starting his company, he had worked for Peters Construction Co. from 1984 until 2001.…
Burma Young
Jul 5, 1933 - Dec 3, 2014
Burma Young, 81, of Owensboro, died on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at the Heartford House. She was born in Pikeville, Tennessee.Burma was a loving and dedicated homemaker who enjoyed flower gardening, ceramic dolls, sewing and cooking. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Burma loved spending time with family and friends,…
Anthony J. Cox
Jul 1, 1954 - Nov 30, 2014
Anthony J. "Tony" Cox Jr. 60, of Owensboro, went to be with the lord November 30, 2014. He was born July 1, 1954 the first born son of Anthony J. "Tony" and Margaret "Skipper" Gaw Cox. After attending Immaculate School, Tony graduated from Owensboro High School in 1972. He then went to Brescia College. Most…

Jackson Kyle Williams
Nov 29, 2014 - Nov 29, 2014
Jackson Kyle Williams, stillborn infant, was born on November 29, 2014 at Owensboro Health. He was the son of Sam and Heather Williams and brother of Alison Williams. He is survived by his mamaw Lisa Jackson of Owensboro, nannie Lisa Wood of Frankfort, grandpa Jerry Williams of Owensboro, and papaw Tommie Jackson of Central City.…