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Bernard Blandford
Feb 12, 1923 - May 16, 2015
Bernard "Elzie" Blandford, 92, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Mr. Blandford was born in Daviess County on February 12, 1923 to the late John Randle Blandford III and Agnes Lillian Payne Blandford. In 1965 Bernard opened a Tasty Freeze franchise that later became…
James Burden
Jan 7, 1940 - May 16, 2015
James "Bob" Burden Sr., 75, of Maceo, went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Bob was born in Daviess County on January 7, 1940 to the late Oscar Owen and Mary Jones Burden. Bob worked for Commonwealth Aluminum and retired after 31 years of service. When Bob…
Norbert Earl Crowe
Apr 17, 1932 - May 16, 2015
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Norbert Earl Crowe Sr., of Owensboro, announces his passing. He was 83 when he left this world on May 16th, 2015 to spend eternity with our Lord in Heaven. A beloved husband, father and papaw, Norbert was born in Daviess County on April 17th, 1932, to…
Betty Decker Kittinger
Feb 6, 1929 - May 15, 2015
Betty Decker Kittinger, 86, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born on February 6, 1929 in Qulin, MO to the late O.C. and Faye Tomes Decker. She was a member of Owensboro Christian Church for 45 years. She retired from Hon, Inc. She enjoyed…
Blake Banken
May 15, 2015 - May 15, 2015
Blake Banken, infant son of Juanita Daugherty and Tyler Banken, was born and died on Friday, May 15, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Also surviving are his grandparents, Tony and Patrice Banken and Melissa KcKinney, and great grandmother, Karen Vonderheide.There will be no services. Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory are in charge of arrangements.Online…
Ernest J. Shadrick
May 25, 1958 - May 15, 2015
Ernest J. Shadrick, 56, of Owensboro died Friday, May 15, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Henderson, Kentucky to Ernest C. and Mary M. "Maggie" Darnell Shadrick. Ernest attended The Pentecostals of Owensboro church.He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest C. Shadrick.Ernest is survived by his mother, Mary "Maggie"…
Wanda F. Hedge
Nov 8, 1945 - May 13, 2015
Wanda F. Hedge, 69, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Owensboro to the late Forrest and Sylvia Pate. Wanda was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. She enjoyed NASCAR, especially Tony Stewart. Wanda loved playing bingo and spending time with family. She was…
Earl D. Watson
Jul 15, 1923 - May 13, 2015
Earl D. Watson, 91, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born July 15, 1923 in McHenry to the late Willie and Anna Belle Watson. He formerly was an owner-operator of the 9th. Street Bar and Kathy's Place Restaurant. Earl was a U. S. Army and…
Emogene Smith Mayfield
Apr 27, 1924 - May 12, 2015
Emogene Smith Mayfield, 91, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at her home. She was born in Ohio County to the late Irvin and Betty Ralph Smith. Emogene was a strong and spirited lady who remained very active until recent years. She was a longtime member of Hall Street Baptist Church and she…
Emogene Smith Mayfield
Apr 27, 1924 - May 12, 2015
Emogene Smith Mayfield, 91, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at her home. She was born in Ohio County to the late Irvin and Betty Ralph Smith.Emogene was a strong and spirited lady who remained very active until recent years. She was a longtime member of Hall Street Baptist Church and she knew…
