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Charlie Hawkins
Dec 1, 1971 - Sep 8, 2014
Charlie Hawkins, Jr., 42, of Owensboro, passed away on September 8, 2014. He was born on December 1, 1971 to Charles L. and Mary Anne Hogdin Hawkins. Charlie was of the Catholic faith and formerly attended St. Stephens Cathedral. He was a Water Blast Technician at IIGS (Inland Waters) and loved motorcycles, muscle cars, rock…
William Sidney Clark
Oct 13, 1935 - Sep 8, 2014
William Sidney (Sid) Clark, Jr., 78, of Owensboro died on September 8, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 13, 1935 in Moselyville to the late William Sidney, Sr. and Flora Coomes Clark. Sid graduated from Brescia College in 1963 and worked for the Internal Revenue Service for 33 and a half…
Delbert Logan Glenn
May 19, 1931 - Sep 6, 2014
Delbert Logan Glenn, 83, of Owensboro passed away here Saturday, September 6, 2014. Born in Daviess County, a son of the late Joe and Lena Hulsey Glenn, he was a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean Conflict and had owned Glenn Drilling, Hercules Petroleum, and Diamond Lakes. In addition to his parents he was preceded…
Shirley Pauline Thomas Bruner
Nov 13, 1939 - Sep 6, 2014
Shirley Pauline (Thomas) Bruner, 74, of Owensboro, was surrounded by her loving family as she went to be with the Lord on September 6, 2014. Shirley was born on November 13, 1939, in Owensboro, to the late Leonard and Anna Algier "Allie" Pierce Thomas. Shirley grew up playing softball, basketball, and was a cheerleader for…
Virginia Catherine OBryan Hagan
Jun 14, 1919 - Sep 6, 2014
Virginia Catherine O'Bryan Hagan, 95, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Signature Health Care at Hillcrest. Born June 14, 1919 in Stanley, she was the daughter of the late Martin Thomas and Effie Mitchell O'Bryan; was a homemaker; and a member of St Pius Catholic Church. Mrs. Hagan enjoyed quilting and spending…
Henry A. Lanham
Mar 22, 1937 - Sep 6, 2014
Henry A. "Shorty" Lanham Sr., 77, of Owensboro, passed away September 6, 2014. Henry was born in Owensboro on March 22, 1937 to the late Henry and Francis Trogden Lanham. Shorty was a Chief Engineer and retired Port Engineer. Henry enjoyed NASCAR, wrestling, and his favorite NASCAR drivers Earnhardt Jr. and Sr. Henry is preceded…
Ray Joseph Rhodes
Feb 17, 1956 - Sep 4, 2014
Ray Joseph Rhodes, 58, of Owensboro died on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro to Joseph A. and Betty Lou Galloway Rhodes.Ray was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High and member of St. Stephen's Cathedral. For more than 20 years he worked at the local hospital. Most…
Kenneth Wayne Taylor
Apr 28, 1961 - Sep 3, 2014
Rev. Kenneth Wayne Taylor, 53, entered into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born on April 28, 1961 to the late Roy "Ed" and Betty Ann Taylor. Kenneth was a loving and dedicated husband, father, "Pap", brother, pastor, and friend. He pastored the Ark…

Betty Foster Strode
Apr 13, 1920 - Sep 3, 2014
Betty Foster Strode, 94, of Stanley, passed away on September 3, 2014, at home surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in Daviess County to the late Wm. Joseph and Lee Purdy Foster. She was a member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church, former member of the Stanley United Methodist Church where she had…
Herman Joseph Goetz
May 20, 1938 - Sep 3, 2014
Herman Joseph Goetz, 76, of Owensboro, passed away September 3, 2014 at Riverside Manor. He was born on May 20, 1938 to the late Albert Paul and Anna May Hinsey Goetz. Herman was a loving person and was liked by everyone. He enjoyed driving trucks and spending time on the road. Herman also enjoyed NASCAR,…