Obituaries
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Kenneth Irvin Martin
Jan 12, 1936 - Nov 15, 2015
Kenneth Irvin Martin (Kenny), 79, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 15, 2015. He was born January 12, 1936 in Ohio County to the late Charles and Mary Hazel Martin. He was retired from the Kentucky State Highway Department as a heavy equipment operator.Kenny was preceded in death by his…
Cathy Lynne Morton
Jul 16, 1966 - Nov 14, 2015
Cathy Lynne Morton, 49, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015 at her home. She was born in Evansville, Indiana to the late Marvin and Alice Ray Morton.Cathy was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Cathy thoroughly enjoyed hosting family get-togethers and spending time with…
Joyce Bundy Wright
Oct 31, 1936 - Nov 14, 2015
Joyce Bundy Wright, 79, of Owensboro, KY passed away November 14, 2015 surrounded by her loving family and in the compassionate care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born October 31, 1936 in Scottsville, Kentucky to the late Joe H. and Marue Douglas Bundy. Joyce was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She…
Murlin Bryant Baird
Aug 15, 1938 - Nov 13, 2015
Murlin Bryant Baird, Jr., 77, of Owensboro passed away Friday, November 13, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born to the late Murlin B. Baird, Sr. and Helen Cook Baird.Murlin was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of First Baptist Church. He had worked as a painter for Ernest Cook Painting before…
Evelyn Mae Hagan
Jul 21, 1917 - Nov 11, 2015
Evelyn M. Hagan, 98, of Owensboro, KY passed away November 11, 2015 while at Signature Health Care at Hillcrest. She was born July 21, 1917 to the late W. N. and Sally Powers Benningfield. Evelyn was an excellent homemaker and loved to crochet and work "Hunt-A-Word" puzzles. She was of the Baptist faith. Evelyn was…
Jay E. Claypool
Aug 23, 1952 - Nov 10, 2015
Jay E. Claypool, 63, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Warren, Ohio to Kester C. and Arlene Webb Claypool.Jay was thought to be the best aerial photographer in the tri-state. (Something very few photographers would do.) He worked for perfection when it came to…
Wilbur Allen Conway
Sep 24, 1947 - Nov 10, 2015
Wilbur Allen Conway, 68, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. He was born September 24, 1947 in Daviess Co. to the late Marvin and Virginia Herrell Conway. He was a retired letter carrier with the U. S. Postal Service and a member of Masonville United Methodist Church. Wilbur was a U. S.…
James Roberts
Nov 28, 1950 - Nov 10, 2015
James "Jim" Roberts, 64, of Owensboro died suddenly November 10, 2015 of an accident while at work. He was born November 28, 1950 in Owensboro to the late Sam and Ruby "Ma" Snell Roberts. Jim was an Army Veteran and served in Viet Nam. He was a hard working farm supervisor who was known for…
Mikel W. Sharp
Dec 3, 1952 - Nov 9, 2015
Mr. Mikel W. Sharp age 62 passed away on November 9, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital; born on December 3, 1952 to the late Edgar "Lightening" and Oleda Jean (Trogdon) Sharp.Mikel was veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the United States Marine Corp. he was a truck driver for Towne Air Freight in…
Mae McEntire Smith
Oct 14, 1913 - Nov 9, 2015
Ms. Mae McEntire Smith age 102 passed away in Owensboro on November 9, 2015, Mae lived many years in Newman Kentucky, born on October 14, 1913 in Henderson Kentucky to the late William Albert and Mary (Duff) McEntire.Mae was a member of Newman Baptist Church, and graduated from Spottsville High School.Mae is preceded in death…
