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Bro. Billy Morris
Feb 19, 1935 - Sep 23, 2014
Bro. Billy Morris, 79, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, IL. He was born on February 19, 1935 in Daviess Co., to the late Charles Golden and Margaret Fulkerson Morris. Billy was a retired Southern Baptist minister having pastored in many different churches in…
Evelyn Rose Wells
Jul 17, 1914 - Sep 23, 2014
Evelyn Rose Bell Wells, 100, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at her home in Spice Knob with her family by her side. Evelyn was born in Daviess County on July 17, 1914, to the late Allen and Annabelle Clark Bell. She was one of five daughters. The girls walked two miles to a one…
Aloysius Clements
Aug 15, 1942 - Sep 22, 2014
Aloysius Clements, 72, of Owensboro, passed away on September 22, 2014 at the Heartford House. He was born on August 15, 1942 to the late Joseph Lawrence and Essie Tyler Lane Clements. Aloysius was of the Catholic faith. He owned and operated Al Clements Construction. Aloysius enjoyed woodworking, NASCAR, and spending time with his dog…
William H. Morton
Jan 8, 1940 - Sep 21, 2014
William "Bill" Morton, 74, of Owensboro, passed away on September 21, 2014 at the Heartford House. He was born on January 8, 1940 to the late Thomas C. and Mabel Hall Morton. Bill was a member of Immaculate Catholic Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, and helping others. Bill was also a member of St.…
John E. Hitchell
Apr 28, 1929 - Sep 19, 2014
John E. Hitchell, 85, of Memphis, went to be with the Lord on September 19, 2014. John was born on April 28, 1929 in DeWitt County, IL. He was raised by his late grandparents Bert and Nellie Hitchell. In 1947 he graduated from Empire Township High School and went on to serve in the National…
Jean Marie Murphy Gaffey
Aug 6, 1927 - Sep 18, 2014
Jean Marie Gaffey (nee Murphy),87, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully September 18, 2014 at Hilllcrest Nursing Center. Jean was born August 6, 1927 in Joliet, Illinois to the late Leo and Catherine Murphy. She was the oldest of 13 children, a graduate of Joliet Township High School and her family was chosen by vote as…
Benny R. Spicer
May 27, 1937 - Sep 17, 2014
Benny R. "Ben" Spicer, 77, of Owensboro died on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Calhoun, Kentucky to the late Stanley and Grethel Spicer.Mr. Spicer was a 1955 graduate of Sacramento High School and served as a helicopter mechanic in the U. S. Air Force. He retired from…
Emma Jean Young
Jun 10, 1928 - Sep 16, 2014
Emma Jean Young, 86, of Owensboro, passed away at Owensboro Center on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. She was born in Calhoun, Kentucky to the late Homer and Grace Norris Gibson.Mrs. Young retired from Owensboro Health Regional Hospital where she had worked as a Certified Nurse's Aide for more than 20 years. She was a member…
Joyce Sharp Tichenor
Feb 4, 1939 - Sep 15, 2014
Joyce Sharp Tichenor of Owensboro, passed away on September 15, 2014. She was born in Daviess Co. to the late Gus and Rosie Sharp. Joyce was a member of Walnut Memorial Baptist Church in Owensboro. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Martin C. Tichenor. Survivors include her son, Martin C. Tichenor, Jr. (Debbie)…
Betty Jeanine Evans Helm
Feb 22, 1934 - Sep 14, 2014
Betty Jeanine Evans Helm, 80, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born on February 22, 1934 in Daviess Co. to the late James "Red" and Ioma Clara Mansfield Evans. She was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church. Betty was retired as a teller with…
