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Shirley Horrell Leonard
Jan 27, 1927 - Nov 11, 2014
Shirley Horrell Leonard, 87, of Philpot joined her husband Thomas "Tom" Leonard in heaven on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 from the Heartford House. Tom passed away July 26, 2014. Also preceding her in death were her parents, Albert and Frances Head Horrell, her brothers George William Horrell and Todd Horrell, and her sister Margaret "Dolly"…
Shay LeAnn Smith
Nov 10, 2014 - Nov 10, 2014
Shay LeAnn Smith, was born on November 10, 2014 into this world of sin. God saw fit to call his little angel, Shay LeAnn, right back to be with him in glory.To cherish her memory, she leaves behind her mother, Mariah Smith; siblings, Sterling, Kaleah, Devyn and Payton; grandparents, Polly Simmons and Michael Hays; an…
James Robert Wood
Aug 16, 1947 - Nov 10, 2014
James Robert Wood, 67, of Frankfort, died Monday, November 10, 2014 at Baptist East in Louisville. He was employed by the Kentucky Public Service Commission as an attorney and hearing officer and formerly served as the Executive Director of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Office of Legal Services in Frankfort. Before moving to Frankfort, he had…
Nina Wilson Midkiff
Jan 2, 1931 - Nov 8, 2014
Nina Wilson Midkiff, 83, of Owensboro, died Saturday, November 08, 2014, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in McLean County to the late Ezra and Thelma O'Bannon Wilson. Nina was a member of Goel # 104 O.E.S., and Breckenridge United Methodist Church. She retired from Met Life after 40 years, enjoyed the Health…
Opal Likins Virnig
Feb 3, 1922 - Nov 7, 2014
Opal Likins Virnig of Owensboro was born Feb. 1,1922 in Philpot, KY and passed into Jesus' presence Nov. 7, 2014 after a long period of declining health. She was the daughter of Edith Martin-Likins and Joseph Likins -- the youngest of 6 children, all predeceasing Opal. She is survived by her husband, Morris, daughter Marian…
Mary Clarenita Hutchins
- Nov 5, 2014
Maple Mount Sister Mary Clarentia Hutchins, 94, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Nov. 5, 2014 at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 75th year of religious life. She was a native of Louisville.Sister Clarentia was passionate about cheering up children, especially those who were outsiders. A down-to-earth person, she was an animal lover…
Michael Ray Sevy
Jul 12, 1958 - Nov 4, 2014
Michael Ray Sevy of Owensboro, 56, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, at his home. He was born in Paola, Kansas on July 12, 1958 and graduated from Apollo High School.He was employed by Hausner Hard Chrome for 26 years. Mike attended Bellevue Baptist and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed…
Ruth Ellen Wilson
Feb 15, 1943 - Nov 3, 2014
Ruth Ellen Wilson, 71, of Owensboro, passed away on November 3, 2014. She was born in Philpot on February 15, 1943 to the late Orville and Susie Purcell Crowe. Ruth was a member of Cross Pointe Baptist Church. She enjoyed taking care of her grandkids, going to garage sales, and spending time with her family.Ruth…
Edward Clayton
Sep 6, 1952 - Nov 3, 2014
EDWARD MARTIN CLAYTON, 62, escaped these earthly confines to join his father, mother, and brother on November 3, 2014, at Norton Brownsboro Hospital, Louisville, KY.He was born September 6, 1952, to the late Robert Herman Clayton and Henrietta Mackin Clayton in Owensboro, Kentucky. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Randall Herman Clayton.Survived…
Sheila Morris Ijames
Jun 4, 1943 - Nov 2, 2014
Sheila A. Morris Ijames, 71, of Owensboro, was surrounded by her family as she went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2014. Sheila was born in Daviess Co. on June 4, 1943 to the late Jasper and Ruby Crabtree Ijames. Sheila was a woman who never met a stranger and always had a…
