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Kenneth Darrell Willis
May 29, 1950 - Aug 11, 2014
Kenneth D. "Beans" Willis, 64, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014 at his home. He was born on May 29, 1950 in Daviess Co., KY to the late William Paul and Dorotha King Willis. He was of the Baptist faith and was retired from his own gravedigging business. Kenneth is a U.…
Gene W. Ferrell
Sep 3, 1925 - Aug 11, 2014
Gene W. Ferrell, 88, passed away on August 11, 2014. He was born in Monticello, Ky on September 3, 1925 to the late Woodrow Ferrell and Cecil Vanconia. Gene was a Navy Veteran, serving in both WWII and The Korean War and retired from G.E. He enjoyed things such as fishing, hunting, and watching football.Gene…
Jean Gordon Taylor
Sep 22, 1928 - Aug 10, 2014
Jean Gordon Taylor 85, passed away August 10, 2014 after a 3 year struggle with dementia.She was born in Thruston September 22, 1928, the only child of the late Durward B. ''Dude'' and Edna Hector Gordon. During childhood her playground was the Old Hector Grocery store in Thruston ran by her parents and maternal grandmother.…
Grace Norris Haynes
May 13, 1920 - Aug 10, 2014
Grace Norris Haynes, 94, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2014. She was born on May 13, 1920 in Daviess Co. to the late Walter Obed Phillips and Ella Francis Phillips. She was a member of Walnut Memorial Baptist Church. She worked for General Electric from October 1, 1947 until January 1, 1981.…
John L. Jarnagin
Sep 1, 1931 - Aug 9, 2014
John L. Jarnagin, 82, of Owensboro passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the Heartford House.He was born on September 1, 1931 in Utica, Kentucky to the late Jethro and Ruth Taylor Jarnagin.John retired from Whirlpool. Prior to that he had worked as a foreman for J. Stinnett Roofing and in his early years…
Dorothy Marie Poole
Apr 23, 1928 - Aug 8, 2014
Dorothy Marie Poole, 86, of Calhoun, died on Friday, August 8, 2014 at Riverside Manor. She was born in Daviess County to the late David and Mary Burdette Chambers.Dorothy was a dedicated homemaker who attended Utica Baptist Church. In her early years she worked at General Electric for several years. Dorothy enjoyed fishing with her…
Taylor Michael Widmer
Dec 14, 1997 - Aug 7, 2014
Taylor Michael Widmer, 16, of Owensboro died Thursday, August 7, 2014, at Owensboro Regional Health Hospital. Taylor was a child of God, he loved Jesus, enjoyed his time spent at the Gasper River Camp and was very active at Immaculate Catholic Church. He was a junior at Apollo High School, where he was a varsity…
Doris Jean ODell Nantz
Jun 25, 1928 - Aug 7, 2014
Doris Jean O'Dell Nantz, 86, of Owensboro, formerly of Whitesville, passed away at her home on August 7, 2014. She was born in Ohio County on June 25, 1928 to the late Jesse L. and Verda Harder Ralph. Doris was of the Baptist faith and was baptized by John Hall in Rough Creek. She was…
Taylor Michael Widmer
Dec 14, 1997 - Aug 7, 2014
Taylor Michael Widmer, 16, of Owensboro died Thursday, August 7, 2014, at Owensboro Regional Health Hospital. Taylor was a child of God, he loved Jesus, enjoyed his time spent at the Gasper River Camp and was very active at Immaculate Catholic Church. He was a junior at Apollo High School, where he was a varsity…
Kenneth Reynolds
Oct 14, 1925 - Aug 6, 2014
Kenneth "Kay" Reynolds, 88, of Owensboro, closed his eyes to this life and opened them again to see the face of Christ. Kay passed away on August 6, 2014 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital at 4:00pm. He was born on October 14, 1925 in McLean County to the late Thomas Roger and Lucy Phillips Reynolds.Kay…
