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David M. Buccanan
Dec 29, 1947 - Jun 28, 2014
David M. Buccanan, 66 of Owensboro, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 28, 2014. He was born on December 29, 1947 in McLean Co., KY to the late William and Mary Luttrell Buccanan. He was retired from Alcan Aluminum in Sebree.He is survived by a son, David Buccanan of Evansville, IN.There will…
Carl L. Hamilton
Jun 24, 1927 - Jun 27, 2014
Carl L. Hamilton, Sr., 87, of Owensboro passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014 at the Heartford House, surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Owensboro to the late Joseph and Anna Canary Hamilton.Carl served in the Coast Guard and Merchant Marines during World War II. He then attended Western Kentucky University where…
David Lee Jones
Mar 11, 1936 - Jun 26, 2014
David Lee Jones, 78, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, June 26th at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, surrounded by family.He was born in Owensboro and served in the U.S. Navy Reserves.David was a retired civil engineer and had been associated with Johnson-Depp & Quisenberry, Daniel Construction Co., and Commonwealth Electric of Minnesota. He was a…
Louis F. Strobel
Dec 8, 1927 - Jun 24, 2014
Louis F. Strobel 86, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday June 24, 2014 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born on December 8, 1927 in Daviess County to the late Robert F. and Katherine Stockton Strobel. Louis was the Owner-Operator of Strobel's Trading Post in Masonville. Louis enjoyed collecting coins, antiques, and collectables. He…
Thomas Elder
Jul 25, 1923 - Jun 23, 2014
Thomas "Walter" Elder, 90, died on June 23, 2014 peacefully at home with family by his side. He was born July 25, 1923 to the late Henry and Mary Turner Elder. Walter was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and participated in the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. He was…
Robert H. Steele
May 28, 1930 - Jun 22, 2014
Robert H. Steele passed away on June 22, 2014, at his home with his family at his side. Born May 28, 1930 in Owensboro, KY to the late Vincent Joseph and Pauline Steele, Bob graduated from St. Francis Academy and Brescia College. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Above all he…
Barbara Sue Dickens
Jul 6, 1942 - Jun 21, 2014
Barbara "Sue" Dickens, 71, of Owensboro, died June 21, 2014, at The Heartford House. She was born on July 6, 1942, in Owensboro to the late Joseph Roy Dickens and Mary Lee Dickens. She was a retired graphic artist who continued to enjoy painting and illustration. More than anything, she enjoyed the company of her…
William C. Reynolds
Apr 21, 1933 - Jun 19, 2014
William C. "Bill" Reynolds, 81, of Owensboro, died Thursday, June 19, 2014 at Wellington Parc.He was born on April 21, 1933 to the late John and Golda Reynolds. Bill grew up in the Seven Hills neighborhood. He played football for Owensboro High School and received the Most Valuable Player award in 1949. Bill was a…
Karen Lee King
Aug 24, 1948 - Jun 18, 2014
Karen Lee King, 65, of Owensboro, passed away, June 18, 2014 at the Heartford House. Karen was born on August 24, 1948 to the late Clarence (Mule) and Ella Hazelwood. She was a graduate of Owensboro High School. Karen spent three years at Pinkterton Tobacco, until she chose to become a Beautician. After doing so…
Lillia Mae Gray
Oct 19, 2001 - Jun 18, 2014
Lillia Mae Gray, who lived her 12 years with joy in her heart, passed away Wednesday, June 18 in Louisville. The daughter of Bradley and Shonda Gray, Lillia was born in Evansville on October 19, 2001. Lillia was an active part of Panther Creek Baptist Church, where she sang solos. Her zest for life was…
