Obituaries
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Wendell H. Watkins
Nov 23, 1933 - Jun 13, 2014
Wendell H. Watkins, 80, of Owensboro, died unexpectedly at his home on June 13, 2014. He was born in Ohio County to the late Alton and Hattie Riggs Watkins. Wendell was an Army veteran and a graduate of Daviess County High School.He retired from Willamette Industries after 29 years of service. Wendell was also a…
Clara Johnson
Feb 22, 1948 - Jun 12, 2014
Maple Mount Sister Clara (Joseph Clara) Johnson, 66, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died June 12, 2014 at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 47th year of religious life. She was born in Owensboro, the daughter of the late Ruth Agnes Higdon Johnson and Justin Aloysius Johnson.Sister Clara was a kind and gentle woman,…
Donald Renfrow
Mar 1, 1930 - Jun 11, 2014
Donald "Papa Smurf" Renfrow, 84, of Central City, died on June 11, 2014 at home surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Muhlenberg County on March 1, 1930 to the late Birch and Blanche Sandifur Renfrow. Donald served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of Island Church…
Mary Vincent Webb
Sep 14, 1922 - Jun 11, 2014
Mary Vincent Webb, 91, of Owensboro, passed away on June 11, 2014 at The Heartford House. She was born on September 14, 1922 to the late Conrad and Lola Vincent. Mary was a member of Lewis Lane Baptist Church. Mary enjoyed playing golf and needle work. She is a retired secretary from Lewis Lane Baptist…
Joseph Johnson
Oct 12, 1948 - Jun 10, 2014
Joseph "Jody" Johnson, 65, of Owensboro, died on June 10, 2014 at his home. He was born on October 12, 1948 to the late Francis and Lois Hollis Johnson. Jody was a truck driver. He was also a member of Sts. Joseph and Paul Catholic Church.Jody graduated from Daviess County High School in 1966. He…
Anwar Quader
Dec 21, 1938 - Jun 8, 2014
Dr. Anwar Quader, 75, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2014 in Owensboro. He was born in Bangladesh on December 21, 1938 to the late Ebadat Ali Malita and Shaleha Khatun. He went to medical school in Bangladesh, graduated from the Dacca Medical School at the age of 22. He went on and…
William Joseph Rubsam
May 9, 1955 - Jun 2, 2014
William Joseph "Bill" Rubsam 59, passed away at the Owensboro Center on Monday, June 2, 2014. He was born on May 9, 1955 in Newton, Illinois to James E. and Annette R. Rubsam. Bill lived in Newton, Il. through the 8th grade at St. Thomas school. He moved to Owensboro, Ky. in 1969 with his…
Margie Jean Ward
Dec 28, 1954 - Jun 1, 2014
Margie Jean Ward, 59, of Utica, passed away June 1, 2014. She was born to the late James and Myrl Horton on Dec. 28, 1954. Margie was a dedicated employee at Concord Cleaners for 22 years and most recently held the title of Assistant Manager. When away from work, she enjoyed watching UK sports, spending…
Paul Lewis Browning
Nov 19, 1929 - May 31, 2014
Paul L. Browning, 84, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the Heartford House surrounded by loving friends and family. He was born on November 19, 1929 in Logan, West Virginia to the late R.C. and Henrietta Browning. Paul was a loving friend, father, grandfather and brother. He always took pride in…
Mary Ruth Wathen
Jan 13, 1930 - May 30, 2014
Mary Ruth Wathen, 84, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2014. Mary Ruth was born in Louisville, KY on February 13, 1930 to the late Ernest David and Ruth Elizabeth Hurrle Gilmore. She was a loving mother who always had a smile on her face and had a love for…
