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Josephus Hale
Oct 17, 1956 - Jun 17, 2014
Josephus Hale, 57, of Owensboro, died on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at the Heartford House. He was born in Owensboro to the late Joseph Earl Hale and Nellie Elizabeth Hale Hayden. Josephus had been employed by Premium Allied Tool where he worked as a line operator. He enjoyed playing the guitar and spending time with…
Rex L. Hatfield
Nov 2, 1935 - Jun 17, 2014
Rex L. Hatfield, 78, of Owensboro, died on June 17, 2014. He was born in McLean County on November 2, 1935 as the 4th child to the late George and Pearl Goodwin Hatfield. Rex was a Military Police Officer in the Marine Corps. He enjoyed mechanics, construction work, helping others, and loved spending time with…
Ricky L. Ray
Apr 18, 1959 - Jun 17, 2014
Ricky L. Ray, 55, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born in Owensboro on April 18, 1959, Mr. Ray was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School; attended Murray State University; and was a technician for Kimberly Clark. Mr. Ray was a Christian. He was an avid…
George David Howard
Oct 1, 1958 - Jun 16, 2014
George David Howard, 55, of Owensboro died Monday, June 16, 2014, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. He was born in Daviess County, and had served his community and his country for 28 years as a clerk for the United States Post Office. David was preceded in death by his father, George A. Howard in 2012.He…
Larry S. Fulkerson
Mar 26, 1953 - Jun 16, 2014
Larry S. Fulkerson, 61, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2014 at his home. He was born on March 26, 1953 in Daviess Co., KY to the late John S. and Helen Sutton Fulkerson. He was retired after 27 years of service as a Surgical Services Equipment Supervisor with Owensboro Daviess Co. Hospital.…
Ruth M. Quinn
Sep 12, 1938 - Jun 16, 2014
Ruth Quinn, 75, of Owensboro, died on June 16, 2014. She was born on September 12, 1938 to the late James B. and Agnes McGovern Sr. She retired as a Medical Transcriptionist after 44 years. Ruth enjoyed her family, church, Wallace's music, traveling, and gardening. She was also a member of the Altar Society.Ruth was…
Mark C. Bratcher
Feb 27, 1961 - Jun 14, 2014
Mark C. Bratcher, 53, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at his home after a 3 year battle with colon cancer. He was born on February 27, 1961 in Daviess County to the late R.C. and Norma Bratcher. Mark graduated from Daviess County High School in 1979 and earned an Associates degree…
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…
