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Collin A. Jones
Feb 24, 2014 - Feb 25, 2014
Collin Andrew Jones passed away on February 25, 2014 at Kosair Children's Hospital. He was born prematurely in Owensboro on February 24 to parents, Carrie Jones and Daniel Jones.Collin was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Richard Jones.He is survived by his parents; a sister, Kendal Goetz; brothers, Peyton and Dylan Jones; maternal grandmother,…
Harold O. Schroeder
Jul 19, 1926 - Feb 23, 2014
Harold O. "Hal" Schroeder, Sr., 87, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at his home. He was born on July 19, 1926 in Perry Co., IN to the late William H. and Lola Winchell Schroeder. He was an active member of Zion United Church of Christ where he loyally served on numerous…
Charles LaMott Adams
Oct 21, 1936 - Feb 21, 2014
Charles LaMott Adams, 77, of Owensboro, died on Friday, February 21, 2014 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late John Berry and Anna Laura Adams.Charles was a U.S. Army veteran. He attended St. Catherine College and went on to graduate from Brescia with a Bachelor of Science in…

John Steadman Wilkins
Feb 8, 1952 - Feb 20, 2014
John Steadman Wilkins, 62, of Owensboro passed away on February 20, 2014 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Winston Salem, North Carolina to the late Walter and Winifred Wilkins. John was employed at Griffin and Co. in Louisville, Kentucky where he lived for thirty years.He is survived by his wife of 34…

Thomas Hardwick
May 30, 1946 - Feb 19, 2014
Thomas "Tom" Hardwick, 68, of Owensboro died on February 19, 2014 at his home. He was born in Daviess County to the late James L. Hardwick and Ava Hardwick Hudson.Tom was a lifetime member of American Legion Post #9 and of the Baptist Faith.He was a decorated Vietnam War veteran who returned home to a…
James Ray Hatfield
Feb 24, 1926 - Feb 19, 2014
James Ray "J.R." Hatfield Sr., 87, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on February 19, 2014. Mr. Hatfield was born on February 24, 1926 to the late Gilbert and Frankie Hart Hatfield. He was the owner of Hatfield Reality Company and served as President of Owensboro Board of Realtors in1975. J.R. was a…
Lena E. Saalwaechter
Aug 15, 1931 - Feb 19, 2014
Lena E. Saalwaechter, 82, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born on August 15, 1931 in Daviess Co., KY. She was preceded in death by her parents, W. C. and Virgie Husk Elliott and her sister, Phyllis K. Elliott. As a young mother, she was…
Edward Welsh
Aug 19, 1916 - Feb 17, 2014
Edward "Ed" Welsh, 97 passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014 from complications of a fractured hip. He was born on August 11, 1916 in Daviess Co., KY to the late Patrick and Jessie Montgomery Welsh. He was retired from the Owensboro Fire Department after 30 years of service. Ed was a devout Catholic and…
Barbara Sue Bowley
Jun 7, 1933 - Feb 17, 2014
Barbara Sue (Aud) Bowley, 80, went to be with her Lord on February 17, 2014. Barbara worked as a CNA at Hillcrest Nursing Home for many years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She is survived by her daughters, Belinda Joyce Helm, Brenda and Marc Egan, Beverly and Danny Proctor, Bonita…
Sandra L. Estes
Nov 20, 1940 - Feb 17, 2014
Sandra L. (Joines) Estes, 73, of Rockport, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Beechmont, Kentucky to the late Leo Joines and Wanda Joines Farmer. Sandra was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was an animal lover who especially enjoyed cats,…