Obituaries
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James Randall Burns
Feb 8, 1960 - Mar 26, 2015
James Randall Burns, age 55 passed away peacefully March 26, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital, with his family by his side. Randy was born in Owensboro on February 8, 1960 to James Owen and Mary Ann (Lacefield) Burns.Randy was a retired Sargent with the Muhlenberg County Prison Correctional Department. He also loved spending precious time…
Joyce Embry
Jun 21, 1923 - Mar 25, 2015
Joyce Embry age 91 of Beaver Dam, Ky. Passed away peacefully Wednesday March 25th, 2015 at Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehab.She was born on June 21, 1923 in Peterborough, England to the late James Edward and Marie Hattam.She is preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Embry, parents, one sister: Violet (Norman) Underwood, a brother:…
William Geoffry Hughes
Apr 26, 1942 - Mar 24, 2015
William Geoffry "Skip" Hughes, 72, of Owensboro heard the final buzzer Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Skip was born and grew up in Hollidaysburg, PA, graduating from Hollidaysburg High School. He was the son of the late Dr. William "Skip" Hughes and Helen Shaffer Hughes. An accomplished athlete, he attended preparatory…
Mary Ellen Clark
Sep 26, 1925 - Mar 24, 2015
Mary Ellen Clark, 89, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born September 26, 1925 in Salem, W. VA. to the late Howard and Alberta Cox Marks. Mary Ellen had worked and retired from the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art and before that, had worked for…
Rose Jean Sims Bartlett
Apr 12, 1958 - Mar 23, 2015
Rose Jean Sims Bartlett, 56, of Owensboro, died Monday, March 23 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Owensboro to Mary J. Ebelhar Sims and the late John M. Sims, Sr.Rose was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High and a member of Immaculate Catholic Church.Prior to her disability she was employed at Ragu…
Carol R. Baker
Oct 26, 1929 - Mar 22, 2015
Carol R. Baker, 85, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Wellington Parc. She was born October 26, 1929 in Daviess Co., KY to the late Beckham and Louise Robertson. She was a member of Buena Vista Baptist Church, enjoyed spending time with her family, and traveling. She was preceded in death by…
Dale Knight
Aug 5, 1982 - Mar 22, 2015
Earnest Dale Knight Jr. 32, of Owensboro died Sunday March 22, 2015 at his home. He was born August 5, 1982 in Daviess County. Dale was employed at US Bank Home Mortgage. He enjoyed his family, friends, and taking care of his two dogs. Dale was preceded in death by his father, Earnest Dale Knight…
Vernon M. Baize
Jun 2, 1923 - Mar 22, 2015
Vernon M. "Neil" Baize, 91, of Beaver Dam, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015. Vernon was born in Central City on June 2, 1923 to the late Ronnie and Addi Gaddis Baize. Mr. Baize served in the United States Air Force during World War II and then went to work for Ford Motor Company from…
Betty Edwards
Aug 17, 1934 - Mar 22, 2015
Betty Edwards, 80, of Lewisport, passed away march 22, 2015. She was born August 17, 1934, to the late Hardin and Bertha Benningfield. Betty was a loving, caring, and compassionate mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. It was her nature to put others before herself, as she did on many occasions. Betty also enjoyed spending time gardening,…
Paul Batton McBride
Nov 29, 1927 - Mar 21, 2015
Paul B. McBride, 87, of Hawesville, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born in Hancock County on November 29, 1927, he was the son of the late Vinton and Pauline Basham McBride and was a member of St William Catholic Church. Mr. McBride began his career working in construction…
