Obituaries
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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,…
Charles Wendell Merritt
Apr 12, 1960 - Feb 16, 2014
Charles Wendell Merritt, Jr., 53, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born on April 12, 1960 in Daviess Co., KY. Charles was employed by Tom's Auto Parts and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his children. He…
John Howerton
Jun 21, 1935 - Feb 16, 2014
John Howerton Jr., 78, of Owensboro, passed away February 16, 2014 at home. He was born in Nelson, KY on June 21, 1935, to the late John Sr. and Marjorie Howerton. John loved sports. He enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals, Green Bay Packers and loved watching UK basketball with his grandchildren. John retired after…
Curtis Edward Rohrer
Jul 21, 1949 - Feb 14, 2014
Curtis Edward "Eddie" Rohrer, 64, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2014 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born on July 21, 1949 in Logan Co., KY. He had been employed as a draftsman and was a graduate of Daviess Co. High School and Brescia College. He was preceded in death by…
James E. Trogden
Jun 9, 1932 - Feb 14, 2014
James E. Trogden Sr., 81, of Maceo, died February 14, 2014 at his home. He was born on June 9, 1932 in West Louisville to the late Harlan J. and Mary Fenwick Trogden. James was an Army veteran during the Korean War and retired as the Vice President of Manufacturing for Whitehall Furniture where he…
Lyman D. Moore
Oct 26, 1924 - Feb 10, 2014
Lyman D. "L.D." Moore, 89, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Butler County, Kentucky to the late Lonnie and Minnie Moore.L.D. retired from Chrysler after more than 35 years of service. Although his home was here, throughout most of those years he spent several…
