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Franklin Dowell
Aug 23, 1930 - Jan 21, 2014
Franklin Dowell, Sr., 83, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born on August 23, 1930 in Owensboro, to the late Dennie and Cathleen Pryor Dowell. He had worked as an auto mechanic for Elton's Service Station, Ken's Service Station, and had his own station, Frank's Amoco,…
Marvin Edward Sutherlin
Jul 22, 1923 - Jan 21, 2014
Marvin Edward Sutherlin, 90, of Calhoun, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at his home. He was born in Daviess County to the late Marvin Lee and Martha Enid Sutherlin and graduated from Daviess County High School.Marvin was a farmer and an avid dark tobacco grower. He enjoyed carpentry and retired from the Charles…

Anne Clanton
Nov 3, 1936 - Jan 20, 2014
Anne Clanton, 77, of Owensboro died January 20, 2014 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born November 3, 1936 in Red Bay, MS to the late Elbert and Myrtle Alverson Clanton. Anne was a devoted Christian, loving mother and grandmother and a true friend. She was a passionate vocalist and accomplished seamstress. She enjoyed…
C. A. Pantle
Aug 7, 1936 - Jan 19, 2014
C. A. "Ottie" Pantle, Jr., farmer, community, and agriculture leader passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was 77. Mr. Pantle was born in Owensboro and graduated from Daviess County High School in 1955. In 1961 he graduated from the University of Kentucky and married the former Jane Clark, returned…
Geraldine Rhoades
May 15, 1913 - Jan 19, 2014
Geraldine Rhoades, 100, of Owensboro died Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Heartford House. She was born in Spencer County, IN to the late Cord V. and Opal Huffman Dooley, was a member of the Living Faith Baptist Church in Ohio County, and enjoyed sewing, gardening, visits from her grandchildren and time spent with family. She…
Anthony H. Belcher
Sep 4, 1960 - Jan 18, 2014
Anthony H. "Tony" Belcher, 53, died on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born to Harold and Barbara Belcher in Daviess County on September 4, 1960. Tony worked at TVA and was a Member of Plumber and Pipefitters Local Union 633. He was also a member of Mt.…
Lannie Pearl
May 6, 1954 - Jan 17, 2014
Lannie "Joe" Pearl, 59, of Owensboro, died January 17, 2014 at The Heartford House. He was born May 6, 1954 to Andrew Washington and Anna "Corine" Payne Pearl. Joe worked and retired from Owensboro Riverport. He was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family, his dog Buddy, playing…
Betty Schocke Morris
Mar 31, 1926 - Jan 17, 2014
Betty Schocke Morris died on Friday, January 17, 2014 from a stroke at the Heartford House after a brief stay. She was 87 years old and was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. C. E. and Gladys Schocke. She was born March 31, 1926 and was a member of Eaton Memorial Baptist Church, which…
Dave W. Cowan
Feb 7, 1936 - Jan 16, 2014
Dave W. Cowan, 77, of Maceo, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at his home. He was born on February 7, 1936 in Union Co., KY to the late Perry B. and Mildred Woodring Cowan. Dave was retired after 25 years as the Auto Center Manager at Sears, Roebuck, and Co. Before working at…
Roger Dale McCarthy
Jan 20, 1960 - Jan 15, 2014
Roger Dale McCarthy, 53, a native of Owensboro, died January 15, 2014 at his brother's home. He was born January 20, 1960 to the late Mary McCarthy Sumner. Roger worked as a concrete finisher. He was of the Baptist faith. Roger enjoyed NASCAR, fishing, playing the guitar and especially loved his dog "TAZ."He also was…