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Kathryn J. Wahlstrom
Nov 4, 1924 - Sep 28, 2013
Kathryn Wahlstrom, 88, of Owensboro passed away September 28, 2013 at Hermitage Care & Rehabilitation in Owensboro. She was born November 4, 1924 in Breckenridge County to the late Eli and Stella Jackson. Kathryn trained in the cadet nurse program in the early 40's and worked at the Daviess County Hospital until she met her…
Gary E. Miller
Jun 8, 1955 - Sep 27, 2013
Gary E. Miller, 58, of Owensboro, died on September 27, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in New Berne, North Carolina to Kenneth and Leatha Miller. Gary served in the U.S. Army from 1972 -1974.He owned and operated Gary's Appliance Service and Sales for more than 20 years. Gary had previously worked…
Michael Rohrer
Jan 13, 1948 - Sep 25, 2013
Michael Rohrer, 65, of Philpot, passed away September 25, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Logan County on January 13, 1948 to Walter Rohrer and Neva Dockins Rohrer. Michael was retired from Aleris Industries and Green River Steel Corporation. He was a member of Old Panther Creek Baptist Church in Ohio…
Edward Green
Aug 10, 1936 - Sep 24, 2013
Edward J. "Joe" Green, 77, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Owensboro Place. He was born on August 10, 1936 in Daviess Co. to the late Augustus and Maggie Douglas Green. He was a member of Sweeney Street Baptist Church and had worked at General Motors and Swedish Match. Edward loved…
Anne Maxson Childs
Sep 1, 1924 - Sep 24, 2013
Anne Maxson Childs, 89, of Owensboro, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 24th. She was preceded in death by Clayton Childs, whom she married in 1945.A staunch Republican, she was also an avid sports fan - especially loyal to the Atlanta Braves. But she was most ferociously loyal to any team on which…
Dorothea Valoras Smith
Sep 8, 1918 - Sep 24, 2013
Dorothea Valoras Smith, 95, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013. Born in Evansville, Mrs. Smith attended the University of Louisville and graduated from the Spencerian Business College. She had been an auditor for the Louisville Trust Bank. A member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church, she enjoyed gardening and flowers and was a…
F. Rebecca Barnes
Feb 2, 1923 - Sep 24, 2013
F. Rebecca Barnes, 90, of Owensboro, died on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Braden, Tennessee to the late Ulric and Mary Edwards. Rebecca was a dedicated homemaker and a member of Settle Memorial Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening and volunteered with the Owensboro-Daviess County Humane Society and…
Evelyn Whitehouse Ellis
Sep 21, 1921 - Sep 22, 2013
Evelyn Whitehouse Ellis, 92, of Philpot, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born on September 21, 1921 in Ohio Co., KY to the late Joel Thomas and Eva Gentry Whitehouse. Evelyn was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church and the Today Bible Class. She had…
Rajwinder Kaur Aujla
Oct 2, 1972 - Sep 19, 2013
Rajwinder Kaur Aujla, 40 of Owensboro, died Thursday, September 19, 2013 at her home. She was born October 2, 1972 in Punjab, India to Avtar Singh Aujla and Gurbax Kaur Rajwinder, had worked in the medical field as a medical assistant, and recently worked as a convenient store clerk until unable to work because of…
Carolyn L. McGovern
Jun 25, 1946 - Sep 19, 2013
Carolyn L. McGovern, 67, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2013 after a valiant effort with her battle with cancer. She was born on June 25, 1946 in Daviess Co., Ky to the late Jimmy Carter and Thelma Belcher Carter Murphy. She was a homemaker and member of Immaculate Catholic Church. Carolyn had…
