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Lowell L. Bates
May 9, 1930 - Jun 23, 2013
Dr. Lowell L. "Doc" Bates, 83, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born on May 9, 1930 in Daviess Co., KY to the late Jesse and Lulu Gertrude Vanover Bates. Doc was a retired dentist after 37 years in private practice. He received his Bachelor…
Winnie Goodall Head
Apr 26, 1923 - Jun 22, 2013
Winnie Goodall Head, 90, of Ft. Myers, FL, formerly of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Calusa Harbour Assisted Living in Ft. Myers. Winnie was born on April 26, 1923 in Ohio County to the late Herbert H. and Ethel Joiner Goodall. She retired from GE in 1985 with 42 years service. Winnie…
Betty Humphrey Whitehead
Feb 1, 1936 - Jun 21, 2013
Betty Humphrey Whitehead, 77, of Owensboro, passed away June 21, 2013 at the James Graham Brown Cancer Center at the University of Louisville Hospital. Betty was born to the late Wilbur and Jane Humphrey of Livermore and was an avid sports fan, she attended every Kentucky Wesleyan College basketball game and cheered for the Saint…
William Schrecker
Sep 28, 1939 - Jun 21, 2013
William "Cotton" A. Schrecker, age 73, of Owensboro passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born on September 28, 1939 in Daviess County to the late Herman and Lottie Schrecker. Cotton was the co-owner of Daviess County Auto Sales where he was known by many as a likeable…
Glenn Jackson
Jul 11, 1931 - Jun 20, 2013
Glenn Jackson, 81, of Owensboro, died Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Glenn was born July 11, 1931 in Owensboro to the late Arnold H. and Ida Belle (Elliott) Jackson. He graduated from Daviess Co. High "Class of 49". Glenn served in the United States Marine Corps and graduated from University of…
Ocie Miller
Mar 4, 1932 - Jun 20, 2013
Ocie Miller, age 81, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 4, 1932 in Lewisport, KY to the late Annie Sue(Johnson) Butler and William Miller. He retired from Daviess County Road Department after 35 of service. He loved playing Bingo and…
Antoinette L. Watkins
Jan 10, 1917 - Jun 18, 2013
Antoinette L. Watkins, 96, of Owensboro, passed away at home on Tuesday June 18th. 2013. She was born on January 10th 1917, in Owensboro to the late Nick and Bertha Goetz. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her spouse, LeRoy S. Watkins on January 27, 1997; six brothers, Martin, Albert,…
Stewart Lynn Napper
Oct 5, 1955 - Jun 18, 2013
Stewart Napper, 57, of Owensboro, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at his home. He leaves his wife and high school sweetheart, Sue Stuart Napper; his son, Drew and his wife Julie of Louisville; and his daughter, Kelsey of Owensboro. He is also survived by his brothers, Stan Napper and wife Jackie of Philpot and Scott…
Stephen Lee Skelton
Jan 19, 1938 - Jun 17, 2013
Stephen Lee Skelton, 75, of Philpot, died Monday June 17, 2013 at Hermitage Care & Rehabilitation Center. He retired a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service. He received multiple Air Force Commendation Medals for meritorious service and was named 1975 Airman of the Year at MacDill Air Force Base,…
Stella Mae Petrie
Jul 6, 1920 - Jun 17, 2013
Stella Mae Petrie, 92, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013 at the home of her sister. She was born in Daviess Co., KY to the late William Thomas and Laura Ann Payne Johnson. Stella was a homemaker and enjoyed helping her husband on their farm in Pellville. She worked in their tobacco,…
