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Sharron LaVone Ali
Jan 20, 1957 - Aug 20, 2013
Sharron LaVone Ali, 56, of Owensboro, died August 20, 2013 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville. She was born January 20, 1957 in Chicago, IL to the late Rev. James and Dorothy Hill. Sharron was of the Christian faith and a member of Christian Outreach Church in Owensboro.Surviving are her husband of 41 years, Shawkat…
Margaret Sue Chapman Stone
Dec 19, 1920 - Aug 18, 2013
Margaret Sue Chapman Stone, 92, of Owensboro passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation CenterHillcrest. She was born in Daviess Co., KY on December 19, 1920 and was the daughter of the late Forrest and Mary Rowland Chapman. Margaret graduated from Daviess Co. High School in 1938 and attended…
Gordon Ellis Knight
Aug 5, 1935 - Aug 18, 2013
Gordon Ellis Knight, 78, of Hopkinsville, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville. He was born in Red Hill on August 5, 1935 to the late Ellis D. and Mary Louise Davis Knight. He was retired from Whirlpool Corp. and was a U. S. Army veteran of the…
Henry Hodskins
May 14, 1928 - Aug 15, 2013
Henry Hodskins, 85, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, August 15, 2013 at his home following a brief illness. Born in Daviess County, Mr. Hodskins was a mail carrier for 25 years before he became president and chief executive officer of the Owensboro Federal Credit Union. He was devoted to his family and his church, positive…
Robert Lee Daily
Sep 15, 1940 - Aug 15, 2013
Robert Lee Daily Sr. 72, of Maceo, died August 15, 2013 at his home surrounded by family. He was born September 15, 1940 in Owensboro, to the late Claude and Melville Newcom Daily. Robert retired from Whirlpool with over 35 years of service. He was of the Baptist faith. Robert loved spending time with his…
John Darrell Flake
Jul 14, 1954 - Aug 14, 2013
John Darrell "Dagwood" Flake, 59, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born in Breckenridge County, Darrell was a graduate of Daviess County High School, attended Western Kentucky University, and received certification in electrical technology from the then Owensboro Vocational Center. He was employed as a line crew supervisor…
Frances Louise Bollinger
Jun 10, 1923 - Aug 13, 2013
Frances Bollinger, 90, of Owensboro, died on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Beals, Kentucky to the late Bloomer Russell and Mary Jane Montgomery. Frances retired from Wink's Market in Reed.She also served as a professional caregiver to senior citizens for many years. Frances was also a longtime…
Stephen Wallace Shrout
Sep 24, 1956 - Aug 13, 2013
Stephen Wallace Shrout, 56, of Rockport, IN, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Paris, KY, to the late Walter and Ann Brown Shrout, had worked for Austin Industrial as a maintenance tech, and was a member of Southside Fellowship Church. Steve loved spending time with his grandchildren, riding…
Franklin L. Gillim
Jul 28, 1943 - Aug 13, 2013
Franklin L. Gillim, Sr, 70, of Philpot passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro to the late Hugh and Eula Kingkade Gillim. Frank retired from Solar Sources, was a member of Masonville United Methodist Church and had served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He…
Martin Earl Smith
Apr 21, 1987 - Aug 13, 2013
Martin Earl Smith, 26, of Owensboro, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Martin was born April 21, 1987 to Tim Smith and Anita (Williams) Smith. Martin graduated from Owensboro High School in 2006 where he also played football. He attended Owensboro Community and Technical College for four years.Surviving are his parents,…
