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Donald Ray Blan
Apr 17, 1933 - Aug 5, 2013
Donald Ray Blan, 80, of Owensboro died on August 5, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro to the late Wilbur Edward and Mary Pearl Winkler and later adopted by the late Charles Irvin and Margaret Elizabeth Blan. He attended St. Francis Academy and Catholic High School before earning a history…
Emelia Claire Aud
Aug 2, 2013 - Aug 2, 2013
Emelia Claire Aud, infant daughter of Kyle and Sara Aud, was born August 2nd, 2013 at 1:47 A.M. at Owensboro Health and Regional Hospital and went into the arms of Jesus at that time. She weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces, was 20.5 inches long and was the answer to every one of her mommy and…
Thomas Eugene Kurz
Dec 25, 1944 - Jul 31, 2013
Thomas E. (Tom) KurzThomas E. Kurz, 68, of Owensboro, died July 31, 2013, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital after a short battle with cancer. He was born December 25, 1944, in Owensboro to the late August F. (Fred) and Goldie Whelan Kurz. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and was…
Elmer Lee Brown
May 22, 1929 - Jul 30, 2013
Elmer Lee "Brownie" Brown, 84, of Owensboro, died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Elmer was born in Roxana, Illinois to the late Harry and May (Cross) Brown. He was a retired insurance agent for American General Insurance Company, a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he sang in the choir for…
Manuel Pete Torrez
Oct 14, 1953 - Jul 30, 2013
Manuel Pete Torrez, 59, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013 in Evansville, IN. He was born on October 14, 1953 in Santa Rita, NM to the late Ascencion and Grace Silva Torrez.Manuel attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Owensboro with his family. His passion in life was helping at-risk children by…
Charles E. Speaks
Sep 29, 1921 - Jul 30, 2013
Charles Estil Speaks, 91, of Owensboro, died July 30, 2013 at Hillcrest. He was born September 29, 1921 in Daviess County to the late Charles W. and Mary Agnes Hamilton Speaks. Charles was a Navy Veteran of WWII serving aboard the USS Idaho and retired from Texas Gas with 35 years of service. He was…
Mark Patrick Thielen
Sep 28, 1956 - Jul 28, 2013
Mark Patrick Thielen, age 56, of Lewisport passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born in Owensboro on September 28, 1956 to Patrick and Elnor Hayden Thielen.He is preceded in death by his father, Pat Thielen and his brother, Jim Thielen.Mark graduated from Bishop Chatard High School, Indianapolis IN,…
Rebecca J. Newman
Sep 17, 1925 - Jul 27, 2013
Rebecca J. (Kuegel) Newman, 87, of Owensboro died on Friday, July 26, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Daviess County to the late Martin Michael and Cecil Kuegel. Mrs. Newman was a member of Bethabara Baptist Church for over 60 years. She was dedicated to her church and family. Preceded in death by…
Frankie Mae Griffin Barron
Dec 9, 1917 - Jul 26, 2013
Mrs. Frankie Mae Griffin Barron, 95, of Owensboro passed away Friday, July 26, 2013 at her home. Born in Henderson, KY, the daughter of the late Erma Dickey and William Hart Griffin, she graduated from Owensboro High School and attended the University of Kentucky. Mrs. Barron was a member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church,…
Edith Coffey Cundiff Smith
Oct 7, 1919 - Jul 26, 2013
Born on a farm near Perryville, Kentucky, and long-time resident of Owensboro for over 72 years, Edith Smith, 93, died peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2013 surrounded by loving family and friends. She was an active member of Settle Memorial Methodist Church for over 65 years. Her many church activities included being a member of…
