Obituaries
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Barbara Sue Bowley
Jun 7, 1933 - Feb 17, 2014
Barbara Sue (Aud) Bowley, 80, went to be with her Lord on February 17, 2014. Barbara worked as a CNA at Hillcrest Nursing Home for many years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She is survived by her daughters, Belinda Joyce Helm, Brenda and Marc Egan, Beverly and Danny Proctor, Bonita…
Sandra L. Estes
Nov 20, 1940 - Feb 17, 2014
Sandra L. (Joines) Estes, 73, of Rockport, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Beechmont, Kentucky to the late Leo Joines and Wanda Joines Farmer. Sandra was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was an animal lover who especially enjoyed cats,…
Charles Wendell Merritt
Apr 12, 1960 - Feb 16, 2014
Charles Wendell Merritt, Jr., 53, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born on April 12, 1960 in Daviess Co., KY. Charles was employed by Tom's Auto Parts and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his children. He…
John Howerton
Jun 21, 1935 - Feb 16, 2014
John Howerton Jr., 78, of Owensboro, passed away February 16, 2014 at home. He was born in Nelson, KY on June 21, 1935, to the late John Sr. and Marjorie Howerton. John loved sports. He enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals, Green Bay Packers and loved watching UK basketball with his grandchildren. John retired after…
Curtis Edward Rohrer
Jul 21, 1949 - Feb 14, 2014
Curtis Edward "Eddie" Rohrer, 64, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2014 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born on July 21, 1949 in Logan Co., KY. He had been employed as a draftsman and was a graduate of Daviess Co. High School and Brescia College. He was preceded in death by…
James E. Trogden
Jun 9, 1932 - Feb 14, 2014
James E. Trogden Sr., 81, of Maceo, died February 14, 2014 at his home. He was born on June 9, 1932 in West Louisville to the late Harlan J. and Mary Fenwick Trogden. James was an Army veteran during the Korean War and retired as the Vice President of Manufacturing for Whitehall Furniture where he…
Lyman D. Moore
Oct 26, 1924 - Feb 10, 2014
Lyman D. "L.D." Moore, 89, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Butler County, Kentucky to the late Lonnie and Minnie Moore.L.D. retired from Chrysler after more than 35 years of service. Although his home was here, throughout most of those years he spent several…
Elinor Duns Rushing
Jan 27, 1924 - Feb 10, 2014
Elinor Duns Rushing, 90, of Owensboro, passed away February 10, 2014 in Lexington, KY. She was born on January 27, 1924, in Lexington, to the late Richard and Ella C. Duns. She was a member of Immaculate Catholic Church and a past member of The Junior League of Women and The Cotillion Club. Elinor attended…
Kenneth F. Williams
Dec 13, 1943 - Feb 9, 2014
Kenneth F. Williams, 70, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 9, 2014. Mr. Williams was born in McHenry, KY to Frank and Nina Mae Williams on December 13, 1943. Kenneth was of the Baptist faith and was a Deacon and Sunday school teacher at Maceo Baptist Church. He loved to…
Charles Leo Turner
May 20, 1927 - Feb 8, 2014
Charles Leo "Charlie" Turner, 86 of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Kindred Nursing CenterHillcrest in Owensboro. Charlie was one of seven children born on May 20, 1927 in Posey Co., IN to the late parents Focient Adolphas and Mary Heady Turner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marvette…
