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Frank Keller
Dec 11, 1941 - Mar 17, 2013
Frank Keller, 71, passed away at Owensboro Regional Medical Hospital on March 17, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Born Dec 11, 1941 he was the son of the late Bernard and Elizabeth Keller. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Todd Keller. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Joy Keller; son, Jeff…
Rita Askin Jennings
Sep 24, 1929 - Mar 17, 2013
Rita Askin Jennings, 83, of Owensboro, formerly of Hardinsburg, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born on September 24, 1929 in Breckinridge Co. to the late Morris Lewis and Cora Butler DeJarnette. While in Hardinsburg, she and her first husband, L. C. Askin, owned and operated the…
Hazel Dawn Whitaker Young
Nov 25, 1923 - Mar 15, 2013
Hazel Dawn Whitaker Young, 89, of Panther, was surrounded by loving family as she went to be with the Lord on March 15th, 2013. She was born on November 25th, 1923 to the late Jay and Margaret Whitaker. Hazel was a dedicated and loving wife and mother. She was a member of Brushy Fork Baptist…
Mary Jean Pirtle
May 21, 1921 - Mar 15, 2013
Mary Jean Pirtle, 91, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born on May 22, 1921 in Daviess Co., KY to the late William J., Sr. and Mary Magdalene Clark Scherm. Mary Jean was a member of Immaculate Catholic Church and very much loved her Catholic…
Linda Joe Sanford
Jul 20, 1942 - Mar 14, 2013
Linda Joe Sanford, 70, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Wellington Parc. She was born on July 20, 1942 in McLean Co., KY to the late Joe and Mary Virginia Duke Houston. She was retired as a secretary after 14 years with All-Seasons Siding Co. and also had previously worked at…
Joseph D. Spears
Aug 9, 1930 - Mar 13, 2013
Joseph D. Spears, Jr., 82, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at his home. He was born on August 9, 1930 in Jefferson Co., KY to the late Joe D. and Marie Kinsler Spears. He had been employed as a truck driver and a security guard and was of the Catholic faith.…
Beverly Joy Foreman
May 7, 1959 - Mar 12, 2013
Beverly Joy Foreman, 53, of Utica, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born May 7, 1959 in Chicago Heights IL to the late Joseph and Marion (Edgerton) Brown. She was employed at the Masonville Food Center and enjoyed bingo, watching Monday night wrestling and making people laugh.Beverly was preceded…
Marion Walter Kruger
Dec 24, 1919 - Mar 12, 2013
Marion Walter Kruger, 93, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born on December 24, 1919, in Daviess County to the late Charles and Margaret Kruger.Marion served in the Navy during WWII and had worked at Western Kentucky Gas for 36 years where he retired as a supervisor.…
Virgie Kellems
Sep 24, 1930 - Mar 11, 2013
Virgie Kellems, 82, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013 in at the Georgetown Community Hospital. Born in Owensboro, she was the daughter of the late William and Virgie Young Speaks; was retired from General Electric; and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Kellems lived in Owensboro for 75 years before moving to Georgetown. In addition…
James David Kessinger
Dec 7, 1962 - Mar 10, 2013
James D. Kessinger, Sr., 50, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro to the late William H., Sr. and Barbara E. (Tindle) Kessenger.James was a member of Journey Fellowship Church and had previously worked as a supervisor at Alcoa Wheel and Rim. Prior…
