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Robert Edward Watson
Jul 15, 1929 - Jan 16, 2013
Robert Edward Watson, 83 of Owensboro, died Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Wellington Parc. Robert was born July 15, 1929 in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada to the late Robert R. and Elizabeth B. (Cairn) Watson. As a teen he was in the Boy Army in Canada before coming to the U.S. He was a…
April Michelle Briones
Sep 9, 1977 - Jan 16, 2013
April Cox Briones, 35, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at home. A homemaker and mother of four, she was the daughter of Herbert Key and Sharon Payne Cox. April was a very caring, loving mother who enjoyed helping others. Surviving are her children, Brenda Suarez, Dakota Briones, Christian Briones, and Miguel Aguilar;…
Archie William Kittinger
May 1, 1930 - Jan 16, 2013
Archie William Kittinger, age 82, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at his residence. He was born on May 1, 1930 in Mclean County to the late William Hansford and Edna Galloway Kittinger. By a stroke of luck he met the love of his life on a blind date in 1949 and 6…
John H. Helmers
Aug 9, 1942 - Jan 14, 2013
John H. Helmers, 70, passed away suddenly at his home in Owensboro January 14, 2013. Family man, attorney, athlete, horseman, world traveler and friend, John was born in Owensboro, the son of the late John K. and Louise Jerger Helmers. A 1960 graduate of Owensboro High School he set long-standing records in track, played on…
Jerry Dean Hofer
Aug 13, 1928 - Jan 14, 2013
Jerry Dean Hofer, 84, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2013 at Wellington Parc. Born August 13, 1928 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of the late Gus and Ruth Hofer. Mr. Hofer was a retired salesman in the carpet business in Kansas City, Mo. He was a big KC Chiefs…
Guthrie A. Snead
May 27, 1943 - Jan 14, 2013
Guthrie A. "Sonny" Snead, Jr., 69, of Utica, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2013 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born on May 27, 1943 in Daviess Co., KY to the late Guthrie A. and Mabel Hamilton Snead, Sr. He was a member of Brushy Fork Baptist Church and had retired from the…
Lois Jean Rutigliano
Feb 24, 1932 - Jan 13, 2013
Lois Jean Rutigliano, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born in Owensboro to the late Courtney and Bessie (Mann) Jackson.Lois was a 1953 graduate of Murray State Nursing Program. She loved nursing and retired from Owensboro Mercy Health System (now OMHS) in 1989 after many…
Daniel R. Ralph
Dec 31, 1944 - Jan 13, 2013
Daniel " Boonie" R. Ralph, age 68, of Reed Ky, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at OMHS. He was born on December 31, 1944 in Daviess Co, KY to the late Sherrel J. and Frances Moran Ralph.He is preceded in death by his two brothers, Ronald J. Ralph and Francis T. "Tommy" Ralph,…
Bobby P. Newton
Jun 23, 1942 - Jan 12, 2013
Bobby P. Newton, 70, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Daviess County to the late Arthur Newton, Sr. and Meta Miller Newton.He retired in 1996 after 31 years of service with Owensboro Police Department where he attained the rank of Captain. Bobby was dedicated to…
Carol Schmidt Ahnell
Dec 10, 1925 - Jan 12, 2013
Carol Schmidt Ahnell, 87, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2013. She was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Frank and Laura (Wyant) Schmidt.Ms. Ahnell was a professional musician. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in music from the New England Conservatory and became a college flute instructor. Her career included Houghton College,…
