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Marie Conway Aubrey
Mar 26, 1919 - Nov 11, 2012
Marie Conway Aubrey, 93, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born in Queens, New York to the late Frank Petrocelli and Antionette Cifone.Marie retired from General Electric after more than 35 years of service. She attended Blessed Mother Catholic Church when able. She…
Ozell McComber Dragoo
Oct 6, 1924 - Nov 10, 2012
Ozell McComber Dragoo, 88, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Owensboro Place. Born in Carter County, OK on October 6, 1924, she was the daughter of the late James W. and Cora Gilliam McComber; was a member of Bells Run Baptist Church; and had worked as a Nurse Assistant. Mrs. Dragoo loved…
Thomas Richard Roberts
Jan 11, 1956 - Nov 10, 2012
Thomas "Rick" Richard Roberts Jr., age 56, of Philpot passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born on January 11, 1956 in Daviess Co., Kentucky to Thomas Richard Roberts Sr. and Colleen Roberts Remole.He is preceded in death by his father; Thomas Richard Roberts Sr. who passed away…
Larry Thomas Thorpe
May 15, 1943 - Nov 10, 2012
Larry Thomas Thorpe, 69, of Owensboro died Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born in Daviess County to the late Warner and Mary Henry Thorpe, had worked as an electrician for J.C. Ellis and then became a bee keeper. Larry served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and he…
Robert Lee Riggs
Jul 14, 1923 - Nov 9, 2012
Robert Lee " Bebunk" Riggs, 89, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012, at Hillcrest Nursing facility. He was born July 14, 1923, in McLean Co. to the late Fred and Martha Riggs.Aside from his loving parents Robert was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Martha Jean Gipe Riggs who passed away in…
John Allen Young
Oct 6, 1952 - Nov 8, 2012
John Allen Young, 60, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at his home. He was born on October 6, 1952 in Daviess Co., KY to the late Garland and Mary Lou Young. He was of the Pentecostal faith and enjoyed hunting, fishing, his dogs, and U.K. basketball. He was also preceded in…
Colby Lane Johnston
Nov 8, 2012 - Nov 8, 2012
Colby Lane Johnston of Owensboro entered and departed this life on November 8, 2012 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother; Laura K. O'Bannon.Left behind to mourn Colby are his two parents; Aaron and Tabitha Johnston, his maternal grandmother; Stephanie Eric of Owensboro, his paternal grandfather, Terry Johnston…
Fannie Gertrude Nixon Howard Crabtree
Jan 21, 1924 - Nov 6, 2012
Fannie Gertrude Nixon Howard Crabtree became heaven's newest angel on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Fannie was born in Muhlenberg County, KY on January 21, 1924 to the late James "Boe" and Birchie Hill Nixon.Aside from her loving parents she is preceded in death by her two husbands James Elmer Howard who passed away in 1978…
James Allen Kincheloe Lt. Col. USAF Ret.
Jul 27, 1923 - Nov 6, 2012
JAMES ALLEN KINCHELOE, LT. COL. USAF, RET.JAMES (DOC) KINCHELOE died November 6, 2012 at Wellington Parc of Owensboro where he had been lovingly cared for during the last years of his life. Col. Kincheloe was born July 27, 1923 in Daviess County to Dr. Allen L. and Antha Kincheloe.Col. Kincheloe graduated from Owensboro High School,…
Robert E. Mattingly
Apr 3, 1948 - Nov 5, 2012
Robert E. "Gene" Mattingly, 64 of Louisville, died suddenly at his home, Monday, November 5, 2012. Gene was born in Owensboro to the late Vincent and Flo (Millay) Mattingly. He attended Brescia College and was a Vietnam War Veteran. He began working for Western Kentucky Gas Company in September 1971 and worked for Atmos Energy…
