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Joseph B. Whitehouse
Jun 29, 1984 - Sep 19, 2013
Joseph B. Whitehouse, 29, of Whitesville, died on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro and is the son of Bruce and Sandy Whitehouse of Philpot.Joseph was a 2002 graduate of Daviess County High School and was of the Catholic faith. He was employed at the Lotus Guardian,…
Michael Wayne Kirtley
Aug 6, 1946 - Sep 18, 2013
Michael Wayne Kirtley, 67, of Utica, died September 18, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was a native of Daviess County, born August 6, 1946 to the late Norton and Lois Girvin Kirtley. Michael was a 4 year veteran of the Navy during Vietnam. He also was preceded in death by a sister, Catherine…
Patricia Ann Safreed
Jul 29, 1941 - Sep 18, 2013
Patricia Ann Safreed, 72, of Owensboro, died September 18, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born July 29, 1941 in New Kensington, PA to the late Charles and Margaret Bobick Mantz. Patricia was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Owensboro.Surviving is her husband of 53 years, Carroll E. Safreed; son, Christopher G.…
Ethel B Bartlett Rhoades
Nov 3, 1927 - Sep 18, 2013
Ethel B Bartlett Rhoades, 85, of Owensboro, died September 18, 2013, at Wellington Parc. She was born in Hartford, Kentucky to the late Ernest and Mable Davis Bartlett. Ethel started her career at General Electric and then retired from Montpelier Glove Factory in 1995 after 27 years. She was a member of Barnett's Creek Baptist…
Bonnie Kay Brannen
Mar 17, 1942 - Sep 17, 2013
Bonnie Kay Brannen, 71, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born on March 17, 1942 in Daviess Co. to the late Jesse, Sr. and Jessie McCain Brannen. Bonnie was of the Methodist faith and loved crocheting, ceramics, reading, and art, especially loved to paint scenes.…
Paula Marie Bittel
Mar 24, 1953 - Sep 17, 2013
Paula Marie Bittel, 60 of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at the University of Louisville Hospital. She was born in Daviess Co. on March 24, 1953 to the late Joseph R., Sr. and Virginia Sisk Bittel. Miss Bittel graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School in 1971 and was a member of Immaculate…
Curtis Harold Murphy
May 31, 1925 - Sep 16, 2013
Curtis Harold Murphy, 88, of Viola Gardens, in Owensboro and a native of Daviess County, died September 16, 2013 at his home. He was born May 31, 1925 to the late Clyde Murphy and Lucille Murphy. Curtis Harold was a WWII veteran of the Navy and a retired service tech of 26 years with Sears.…
Faye C. Horton
Dec 22, 1943 - Sep 15, 2013
Faye (Carroll) Horton, 69, of Utica, died on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at Kindred Transistional Care and Rehabilitation-Hillcrest. She was born in Central City, Kentucky to the late Sydney Carroll and Mary Evelyn Terry. Faye was employed at Cowden Manufacturing until the plant closed in 1984. She was a member of Living Faith Baptist Church…
Dorothy Elizabeth Gossett
Jun 11, 1929 - Sep 13, 2013
Dorothy Elizabeth Straney Gossett, 84, a native of Owensboro, died September 13, 2013 at her home. She was the last surviving child of the late Arthur Lee and Chlova Swift Straney. Dorothy retired from GE with over 30 years of service. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Dorothy enjoyed gardening, collecting antiques,…
Rex D. Huff
Oct 13, 1941 - Sep 11, 2013
Rex D. Huff, 71, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation - Hillcrest. Born in Hancock County, for many years he owned and operated an oil field services company and later worked for Tyson foods. Rex enjoyed University of Kentucky basketball and Cincinnati Reds baseball.He was preceded in…
