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James T. Skimmerhorn
Apr 9, 1941 - May 30, 2012
James Thomas "Jay" Skimmerhorn, 71, of Hartford, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He retired as a truck driver after 40 years. Jay was a member of Union Grove Church, and loved his dogs, playing Bingo, NASCAR and stock car racing, and gardening.His parents, James and Sally Skimmerhorn, and a daughter,…
Barry Riggs
Oct 9, 1956 - May 27, 2012
Barry Riggs, 55, of Eddyville, Kentucky died Sunday, May 27, 2012, at his residence. He was born in Ligonier, PA, was a member of Saratoga Methodist Church in Eddyville, was a Millwright, a US Army Veteran, avid hunter, boater, fisherman and rock hunter, who also enjoyed gardening, coaching softball, being a Boy Scout leader, and…
Mable B. Watkins
Jun 30, 1933 - May 26, 2012
Mable B. Watkins, 78, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away May 26, 2012, surrounded by her family at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born in McLean County to the late Robert and Mary Alma McCain Greer. Mable loved taking care of people and spent much of her career as a caregiver. She was a wonderful…
Dortha Marie Neal
Nov 3, 1924 - May 26, 2012
Dortha Marie "Dolly" Neal, 87, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 26, 2012. Dolly was born on November 3rd 1924 in Mclean County to the late Warren and Eunice Miles. She was a salad and sandwich maker at Gabes restaurant for 16 years. She loved to spend time with her family, garden and…
Kernel Kenneth Kelly
May 15, 1953 - May 24, 2012
Kernel Kenneth Kelly, 59, of Rockport passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012 at St Mary's Medical Center. Born in St George, Bermuda on May 15, 1953, he was a construction worker and member of the Owensboro Church of Christ. Mr. Kelly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and was a…
Terry Dale Shelton
Feb 25, 1967 - May 24, 2012
Terry Dale Shelton, 45, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Evansville on February 25, 1967, he was a factory worker and enjoyed darts and outdoor activities. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Eugene Shelton.Surviving are his children, Michelle Shelton of Evansville and…
Jacob Bruce Helwig
Nov 15, 1994 - May 23, 2012
Jacob Bruce Helwig, 17, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at his home surrounded by loving family and friends. He had bravely fought a 16 month battle against Rhabdomyosarcoma. Jacob was born on November 15, 1994, to Glenn and Tina Coffey Helwig. He attended Highland Elementary School, Daviess County Middle School…
Norbert Joseph Strozewski
Mar 7, 1925 - May 23, 2012
Norbert Joseph "Bert" Strozewski, 87, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at his home. He was born in Chicago, IL on March 7, 1925 to the late Edmund and Casimira Wasik Strozewski. He was retired as a moldmaker and worked in his own machine shop and for Abbott Laboratories. Bert attended Mt.…
Joseph B. Bowlds
Mar 1, 1942 - May 19, 2012
Joseph B. "Joe" Bowlds, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Joe was retired and a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church. He fought a brave and courageous battle of multiple myeloma for three years. He never complained, just worried about his family. He had an unconditional love for…
Ethel Mae Birge
Dec 17, 1925 - May 19, 2012
Ethel Mae Birge, 86, of Roosevelt House I, died Saturday, May 19, 2012. She was born in Owensboro to the late Loney and Sarah (Wheatley) Henry. She was a homemaker, and volunteered for various organizations. She was a very giving person and helped those that she could. Her husband, Samuel Earl Birge preceded her in…
