Obituaries
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Charles J. Mehlbauer
Dec 4, 1951 - Jun 8, 2012
Charles "Charlie" J. Mehlbauer, 60, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on Friday June 8th, 2012. He was born in Owensboro on December 4th, 1951 to the late Clement and Adeline Mehlbauer. Charlie graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School in 1969 and went on to receive degrees from both Lockyear Business College and…
Lorena Reisz Boarman
Apr 25, 1917 - Jun 4, 2012
Lorena Matilda Reisz Boarman, 95, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Owensboro, died Monday, June 4, 2012 in Indianapolis, where she lived with her daughter and son-in-law Rita and Emilio Martinez for the last three years. She was born April 25, 1917, to the late Charles R. and Eleanor Fischer Reisz in Daviess County, Ky. She…
Marguerite Beatrice Fentress
Jan 1, 1916 - Jun 4, 2012
Marguerite Beatrice Fentress, 96, of Maceo, went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2012. She was born in Germantown, Ohio to the late Peter and Anna Comer. Marguerite was a loving and a dedicated mother who enjoyed cooking, stockcar racing, gardening and taking care of any cats and dogs that were in need…
Ashton Adam Brown
Mar 27, 2012 - Jun 4, 2012
Ashton Adam Brown, beloved 2-month old son of Jacob Adam Brown and Ashlee Arielle Kreisle, passed away Monday, June 4, 2012 at home. Born on March 27, 2012, Ashton was a beautiful, happy babythe light of his parents life. In addition to his parents, surviving are grandparents, Wallace and Marsha Kreisle and Jodie Blake as…
Christopher Dean Mcelwain
Feb 25, 1973 - May 31, 2012
Christopher Dean McElwain, 39, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2012. He was born on February 25, 1973 in Daviess Co., KY. He was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church and loved spending time with his family especially his children and taking them to amusement parks. He also enjoyed cooking, riding his motorcycle,…
Hazel Marie Snyder
Aug 12, 1910 - May 31, 2012
Hazel Marie Hendershott Snyder, 101, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Cannelton, IN on August 12, 1910, she was the daughter of the late Simon and Frances Turner Hendershott; worked as a nurse's aide; and was a member of the Calvary Wesleyan Church. Mrs. Snyder…
Isaac W. Tooley
Jun 21, 1942 - May 30, 2012
Isaac W. "Ike" Tooley, 69, of Owensboro, passed away at his residence on May 30, 2012 after a series of long illnesses. He was born in Axtel, Kentucky to the late Isaac Franklin Tooley, Jr. and Golda Lee (Poole) Tooley.He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served for 18 years as either active duty or…
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…
