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James Rollie Ambrose
Jan 9, 1926 - Apr 18, 2012
James Rollie "J.R." Ambrose, 86, of Philpot, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at his home. He was born on January 9, 1926 in Daviess Co., Ky. to the late Rollie and Golda Richardson Ambrose. He was involved in farming for many years and also was a dairy farmer. J.R. was a member of…
Hugh Scott Holder
May 4, 1923 - Apr 17, 2012
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see."H. Scott Holder was a man who lived the meaning of these words, faithfully sowing beauty into the very soil of the lives in this community for the fullness of his 88 years. On Tuesday morning the 17th, surrounded by family, he left us…
Berry Franklin Major
Dec 12, 1938 - Apr 17, 2012
Berry ("Sonny") Franklin Major, Jr. passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Wellington Parc in Owensboro, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sue Springer Major and his parents, Berry F. Major, Sr. and Dorothy Corum Major. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Linda Beyke Major, sons Robert (Shannon…
William E. Calhoun
May 27, 1940 - Apr 17, 2012
William E. (Bill) Calhoun of Owensboro, died Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at the Carmel Home. He was a native of Owensboro, born to the late John C. and Mary Aline (Thompson) Calhoun. Bill retired as a teacher for the Owensboro City Schools System after 30 years, and then was a purchasing agent for Owensboro Medical…
Janis M. Shumate Brizendine
Feb 16, 1928 - Apr 16, 2012
I, Janis M. Shumate Brizendine, 84, was born in McGraw, W.Va. On April 16, 2012, in Louisville, Kentucky, I completed my life on Earth and was reunited with my loved ones who preceded me to Eternity.In 1960, Owensboro became home to my family: my husband, Marine M/Sgt. John Brizendine, Jr.; our daughter, Jana and our…
Becky M. Coffman
Nov 19, 1953 - Apr 15, 2012
Becky McQueen Coffman, 58, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at Owensboro Medical Health System. Becky was born in Owensboro to the late Gene and Betty Jo McQueen.She was a 1971 graduate of Owensboro High School before attending Brescia College and Owensboro Community College.Becky retired from Owensboro Municipal Utilities after 28 years…
Helen Ann Stuart
May 25, 1922 - Apr 15, 2012
Maple Mount Sister Helen Ann Stuart, 89, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Sunday, April 15, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 63rd year of religious life.A native of Saint Raphael in Daviess County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Minnie Stuart. After health problems prevented her from joining the…
Ila Blythe Gordon Galloway
Mar 5, 1917 - Apr 14, 2012
Ila Blythe Gordon Galloway, 95, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2012 in Owensboro. She was born March 5, 1917 in Daviess Co., the oldest child of the late James Otis & Effie Blythe Gordon. She graduated from Daviess Co. High School and worked at Ken-Rad before her marriage to Hugh W. Galloway, who preceded her…
Fern Mercer Fowler
Jun 19, 1928 - Apr 14, 2012
Fern Mercer Fowler, 83, of Owensboro passed away on April 14, 2012 at the Hillcrest Health Care Center.Mrs. Fowler was born in Meade County on June 19, 1928 the daughter of the late William J. Mercer and Milady Royalty Mercer. She was preceded in death by her brother William Ellis Mercer in 1994. Fern was…
Vena Mae Stuart
Feb 11, 1917 - Apr 13, 2012
Vena Helm Stuart, 95, formerly of 1324 Standish Place, Owensboro died on April 13, 2012.She was born in Herbert, KY the daughter of the late Lone R. & Effie Westerfield Helm,She was the youngest of 9 children; for most of her life she was a homemaker but worked a short time at General Electric and…
