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Lt Colonel Richard Neal Smith
Jun 23, 1934 - Dec 4, 2011
Lt. Colonel (U. S. Army Retired) Richard Neal Smith, 77, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Riverside Manor in Calhoun. He was born on June 23, 1934 in Churchville, MD to the late Bruce A. and Irma Faye Smith. Richard was retired as a Lt. Colonel after 13 years of active…
Ruby May Shelton
Feb 22, 1935 - Dec 4, 2011
Mrs. Ruby Shelton, 76, of Owensboro, KY passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on December 4, 2011, Mrs. Shelton was born in Lawrence Co, Mo. on February 22, 1935 to the late Mr. Earn and Tressie Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years O. L. "Joe" Shelton…
James R. Tron
Sep 30, 1929 - Dec 2, 2011
James Robert Tron, 82, of Owensboro, passed away on December 2, 2011 at Hillcrest Nursing Home. He was born and raised in New Harmony, Indiana where he graduated from high school in 1945. He later joined the U.S. Air Force and served in the Korean Conflict.He retired from Indiana Bell Telephone Company. After retirement Jim…
Bernice Dixon Redmon
Jul 21, 1909 - Dec 2, 2011
Bernice Dixon Redmon, 102, of Owensboro passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 at the Hermitage Health Care. Born in Hart County on July 21, 1909, she was the daughter of the late James Henry and Sally Allen Dixon; was a graduate of Munfordville High School and attended business school; and retired from the Baptist Bookstore…
Linda Sue Hayden Roby
Oct 14, 1942 - Dec 1, 2011
Linda Sue Hayden Roby, 69, of Utica passed away Thursday, December 1, 2011 at her home. Born October 14, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Klispel and Lilla Tucker Hayden; was retired from Owensboro-Daviess County Hospital where she worked as a Ward Clerk for 35 years; and was a member of St Martin…
Mike Bolton
Mar 23, 1947 - Dec 1, 2011
Mike Bolton, 64, of Daviess County, passed away on December 1, 2011 at Owensboro Medical Health System hospital. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Leslie Rice Bolton and Sarah Carmon.Mike was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired after 36 years in pot rebuild at Alcan Aluminum Company. Mike was…
Threasa Aileen Simmons Abel
Aug 6, 1915 - Nov 30, 2011
Threasa Aileen Abel, 96, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at the Carmel Home. Born in Daviess County on August 6, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Roy Charles and Catherine Bowling Simmons; was a former member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church; and was retired from the American Tobacco…
Joseph Paul Warren
Dec 30, 1919 - Nov 30, 2011
Joseph P. "Joe Paul" Warren, 91, of Owensboro, formerly of West Louisville, passed away on Wednesday November 30, 2011 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born on December 30, 1919 in Daviess Co. to the late Clement Leo and Ruth Eliza Long Warren. Joe Paul was retired as a heavy equipment operator with the…
Bro. Ronald J. Prater
Nov 18, 1936 - Nov 29, 2011
Bro. Ronald J. Prater, 75, of Owensboro made his journey to Heaven on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Balkan, KY, he was the son of the late Rev. Joseph C. and Gladys Peace Prater. Bro. Prater was ordained in 1958 and oversaw the construction of the current Ridgewood…
Judith Elaine Mattingly
Aug 14, 1953 - Nov 29, 2011
Judith "Judy" Moss Mattingly, 58, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2011 from injuries in an automobile accident. Born August 14, 1953 in Ravenna, Ohio, she was a bookkeeper and had attended Macedonia Baptist Church and Owensboro Christian Church. Judy enjoyed spending time with her children, family, and many friends. She was preceded in…
