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Anna E. Bray
Apr 10, 1934 - Dec 23, 2010
Anna E. Bray, 76, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born on April 10, 1934 in Muhlenburg Co., Ky. She was retired from the General Electric Co. after 27 years.She is survived by her husband of 43 years, John Bray, Jr., two sons, Donald L.…
Edward Earl Mclimore
Dec 20, 1934 - Dec 22, 2010
Edward Earl McLimore, 76 of Pleasant Ridge has gone home to be with our Lord and Savior. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Lynn in 1964, and by his parents, William Harold McLimore and Willie Magarite Shelton McLimore. Mr. McLimore retired as owner of McLimore's Store in 1989 after operating it for…
Thomas Edward Hale
Oct 9, 1954 - Dec 22, 2010
Thomas Edward Hale, 56, of Owensboro, died Wednesday, December 22, 2010, at his home. He was born October 9, 1954 to Phillip and Kathlyn Hamilton Hale in Daviess County. He enjoyed being outdoors and working on cars.He was preceded in death by his father, Phillip Edward Hale, on February 26, 1987.Survivors include his wife, JoNell…
Deborah Gay Luckett
Jan 5, 1955 - Dec 21, 2010
Deborah Gay Luckett, 55, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at her home. Born in Dyer, TN on January 5, 1955, she retired as an insurance agent. Mrs. Luckett worked for Monumental Insurance, Prudential Securities, and Metropolitan Insurance servicing investment, insurance and mutual fund needs. She also was a representative and manager for…
Kevin L. Cole
Apr 11, 1971 - Dec 21, 2010
Kevin L. Cole, 39, of Wood Trace, Owensboro, died Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Owensboro Medical Health System. Kevin was born in Maryland and lived in Phoenix,Pennsylvania Boston, Seattle and Des Moines before moving to Owensboro. He had worked as an industrial psychologist for Microsoft and Pioneer Grain. He was a devoted and loving father,…
Ersie Pearl Beasley Delk
May 24, 1928 - Dec 21, 2010
Ersie Pearl (Beasley) Delk, of Owensboro, originally from Pulaski County, died Tuesday, December 21, 2010. She was born on May 24, 1928 to the late Virgil and Haley Parton Beasley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers: Estell, Millard, Leonard, Doyal and Everett and six sisters: Berthie, Gertrude, Dori,…
Imogene Whittaker
Jul 24, 1928 - Dec 20, 2010
Imogene Whittaker, 82, of West Louisville passed away Monday, December 20, 2010 at her home. Born in Whitesville on July 24, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Rowe and Amy Hagan Westerfield; was a homemaker; and was a member of St Alphonsus Catholic Church. Mrs. Whittaker enjoyed fishing and games of chance, but…
William Allan Mattingly
Jul 21, 1954 - Dec 19, 2010
William Allan Mattingly, 56, of Scotty Lane, Owensboro, died Sunday, December 19, 2010 at his home. William was a lineman for Kenergy for over 30 years, and a member of Sts. Joseph and Paul Catholic Church. He had the best heart in the world, and he loved his family and spending time with them. He…
James Anthony Ridings
Sep 13, 1962 - Dec 19, 2010
James Anthony "Tony" Ridings, 48, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2010 at his home. He was born on September 13, 1962 in Daviess Co, Ky. He was a licensed registered nurse and had worked at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was preceded in death by his father, Mac Ridings in 1983.Surviving are…
Mearl D. Wadley
Mar 10, 1918 - Dec 18, 2010
Rev. Mearl D. Wadley, 92, of Owensboro, KY died Saturday, December 18, 2010 and received his reward in full. Rev. Wadley died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family and woke up in the glorious resurrection with God the Father. His whole adult life was spent preaching and proclaiming the Word of God. He…