Obituaries
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Joseph Bernard Bissmeyer
May 4, 1932 - Feb 1, 2012
Joseph Bernard Bissmeyer, 79, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Hospice of Cincinnati. He was born in Louisville, KY and graduated from Bellarmine University. After leaving the seminary because of illness, he met the love of his life, Mollie Mills. They married and moved to Owensboro where he was a chemist…
Mary Ignatius Byrne
Apr 23, 1930 - Feb 1, 2012
Sister Mary Ignatius Byrne of the Sorrowful Mother, Carmelite Sister of the Divine Heart of Jesus, died February 1, 2012 at the Carmel Home. She was born on April 23, 1930 in Stanley, Kentucky to the late Sylvester Ignatius Byrne and Mary Ethel Murphy Byrne. Her first religious profession of vows took place on July…
George S. Barker
Feb 13, 1921 - Feb 1, 2012
George S. Barker, 90, of Owensboro, stepped onto the shores of Heaven, Wednesday, February 1, 2012 from the Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born on February 13, 1921 in Pellville, to the late Ivory Barker and Zillie (Corley) Barker. He served in the US Army as an engine mechanic, worked in the oil fields,…
Bryson Michael Hill
Jan 31, 2012 - Jan 31, 2012
Bryson Michael Hill, infant son of Charles Hill and Ashley Turpen, was born and passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. In addition to his parents, Bryson is survived by a brother, Tyler Allen Hill; grandparents, Kristina and John Wink of Owensboro; great-grandparents, Debbie Smithhart and Michael Turpen of Evansville…
Catherine Virginia Miller
Feb 13, 1983 - Jan 31, 2012
Catherine Virginia "Caty" Miller, 28, of Owensboro died January 31, 2012. She was a 2002 graduate of Apollo High School where she participated with the ROTC, attended Owensboro Community and Technical College and received her CNA certification in Evansville. Caty was a member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church and enjoyed spending time with her…
Jerry A. Watson
Oct 18, 1978 - Jan 31, 2012
Jerry A. Watson, 33, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2012 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was on October 18, 1978 in Daviess Co., KY. Jerry was a 1999 graduate of Owensboro High School and was always looking for adventure, trying new things, and playing video games. Jerry had worked at the…
Gail Harrison
Oct 27, 1968 - Jan 29, 2012
Gail Harrison, 43, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Cheyenne, WY on October 27, 1968, she was a 1986 graduate of Daviess County High School; worked in the Mortgage Department of US Bank; and was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church. Gail loved animals,…
Betsy Leibfried Guffey
Apr 25, 1925 - Jan 29, 2012
Betsy Leibfried Guffey, 86, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, January 29, at her home with her family. She was born on April 25, 1925 in Daviess Co., KY to the late William and Verna Mae Stewart Leibfried. She was a graduate of Daviess County High School and worked in Indianapolis in support of the…
William Leslie Eans
Jun 21, 1931 - Jan 28, 2012
William Leslie "Bill" Eans, Jr., 80, of Owensboro, passed away on January 28, 2012 at Owensboro Place. He was born in Daviess County to the late William Leslie Eans, Sr. and Delia P. (James) Eans. Bill was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. As a young man Bill owned and operated a barber…
Stephen M. Ray
May 30, 1951 - Jan 27, 2012
Stephen M. "Steve" Ray, 60, of Maceo, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2012 at his home with his family around him. He was born on May 30, 1951 in Daviess Co., KY to the late McAdoo and Margaret Hazelwood Ray. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of the Viet Nam War and received…
