Merle K. Ware 77, of Owensboro, Kentucky passed away Monday, August 17, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born to the late Earl and Swayne Kuykendall, she was preceded in death by her late husband; Phillip Odell Ware, and one brother; Henry Kuykendall. Merle was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, where she served as a trustee. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post # 696. She leaves to cherish her memories and mourn the loss of her passing one son; Brandon Odell Ware, two daughters; Shawna Ware-Smith, Nicole Blane, ten grandchildren, one brother; Ronald Kuykendall. Services will be noon Friday at Asbury United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to noon Friday at the Church. Burial in Rosehill-Elmwood Cemetery. McFarland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.mcfarlandfh.com