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Our Obituaries
Jimmie Rose
January 4, 1928 - March 19, 2010
Jimmie Rose, 81, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Friday, March 19, 2010, at Fern Terrace in Owensboro. He was born on January 4, 1928 in Ashland, Kentucky. He is survived by nieces and nephews. Burial is at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Elmwood Cemetery in Owensboro. James H. Davis Funeral Home in Owensboro is in charge of arrangements.
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Alma Story Tucker
December 17, 1913 - March 17, 2010
Beloved mother and grandmother, Alma Tucker, 96, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at Wellington Parc. She was born in McLean County, KY on December 17, 1913. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Owensboro where she gave her heart to Jesus at the age of 16. She was the wife of the late Reverend William A. "Bill" Tucker. They were in full time ministry for over...
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Patricia Jones Goodwin
October 26, 1944 - March 15, 2010
Patricia Jones Goodwin, 65, of Arlington, VA died peacefully with her family on March 15, 2010 at the Capital Hospice Inpatient Center in Arlington, VA. She had fought cancer and seizures for many years. She was born October 26, 1944 in Owensboro, KY to Thomas Bernard Jones, who preceded her in death, and Frances Kendall Jones who at age almost 96 survives her in Owensboro, KY. She is a...
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James Earl Cecil
February 17, 1943 - March 11, 2010
James Earl Cecil, 67, of Owensboro, died Thursday, March 11, 2010, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born in Daviess County on February 17, 1943 to the late Chester Cecil and Cleo Fulkerson Cecil. He worked for Medley Distillery for 19 years and retired from Barton Brands after 16 years, where he worked in the Bottling Department. He was a member of Immaculate Catholic Church and was...
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Gerald R. Russelburg
January 17, 1940 - March 11, 2010
Gerald R. Russelburg, 70, of Owensboro, Kentucky was called home to the Lord on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at his home. He was of the Catholic faith and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was employed previously at Roby Vending Company, Barmet, Inc. and retired from the Executive Inn. He was owner and operator of Russelburg Appliance for many years. He enjoyed trading, Nascar racing, U.K....
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Dean Kennedy Cox
October 18, 1930 - March 8, 2010
Dean Kennedy Cox, 79, of Winter Park, Florida, formerly of Owensboro, died Monday, March 8, 2010 at his home, under the care of Vitas Innovative Hospice Care. He was born on October 18, 1930 in Owensboro to the late John Kennedy Cox and Annabel Cox. He was the owner of Cox Gun Shop. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae Gaddis Cox in 2002 and by two sons, Robert Kennedy Cox in 2004...
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Shirley K. Wimsatt
October 31, 1947 - March 6, 2010
Shirley K. Wimsatt, 62, of Owensboro, Kentucky left this earth on Saturday, March 6, 2010, to be with the Lord. She was born on October 31, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to the late Naomi Mae and Paul Thomas Weaver. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She was a very loving, devoted mother whose life revolved around her sons. She was their biggest fan and the strongest supporter of their...
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Mary Lucille Pruden
March 31, 1934 - March 6, 2010
Mary Lucille Pruden, 75, of Owensboro died Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born on March 31, 1934 in Daviess County to the late Henry and Gladys Pruden. She was a member of Bethabara Baptist Church. Lucille enjoyed working in her flower gardens and cross stitching. She is preceded in death by her sister Sarah Mae Pruden. She is survived by two sisters;...
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Nellie Estes Cline
March 21, 1921 - March 5, 2010
Nellie Lee Estes Cline, 88, of Livermore, KY died Friday, March 5, 2010, at Riverside Manor Healthcare Center in Calhoun, KY. She was born on March 21, 1921 in Daviess County to the late John William and Eva Mae Estes. She had been employed as a restaurant cook and was a member of the Assemblies of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Cline...
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Jane Hamilton
September 29, 1929 - March 5, 2010
Jane Hamilton, 80, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Friday, March 5, 2010, at her home. She was born on September 29, 1929 in Michigan to the late Charles and Beulah Bowlds. She was a member of Sts. Joseph & Paul Catholic Church. She was the owner and operator of the Calico Cat Quilt Shop in Owensboro and taught quilting classes at both Owensboro and Daviess County schools. In addition to her...
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Donna K. Hall
July 8, 1964 - March 2, 2010
Donna K. Hall, 45, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at her home. She was born on July 8, 1964 in Streator, Illinois to the late George B. Hall, Sr. and Stella Elizabeth Hall. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed her grandchildren and fishing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Ellen Hall, on June 11, 1970. She is survived by...
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Joseph B. Blanford
March 12, 1929 - February 27, 2010
Joseph B. Blanford, 80, of Owensboro died Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Owensboro Medical Health System. A native of Daviess County, he was born on March 12, 1929 to the late Joseph L. Blanford and Ulnee Hayden Blanford. He served his country as a member of the United States Army with the 101st Airborne during the Korean War. Joe worked at Medley Distillery and retired after 38 years where he...
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Richard Bratcher
November 3, 1945 - February 26, 2010
Richard L. "Rich" Bratcher, 64, of Owensboro died Friday, February 26, 2010 at Owensboro Medical Health System. A native of Daviess County, he was born on November 3, 1945 to the late Hobart Bratcher and Iva Pearl Evans. Rich was retired from Yager Materials where he was a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. He enjoyed going fishing, hunting, and being with family and friends while barbecuing. His...
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Donald Edward Gipe
January 23, 1938 - February 26, 2010
Donald Edward Gipe died February 26, 2010 at 3:48p.m. after a battle with metastatic melanoma. He was born on January 23, 1938 to Thomas Edward Gipe and Elizabeth Louise Pierce Gipe in Owensboro. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Martha Gipe Riggs, Frederick Neal Gipe and Douglas Luther Gipe. Don graduated from Owensboro High School in 1955 and Murray State University in...
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Eleanor Marie Grise Benson
October 31, 1914 - February 26, 2010
Eleanor Marie Grise Benson, 95, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Friday, February 26, 2010, at Wellington Parc in Owensboro. She was born on October 31, 1914 in Lewisburg, Kentucky to the late Anthony and Minta Grise. She was previously employed as a bookkeeper for Hodges Tobacco Company and was a member of Century Christian Church. She enjoyed traveling with her late husband in their Airstream...
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William E. Head
October 7, 1927 - February 21, 2010
William Earl "Bill" Head, Jr., 82, of Owensboro, KY died Sunday, February 21, 2010, at Owensboro Medical Health System. Born October 7, 1927 in Owensboro, he was the son of the late William Earl and Carolyn Alma (Westerfield) Head. He was married to his loving wife, Golda Marie Head, on June 12, 1947, 62 wonderful years. He was a retired Captain from the Owensboro Fire Dept., after serving...
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Mattye Bartlett Shelton
November 13, 1930 - February 19, 2010
Mattye “Muner” Bartlett Shelton, 79, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Friday, February 19, 2010, at Hillcrest Healthcare Center in Owensboro. She was born on November 13, 1930 in Ohio County, Kentucky to the late Ernest and Mable Bartlett. She was previously employed by General Electric Company and was self employed as an Avon and Tupperware Dealer. She was of the Baptist faith. She...
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Linda Faye Cline
October 13, 1940 - February 19, 2010
Linda Faye Cline, 69, of Owensboro, KY died Friday, February 19, 2010 at Bon Harbor Nursing and Rehab. Center in Owensboro. She was born on October 13, 1940 in Owensboro to the late Russell and Frances Cline. She was a member of Garden Green Baptist Church. Survivors include her sister, Brenda Cline and a brother, Phillip Cline both of Owensboro, and several nieces and nephews. Services...
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James L. Hawkins
December 18, 1933 - February 18, 2010
James L. Hawkins, 76, of Owensboro, KY died Thursday, February 18, 2010, at his home. He was born on December 18, 1933 in Providence, KY to the late Carl and Cuba Hawkins. He retired from Alcoa Aluminum as a fine repair electrician and was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mona Holloman Hawkins...
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William Terry Webb
June 9, 1942 - February 16, 2010
William Terry "Diz" Webb, 67, Owensboro, KY died Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at his home. He was born to the late Mary Williams Webb and Delmar Webb on June 9, 1942 in Owensboro. He was a vice-president and manager for Modern Supply Company and was a member of Lewis Lane Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and the U.K. Wildcats. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
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Raymond Devine
October 8, 1914 - February 11, 2010
Raymond B. Devine, 95, of Owensboro died Thursday, February 11, 2010 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born on October 8, 1914 in Mercer County, Kentucky to the late Joseph and Bettie (Lester) Devine. He was retired from Emge Packaging Company in Fort Branch, Indiana. He was a long-time member of Buena Vista Baptist Church where he joined in 1938 and served as a leader and usher. He...
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Johnnie Mae Turner
April 19, 1925 - February 10, 2010
Johnnie Mae Boone Turner, 84, of Owensboro, KY died Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at Owensboro Place Care & Rehabilitation. She was born on April 19, 1925 in Owensboro to the late Bennie and Emma Boone. She was of the Holiness faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward O. Turner, on November 6, 1979, her daughter, Peggy Turner Hester, sons, Eddie O. Turner, Jr. and Freddie...
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William Ellis Smith
December 9, 1932 - February 8, 2010
William Ellis "Bill" Smith of Owensboro, KY and Marathon, FL died Monday, February 8, 2010, at Jackson South Community Hospital in Miami, FL. He was born in Ohio County, KY at Fordsville on December 9, 1932 to the late Clarence V. Smith and Lorena D. Phillips Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Patricia Smith, Best Greenhill and Lou Etta S. Larson. Survivors are his...
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Jerri J. Knight
January 28, 1949 - February 7, 2010
Jerri J. Knight, 61, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Sunday, February 7, 2010, at her home. She was born on January 28, 1949 in Charlotte, NC. She enjoyed crafts and crocheting and loved ice cream. Survivors include a son, Richard Charles Hicks, Jr.; five daughters, Tamatha J. Epley, Toni Jerome Hicks, Geneva Hicks, Heather Lynn Hicks and Heida M. Hicks; three grandsons, Cody Brian Hicks, David...
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Estell Lee Young
June 28, 1931 - February 6, 2010
Estell Lee Young, 78, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Saturday, February 6, 2010, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born on June 28, 1931 in Daviess County, Kentucky to the late Ruben and Gladys Young. He was employed by Kuesters Hardware for 21 years and was a member of Third Baptist Church, where he was a Deacon Emeritus and a member of the Choir for many years. He was an Air Force...
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Joseph Patrick Powers
March 17, 1926 - February 5, 2010
Joseph Patrick Powers, 83, of Owensboro, KY died Friday, February 5, 2010, at Owensboro Place Care & Rehabilitation. He was born on March 17, 1926 in Daviess County, Kentucky to the late William Patrick and Mary Nellie Powers. He had been employed as an electrician for Green River Steel Corporation, was of the Catholic faith, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. In addition to his parents he...
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Philip E. Warren
May 13, 1923 - February 4, 2010
Philip E. Warren, 86, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Thursday, February 4, 2010. He was born on May 13, 1923 in Ainsworth, Iowa to the late Wilbur and Gladys Warren. He was had been employed by the U.S. Postal Service and was a member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church. He was an Navy veteran of the World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene D. Warren...
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Chris D. Tharp
June 16, 1934 - February 1, 2010
Chris D. Tharp, 75, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Monday, February 1, 2010, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born on June 16, 1934 in Rockport, Indiana to the late Chaney and Gyneth Tharp. He retired as a mechanic for Case Power & Equipment Company and was of the Baptist faith. He managed Daviess County Fish & Game for 10 years and was an avid fisherman. He enjoyed woodworking and...
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Phillip Darrell Hedden
February 8, 1944 - January 31, 2010
Phillip Darrell " PaPaw" Hedden, 65, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Sunday, January 31, 2010, at his home. He was born on February 8, 1944 in Fordsville, KY to the late Ira Lee and Bertha Wells Hedden. He worked for Texaco, Inc. for 20 years and was a Kentucky Colonel. He was a member of Owensboro Christian Church. He loved watching wrestling and was also wrestler, using the names "Black Jack...
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Mary Lorene Bolton
June 15, 1921 - January 29, 2010
Mary Lorene Drewry Bolton, 88, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Friday, January 29, 2010, at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born on June 15, 1921 in Daviess County, Kentucky to the late Eurgle and Emoline Drewry. She retired from Whitehall Furniture Company and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Ellis Bolton, on April 16, 2000, by her son,...
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Orlando M. Neyra-Suarez
July 8, 1969 - January 26, 2010
Orlando M. Neyra-Suarez, 40, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Tuesday, January 26, 2010, as the result of an automobile accident in Owensboro. He was born on July 8, 1969 in Peru. He was employed by Dunaway Timber Company and was a Jehovah’s Witness. He is survived by his wife of six years, Gazetta Johnson-Neyra; a son, Marcus Orlando Neyra of Peru; his parents, Virginia DeJesus-Suarez and...
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W. Gordon Iler
April 2, 1929 - January 26, 2010
Retired Owensboro attorney, W. Gordon Iler died early Tuesday morning (Jan. 26th) at Owensboro Medical Health System after a recent illness and surgery. He was 80 years old. Born in Owensboro on April 2, 1929, Gordon grew up in Vincennes, Indiana. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1947. He completed his under-graduate work at Washington & Lee University, Lexington, Virginia earning his...
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Patricia Ann Herron
April 11, 1946 - January 26, 2010
Patricia Ann Herron, 63, of Owensboro, KY died Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at her home. She was born on April 11, 1946 in Owensboro to the late Robert and Mabel Wedding. She was employed for 12 years at the Executive Inn and retired after 7 years at Del’s Restaurant. She was of the Christian faith. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Bruce “Ernie” Herron; two sons,...
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Wilma Turner Boulware
February 26, 1921 - January 24, 2010
Wilma Trunnell Turner Boulware, 88, of Owensboro and native of Calhoun, Kentucky died Sunday, January 24, 2010, at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born on Feb. 26, 1921 in Daviess County to the late Henry and Iva Trunnell. She was a member of Lewis Lane Baptist Church. Wilma volunteered at the Elizabeth Munday Center for 20 years. She is preceded in death by three husbands;...
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Charles Delmar Killebrew
September 24, 1934 - January 24, 2010
Charles Delmar Killebrew 75, of Owensboro died Sunday, January 24, 2010, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born September 24, 1934 to the late Whitfield and Mable (Hall) Killebrew. He was of the Baptist faith. Delmar enjoyed computers, fishing, woodworking and playing pool but most of all spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shirley Killebrew,...
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Clara E. Hardin
November 22, 1914 - January 23, 2010
Clara E. Hardin, 95, of Owensboro, KY died Saturday, January 23, 2010. She was born on November 22, 1914 in Cloverport, KY to the late Mabel and Virgil Hardin of Hardinsburg, KY. Her family moved to Evansville, IN, where Ms. Hardin spent her childhood years and later moved to Owensboro. As an adult, Ms. Hardin served as a Court Reporter, Secretary to the President of Western Kentucky Gas...
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Elmer Metti
June 15, 1914 - January 22, 2010
Elmer Metti, 95, Formerly of Cleveland, OH died Friday, January 22, 2010. The Cleveland native retired in 1981, from Williams and Company, the House of Metals. Elmer was a member of the First Hungarian Reformed Church where he was the Sunday school superintendent and a member of the Church of the Redeemer where he taught Sunday school for 14 years. He was later a member of Garfield United...
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Jane McIntyre Vincent
June 21, 1930 - January 21, 2010
Jane McIntyre Vincent, 79, of Owensboro, KY passed away Thursday, January 21, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. Jane was born on June 21, 1930 in Maceo, Kentucky to the late Ben and Beulah McIntyre and was a member of First Baptist Church for over 50 years. She loved her church and the New Ladies Sunday School class. She enjoyed delivering flowers for the Senior Ministry. Jane was a...
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Betty M. Rusher
May 11, 1936 - January 21, 2010
Betty M. Rusher, 73, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Thursday, January 21, 2010, at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born on May 11, 1936 in Owensboro to the late Erwin and Mae Wells. She was a member of Hall Street Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Ray Rusher; a daughter, Cindy Rusher of Utica, KY; two sons, Darrell Rusher of Owensboro and Steve Rusher of...
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Joseph Martin Hamilton
February 11, 1939 - January 19, 2010
Joseph Martin Hamilton, 70, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at Owensboro Medical Health System, after fighting a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). He was born on February 11, 1939 in Daviess County, Kentucky to the late Dennis Hillary and Bernice Hamilton. He was a member of Boilermakers Local 40, the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and...
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Stella Elizabeth Dennison Hall
February 7, 1941 - January 18, 2010
Stella Elizabeth Dennison Hall of Owensboro, Kentucky died Monday, January 18, 2010, at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born on February 7, 1941 and was member of Ridgewood Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Hall, a daughter, Barbara Ellen Hall on June 11, 1970, her parents, Gertrude Abshier and Herman Dennison; two sisters, Emily Holland and Helen...
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Prudie Christine Young
January 3, 1909 - January 15, 2010
Prudie Christine Young “Nanny Young”, 101, went home to be with the Lord following an illness of 16 months. She died at home. Nanny has been an exceptional lady, living life to the fullest for 101 years. She loved the Lord and served Him many years. Her family was her greatest joy. She loved to cook and entertain family and friends. She was famous for her “fried apple pies...
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Bryant Mullen
January 29, 1975 - January 15, 2010
Bryant �Bubba� Mullen, 34, of Owensboro, Ky., died Friday, January 15, 2010 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born on January 29, 1975 in Henderson County, Kentucky. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and was a fork lift operator. He was a 1993 graduate of Apollo High School and was an avid deer hunter. He is survived by his...
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Beulah Virginia Neal Finney
March 1, 1916 - January 15, 2010
Beulah Virginia Neal Finney, 93, of Oneonta, Alabama died January 15, 2010 at TLC Nursing Center. She was born on March 1, 1916 in Muhlenberg County to the late Andrew Johnson Neal and Goldie Neal. She was a homemaker, a member of Lester Memorial United Methodist Church, and a resident of Oneonta since 2002 when she moved to be with her daughter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
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Alma Helen Sapp Pfister
September 24, 1917 - January 15, 2010
Alma Helen Sapp Pfister, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, 92, of Owensboro, KY went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, January 15, 2010. She passed peacefully at her home with her family at her side. The Ohio County native was a member of Lewis Lane Baptist Church, enjoyed growing and arranging flowers, traveling on the Blue Ridge Parkway, watching U.K....
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Joseph A. Boehman, Sr.
December 6, 1923 - January 14, 2010
Joseph A. Boehman, Sr., 86, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Thursday, January 14, 2010, at Hillcrest Healthcare Center in Owensboro. He was born on December 6, 1923 in Daviess County, Kentucky to the late Frank and Mary Boehman. He was a self-employed farmer and a member of St. Pius Tenth Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lanham Boehman in 1989. He is survived by his...
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Carolyn Fay Daugherty
July 30, 1957 - January 14, 2010
Carolyn Fay Daugherty, 52, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Thursday, January 14, 2010, at home. She was born on July 30, 1957 in Owensboro. She was a Christian. She loved and enjoyed her children, Sponge Bob Square Pants, computers, crafts, jewelry and lighthouses. She is survived by her children, Danielle Daugherty and Patrick Daugherty both of Owensboro; her parents, Donald and Anna...
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Morgan Carl Willard
October 23, 1928 - January 11, 2010
Carl Willard Morgan, 81, of Owensboro, Ky., died Monday, January 11, 2010 at his home. He was born on October 23, 1928 in Owensboro to the late Alonzo and Effie (Worthington) Layson. He went to Snyder Elementary School where he was a champion speller. He graduated high school in Owensboro where he played basketball and was an excellent student. He moved to Chicago where he made a career as...
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Reada May Gann
January 20, 1923 - January 11, 2010
Reada May Gann, 86, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Monday, January 11, 2010, at Owensboro Place Care & Rehabilitation in Owensboro. She was born on January 20, 1923 in Warren County, Kentucky to the late Osbie and Eva Deason. She was a member of Hall Street Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Perry Gann, in 1964. She is survived by an uncle, Halburt Deason; several...
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Mayrene S. Edelen
March 21, 1920 - January 10, 2010
Mayrene S. Edelen, 89, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2010 at her home. She was born on March 21, 1920 in Daviess County to the late Arvin and Katie Smith. She was a member of Third Baptist Church. She retired after 25 years with Green River Rural Electric. She is preceded in death by her husband John S. Edelen in 1969, son, Cary S. Edelen in 2000, and daughter, Sandra E....
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Emma Eileen Spence
June 18, 1918 - January 7, 2010
Emma Eileen Spence, 91, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Thursday, January 7, 2010, at Riverside Manor Healthcare in Calhoun, KY. She was born on June 18, 1918 in McLean County, Kentucky to the late Floyd and Emma Sunn. She was a member of Third Baptist Church and had been a volunteer for the Salvation Army. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Spence, in 1979 by a son, George Spence...
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Robert Eugene Worthington
December 6, 1919 - January 7, 2010
Robert Eugene Worthington, 90, of Utica, Kentucky died Thursday, January 7, 2010, at his home. He was born on December 6, 1919 in Daviess County, Kentucky to the late George and Minnie Worthington. He retired as a Power Plant Supervisor for Owensboro Municipal Utilities after 20 years of employment. He was of the Lutheran faith. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict...
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Robert Leslie Shoemaker, Sr.
October 15, 1925 - January 7, 2010
Robert Leslie Shoemaker, Sr., 84, a fine, gentle Christian man departed this life on Thursday, January 7, 2010, after a brave battle with cancer, leaving behind his beloved wife, Geraldine. Bob loved people and had a cheerful smile or warm hug for everyone. He was a respected member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Bob loved working with wood and generously shared his projects with all. He...
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James Clark
December 28, 1935 - January 6, 2010
James "Don" Clark, 74, of Owensboro, Kentucky died in the loving arms of his family Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born on December 28, 1935 in Owensboro. He retired after 50 years as an electrician with IBEW Local 1701. He was a member of Immaculate Catholic Church. He enjoyed golfing, traveling and spending time with his family and grandchildren...
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Lydia Alma Wetzel Broadley
November 25, 1924 - January 4, 2010
Lydia Alma Wetzel Broadley, 85, formerly of Calhoun and Owensboro, KY died Monday, January 4, 2010 at Parkway Nursing Facility in Louisville, KY. She was born on November 25, 1924 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Roy and Gertrude (Klepinger) Wetzel. She was a member of Owensboro Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. T. (Teter) Broadley on July 10, 1973, by her son...
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Russell Alan Settle, Sr.
November 13, 1948 - January 4, 2010
Russell Alan Settle, Sr., 61, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Monday, January 4, 2010, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born on November 13, 1948 in Owensboro. He retired as a heavy equipment operator for the TVA Paradise Steam Plant. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He was also a member of Operating Engineers Local 181 and Masonic Lodge #957. He enjoyed bird hunting and...
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Donald Gerald Harpe
December 9, 1936 - January 3, 2010
Donald Gerald Harpe, 73, of Owensboro, died January 3, 2010 at Owensboro Medical Health Systems in Owensboro. He was born December 9, 1936 in Daviess County, Ky. He was a member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church and was a former member and Past Master of the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife Carolynne J. Harpe; two sons, Marc Montanari of Boston, MA., and Gregory Harpe of...
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Bobby Larue
June 10, 1938 - January 3, 2010
Bobby LaRue, 71, of Henderson, Kentucky died Sunday, January 3, 2010 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson. He was born on June 10, 1938 in Henderson to the late Ben and Lettie LaRue. He was a horse trainer for over 50 years at tracks across the Midwest. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Carl LaRue in 1987 and a sister, Anna L. Moore in 2006. He is survived by...
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Ethel Carson Dalzell
November 15, 1924 - January 3, 2010
Ethel Carson Dalzell, 85, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2010, at Owensboro Medical Health System, surrounded by her loved ones. Ethel was born in Pittsburgh, PA and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She retired from the Green River Area Development District after 33 years of service. Mrs. Dalzell was a member of the Faculty Wives...
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Donald C. Farmer
November 24, 1933 - December 30, 2009
Donald C. Farmer, 76, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at Hillcrest Healthcare Center in Owensboro. He was born on November 24, 1933 in Virgie, Kentucky, in Pike County, to the late Oscar and Spicy Newsome Farmer. He was one of twenty-three children. He retired as a deckhand for ACBL Barge Lines and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was...
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Mary S. Mercer
November 25, 1926 - December 29, 2009
Mary S. Mercer, 83, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at her home. She was born on November 25, 1926 in Breckinridge County, Kentucky to the late Hillary and Mae Stout. She retired from General Electric Company, where she had been employed for over 30 years. She was a member of Panther Creek Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and sung in the choir. She...
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Joseph H. House, Sr.
August 2, 1952 - December 29, 2009
Joseph H. House, Sr., 57, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at his home. He was born on August 2, 1952 in Lexington, KY to the late Joseph and Marjorie House. He was employed as a custodian for the Daviess County Board of Education and was a member of Crosspointe Baptist Church. He served in the Air Force in the early 70's. He enjoyed spending time with his family and...
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Eugene Kennedy
September 9, 1919 - December 29, 2009
Eugene Kennedy, age 90, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2009. He was born September 9, 1919, the youngest of nine children born to James Andrew and Birdie Johnson Kennedy of Hancock County, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his six sisters, Beatrice Kennedy Heffner, Jessie Mae Kennedy Robinson, Virginia Kennedy, Natella Kennedy Boling, Levenia Kennedy Adkins, and Carnell...
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Robert Gene Pagan
February 27, 1931 - December 29, 2009
Robert Gene "Bobby" Pagan, 78, formerly of Owensboro, Kentucky died Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA. He was born on February 27, 1931 in Owensboro to the late James William and Iola Pagan. He retired from W.R. Grace Company where he was an equipment operator. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict and was of the Baptist faith. In...
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David L. Hawkins
June 17, 1928 - December 28, 2009
David L. Hawkins, 81, of Philpot, Kentucky went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 28, 2009. He was born on June 17, 1928 in Breckinridge County, Kentucky to the late Alfred and Anna Mae Hawkins. He retired after 40 years of employment as a Tow Boat Captain for Crounse Corporation and was of the Baptist faith. He was the most wonderful father in the world. He love life, his children...
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Robert Gerald Donovan
October 12, 1955 - December 28, 2009
Robert Gerald “Jerry” Donovan, 54, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Monday, December 28, 2009, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born on October 12, 1955 in Owensboro. He was employed by Whirlpool Corporation and was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of the Owensboro Mustang Club and displayed his 2007 Mustang GT at various local car shows. He is survived by his son,...
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Betty Lawson Faith
January 23, 1929 - December 26, 2009
Betty Ann Lawson Faith, 80, passed away surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 23, 1929 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Owensboro was her home for 60 years. She is preceded in death by her parents Floyd and Leona Lawson, husband, Donald E. Faith Sr. (2006), son, Donald E. Faith, Jr. (1963), and brother, Gordon Lawson (2004). She is survived by two daughters; Vicki Cundiff-Burton ...
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Julia Ann Lewis
January 31, 1955 - December 23, 2009
Julia Ann Lewis, 54, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born on January 31, 1955 in Owensboro. She was a member of Center Street Baptist Church. She enjoyed shopping, cooking, family events and she loved God and her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Juanita Johnson and by a brother, Robert Johnson...
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Terry Laney Gilbert
March 13, 1943 - December 23, 2009
Terry Laney Gilbert, 66, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Terry was born on March 13, 1943 in Odin, Illinois to the late Christopher and Ollivene Gilbert. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Bernice Jean Gilbert, in 1988 and by a brother and sister. He was retired from Whirlpool Corporation...
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John Crittenden Rogers, Jr.
September 29, 1923 - December 22, 2009
John Crittenden Rogers, Jr. passed away peacefully with loving family at his side on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at his home. Mr. Rogers was born on September 29, 1923 in Owensboro to John C. Rogers, Sr. and his wife, Grace. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Harry and two sisters, Margaret and Evelyn. A lifelong area resident, John was retired from the...
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Robert Wayne Burton
August 18, 1941 - December 21, 2009
Robert Wayne Burton, 68, of Owensboro, Kentucky died at home on December 21, 2009. He was born on August 18, 1941 in Indianapolis, IN to the late R.L. Burton and Ima Doris Winstead Burton. He grew up in Wheatcroft, Kentucky. In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Burton, in 2000. Wayne was retired from Burns Middle School in Daviess County. He also...
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Chalmus Allen Henderson
October 8, 1921 - December 21, 2009
Chalmus Allen Henderson, 88, of Owensboro (Pettit), Kentucky died Monday, December 21, 2009, at Hermitage Nursing & Rehabilitation. He was born on October 8, 1921 in Daviess County, Kentucky to the late William Alvey Henderson and Anna Belle Henderson. He was co-owner of Henderson Brothers Trucking and a farmer, and was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He was an Army Air Corps...
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Billy G. Wahl
March 19, 1926 - December 19, 2009
Billy G. Wahl, 83, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Saturday, December 19, 2009, at Owensboro Place Care & Rehabilitation. He was born on March 5, 1926 in McLean Co., Ky. to the late Earl and Wilma (Brooks) Wahl. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He owned and operated Bill's Quality Cleaners and was a past member of Windridge Country Club. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna...
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Jerry W. Richmond
February 28, 1952 - December 16, 2009
Jerry W. "J.W." Richmond, 57, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Wednesday, December 16, 2009, due to an automobile accident. He was born on February 28, 1952 in Henderson to the late Coy and Glendola Richmond. He was a production manager for J-Ron, Inc. in Henderson and was of the Christian faith. He loved nature, woodworking and trains. He is survived by his wife, Darlene Richmond; a daughter,...
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Ruth Gillim Lang
January 22, 1916 - December 14, 2009
Ruth Gillim Lang, 93, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Monday, December 14, 2009 at her home. She was born on January 22, 1916 in Daviess County, Kentucky to the late Robert Lee and Annie Gillim. She graduated from Owensboro High School as valedictorian in 1934. After graduation, Ruth began working for KenRad/General Electric of Owensboro, where she served as a Supervisor in the Accounting...
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Betty Joyce Sapp
March 11, 1931 - December 11, 2009
Betty Joyce Sapp, 78, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Friday, December 11, 2009, at her home. She was born on March 11, 1931 in Whitesville, Kentucky to the late Sylvester and Stella Wedding. She was a member of Sts. Joseph & Paul Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Bill Wedding. Survivors include two sons, Paul Sapp and Charles ...
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Rosa Mae Wedding
October 5, 1916 - December 10, 2009
Rosa Mae Wedding, 93, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born on October 5, 1916 to the late George and Crena Florence Hillard. Mrs. Wedding had no survivors. Burial will be at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, at Resurrection Cemetery in Owensboro, KY. James H. Davis Funeral Home in Owensboro is in charge of arrangements.
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Eva Stites
November 4, 1914 - December 10, 2009
Eva Stites, 95, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Hillcrest Healthcare Center in Owensboro. She was born on November 4, 1914 in Hancock County, Kentucky to the late Charlie and Effie Isom. She retired from Murphy Miller Chair Company and was a member of Old Panther Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Les Stites in 1986, by a son, Gerald...
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Sue T. Carter
December 31, 1919 - December 8, 2009
Sue T. Carter, 89, formerly of Philpot, KY died Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at Hillcrest Healthcare Center in Owensboro. She was born on December 31, 1919 in Daviess County, Kentucky to the late Lonnie G. and Bessie Temple. She was eagerly anticipating her 90th birthday. She was a member of Third Baptist Church and the Philpot Homemakers and was a Kentucky Colonel. She was preceded in death...
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Virgil R. Young, Jr.
April 26, 1948 - December 8, 2009
Virgil R. Young, Jr., 61, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at his home. He was born on April 26, 1948 in Owensboro to the late Virgil R. and Pauline Morris Young. He retired as a roofer and was a member of Brushy Fork Baptist Church. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, serving from 1965-69. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers...
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Jed Alan Leonard
August 19, 1953 - December 5, 2009
Jed Alan Leonard, 56, of Owensboro died Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Owensboro Medical Health System after a lengthy illness. He was born in Daviess County on August 19, 1953. Jed was employed by S.W. Anderson's in Owensboro and Dillard's in Nashville as a fashion designer. Survivors include his parents, W.A. and Betsy Leonard of Owensboro; a brother, William L. Leonard, and his wife,...
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Florine Hodgkins Pate
December 14, 1918 - December 3, 2009
Florine Hodgkins Pate, 90, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Thursday, December 3, 2009, at her home. She was born on December 14, 1918 in Daviess County, Kentucky to the late George and Mary Nancy Hodgkins. She was a member of Immaculate Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Pate, Sr. on September 26, 1987. She is survived by three sons, James R. Pate, Jr. of...
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Kenneth H. Scholl
November 23, 1926 - December 3, 2009
Kenneth H. Scholl, 83, of Philpot, KY died Thursday, December 3, 2009, at his home. He was born on November 23, 1926 in Ohio to the late John Henry and Sarah Scholl. He retired as an oil producer and was a member of Owensboro Christian Church. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joretta Wetzel Scholl; his daughter, Cynthia Scholl of Chattanooga,...
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Joseph Mitchell Cava, Jr.
November 4, 1954 - December 2, 2009
Joseph Mitchell Cava, Jr., 55, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Wednesday, December 2, 2009, due to an automobile accident in New Jersey. He was born on November 4, 1954 in Philadelphia, PA. He had been an electrician with IBEW Local 351 for thirty years and was of the Catholic faith. He loved to hunt and fish and enjoyed the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles. He is survived by his...
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Helen Mcginnis
April 13, 1915 - November 28, 2009
Helen Woollum McGinnis, 94, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Saturday, November 28, 2009, at Owensboro Place Care & Rehabilitation. She was born on April 13, 1915 in Pineville, Kentucky to the late James and Clara Woollum. She was a member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church. Helen retired as a dental assistant for Dr. Harlan Wilson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence L....
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John Cody
December 13, 1919 - November 26, 2009
John Cody, 89, of Venice, Florida, died Thursday, November 26, 2009 at Tidewell Hospice in Venice, Florida. He was born December 13, 1919 in Shelburn, IN to the late Jesse and Viola Cody. He retired from Ford Motor Company as a Master Electrician and was an Army Veteran of WWII. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Jane Morrison Cody in 1975 and his second wife, Wilma...
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Nina Kerrick Vanover
November 23, 1916 - November 25, 2009
Nina Kerrick Vanover, 93, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at the home of her daughter in Owensboro. She was born on November 23, 1916 in McLean County, Kentucky to the late Ada Lee and Maude Kerrick. She was a member of Pleasant Memorial Baptist Church. She loved God and her family. She was an artist and had a series of covered bridge paintings of Kentucky. She...
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Mary Lillian Hamilton
February 1, 1929 - November 23, 2009
Mary Lillian Hamilton, 80, of Owensboro, Kentucky went to be with our Lord on Monday, November 23, 2009, while at home. She was born February 1, 1929 in Livermore, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband Wilfred Martin Hamilton in 1985; three children, Patricia Ann Lindinger in 2003, Wilfred Michael Hamilton in 1982 and Anthony Eugene Hamilton in 1998; four...
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Betty McCarty O'Flynn
July 7, 1941 - November 23, 2009
Betty McCarty O'Flynn, 68, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Monday, November 23, 2009, at her home. She was born on July 7, 1941 in Owensboro to the late Marion and Frances Lucille McCarty. She was a member of Apollo Heights Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Michael O'Flynn, Sr. on December 28, 1986. She is survived by two daughters, Shannon Jollay (Jeff) of...
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Cora Delacey
August 1, 1926 - November 22, 2009
Cora "Cokie" DeLacey, 83, of Utica, Kentucky died Sunday, November 22, 2009 at Hermitage Care & Rehabilitation Center in Owensboro. She was born on August 1, 1926 in Pleasant Ridge to the late Dan and Sadie Miller. She was a graduate of Daviess County High School and Campbellsville College and had been a school teacher for Snider Elementary and Utica Elementary. She was a member of Panther...
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Violet Ruth Lambert
October 18, 1918 - November 21, 2009
Violet Ruth Lambert, 91, of Owensboro died Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Owensboro Medical Health Systems. She was born on October 18, 1918 in Henderson County, Kentucky to the late Andrew Knight and Martha Frances (Miles) Knight. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church. She served as the Daviess County ABC Administrator,...
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Ida Elizabeth Badger
May 26, 1928 - November 17, 2009
Ida Elizabeth Badger, 81, of Hawesville, Kentucky died Tuesday, November 17, 2009, due to an automobile accident. She was born on May 26, 1928 in Missouri to the late James Ernest and Estella Faye Badger. She retired after 25 years as an Art Teacher for the Hancock County School System and was a member of the Owensboro Art Guild. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Maitland...
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Kirtley L. Young
September 19, 1915 - November 16, 2009
Kirtley L. Young, 94, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Monday, November 16, 2009, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born on September 19, 1915 in Hancock County, Kentucky to the late Fred and Nora Young. He was a member of Third Baptist Church and retired from General Electric Company. He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps during World War II. He enjoyed the Senior Citizen...
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Doris Nichols Gordon
January 1, 1918 - November 16, 2009
Doris Nichols Gordon of Hillcrest Healthcare Center, Owensboro, KY went to be with her Lord on November 16, 2009 at the age of 91. She was born in Hancock County on January 1, 1918 to Ivory and Mabel Nichols. She grew up and went to school in Tell City, Indiana and worked for the Tell City Chair Factory. She then moved to Louisville, Kentucky where she worked for South Central Bell as an...
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Ardella Mae Ward
June 22, 1931 - November 14, 2009
Ardella Mae Ward, 78, of Owensboro, went to be with our Lord on November 14, 2009 at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born in Petitt, KY. She was co-owner and operator of Delceys Café in Maceo, KY. She is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Cecil S. Ward in 1993, her sister, Geneva Gallagher in 1994, her father, John H. Reynolds in 1995, and her mother, Beulah M....
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Bettye Goetz Mceuen
June 2, 1927 - November 12, 2009
Bettye Goetz McEuen, 82, of Owensboro, Kentucky passed away peacefully Thursday, November 12, 2009, at Hillcrest Healthcare Center in Owensboro. She was born June 2, 1927 in Owensboro to the late Nick and Bertha Goetz. She was preceded in death by her husband, Onie F. "Mac" McEuen, Jr., in 2004, whom she married in 1950. She then relocated to Evansville, Indiana until 2006. In addition to...
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Dorothy Baird Thacker
April 19, 1921 - November 12, 2009
Dorothy Baird Thacker, 88, of Owensboro, Kentucky passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009, at Owensboro Medical Health System. Born April 19, 1921 in Owensboro, she was the daughter of the late Albert Carpenter Baird and Tracy Stiles Baird. She graduated from Daviess County High School and attended the University of Kentucky and Murray State University. She was a past employee of Ken-Rad...
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Diane Kathleen Rhodes
August 29, 1960 - November 11, 2009
Diane Kathleen Rhodes, 49, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at her home. She was born on August 29, 1960 in Owensboro. She was of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her father, Anthony P. Rhodes. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, David and Annette Wilson of Leitchfield, KY; four grandchildren, Alani Barner, Kourtney Sanders, Autumn...
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David Anthony Kyle
August 24, 1959 - November 8, 2009
David Anthony Kyle, 50, of Owensboro, died Sunday, November 8, 2009 at his home. He was born in Owensboro on August 24, 1959 to the late Thomas Lee Kyle and Mary Wooldridge Kyle. He was a construction worker and was a member of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed fishing and loved the outdoors and the company of his friends and family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death a sister...
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Jerry B. Jeffrey
January 8, 1926 - November 6, 2009
Jerry B. Jeffrey, 83, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Friday, November 6, 2009, at Hermitage Care & Rehabilitation in Owensboro. He was born on January 8, 1926 in Crittenden County, Kentucky to the late William and Grace Jeffrey. He had been employed by Goldenrod Dairy Company and was a veteran of the U.S.Army. He was a member of Buena Vista Baptist Church. He enjoyed square dancing. He was...
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