Obituaries
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John Bernard Alwes
Jul 19, 1917 - May 2, 2002
John Bernie Alwes, 84, of Rancho Viejo, TX, formerly of Louisville, died Thursday, May 2, 2002, in Owensboro.The Louisville native was the former owner of Alwes Outdoor Advertising in Louisville and retired from Naegele Outdoor Advertising. A Navy veteran of World War II, he was an accomplished artist and had recently retired as an alderman…
Joanna E. Conkright
Sep 5, 1940 - Apr 29, 2002
Joanna ''Judy'' Conkright, 61, of 3302 Oriole Court, died Monday, April 29, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health System.The Owensboro native was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and NASCAR.Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Don Conkright; two sons, Clifford Westfall of Highland Park, NJ and Steven M. Conkright of Hawesville; three daughters, Christina Conkright of…
Charles A. Payne
Feb 28, 1934 - Apr 28, 2002
Mr. Charles A. Charlie Payne, age 68 of 2001 Reid Road, Owensboro, Kentucky, died Friday morning, April 26th, 2002 at the Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, Kentucky. Mr Payne was a retired Staff Sargeant from the U.S. Army after 21 years of service. He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He…
Wade Allen Dunlop
Apr 26, 2002 - Apr 26, 2002
Wade Allen Dunlop, infant son of Gary & Karen Dunlop of 2507 Lawrin Court, Owensboro, Ky. Died Friday, April 26, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health System in Owensboro. He was preceded in death by a Sister, Natalie Sue Dunlop who died December 29, 1999. Survivors include his parents, 2 Sisters, Abigail Loveas Dunlop and Madelyn…
John R. Heflin
May 26, 1937 - Apr 25, 2002
John R. Heflin, 64, of Owensboro, died Thursday, April 25, 2002 at Leisure Years Nursing Home. He was born May 26, 1937 in Owensboro, Kentucky the son of John and Lillian Harrison Heflin. He was retired from the Kentucky State Racing Commission. He was a member of First Baptist Church and was a US Army…
Wendell Russell Cave
Feb 25, 1945 - Apr 18, 2002
Wendell R. Cave, 57, of 2804 West 6th St, Owenbsoro, died Thursday, April 18, 2002 at the Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Daviess County native was a member of the Harvest Baptist Temple and had worked at the Holiday Inn for 21 years. He enjoyed fishing and watching his step-grandchildren participate in sports.He was preceded…
Helen Louise Nausley VanGunten
Apr 4, 1917 - Apr 17, 2002
Helen Louise Nausley VanGunten, 85, formerly of 711 Idaho Lane, Owenbsoro, died, Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at the New Dawson Springs Nursing Home in Dawson Springs, KY. The Ohio County native was a member of First Christian Church and a homemaker.She was preceded in death by her first husband, Merlin Austin Nausley in 1962, her…
Agnes Yvonne Toler
Dec 8, 1957 - Apr 14, 2002
Agnes Yvonne Toler, 44, of Owensboro, died Sunday April 14th at her home. The Owensboro, Ky. native was a Catholic was an accomplished artist. Her interests included the study and collection of various artifacts relating to native american history. She volunteered much time and artitistic talents to her family, friends, schools, and businesses. She enjoyed…
Thomas Lee Hamilton
May 8, 1944 - Apr 13, 2002
Thomas Lee ''Wildcat'' Hamilton, 57 of 802 Poindexter, Owensboro, died Saturday, April 13, 2002 at the Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Philpot native was a lead man for the Professional Maintenance of Kentucky; member of St Stephen Cathedral; loved playing the guitar and singing and barbeques with his family and friends. He was a fan…
Darby Ray Maya
Apr 12, 2002 - Apr 12, 2002
Darby Ray Maya infant son of Alberto Maya and Carol Fitzgerald of Owensboro died Friday, April 12, 2002 at the Owensboro Mercy Health System.The baby is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Thelma Fitzgerald of Owensboro.Graveside services will be Monday, April 15, 2002 at Christ Chapel of Owensboro Memoial Gardens. Friends may call at the…
