Obituaries
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George Ellis Cravens
Sep 18, 1918 - Jan 14, 2005
George Ellis Cravens, of Owensboro died Friday, January 14, 2005 at his home. Born September 18, 1918, Mr. Cravens was a native of Daviess County, the son of the late, Elbert G. and Bessie Mae Morris Cravens. He retired in 1981 as a meat cutter for Kroger. He was a member of Owensboro Christian Church,…
William T. Lynch
Mar 26, 1918 - Jan 14, 2005
William T. Lynch, Sr., 86, of 1408 Frederica St, died Friday, January 14, 2005 at his home. Born in Hebbardsville, KY on March 26, 1918 to the late John William and Virginia Dame Lynch, Mr. Lynch was a 1936 graduate of Owensboro High School and was an Army SSgt in World War II. He managed…
Ralph Peter Watts
Mar 10, 1940 - Jan 13, 2005
Ralph Peter Watts, 64, of Masonville, went to his heavenly home, Thursday, January 13, 2005 after a long battle with diabetes. Born in Catskill, NY on March 10, 1940, he retired from Boilermaker Local 40 after 25 years service and was an Army veteran serving in Vietnam, Germany and France. Mr. Watts was a member…
Victoria Ann Tornatta
Nov 29, 1948 - Jan 12, 2005
Victoria Ann Tornatta, 56, of Lewisport, KY, passed away January 12, 2005 in Jacksonville, FL after fighting a lengthy illness. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Tornatta, a sister, Lana Mangrum, and a brother, Scott Hanna.She is survived by two daughters, Christine (and Todd) Major…
Walfred James Sandberg
Apr 12, 1929 - Jan 12, 2005
Walfred James "Wally" Sandberg, 75, of 618 Manchester Loop, Owensboro, died Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born in Pontiac Michigan to the late Herbert and Lillian Lawrence Sandberg. Mr. Sandberg was a retired machinist for General Motors Corporation. He was a veteran of the Air Force, and a member…
Elton Rouse
Oct 14, 1916 - Jan 10, 2005
Elton Rouse, 88, of 2911 Royal Drive, died Monday, January 10, 2005 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born in McLean County, Kentucky to the late Hillary and Minnie Eaton Rouse. He was a member of Zion United Church of Christ for 42 years, the VFW in Calhoun, retired from Hon Company after 33…
Jonell Rickard
Mar 9, 1943 - Jan 10, 2005
Jonell Rickard, 61, of 2781 Wrights Landing Road, Owensboro, passed away Monday, January 10, 2005, at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born in Daviess Co., Ky. and was retired from Swedish Match, formerly Pinkerton Tobacco Co. She attended St. Pius X Catholic Church and enjoyed reading, bowling, and University of Ky. basketball. She was…
Michael John Sowa
Oct 16, 1946 - Jan 9, 2005
Michael John Sowa, 58, of 3112 Deer Trail, Owensboro, died Sunday, January 9, 2005. He was born October 16, 1946 to the late Jim and Margaret Sowa in Great Falls, MT. He was a millwright, a veteran of Vietnam War and a member of Owensboro Christian Church.He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth…
Norris Edwin Whitaker
Sep 28, 1930 - Jan 9, 2005
Norris E. Whitaker, 74, of 2413 Georgia Lane, Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2004, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born in Muhlenburg Co., Ky. and retired from the Novelty Distributors Co. after about 50 years. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed playing golf and watching University of Kentucky basketball.…
W. O. Spencer
Mar 13, 1916 - Jan 9, 2005
Rev. W.O. Spencer, 88, of 3906 Greenfield Lane, Owensboro, KY, died Sunday, January 09, 2005, at Hillcrest Healthcare Center in Owensboro. He was born March 13, 1916 to the late Hargis Lee and Clauda McGuire Spencer in Lee County, KY. Rev. Spencer was ordained in 1942 and began pastoring the Fordsville Baptist Church, he pastored…
