Obituaries
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Dora Elizabeth Baird Howard
Jan 6, 1933 - Nov 5, 2004
Dora Elizabeth Dodie Howard, 71, of 2406 South Stratford Drive, Owensboro, died Friday, November 5, 2004, at Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Daviess County, a daughter of the late W. A. and Maurine R. Baird, Mrs. Howard graduated from Utica High School in 1951. A devoted mother, grandmother, and loving friend to many, her…
John Truman Whitaker
Apr 26, 1921 - Nov 3, 2004
John Truman (J.T.) Whitaker, 83, of Owensboro, died Wednesday, November 3, 2004 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born on April 26, 1921, in Daviess County to the late Margaret and Jay Whitaker.He was the owner of the Rolling Pin Pastry Shop for 37 years, retiring in 1983, a member of the Owensboro Cumberland…
Helen L. Gillaspie
Feb 5, 1927 - Nov 3, 2004
Helen L. (Shain) Gillaspie, 77, of Utica died Wednesday, November 3, 2004, at the home of her daughter. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Her father, Carson Shain, her mother, Mary Shain, a brother, James E. Shain, and a sister, Irene Shain, preceded her in death.Survivors include her husband of 59 years, William…
John Wesley Stirsman
Feb 26, 1940 - Nov 3, 2004
John Wesley Stirsman, 64, of 1230 Concord Terrace, Owensboro, died Wednesday, November 3, at his home. He was a retired insurance sales representative for AIG Insurance for 38 years. Mr. Stirsman was a member of YMCA for 25 years, and won numerous awards with AIG. He was a member of First General Baptist Church, and…
Willard Byron Carrico
Mar 10, 1951 - Nov 1, 2004
Willard Byron Carrico, 53, of 3745 Legacy Run, Owensboro, died November 1, 2004 at his home. He was a senior design engineer at Texas Gas Corp. for over 26 years. He previously was employed by the Owensboro City Engineering Department. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and enjoyed Nascar racing.Mr. Carrico…
Dorotha Lee Spain
Sep 20, 1924 - Oct 31, 2004
Dorotha Lee Spain, 80, of Owensboro, died Sunday, October 31, 2004, in Carrollton, TX. She was born September 20, 1924, to the late Charlie and Delores Sandefur Moss in Daviess County. She was a member of Buena Vista Baptist Church, worked at General Electric for 18 years and helped her husband manage Greyhound Bus Station…
Myrtle F. Coomes
Jan 3, 1913 - Oct 31, 2004
Myrtle F. Coomes, 91, of 3231 E. 8th. Street, Owensboro, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2004 at her home. She was born in Daviess Co., Ky. to the late Silas E. & Eunice Cecil Taylor. She was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church and was a homemaker. She loved to quilt and play…
Sharon Gay May-Johnson
Jan 2, 1957 - Oct 30, 2004
Sharon May-Johnson, 47, of 3331 Meadowland Drive, Owensboro, met her heavenly Father on the evening of October 30, 2004, after a valiant struggle following a sudden and unexpected medical event. She was surrounded by family, friends and colleagues. Sharon was born, one of twin daughters, to J.C. and Geneva Rowan May in Daviess County, KY,…
James L. Edge
Feb 10, 1942 - Oct 28, 2004
James L. Jimmy Edge, 62, of 1639 Griffith Ave., Owensboro, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2004, on the 18th hole of the Owensboro Country Club. He was born in Daviess Co., Ky. and was the owner of the Innovative Filter Co. He had previously been self-employed for the past 30 years. He was a member…
Edith Mae Strehl
Aug 7, 1913 - Oct 26, 2004
Edith M. Strehl, 91, of Owensboro, died Tuesday, October 26, 2004, at Hillcrest Healthcare Center. She was born August 7, 1913, to the late Oscar and Maude Sparks Fulkerson in McLean County. She was a faithful member of First Christian Church and the Berean Sunday School Class. Edith loved working in her yard, working puzzles…
