Obituaries
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Charles A. Wink
Nov 11, 1917 - Oct 13, 2002
Charles A. Wink, 84, of Utica died Sunday, October 13, 2002 at Hillcrest Healthcare Center. He was born in Daviess County, Kentucky on November 11, 1917 the son of Joseph and Julianna Mehling Wink. Mr. Wink retired as a self-employed farmer and was a member of Saint Anthony Catholic Church.Survivors include his wife of 62…
Archie J. Smith
Oct 19, 1909 - Oct 13, 2002
Mr. Archie J. Smith, age 92 of 6639 Harmony Drive, Utica, died Sunday, October 13, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health System in Owensboro. His wife, Clarice R. Smith preceded him in death, March 7, 2001.A native of Taffy in Ohio County, Mr. Smith retired from Owensboro Milling Company after 29 years, where he was a…
George W. Boone
Nov 27, 1927 - Oct 12, 2002
George W. Junior Boone, Sr., 74, of 2101 Barron Drive, died Saturday, October 12, 2002 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Hospital in Evansville.The Daviess County native retired from Carpenters Union #549 and was a member of St. Stephen Cathedral. He was an avid motorcyclist, a charter member of the American Motorcycle Association, a former expert…
Frank X. Wathen
May 2, 1951 - Oct 11, 2002
Frank X. Wathen, Jr., 51, of 515 Jeff Place, Owensboro, died Friday, October 11, 2002, at Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Daviess County native was employed at Field Packing Company in Owensboro for 24 years. He was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church and enjoyed NASCAR and hunting. Survivors include his wife of 26…
George O. Fullenwider
Jun 16, 1953 - Oct 10, 2002
George O. Fullenwider, 49, of 12405 Fullenwider Road, Lewisport, KY died Thursday, October 10, at Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Daviess County native was a farmer, musician and composer and enjoyed pulling horses.Survivors include his parents, Henry F. and Bertha Mae Fullenwider, a sister, Martha Stewart, a brother, Wayne Fullenwider, and a grandfather, Owen Case,…
Thelma Jean Therber
Sep 26, 1937 - Oct 6, 2002
Jeannie Therber, 65, of 1236 Holly Ave., Owenbsoro, died Sunday, October 6, 2002 at the Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Daviess County native was retired from Ken-Tron Manufacturing Co. She was a member of Crabtree Ave. Baptist Church; and enjoyed canning, flower gardening and being outdoors. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul…
Billy Gene Griffin
Mar 30, 1941 - Oct 6, 2002
Billy Gene Griffin, 61, of 1829 Triplett St., Owensboro, died Sunday, October 6, 2002 at his residence. The Ohio County native was a cab driver with Veteran's and Yellow Cab Comapanys for 26 years; was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his…
Charles Eugene Porter
Jun 15, 1936 - Oct 5, 2002
Charles Eugene Porter, 86, of Owensboro, passed away October 5, 2022, at Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehab. He was born June 15, 1936, in Owensboro, to the late Robert Porter and Mary Margaret Bell. Charles was a Marine Corp veteran and retired as the Chief of Detectives from the Owensboro Police Department, where he worked…
Anna Christine Peters
Oct 14, 1949 - Oct 2, 2002
Anna Christine Peters, 52, of 601 Alexandria, Owensboro, died Tuesday, October 2, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health System.The Daviess County native was a member of First Baptist Church who enjoyed being with her family and friends. She was a golf enthusiast who organized the Ann Peters-M.D. Anderson Charitable Golf Tournament which raised$82,000, and twice won…
Doug Lockridge
Sep 29, 1927 - Oct 2, 2002
Doug Lockridge, 75, of 840 N. Adams Street, Henderson, formerly of Owensboro died Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson. He was born in Webster County, Kentucky on September 29, 1927 the son of Charles E. and Lola Melton Lockridge. A son, Leonard Douglas Lockridge and a daughter, Linda Lee Stedman, preceded him…
