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Daniel Gray Roby
Nov 1, 1938 - Jun 25, 2002
Daniel Gray Roby, 63 of Owensboro died Tuesday, June 25, 2002 in Owensboro. He was born in Daviess County, Kentucky on November 1, 1938 the son of William H. and Shirley Gunnels Roby. A son, Kevin Gray Roby, preceded him in death in 1972.Mr. Roby was the Owner and Operator of King Charles. He was…
William Laney Risinger
Aug 26, 1933 - Jun 24, 2002
William Laney Risinger, 68, of 2101 Woodland Dr., Owensboro, died Monday, June 24, 2002 at his home. The Odin, Il native was retired from ALCOA where he was an electrician. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, AARP, TPA, and the Aluminum, Glass and Brick Workers International Union Local in Newburgh, IN.He…
Wanda Sue Gaddie
Feb 9, 1941 - Jun 23, 2002
Wanda Sue Gaddie, 60, of Owensboro, died Sunday, June 23, 2002 at her home. The Pikeville, KY native was a homemaker and member of the Immanuel Baptist Church. She had previously owned and operated the WANCO Trucking Co and loved softball and bowling.She is survived by her husband of 12 years, Darrel Edward Gaddie; a…

Paulette Elizabeth McBride
Sep 22, 1956 - Jun 22, 2002
Miss. Paulette Elizabeth McBride, 45, of 3012 Greenhill Drive, Owensboro, Kentucky, died June 22 at Owensboro Mercy Health Systems. She was a Jehovah's Witness and a member of Kingdom Hall.She is survived by her parents, Mr. A.C. McBride of Hartford, Kentucky and Ms. Beverly McBride of Owensboro, Kentucky. She is also survived by a sister…
Robert L. Mattingly
Oct 27, 1921 - Jun 21, 2002
Mr. Robert ''Bob'' Mattingly, 80, of 1233 Gobler Fod Road, Lewisport, Kentucky, died on June 21, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health Systems.He was a member of Maceo United Methodist Church and the VFW. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.Mr. Mattingly is survived by his wife of 47 years, Willene Mattingly; a son, joe Mattingly of…
Delphine James Addington
Mar 27, 1928 - Jun 20, 2002
Mrs. Delphine James Addington, 74, of 3031 San Juan Drive, Owensboro, Kentucky died there June 20, 2002. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Rayburn Addington, on June 21, 1963 and by a daughter, Gail Addington, on September 9, 1962.Mrs. Addington was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church where she retired as bookkeeper and…
Ernestine C. Roberts
Apr 24, 1920 - Jun 19, 2002
Ernestine Ernie C. Roberts, 82, of Carmel Home, Owensboro died Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. She was born in Philpot, Kentucky on April 24, 1920 the daughter of Theodore and Josephine Jarboe Coomes. Her husband, Vincent T. Roberts, preceded her in death in 2001.Mrs. Roberts worked part time at Burger Chef…
Anna Sharp Ditto
Dec 6, 1922 - Jun 18, 2002
Anna Sharp Ditto of Philpot died Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at her home. She was born in Ohio County, Kentucky on December 6, 1922 the daughter of Gus and Rosa Ambrose Sharp. Her husband, William Harold Ditto, preceded her in death on September 3, 1985.Mrs. Ditto retired from General Electric Company after 41 years and…
George William Barnett
Jul 9, 1943 - Jun 18, 2002
George William Barnett, 53, of 1711 Monohon St., Owensboro, died Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at the Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Daviess County native was a salesman for Southern Petroleum Equipment Company in Owensboro. He was a member of the Owensboro First United Baptist Church and enjoyed his church and spending time with his family.He…
D. E. Doc Draper
Aug 27, 1928 - Jun 16, 2002
Dr. D. E. Doc Draper, 73, of 4407-A Countryside Drive, Owensboro, died Sunday, June 16, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. He was born in Plymouth Meeting, PA on August 27, 1928 the son of Daniel A. and Gladys Becker Draper. His wife, Jean Weller Draper preceded him in death on April 3, 1987.Dr. Draper…