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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…
Rollie Edward Norris
Feb 7, 1926 - Jun 15, 2002
Rollie Edward Norris, Jr., 76, of Owensboro died Saturday, June 15, 2002 at the Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Whitesville native was a retired salesman. He was a member of the Whitesville Baptist Church; was a avid UK sports fan, loved spending time with his family; and was a World War II veteran of the…
Dorothy Marie Fraser
Feb 22, 1909 - Jun 14, 2002
Dorothy Marie Cato Fraser, 93, of Owensboro, died Friday, June 14, 2002 at the Leisure Years Nursing Home. The Loogootee, IN native was a retired school teaching having taught in Indiana and Kentucy. She was a member of the Providence General Baptist Church; and the Alumni Association of Oakland City University. She was preceded in…
Wilma Arlene Leibfried
Jul 5, 1916 - Jun 13, 2002
Wilma Arlene Roach Leibfried, 85, of 4235 State Rte 764, Utica, died Thursday, June 13, 2002 at the Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Ohio County native was a homemaker and member of the Bells Run Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Carrol Franklin Leibfried in 1992.She is survived by her son, Jack…
Rita Carol Liggins Webster
May 22, 1951 - Jun 13, 2002
Rita Liggins Webster, 51, of 2546 Citation Avenue, Owensboro, died Thursday, June 13, 2002, at her home. Her mother, Motee Tootsie Deal Liggins preceded her in death on Dec. 24, 2001.The Owensboro native was a graphic designer at the Messenger-Inquirer, a member of Fourth Street Baptist Church, she worked with youth programs at the church…
Frederic Ames Triplett
Jul 4, 1921 - Jun 13, 2002
Frederic Ames Tag Triplett, 80 of Owensboro died Thursday, June 13, 2002 at Hermitage Manor. His wife, Elizabeth Cary Triplett died November 29, 1998.The Owensboro native was a furniture maker and retired owner of Kentucky Woodcrafters, a member of First Presbyterian Church, and a Army Air Corps veteran of WW II, having served in the…
