Obituaries
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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…
Evelyn W. Bolt
Nov 8, 1916 - Jun 10, 2002
Evelyn W. Bolt, 85, of Bon Harbor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Owensboro, formerly of Roosevelt House I, died Monday, June 10, 2002 at Bon Harbor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Rockwood, TN on November 8, 1916. Her husband, Clarence R. Bolt, preceded her in death on April 27, 1987.Mrs. Bolt retired from…
Justin Daniel Roebuck
Jun 8, 2002 - Jun 8, 2002
Justin Daniel Roebuck, infant son of Joey and Kimberly Roebuck of 229 East 7th Street, Owensboro, died Saturday, June 8, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. He was a Daviess County native.Other survivors include his paternal grandparents, Ron and Marilyn Roebuck and Brenda Roebuck, all of Owensboro; maternal grandparents, Dan and Elaine Small of Owensboro;…
Bruce Lynn Beck
Jan 23, 1949 - Jun 6, 2002
Dr. Bruce Lynn Beck, 53, of 711 Chuck Gray Court, Owensboro, died Thursday, June 6, 2002, in Owensboro. He was born in Daviess County, Kentucky on January 23, 1949 the son of James Robert Beck and Edith Beck Chenault.He was a former anthropology and archaeology professor at Owensboro Community College; participated in 12 excavations in…
Ronnie Dean Mcclure
Jul 9, 1953 - Jun 6, 2002
Ronnie McClure, 48, of 418 E. Third Street, Owensboro, died Thursday, June 6, 2002, at his homw. The Hart County native was a bartender and a Brick Layer. He was an avid reader and enjoyed NASCAR and sports.Surviviors include three brothers, Charles McClure of Livermore, Wayne Limback of Florence and Mike King of Owensboro; two…
James H. Sauer
May 16, 1907 - Jun 4, 2002
James H. Sauer, 95, of 730 Devonshire Drive, Owensboro, died Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at Episcopal Church Home in Louisville. He was born in Daviess County, Kentucky on May 16, 1907 the son of Henry and Jessie Worthington Sauer.Mr. Sauer retired from the U. S. Army after 22 years where he served with the 33rd…
Elizabeth Coomes Allen
Jun 4, 1921 - Jun 4, 2002
Agnes Elizabeth ''Libby'' Coomes Allen, 81, of Owensboro, died, Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at the Hillcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The West Louisville native was a member of Immaculate Catholic Church; was a Kentucky Colonel; served as an election judge; and was active in the Daviess County Fish and Game.She was preceded in death by…
Anthony George Bittel
Mar 26, 1916 - Jun 4, 2002
Anthony Tony George Bittel, Sr., 86, of 3000 Bittel Rd, Owensboro, died Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at his homethe home in which he was born and lived his entire life. The Owensboro native was a member of the Immaculate Catholic Church; farmer (raising burley and dark tobacco his pride and joy of crops); partner in…
