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William E. Sapp
Dec 5, 1957 - Mar 29, 2002
William E. ''Billy'' Sapp, 44, of 1311 W. 2nd St, Owenbsoro, died Friday, March 29, 2002 at the Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Henderson County native was a concrete finisher; of the catholic faith; and enjoyed stock car racing, fishing and hunting.He is survived by five brothers, Joseph Paul Sapp, Arthur Douglas Sapp, James Donald…
Jospeh Lorenzia Fulkerson
Mar 19, 1914 - Mar 28, 2002
Joseph Lorenzia Fulkerson, 88, of 5165 Todd Bridge, Owensboro, died Thursday, March 28, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health System.The Daviess County native was a farmer, a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, the churchs Leisure Club and Ministers of Praise, was a member of Farm Bureau, a Kentucky Colonel, and enjoyed gardening and…
Ruby Sutherlin Ping York
Dec 10, 1927 - Mar 28, 2002
Ruby Sutherlin Ping York, 74, of Livermore, died Thursday, March 28, 2002 at her home. The Daviess County native was a homemaker. She was of the baptist faith and volunteered in the Head Start program at Seven Hills Elementary School.She was preceded in death by her husbands, Kenneth M. Ping in 1958 and Ervin York…
Shirley Evans Aldridge
Sep 22, 1934 - Mar 27, 2002
Shirley Evans Aldridge, 67, of 710 Daviess Street, Owensboro, died Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at her home. She was born September 22, 1934 in Ohio County, Kentucky the daughter of Palmer and Della Edge Evans. Her husband, George Ervin Aldridge, preceded her in death on August 5, 1989.She was a homemaker and a former receptionist…
John Coldwell Byrn
Jan 1, 1920 - Mar 26, 2002
John Coldwell Byrn, 82, of Owensboro died Tuesday March 26, 2002 at NHC HealthCare in Hendersonville, TN. The Union City, TN native had lived in Owensboro for over 50 years. He was the District Sales Manager for Consumers Trading Stamp Company, a Navy veteran of both World War II and Korea, and a member of…
Mary Beverly Gillim
Jan 26, 1912 - Mar 25, 2002
Mary Beverly Gillim, 90, of Owensboro, formerly of Ensor, died Monday, March 25, 2002 at Hillcrest Nursing Home. She was born in Daviess County, Kentucky on January 26, 1912 the daughter of Simon and Sarah Bell Gillim. She had worked at Ken-Rad and cleaned for South Hampton Baptist Church. She was a member of Walnut…
Mary Lorena Simpson
Dec 15, 1910 - Mar 24, 2002
Mary Lorena Simpson, 91, of Owensboro died Sunday, March 24, 2002 at Bon Harbor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The Masonville native was retired from the Owensboro City Schools where she was a cafeteria worker. She was a member of the Parrish Ave Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester Simpson.She is survived…
Jess M. Buckner
Mar 11, 1914 - Mar 23, 2002
Jess M. Buckner, 88, of Philpot died Saturday, March 23, 2002 at his home. He was born in Zalma, MO on March 11, 1914 the son of Edward and Lucy Gibson Buckner. His wife, Celesta Buckner preceded him in death on September 10, 2000. Two son, Ernest Lee Buckner on December 21, 1983 and Troy…
Virgil Lee Duncan
May 1, 1925 - Mar 23, 2002
Virgil Lee Duncan, Jr., 76, of 4037 Fogle Dr., Owenbsoro, died Saturday, March 23, 2002 at his residence. The Henderson County native was retired from W.R. Grace Company where he was a Supervisor for 30 years. He was a member of Wesleyan Heights United Methodist Church, the Odd Fellows for 50 years in Henderson, AARP,…
Jorge Contreras-Rivera
Jun 11, 1962 - Mar 22, 2002
Jorge Contreras-Rivera, 39, of Corydon, IN and Owensboro, died, Friday, March 22, 2002 in Corydon. The native of Campeche, Mexico was a laborer.He is survived by his mother, Cristina Rivera-Hernandez of Mexico and many friends.There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date.Glenn Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Birthplace: Campeche, Campeche,…
