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Rubye M. Stowers
Nov 23, 1917 - Feb 21, 2002
Rubye Stowers, 84, of Owensboro, died Thursday, February 21, 2002 at Wellington Parc. She was born in Lawton, OK on November 23, 1917 she was the daughter of Marion and Mary Ann Tinkle Stephens. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church.Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Herbert L. Stowers; two sons, Johnny Stowers…
Nannie Mae Higdon
Mar 6, 1906 - Feb 20, 2002
Nannie Mae Higdon, 95, of Wellington Parc, Owensboro, died there Wednesday, February 20, 2002. She was born in Daviess County, Kentucky on March 6, 1906 the daughter of Charles and Jennie Coomes Mattingly.Mrs. Higdon retired from Glenmore Distillery after 41 years of service and enjoyed sewing. She was a member of St. Stephen Cathedral and…
Ivan Alfoundis Davis
Sep 13, 1923 - Feb 19, 2002
Ivan A. Davis, 78, of 4008 Jefferson St, Owensboro, died Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at the Owensboro Mercy Health System. The McLean County native was a retired painter, security guard for Brescia University and had worked at TVA. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, former member of the Lourdes Men's…
Jack W. Metcalf
Oct 16, 1935 - Feb 19, 2002
Jack W. Metcalf, 66, of 3501 Surrey Dr., E., Owensboro, died Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at his home. The London, KY native attended Immanuel Baptist Church; was a retired painter; enjoyed restoring furniture and antiques; and enjoyed church.He was preceded in death by a son, James Metcalf in 1980.He is survived by his wife of…
Kenton Wesley Nonweiler
Aug 4, 1960 - Feb 17, 2002
Kenton Wesley Nonweiler, 41, of 5821 Lee Rudy Road, Owensboro, died Sunday, February 17, 2002 in Owensboro.Kenton was born in Evansville, Indiana, was the owner of AAA Seamless Gutters, Inc., a member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, and enjoyed being with his boys four-wheeling, going with them to motor cycle races and being with…
Earnestine Marie Mauzey
Sep 22, 1914 - Feb 14, 2002
Earnestine Marie Mauzey, 87, of 2620 West Victory Ct., Owensboro, died Thursday, February 14, 2002 at her home. The Henderson County native was a homemaker and member of the Hall Street Baptist Church.She is survived by a brother, Aaron Mauzey of Owensboro and a niece, Sharon Jerger of Evansville.Services are 2:30 P.M., Friday, February 15,…
Verna Mae Basham
Jun 9, 1910 - Feb 14, 2002
Verna Mae Basham, 91, of 9423 Highway 662, Maceo, died Thursday, February 14, 2002 at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in Owenbsoro. The Hancock County native was a member of the Yelvington Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, crotcheting, and spending time with her grandchildren.Survivors include her husband of 72 years, Wavie Clovis Basham; a son, Yewell…
Edward T. Watson
Dec 25, 1904 - Feb 13, 2002
Dr. Edward T. Watson, 97, of 2020 Griffith Place West, died Wednesday, February 13, at his home. His wife, Jane Burns Watson, died in 1994.The Owensboro native was a retired optometrist, a member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church, having served on the Administrative Board, Board of Trustees, and Staff-Parrish Committee, a supporter of Kentucky…
Lloyd Thomas Lancaster
Aug 20, 1912 - Feb 13, 2002
Lloyd Thomas Tom Lancaster, 89, of Leisure Years Nursing Home, Owensboro, died there Wednesday, February 13, 2002. He was born August 20, 1912 in Daviess County, Kentucky the son of Ben and Kate Mullican Lancaster. His wife, Mary Agnes Lancaster, preceded him in death in June 1992.He retired as a farmer from Bill Joe Foster…
Allene Goodman
Oct 25, 1923 - Feb 12, 2002
Allene Goodman, 77, of 1604 West 4th St., Owensboro, died Tuesday, February 12, 2002 at the Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Hardin County native was a homemaker and member of the Calvary Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hartford Goodman in 1999. She is survived by a son, Clarence Goodman of…
