Obituaries
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Willard Berry Coons
Dec 12, 1919 - Feb 12, 2002
Willard Berry Coons, 82, of Owensboro, died Tuesday, February 12, 2002 at the Leisure Years Nursing Home. The Hancock County native was a member of the Hawesville Baptist Church and loved UK basketball.He is survived by several nieces and nephews.Funeral services are 1 P.M., Friday, February 15, 2002 at the Glenn Funeral Home with burial…
Gene Ann Gleim Young Prosser
Aug 25, 1937 - Feb 12, 2002
Gene Ann Gleim Young Prosser died Tuesday, February 12, 2002 at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri. She was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, on August 25, 1937 to Delbert and Geneva Johnson Gleim. She attended Owensboro public schools, graduated in 1955, and continued her education at Western Kentucky University.Gene Ann married Robert Reed Young,…
Hazel Ruth Carter Gray
Jun 2, 1913 - Feb 10, 2002
Hazel Ruth Carter Gray, 88, of 3314 Jefferson St., Owensboro, died Sunday, February 10, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. She was born in Hopkins County, Kentucky on June 2, 1913 the daughter of Alfred G. and Mary Davis Riggs. Her husbands, John Raymond Carter in 1953 and Darrell Gray on Oct. 27, 1984 preceded…
Mayme Lee Jackson
Feb 15, 1931 - Feb 10, 2002
Mayme Lee Jackson, 70, of 3378 W. Ridgewood Drive, Rockport, died Sunday, February 10,2002 at her home.The Maceo, KY native had worked for S.W. Andersons and was retired from Bacons. She was a member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church, had been a member of the Dar-Nek Auxiliary and the Owensboro Ladies Civitan Club. She…
Knox Duncan Lefler
Jan 7, 1926 - Feb 8, 2002
Knox Duncan Lefler, 76, of Owensboro, died Friday, February 8, 2002 at the Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Owensboro native was self-employed in archetectural design and was of the Methodist faith. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict a received the Purple Heart for wounds received in action. He enjoyed his daily coffee…
Golda Mae Chapman
Dec 8, 1913 - Feb 6, 2002
Golda Mae Chapman, 88, formerly of Masonville, Kentucky, died Wednesday, February 6, 2002 at Bowling Green Medical Center. She was born in Daviess County, Kentucky on December 18, 1913 the daughter of Ben and Pricilla Culver Smith. Mrs. Chapman was a member of the Catholic faith. Her husband, Orville Chapman preceded her in death on…
Marie Verbaas Purdy
Jan 19, 1904 - Feb 4, 2002
Marie Verbaas Purdy, 98 formerly of 1803 Lexington Avenue, died Monday, February 4, 2002 at Hillcrest Nursing Center. Her husband, Charles E. Purdy, died in 1961.The Daviess County native belonged to St. John United Methodist Church, was a graduate of Western Kentucky State Teachers College, retired from the Owensboro Board of Education, having taught at…
Lyle Douglas Moses
Nov 13, 1923 - Feb 4, 2002
Lyle Douglas Moses, 78, of St Louis (formerly of Owensboro) died Monday, February 4, 2002 at the Desperes Hospital in St Louis. The Springfield, Tenn. native was a retired Tool and Die Maker and had worked at Premium Allied Tool in Owensboro. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Fraternal Order…
Edward E. Yorns
Feb 12, 1931 - Feb 2, 2002
Edward E. Yorns, 70, of 1616 Prince Avenue, died Saturday, February 2, 2002, at his home. The Ridgeway, PA native was retired form Ken-Tron after 38 years as an engineer. He was a member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church, F.O.P., Eagles, Society Manufacturing Engineers and the American Legion. He enjoyed camping and being with…
Mary Elizabeth Denning
May 10, 1926 - Feb 2, 2002
Mary Elizabeth Libby Denning, 75, of 1740 South Griffith Avenue, Owensboro, died Saturday, February 2, 2002, in the Hillcrest Healthcare Center. The Daviess County native was a member of Settle United Methodist Church.Survivors include her husband of 56 years, H.C. Denning of Owensboro; a daughter, Deborah Denning of Owensboro; a brother, Richard Dick Gatewood of…
