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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,…
Wilma Ida Mattingly
Oct 4, 1931 - Mar 22, 2002
Wilma Ida Mattingly, 70, of 665 Danberry Street, Owensboro, died Friday, March 22, 2002 at her home. She was born in Deskle, Italy on October 4, 1931 the daughter of Josko and Stefanija Zimic. Her husband, Charles F. Mattingly, preceded her in death on July 5, 2001.Mrs. Mattingly was a homemaker and a member of…
Muriel Aline Allen
Sep 26, 1921 - Mar 22, 2002
Muriel C. Allen, 80, of Owenbsoro, died Friday, March 22, 2002 at Hillcrest Health Care Center.The Daviess County native was retired from General Electric. She was a member of the Peoples Baptist Church and loved her family and NASCAR.She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, James Russell Allen in April 2001.She…
Rosie Lee Loney
Aug 7, 1937 - Mar 21, 2002
Rosie Lee Loney, 64, of 1624 Ohio Street, Owensboro, died Thursday, March 21, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. She was born in Daviess County on August 7, 1937 the daughter of John F. and Lillian Garrett Straney, Sr. Mrs. Loney retired from AT&T after 30 years. She was a member of Owensboro Christian Church…
David T. Hill
Nov 25, 1922 - Mar 21, 2002
David T. Hill, 79, of 251 Cardinal Lane, Owensboro, died Thursday, March 21, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. He was born in Calhoun, Kentucky on November 25, 1922 the son of Troy and Fredonia Epley Hill. His wife, Wanda Jean Richards Hill preceded him in death in 1984.Mr. Hill retired from Field Packing Company…
William C. Myles
May 10, 1905 - Mar 20, 2002
Mr. William C. Myles, Sr., 96, of 4214 Pendley Court, Owensboro, died Wednesday, March 20,2002 at Hillcrest Nursing Center.The Daviess Co., KY native was a retired home-builder and contractor. He was a member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge #130 F & AM, and had been a soloist for the former Third Street…
Roy L. Lindsey
Sep 7, 1928 - Mar 19, 2002
Roy L. Lindsey, 73, of 2778 Hayden Road, Owensboro, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. He was born in Daviess County, Kentucky on September 7, 1928 the son of Simon and Virgie Childress Lindsey. A daughter, Marsha Ann Lindsey preceded Mr. Lindsey in death in 1956.Mr. Lindsey retired from Addison Corp.…
