Obituaries
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Virginia Ruth Chapman
Feb 24, 1911 - Mar 8, 2002
Virginia Ruth Chapman, 91 of 1920 Freeman Avenue, Owensboro, died Friday, March 8, 2002 at Hermitage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Hederson County, Kentucky on February 24, 1911 the daughter of Charlie and Drucilla Lightfoot Busby. Her husband, Joe Chapman, preceded her in death in 1956.Mrs. Chapman retired from the teaching profession…
Pauline S. Ferguson
Oct 1, 1915 - Mar 8, 2002
Pauline S. Ferguson, 86, of Philpot, died Friday, March 8, 2002 at Heartland Villa in Lewisport. She was born in Daviess County, Kentucky on October 1, 1915 the daughter of Ben and Mary Culver Smith.Mrs. Ferguson retired from the former Our Lady of Mercy Hospital and was a member of Saints Joseph and Paul Catholic…
Mildred D. Ford
Nov 5, 1935 - Mar 4, 2002
Mildred D. ''Millie'' Ford, 66, of 2120 Oak Ave., Owenbsoro, died Monday, March 4, 2002 at the Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Ohio County native was a member of the Seven Hills Baptist Church. She retired from Owensboro National Bank after 25 years as a teller.She was preceded in death by a daughter, Judith Ford…
Sue Alice Gardner Mclemore
Oct 1, 1935 - Mar 4, 2002
Sue Alice Gardner McLemore, 66, of 3236 Steeplechase, Owensboro died Monday, March 4, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. She was born in Murray, Kentucky on October 1, 1935 the daughter to S. Jack and Alma Lee Gardner. She retired as a teacher after 32 years and taught in Ohio, Kentucky and Georgia. She received…
Hulbert Edward Phelps
Oct 18, 1926 - Mar 3, 2002
Hulbert Edward Shorty Phelps, 75, of 475 Bremen Mill Road, Bremen, Kentucky, died Sunday, March 3, 2002 at his home. He was born in Ohio County, Kentucky on October 18, 1926 the son of James and Janie Phelps. Two sons, Hulbert Rethal Phelps and Roy Cecil Phelps both preceded him in death in 1965. Two…
Martine Magdaline Wink
Nov 29, 1907 - Mar 2, 2002
Martine Magdaline Wink, 94, died March 2, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health Systems. The Daviess County Native was a resident of the Carmel Home.Miss Wink was a life long member of Sts. Joseph and Paul Catholic Church, a auxiliary member of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers Sodality, an auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary,…
Bernard H. Boone
Feb 28, 1911 - Mar 2, 2002
Mr. Bernard H. Boone, age 91 , formerly of Pleasant Ridge, Kentucky, died Saturday, March 2, 2002 at Professional Healthcare Center in Hartford, Kentucky. He was a member of Mt. Moriah Church of God. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Boone's wife, Ona preceeded him in death on September 9, 1996. He also had a…
Leona Thomas Butler
Jan 18, 1921 - Mar 2, 2002
Leona Thomas Butler, 81, of Owensboro died Saturday, March 2, 2002 at the Owensboro Mercy Health System. The McLean County native was a member of the Crabtree Avenue Baptist Church and was retired from Highland Elementary School where she was a cook.She was preceded in death by a son, David Cecil Butler in 1956.She is…
Mary Dorothy Roberts
May 7, 1921 - Mar 1, 2002
Dorothy Millay Roberts, 80, of 6251 Boston Laffoon Rd, Philpot died Friday, March 1, 2002 at the Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Daviess County native was a homemaker and member of the St Mary of the Woods Catholic Church; Legion of Mary and Right to Life. She enjoyed spending time praying, reading, with her family,…
Paul William Rhinerson
Aug 2, 1940 - Feb 28, 2002
Paul William Rhinerson, 61, of Philpot died Thursday, February 28, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. He was born in Daviess County, Kentucky on August 2, 1940 the son of Hilary and Phenia Payne Rhinerson. His wife, Theresa Mae Rhinerson, died September 8, 2001.Mr. Rhinerson was a member of St. William Catholic Church. He collected…
