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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…
Ozona Roach Russelburg
Mar 11, 1914 - Jan 28, 2002
Ozona Roach Russelburg, 87, of Owensboro, died Monday, January 28, 2002 at the Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Ohio County native was a homemaker and member of St Stephen Cathedral. She enjoyed quilting.She was preceded in death by her husband James Onis Russelburg in 1980 and a son, James Houston Russelburg in 1960.She is survived…
Norene Bertram Bradley
Dec 23, 1920 - Jan 23, 2002
Norene Bertram Bradley, 81, of 620 Fairfax Drive, Owensboro, died Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. She was born in Lee County, Kentucky on December 23, 1920 the daughter of Brady and Sadie Flowers Bertram. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Bradley on February 5, 1998; and a daughter,…
James W. Epley
Mar 23, 1925 - Jan 21, 2002
James W. Epley, 76, of 731 Parkway Drive, Owensboro, died Monday, January 21, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. He was born in McLean County, Kentucky on March 23, 1925.He retired from Fleischmann Distillers after 35 years as an operator and night watchman and owned E & M Sheetmetal Co. in Owensboro. He was a…
Catherine Aline Obryan
Jan 25, 1919 - Jan 20, 2002
Catherine Aline Hamilton O'Bryan, 82, of 2820 West 6th Street, Owensboro died Sunday, January 20, 2002 at her home. The Daviess County native retired from Field Packing Company after 23 years and was a member of Sts Joseph and Paul Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas O'Bryan in 1978.Survivors…
Gertrude Potter Dockery
Nov 3, 1948 - Jan 20, 2002
Gertrude Potter Dockery, 53, of 2333 Wilson Lane, Utica, died Sunday, January 20, 2002 at her sister's home in Ohio County. The Daviess County native had worked at W.R. Grace & Daramic for about 20 years. She was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church and enjoyed quilting and needlepoint.She is survived by a son,…
Molly Etheline Bellar
Jun 21, 1943 - Jan 18, 2002
Molly Etheline Rone Bellar, 58, of 10849 Mill St., Utica, KY, died Friday, January 18, 2002 at her home. The Louisville native was a homemaker and member of the Calvary Temple Assembley of God. She enjoyed collecting angels, owls and flower gardening. She was a good listener to her children and grandchildren and good friend.She…
