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Clara Fuchs Nance
Dec 6, 1904 - Nov 30, 2001
Clara Fuchs Nance, 96,of 209 East 24th Street died Nov.30, 2001 in Owensboro. Her husband, William B. Nance, died in 1961.The Hancock Co. native retired from South Central Bell following 47 years of service. She was a member of First Baptist Church, the Joy Sunday school class, the Senior Adult Choir, the Young at Heart…
Joseph C. Higdon
Jul 15, 1913 - Nov 29, 2001
Joseph C. Higdon, 88, of 410 West Ninth Street, Owensboro, KY. died Thursday, November 29, 2001 at Paducah, KY. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Higdon, who died July 21, 2001.The St. Lawrence native was a funeral service associate with Glenn Funeral Home for 37 years, a member of St. Stephen…
Hazel G. Porter
Aug 18, 1925 - Nov 29, 2001
Hazel G. Porter, 76, of 2505 Middleground Drive, Owensboro, died Thursday, November 29, 2001 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. She was born in Daviess County on August 18, 1925 the daughter of Ulysses Jack Goodwin and Blanche Clouse Jarboe. Her husband, John T. Porter preceded her in death on September 26, 1998.Mrs. Porter was retired…
Joseph B. Millay
Jun 25, 1914 - Nov 26, 2001
Joseph B. Millay, 87, of 808 Ford Ave., Owensboro, died Monday, November 26, 2001 at the Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Daviess County native was a member of Immaculate Catholic Church, a graduate of Reitz Memorial High School in Evansville, and retired from Brunswick Corporation. An avid athlete, he achieved perfection in three sports: bowled…
Doris Cole Gard
Jun 9, 1927 - Nov 25, 2001
Doris Cole Hollywood Gard, age 74 of 1050 Lakeside Green, Maceo, KY, died Sunday, November 25, 2001 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. She was born in New York State, June 9, 1927. In New York she was an accordion teacher for over 18 years. She moved to Kentucky where she worked as a care provider…
Steven Michael Bruton
Feb 19, 1953 - Nov 22, 2001
Steven Michael Bruton, 48, of 2301 Crescent Hill Drive, Owensboro, died Thursday, November 22, 2001 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Detroit native was Chairman of the Board, Chief Technological Officer, and Systems Engineer of Integranetics, and a graduate of Leadership Owensboro.He is survived by his wife, Karen Boteler Bruton; three sons, Michael Joseph Bruton,…
Bedford Lee Brasher
Jun 29, 1914 - Nov 22, 2001
Bedford L. Brasher, 87, of Owensboro, died Thursday, November 22, 2001 at the Hospice of Wichita Falls, TX. following a brief illness. The Daviess County native retired from the Air Force in 1958 after a career of 22 years. He served in the Philippines, France and Germany during World War II with the 10 Armored…
Donna Bernice McDaniel
Jan 23, 1909 - Nov 20, 2001
Donna Bernice McDaniel, 92, of 2237 Hoop Junior Court, Owensboro, died Saturday, November 17, 2001, at Hermitage Manor. She was a licensed practical nurse, a Catholic and enjoyed gardening, yard work and caring for others and animals. Her husband, Norbert McDaniel, preceded her in deathSurvivors include a half sister, Esther Gregory of Owensboro.Services are at…
Jessie Helm Mccollum
Jun 29, 1917 - Nov 19, 2001
Jessie Helm McCollum, 84, of 800 East 27th Street, Owensboro, Kentucky, died Monday, November 19, 2001 at Heartland Medical Center in Sebring Florida. Ms. Helms was preceded in death by her first husband Tommy Helm in 1967 and by her second husband Leslie McCollum in 1985.Ms. McCollum was a member of Buena Vista Baptist Church…
Dessie M. Gordon
Sep 14, 1912 - Nov 18, 2001
Dessie M. Gordon, 89, of 5043 Old Hartford Road, Owensboro, died Sunday, November 18, 2001, at Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Daviess county native was a member of First Christian Church an enjoyed flowers, sewing and spending time with cats. Her husband, Herman Gordon, died in 1964. Survivors include a son, Gene Gordon of Maceo;…
