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Courtney Lynn Sumner
Apr 15, 2001 - Sep 14, 2001
Courtney Lynn Sumner, 5, of 2140 Arlington Park Blvd, Owensboro, died Friday, September 14,2001 at her residence. She was the infant daughter of Christy Lynn Sumner and Nickalus Frey of Owensboro.In addition to her parents, survivors include her paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Frey of Owensboro; her maternal grandparents, Claudie L. and Ellen Sumner of Owensboro; her…
Edna Grace Baird
Mar 14, 1916 - Sep 13, 2001
Edna Grace Baird, 85, of 807 Parkway Drive, Owensboro, died Thursday, September 13, 2001 at Hermitage Manor. She was born March 14, 1916 in Owensboro, Kentucky the daughter of the late William Paul and Luda Burton Davis.She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church where she played the piano for many years. She was…
Terrel B. Cornelius
Jun 1, 1937 - Sep 13, 2001
Terrel Bryant ''Terry'' Cornelilus, 64, of 3101 Veach Road, Owensboro, died Thursday, September 14, 2001, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.The owner of Terry Cornelius Bookkeeping, he was a member of Seven Hills Baptist Church in Owensboro. For sixteen years he has been an officer in the Kentucky Army National Guard, having served as Company…
David Lynn Bryant
Jan 19, 1951 - Sep 12, 2001
David Lynn Bryant, 50, of 800 Gardenside Dr., Owensboro, died Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at the Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Illinois native was a construction worker, member of the McLean County Fish and Game Association and loved hunting, fishing and horseback riding. He was of the Baptist faith.Survivors include a son, Davey Bryant of…
Mary Irene Sparks
Sep 16, 1926 - Sep 12, 2001
Mary Irene Bowlds Sparks, 74, of 4110 Lake Dreamland Rd, Louisville, died Wednesday, Spetember 12, 2001 at Caritas Hospital in Louisville. The Daviess County native was a member of St Dennis Catholic Church in Louisville.She was preceded in death by her husband, Yewell Sparks in 1978.Survivors include two sons, Wayne Sparks and Ricky Sparks both…
Hilda Mary Baur
Jun 16, 1907 - Sep 11, 2001
Hilda Mary Baur, 94, of 1310 Waverly Place (the home of John and Dee Dee Baur)died Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at the Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The Owensboro native was a retired beautician and a member of St Stephen Cathedral. She enjoyed crocheting.She was preceded in death by a brother, Herb Baur and three…
Robert L. Millay
Jul 27, 1937 - Sep 10, 2001
Robert L. Millay, 64, of 8741 Sauer Road, Owensboro, died Monday September 10, 2001 at his home. He was born July 27, 1937 in Daviess County, Kentucky the son of the Joseph Benjamin and Anna Louise Payne Millay.He was a retired electrician with Local 1701. He was a member of St. Peter of Alcantara Catholic…
Phyllis Dean Collignon
Mar 19, 1913 - Sep 4, 2001
Phyllis D. Collignon, 88, of 2906 Dixiana Court, Owensboro, died Tuesday, September 4, 2001, at Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Owensboro. She was born in Daviess County, Kentucky on March 19, 1913 the daughter of the late Louis B. and Lena VonVetter Speed.She was a member of Sorgho Baptist Church. She was preceded in…
Judith Faye Hale Trego
May 30, 1947 - Sep 4, 2001
Judith Faye Hale Trego, 54, of Franklin, formerly of Owensboro, died Tuesday, September 4, 2001, at her home. She was born May 30, 1947 in Daviess County, Kentucky the daughter of late Aines Pinkston and Lillie Hillard Craig.She was a member of Owensboro Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard…
George William Bender
Jan 3, 1952 - Sep 2, 2001
George William Bender, Jr., 49, of 2140 Stinnett Rd, Maceo died Saturday, September 2, 2001 at the Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Daviess County native was a member of St Pius Tenth Catholic Church and was an electrical engineer at Kimberly-Clark. He was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School, loved outdoor activities, traveling, fishing…
