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Jean Catherine Purdy
Dec 6, 1908 - Nov 11, 2001
Sister Jean Catherine Purdy, 92, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, of Maple Mount, KY, died November 11, 2001, at Mount Saint Joseph Motherhouse. She was in her 74th year of religious life.A teacher for 50 years, the Curdsville, KY, native taught at St. William School, Knottsville; St. Anthony School, Browns Valley; Blessed Mother…
Janice Crawford Rowe
Apr 22, 1933 - Nov 10, 2001
Janice Crawford Rowe, 68, of 9889 Kentucky 1389 died Saturday, November 10, 2001 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. She was born April 22, 1933 in McLean County, Kentucky the daughter of Jack and Margaret Crawford. Mrs. Rowe retired after 30 years from Kentron as an inspector. She was a member of Towers Chapel United Methodist…
Mary Helen Francis
Nov 30, 1924 - Nov 9, 2001
Mary Helen Francis, 76, of Martinez, formerly of Owensboro, died Friday, November 9, 2001, at Doctor's Hospital in Augusta, GA. The McLean County native worked as a bookkeeper with Boy Scouts of America for 16 years and with the Henderson-Union-Webster Development Council. She recieved her Associates Degree in Business from Henderson Community College where she…
Treacy M. Huckleberry
Dec 23, 1904 - Nov 9, 2001
Treacy M. Huckleberry, 96, of 631 W. Highland Ave., Owensboro, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2001, at Leisure Years Nursing Home in Owensboro. The Daviess County native retired from General Electric after more than 30 years of service. She was a member of Hall Street Baptist Church and the Class of Ruth and enjoyed flower gardening.Survivors…
J. B. Mitchell
Sep 4, 1906 - Nov 8, 2001
J. B. Mitchell, 95, of 4661 Thruston-Dermont Road, Owensboro, died Thursday, November 8, 2001, on Thruston-Dermont Road from injuries suffered in a car accident. He was born September 4, 1906 in Daviess Co., KY the son of Jesse Forest and Minnie Johnson Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Avery Florence Mitchell in…
Donald L. Faught
Sep 12, 1934 - Nov 8, 2001
Donald L. Faught Sr., 67, of 924 Elsmere Street, Owensboro, died Thursday, November 8, 2001, at his home. The Ohio County native was a Baptist and a retired saw mill operator. He was preceded in death by a son, Donald L. ''BoBo'' Faught Jr., on July 2, 1999.Survivors include two sons, Troy Faught and Robby…
Chester Marvin Hines
Mar 14, 1915 - Nov 6, 2001
Chester Marvin Chetty Hines, 86, of Leitchfield Road, Owensboro, died Tuesday, November 6, 2001, at Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Daviess County native was a retired farmer and dairyman and property investor. He was a member of Bethabara Baptist Church and the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. He was preceded in death by his wives,…
Terry Joe Powers
Oct 9, 1961 - Nov 5, 2001
Terry Joe Powers, 40, of Nashville, TN formerly of Owensboro, KY, died Monday, November 5, 2001, at Baptist Hospital in Nashville. He was born October 9, 1961 in Daviess County, Kentucky the son of Shirley Edward Powers and Lula Crutchfield Payne.Mr. Powers was in the restaurant business, was a Baptist and enjoyed country music.Survivors include…
Floena Bennett Rhoads
Mar 30, 1924 - Nov 4, 2001
Floena B. Rhoads, 77, of 2734 Fairview Drive, Owensboro, died Sunday, November 4, 2001, at her home. The Ohio County native retired as owner of Rhoads Poodle Shop after 20 years, ran the Farmers Market when it was on Kentucky 54 and was a member of Third Baptist Church. Her husband, Herman L. Rhoads, died…
Lillie Lucille Craig
Jan 29, 1926 - Nov 4, 2001
Lillie Lucille Craig, 75, of 316 Hale Avenue died Sunday, November 4, 2001 at Bon Harbor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The Owensboro native attended Peoples Baptist Church. A daughter, Judy Trego preceded her in death, in September 2001.Survivors include her husband of 36 years, Billy Craig, a son, Rickie Pinkston and a daughter, Carolyn Sue…
