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Thomas Jakob Beumel
Feb 5, 1924 - Aug 17, 2001
Thomas Jacob Beumel, 77, of Owensboro, Kentucky, died Friday, August 17, 2001 at his home. Born in Gatchel, Perry County, Indiana, on February 5, 1924, he was the son of the late Walter John Beumel and Bessie Lawalin Beumel.A member of Seven Hills Baptist Church, he was a Korean War Veteran awarded the Purple Heart…
Alice Margaret Heltsley
Dec 19, 1912 - Aug 16, 2001
Alice M. Heltsley, 87, of 2125 Old Cabin Road, Owensboro, died Thursday, August 16 at her home. Raised in Ohio, she was a member of the Settle Memorial United Methodist Church, was a former member of the Younger Women's Club, Owensboro Woman's Club, DAR, Owensboro Area Museum Guild, Owensboro Country Club 9-hole Ladies Golf Group,…
Henrietta Louise Williams
Jul 1, 1925 - Aug 15, 2001
Henrietta Louise Williams, 76, of 805 West Third Street, Owensboro, died Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at the Hillcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The Daviess County native was a member of the Fourth Street Baptist Church.She is survived by her husband, J.T. Williams; a sister, Edna Porter of Owensboro; 5 nieces and nephews; and 1 great-nephew.The…
Otto R. Hayden
Feb 3, 1935 - Aug 12, 2001
Otto R. Hayden, 66, of 4611 Old Hartford Road, Owensboro, died there Sunday, August 12, 2001. He was born February 3, 1935 in Daviess County, Kentucky the son of late Ferdinand and Borgia Higdon Hayden. He was the owner of Otto Hayden Realty and a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church. He was one of…
A. Josetta Coomes
- Aug 10, 2001
A. Josetta Coomes, 84, of 6188 Aull Road, Philpot, died Friday, August 10, 2001 at her home. The Daviess County native was a homemaker and a member of the St Lawrence Catholic Church. She enjoyed sewing, canning and being with her family.She is survived by her husband of 62 years, J.B. Coomes; four sons, Thomas…
Thelma Jane Rose
May 12, 1912 - Aug 5, 2001
Thelma Jane Rose, 89, of 2401 Friendship Dr., Owensboro, died August 5, 2001 at the Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Putnam County, West Virginia native was retired as a riverboat cook and was a homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed the Walnut Memorial Baptist Church radio ministry. She was preceded in death…
Tom Smith Maddox
Sep 7, 1919 - Aug 5, 2001
Dr. Tom Smith Maddox, 81, of Greenville, Kentucky, formerly of Owensboro, died Sunday, August 5,2001 at Owensboro Mercy Hospital. Dr. Maddox was a prominent veterinarian who had been engaged in private practice, and who also had served as State Veterinarian of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He was regarded as an expert in large animal communicable…
Rolla R.H. Hardesty
Jul 17, 1919 - Aug 4, 2001
Rolla ''R.H.'' Hardesty, 82, of 3936 Placid Place West, Owensboro, died Saturday, August 4, 2001, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. The Daviess County native retired after 42 years as an Independent Oil Distributor. A catholic and WW II veteran, he was crew chief on the B-26 bomber ''Miss Kentucky'', a graduate of D.C.H.S. and a…
Lola Jean Everly
Jul 19, 1940 - Aug 4, 2001
Lola Jean Everly, 61, of 303 Walnut St, Livermore, died Saturday, August 4, 2001 at her home. The McLean County native worked in the Food Services Department of Our Lady of Mercy and then Owensboro Mercy Health System. She was a member of the Livermore United Methodist Church.She is survived by her daughter, Della Everly…
Addie Mae Potter
Mar 31, 1914 - Aug 3, 2001
Addie Mae Potter, 87, formerly of Owensboro, died Friday, August 3, 2001 at the Methodist Hospital in Henderson. The McLean County native was retired from the Housekeeping Department of the Owensboro-Daviess County Hospital. She was a member of the Calvary Assembley of God and loved all outdoor activities especially fishing and gardening.She is survived by…
