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Mary Ruth Clark Bumm
Sep 3, 1933 - Apr 16, 2013
Mary Ruth Clark Bumm 79, of Owensboro died at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 16th, 2013. She was born September 3, 1933.A devoted wife and mother, Mary Ruth was fun-loving, stylish and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. An avid reader, who also enjoyed being outside in her flowerbed, sunning…
Iona A. Bassett
Nov 23, 1915 - Apr 15, 2013
Iona Bassett, 97, of Owensboro, passed away on April 15, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Calhoun, Oklahoma to the late Robert Martin and Blanche Allen. She grew up in Ohio County and before marriage she worked at General Electric.Iona was a loving and dedicated homemaker. She also kept books for…
Charles Nonweiler
Aug 14, 1929 - Apr 15, 2013
Charles Nonweiler, 83, of Owensboro, Kentucky, died Monday, April 15, 2013, at Owensboro Place. He was born in Boonville, IN to the late Edwin and Kathleen Bates Nonweiler and graduated from Boonville High School where he lettered in four sports. He was the owner of Charlie's Key Market for 27 years, a Shriner, and a…
Hugh L. Whittaker
Sep 29, 1925 - Apr 14, 2013
Hugh L. Whittaker, Jr., 87, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at his home. He was born on September 29, 1925 in Tampa, FL to the late Hugh L., Sr. and Edith Holt Whittaker. Hugh was a member of Buena Vista Baptist Church, a U. S. Army Air Corps veteran of World…
Edward Leo Krampe
Dec 8, 1931 - Apr 14, 2013
Edward Leo Krampe, 81, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013 at his home. Born in Owensboro, a son of the late Leo Bernard and Rose Wink Krampe, he grew up in the Rome community, attended school at St. Martin and St. Joseph Catholic Schools, and graduated from St. Francis Academy. He was a…
Melvin Gael Thomas
Aug 27, 1944 - Apr 12, 2013
Melvin G. Thomas, 68, of Maceo left this world on Friday, April 12, 2013 surrounded by his close family and friends after a short but hard fight with cancer. He was born August 27, 1944 in New Albany, IN to the late Fremont and Edythe Thomas.He is also preceded in death by a previous wife,…
Anna Catherine Robinson
Mar 20, 1935 - Apr 12, 2013
Anna Catherine Robinson, 78, of Owensboro entered this life on March 20, 1935 and went home to be with our Savior on April 12, 2013. Anna retired from GE and became an avid thoroughbred horse trainer for eighteen years. She left that career to become a full time grandmother. In her spare time she enjoyed…
J. B. Coomes
May 18, 1920 - Apr 12, 2013
J. B. Coomes, 92, of the St. Lawrence Community, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2013 at Wellington Parc. He was born on May 18, 1920 in Daviess Co. to the late Joseph I. and Clara O'Bryan Coomes. He was retired from Glenmore Distillary and farming, which he loved very much. J. B. was a…
Eric Scott Crabtree
Sep 3, 1979 - Apr 12, 2013
Eric Scott Crabtree, 33, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by friends and family on April 12th, 2013. He is now attending the great celestial music festival and jamming with those who have gone before him. Eric was born September 3rd 1979 in Owensboro, graduated from Daviess County High School in…
John Everett Howard
Dec 28, 1927 - Apr 11, 2013
John Everett Howard, 85, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. John was born December 28, 1927 in Whitesville to Leonard and Anna (McPherson) Howard. He served in the Navy during WWII. John was of the Catholic faith and a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church. He enjoyed…
