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Don Bivens
Sep 27, 1939 - Sep 27, 2012
Don Bivens, 73, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Owensboro Medical Health Systems. Born in Marshall County, a son of the late, John and Mildred Collins Bivens, Don graduated from North Marshall High School. He entered the Kentucky State Police Academy and began a law enforcement career that spanned almost three decades.…
Mabel Marie Hamilton Snead
Jul 5, 1925 - Sep 27, 2012
Mabel Marie Hamilton Snead, 87, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012 at her home. Born in Ohio County on July 5, 1925, she was the daughter of the late James William and Mattie Hayes Stevens Hamilton; was a member of the Church of Christ; and was a homemaker. Mrs. Snead enjoyed bingo and…
Othel B. Pagan
Nov 8, 1918 - Sep 27, 2012
Othel Pagan, age 93, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born on November 8, 1918 in Ohio County, Kentucky to the late Ellis and Ima Bartlett.Othel provided for her family by working for GE for 12 years and was a manager at the Consumer Stamp Store.…
Anselmine Reisz Bittel
Sep 25, 1917 - Sep 26, 2012
Anselmine "Ann" Reisz Bittel, 95, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at her home. She was born September, 25, 1917, to the late Albert and Ruth Tong Reisz. Ann was a 1936 graduate of Daviess County High School. In September of 1938 she married Anthony "Tony" Bittel. Ann was a wonderful wife, mother…
Sylvia Mae ONeal
Nov 17, 1920 - Sep 24, 2012
Sylvia Mae O'Neal, age 91, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2012 at Owensboro Place. She was born on November 17, 1920 in Scottsville, Kentucky to the late John and Lattie Meador. Aside from her loving parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 74 years Rev. Norman T. O'…
Dorothy Patrick Spencer
Jan 8, 1922 - Sep 24, 2012
Dorothy Patrick Spencer, 90, beloved wife of the late Rev. W.O. Spencer, passed away Monday, September 24, 2012, at her home. Born January 8, 1922 to the late Hobart and Bertha Tucker Patrick in McLean County, KY, she attended some classes at both Campbellsville College and the Jenkins Business College. She was a devoted wife…
Lois Louise Morris
Oct 11, 1942 - Sep 23, 2012
Lois Louise Morris was carried on the wings of angels to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 23, 2012. She was born on October 11, 1942 in Owensboro to the late Ernest and Violet Morris. Aside from her loving parents Lois is preceded in death by her grandparents; Steven and Hattie Basham, and Katie…
Perry Daniel P.D. Wilson
Feb 6, 1918 - Sep 23, 2012
Perry Daniel "P.D." Wilson, 94, of Yelvington- Knottsville, Road, died Sunday, September 23, 2012 at Owensboro Place Nursing Home. He was born February 6, 1918 in Owensboro to the late Ishmael and Elizabeth (Foster) Wilson. P.D. served in the Army in WWII, he was a drummer and band leader, and owned the Dugout Restaurant in…
Linda Lou Jennings Horton
Nov 11, 1946 - Sep 22, 2012
Linda Lou Jennings Horton, of Owensboro, died Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Owensboro Medical Health System. A native of Owensboro, she was born to the late L.D. and Golda (Densford) Jennings. Linda was formerly the assistant secretary for the Kentucky Cabinet for Martha Layne Collins. In addition to her parents, a sister, Dorothy Roberts, and…
Mary Helena Gordon
Aug 1, 1920 - Sep 22, 2012
Mary Helena Gordon, 92, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Owensboro Place. She was born on August 1, 1920 in Jefferson County, Kentucky to the late Harry Baumgarten, Sr. and Lena Fritz Baumgarten.Mrs. Gordon was a longtime member of St. Stephen Cathedral. She served as bookkeeper for the family business, Davis…
