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John A. Evans
Feb 19, 1936 - Sep 23, 2011
John A. Evans, 75, of Owensboro passed away on September 23, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family. John was born on February 19, 1936 in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of John and Catherine Evans.He served his country in the U.S. Navy. He attended Indiana State University and graduated with a Masters of…
Virgil Weir Meythaler
May 9, 1918 - Sep 21, 2011
Virgil Weir Meythaler, 93, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at Hillcrest Health Care. He was born in Abingdon, Illinois, the last of nine children to Edward and Barbara Figi Meythaler, who preceded him in death. Mr. Meythaler received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois in 1941…
J. D. Bailey
Dec 1, 1914 - Sep 19, 2011
J. D. Bailey, a lifelong Owensboro resident until his move 6 years ago to Dogwood Retreat Assisted Living Facility in Hartford, KY, passed away Monday, September 19th due to complications following a series of bouts with pneumonia. Ninety-six years of age, he was born December 1, 1914 the only son of Elnora "Ella" Brown and…
Sheila Kay Wilson Hook
Jan 22, 1953 - Sep 19, 2011
Sheila K. Wilson Hook, 58, of Owensboro passed away Monday, September 19, 2011 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Leitchfied, KY on January 22, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Tom Wilson of Caneyville and Billie Daniel Wilson Yates and worked at Barney's Restaurant for 17 years. Mrs. Hook enjoyed her…
Kenneth Gary Helwig
Jun 4, 1924 - Sep 19, 2011
Kenneth Gary "Jake" Helwig, 87, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 19, 2011 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was a member of Breckenridge Street United Methodist Church. Kenneth was a Marine, serving in the South Pacific in WWII. He retired in 1977 from Dixie Pavers in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. He was also a…
Cory Alexander Hurm
Jan 30, 1988 - Sep 18, 2011
Cory Alexander Hurm, 23, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2011 . He was born on January 30, 1988 in Daviess Co. and was of the Catholic faith. He began helping with the football team at Catholic High under Coach Lawson during his freshman year. He also helped with the middle school team…
Francis N. Cornett
Feb 28, 1930 - Sep 17, 2011
Francis N. Cornett, Sr., age 81. Mr. Cornett was a native of Lexington, Ky. He was the son of the late William R. and Frances W. Combs Cornett. He was a graduate of Lafayette High School, and Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL. He also attended the University of KY. He retired in…
Ollie Rice Brown
Dec 12, 1929 - Sep 16, 2011
Ollie Rice Brown, 81 of Westerfield Drive, Owensboro, died Friday, September 16, 2011 at Hillcrest Healthcare Center. She was a native of Daviess County, born to the late Ollie and Anna Mae (Cook) Rice. She was of the Baptist faith, and attended First Baptist Church, was a homemaker and mother. She liked bingo, sewing, and…
Herman E. Keiser
Apr 28, 1923 - Sep 16, 2011
Herman E. Keiser, 88, of Owensboro died Friday, September 16, 2011 at Owensboro Memorial Health Systems. He had retired from the City of Owensboro from the Street Department, served in the Army during World War II, was a member of First Baptist Church, and enjoyed fishing and UK Basketball. Mr. Keiser was preceded in death…
Clarence Louis Jackson
May 26, 1923 - Sep 13, 2011
Clarence Louis Jackson passed peacefully at home with family on September 13, 2011. He was 88. Louis is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Cordelia "Corky" Jackson, his parents Prudence Hix Jackson and Frank Jackson, his brother James E. Jackson, and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.Louis is survived by his daughter,…
