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John L. Medley
Mar 26, 1931 - Apr 1, 2011
John L. Medley, 80, passed from this world on Friday, April 1, 2011. Born March 26, 1931, he was the youngest son of the late Charles Lill Medley and Alma Simmons Medley. His paternal grandparents were John Quincy and Laura Hitchcock Medley. Maternal grandparents were Curtis and Susan Simmons. He was preceded in death by…
Carolyn Trogden
Jun 23, 1937 - Mar 31, 2011
Carolyn ''Granny'' Trogden, 73, of Owensboro was born on June 23, 1937. On Thursday, March 31, 2011, she passed away and entered the Gates of Heaven to be with Jesus, her loving husband Joe ''Sonny'' Trogden, a grandson Brian Trogden, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. and Gladys Douglas Minton, a brother Scotty Minton,…
Lisa Lindsey Holt
Dec 15, 1966 - Mar 31, 2011
Lisa Lindsey Holt, 44, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2011, at her home. She was born on December 15, 1966 in Chicago, IL. She was a homemaker and had worked at Childcare, Inc. for eight years and then was with Waxworks Video. She was of the Baptist faith and was a 1985…
Catherine Geneva Coleman Chew
May 8, 1925 - Mar 31, 2011
Catherine Geneva Chew, 85, of Owensboro, died Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Heartland Villa in Lewisport. Geneva was a native of Daviess County born to the late Willie and Edna (Cambron) Coleman. She had worked for General Electric, the Cigar Factory, Charles Todd Linen and National Linen. Geneva attended Owensboro Christian Church, and she liked…
Zelma Lenora Foster
Oct 8, 1912 - Mar 30, 2011
Zelma Foster, 98, of Philpot, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at her home. Zelma was born in Daviess County to the late Frank and Lillie (Bell) Johnson. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and a homemaker who loved to cook and care for her family.Her husband, Ernest Foster preceded her in death on…
Bartholomew Detoro
Dec 2, 1917 - Mar 28, 2011
Bartholomew DeToro, 93, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Monday, March 28, 2011 at Hillcrest Nursing Home. He was a Truck Driver for Teamsters, a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church, enjoyed classical music, loved cats and raising squirrels. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Marie Cassella DeToro. Survivors include his children, Dennis…
Martha Lee Galloway Mefford
Oct 19, 1930 - Mar 26, 2011
Martha Lee Galloway Mefford, 80, of Owensboro went to be with her Savior on March 26, 2011 after walking with him most of her life. She passed away at home in the loving arms of her family after a brave battle against breast cancer. Martha was born October 19, 1930 in Daviess County, she was…
Thomas Alton Basham
Jul 27, 1968 - Mar 24, 2011
Thomas Alton "Tommy" Basham, 42, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011 at his home. Born in Louisville on July 27, 1968, he attended Third Baptist Church and had worked as a roofer for Bruce's Tri-State Roofing. Tommy was a fun-loving person who loved spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded…
Shirley Martin Russ
Mar 2, 1938 - Mar 24, 2011
Shirley Martin Russ, 73, of Crystal Lake, IL passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Crystal Pines Nursing Home in Crystal Lake. Born in Owensboro on March 2, 1938, she was the daughter of the late James Bernard and Alma Gertrude Martin; was a former member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church; and…
Maurine Woodson Grant
Jan 8, 1919 - Mar 24, 2011
Maurine Woodson Everley Grant, 92, of Fern Terra, Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at her home. She was born on January 8, 1919 in Ohio Co., Ky. to the late Arthur Bryan and Margaret Barnard Everley. She was a graduate of Rockport (Ky.) High School in 1936 and of Western Kentucky University…
