Obituaries
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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…
Linda Katherine Kincaid
Jun 10, 1946 - Mar 23, 2011
Linda Katherine Kincaid, 64, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at her home. She was born in Daviess Co., Ky. to the late Fred and Mary Ella Payne Powers. She was a member of Grace Chapel Church and enjoyed playing bunco, was a volunteer at the Adams Village Senior Center, and was…
Dolorita Robinson
Jan 13, 1923 - Mar 23, 2011
Sister Dolorita Robinson, 88, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died March 23, 2011, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 69th year of religious life. She was a native of St. Mary, Ky. Sister Dolorita was known for her hard work, her deep spirituality, and her desire to help whoever was in need. An…
Barbara Jane Knott Konrad
Sep 5, 1938 - Mar 18, 2011
Barbara Jane Knott Konrad, 72, of Dallas, Texas passed away peacefully on Friday, March 18th, 2011. Born September 5th, 1938 in Daviess County, Jane was the daughter of the late M R and Rosalie Knott; was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School; received her Bachelors in Nursing from St Joseph's Infirmary in Louisville, KY;…
