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Lenore Daniel Smeathers
Feb 25, 1916 - Jan 31, 2011
Lenore Daniel Smeathers, 94, of Owensboro passed away Monday, January 31, 2011 at Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Daviess County, the daughter of the late Howard W. and Louise Lashbrook Daniel, Mrs. Smeathers was a 1937 graduate of Georgetown College where she was editor of the college year book. She married Marvin J. Smeathers…
Gladys Harrel
Aug 4, 1914 - Jan 30, 2011
Gladys Harrel, 96, of Owensboro, died peacefully at the home of her niece on January 30, 2011. Many knew Gladys as the Grand Marshall of the 4th of July Maple Avenue Parade, for generously sharing her homemade pecan pies, and for doing alterations for generations of friends and family. Gladys was born August 4, 1914…
Pamela Kay Pearl
Oct 3, 1954 - Jan 30, 2011
Pamela Kay Pearl, 56, of Owensboro, died Sunday, January 30, 2011, at the Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born October 3, 1954 to the late Joseph and Artie Mae Brown Pearl in Daviess County. She had worked in Housekeeping Department for Owensboro Medical Health System and enjoyed crafts and cross-stitching.Survivors include her brothers, Joseph…
Glenda Lee Kirkwood
Nov 26, 1936 - Jan 26, 2011
Glenda Lee Murphy Kirkwood, of Calhoun, died Wednesday, January 26, 2011, at Bon Harbor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born November 26, 1936 to the late Lawrence and Hazel Johnson Murphy in McLean County. She attended Calhoun Church of Christ, was a homemaker, a member of Senior Citizens of Calhoun, and enjoyed fishing, traveling,…
Donald Fay Chapman
Sep 13, 1933 - Jan 26, 2011
Donald Fay Chapman, 77, of Owensboro, died Wednesday, January 26, 2011. He was born September 13, 1933 to the late Orville and Golda Chapman in Masonville. Don was a Veteran of the Army National Guard and a proud retiree of General Electric. He was an umpire - an occupation he loved. As recently as last…
L. H. Latham
Jan 22, 1924 - Jan 24, 2011
L. H. Latham, 87, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2011, at his home. He was born on January 22, 1924 in Muhlenburg Co., Ky. to the late John Henry and Lola Wells Latham. He was retired as a Purchasing Manager with Texas Gas after 33 years of service. He was a member…
Piper Taylor Chaney
Oct 22, 2010 - Jan 24, 2011
Piper Taylor Chaney, precious pixie girl of Travis and Christy Taylor Chaney passed away Monday, January 24, 2011, at Owensboro Medical Health System. A truly wanted child in every way, her life touched and brought together many families. Even at three months of age her gift for gab was astonishing and her smiles could light…
Frances E. Crossley
Dec 12, 1941 - Jan 24, 2011
Frances "Frankie" Crossley, 69, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2011 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. She was born on December 12, 1941 in Hopkins Co., Ky. to the late James William Stewart and Gusta Rhoads Johnston. She was a member of Bridgepointe Church and had been a Senior Companion for Audubon Area…
Marvin Lee Brown
Jul 5, 1939 - Jan 23, 2011
Marvin Lee Brown, 71, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, January 23, 2011 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born July 5, 1939, he was the son of the late Jesse Lee and Cora Elizabeth Vincent Brown; was a retired electrician and air conditioning technician; was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War; and attended…
Jack H. Cole
Oct 28, 1931 - Jan 23, 2011
Dr. Jack Haughton Cole, 79, of Ensor, found an end to his suffering as he left his earthly home on January 23, 2011 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He went to join his wife of 60 years, Fern Mallow Cole, who had just gone ahead to wait for him in their place in Heaven in…
