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Evelyn Cox Duncan
Sep 21, 1923 - Jan 16, 2011
Evelyn C. Duncan, 87, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011 at Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Owensboro, a daughter of the late George C. Cox and Irene Belle Hudson Cox, she graduated from Owensboro High School and began her 44 year career at General Electric, from which she retired as group leader…
Lillian Elizabeth Day
Mar 8, 1917 - Jan 14, 2011
Lillian "Sister" Day, 93, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2011 at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born on March 8, 1917 in Daviess Co., Ky. to the late A. V. and Mary Edna Reid Day. Lillian was a member of First Christian Church where she had served as Secretary-Treasurer for the…
Alyce Jane Myles Goetz
Nov 16, 1944 - Jan 13, 2011
Alyce Jane Myles Goetz, 66, of 1601 Mayo Avenue, Owensboro, Kentucky passed away January 13, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Alyce was a dedicated registered nurse for over 29 years retiring from Owensboro Mercy Health System. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church, an avid University of Kentucky fan, enjoyed…
Barbara Ann Hines Vandiver Miles
Oct 31, 1937 - Jan 12, 2011
Barbara Ann Hines Vandiver Miles, 73, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Detroit, MI on October 31, 1937, she was the daughter of the late John and Pearl Latham Hines; was retired from Green River District Health Department where she was a secretary for over 17 years;…
Mary Lois Knott
Mar 3, 1912 - Jan 12, 2011
Mary Lois Knott, 98, of the Carmel Home, formerly of 3025 Knott Road, Sorgho, Ky. passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at the Carmel Home. She was born on March 3, 1912 in Daviess Co., Ky. to the late George Paul and Georgia Vowels Mattingly. She was the oldest living member of St. Mary…
Bill Crossley
Nov 13, 1945 - Jan 11, 2011
William "Bill" Crossley, 65, of Owensboro, died Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at the Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born November 13, 1945 to the late Leo and Dorothy Crossley in Pensacola, FL. He worked at Tyler's Truck Stop and was a member of Lifeline Revival Church. He enjoyed wrestling, collecting knives, and eagles, and…
Blanche Rita Bickett
Mar 20, 1912 - Jan 10, 2011
Maple Mount Sister Blanche Rita Bickett, 98, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Jan. 10 at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 80th year of religious life.A native of Uniontown, she ministered from 1935-1952 in the Archdiocese of Louisville and in Nebraska and New Mexico. From 1952 until her retirement in 1989, she ministered…
Nora Lee Norris Lashbrook
Nov 9, 1909 - Jan 10, 2011
Nora Norris Lashbrook, 101, passed away Monday, January 10, 2011 at the Bon Harbor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Daviess County on November 9, 1909, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Rose Seaton Norris; was a retired LPN; and was a member of Buena Vista Baptist Church. She was preceded in…
Jackie Lee Lacefield
Nov 24, 1943 - Jan 10, 2011
Jackie Lee Lacefield, 67, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2011 at Bon Harbor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Daviess Co., Ky. on November 24, 1943 to the late Romie and Mary Saunders Lacefield. He had worked for the former Sturgeon Pontiac Co. and was of the Baptist faith.Surviving are…
David George Swanson
Aug 3, 1926 - Jan 10, 2011
David G. Swanson, 84, of Owensboro passed away Monday, January 10, 2011 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Fitchburg, MA on August 3, 1926, he was the son of the late Herbert and Mary Perry Swanson; was a Navy combat veteran of World War II and the Korean War; and had worked until…
