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Sue Hulsey Gatewood
Jul 15, 1932 - Jun 1, 2011
Sue Hulsey Gatewood, 78, formerly of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2011 in Tyler, TX. Born in Henderson County on July 15, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Margaret Helen Sapp Hulsey; was a homemaker; and of the Baptist Faith. She had been a member of the Daviess County Fish…
Janet Bagby Pine
Sep 15, 1917 - May 31, 2011
Janet Bagby Pine, 93, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at Hillcrest Healthcare Center. She was born on September 15, 1917 in Utica, IN to the late Dr. Bill and Fern McCullough Bagby. She was of the Methodist faith and enjoyed reading, English history, and traveling. She also preceded in death by…
Alfred Eugene Lett
Feb 21, 1931 - May 31, 2011
Alfred Eugene Lett, 80, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at the Regional Medical Center in Bowling Green. Born in Henderson County on February 22, 1931, he was the son of the late Drury and Eunice Lett; was retired from the Bakery and Confectionary industry; and was an Army veteran of the Korean…
Mary Carolyn Morton
Jan 4, 1944 - May 30, 2011
Mary Carolyn Morton, 67, of Owensboro passed away at her home, May 30, 2011. She was born on January 4, 1944 to the late Thomas Eugene and Mary Catherine Harley Bickett. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Norma Bryant.She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Billy Franklin Morton; three sons,…
Rosen McDonald Rafe
Feb 9, 1903 - May 30, 2011
Rosen Rafe, 108, passed away Monday, May 30, 2010 at the Bon Harbor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Born on February 9, 1903 in Warren County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mollie Fowler McDonald and had moved to Owensboro from Hopkinsville in 1986. Services are 12:30 p.m. Friday, in Christ Chapel, Owensboro Memorial…
Katie Lou Spurrier
Nov 28, 1951 - May 29, 2011
Katie Lou Spurrier, 59, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2011, at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born on November 28, 1951 in Daviess Co., Ky. to the late Virgil and Hazel Howard Boling. She was a home maker and member of Yelvington Baptist Church. She loved listening to the older country…
Delbert Lee Mattingly
Jan 28, 1925 - May 28, 2011
Delbert Lee Mattingly, 86, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2011 at his home. He was born in Daviess County on January 28, 1925 to the late Mary Grace and W. Keith Mattingly. He was a lifelong member of St. Stephen Cathedral where he was an usher for 30 years. He was retired from…
Robert C. Sprankle
Dec 29, 1956 - May 27, 2011
Robert "Robbie" Sprankle, 54, of Owensboro passed away, Friday, May 27, 2011 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born December 29, 1956 in the Canal Zone, Panama, he did remodeling work and had worked at Barton Brands, and was a member of Thruston United Methodist Church. Mr. Sprankle was an avid UK fan. He was…
Patrick Murrell Higdon
Jun 9, 1942 - May 27, 2011
Patrick Murrell Higdon, Jr., 68 passed away Friday, May 27, 2011 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born on June 9, 1942 in El Paso, TX, he had worked for Quality Chemicals and was of the Catholic Faith. Mr. Higdon was a Marine Corps veteran.He is survived by sons, Patrick Higdon, III and Danny Higdon…
Eric Stephen
Aug 19, 1958 - May 26, 2011
Eric Stephen, 52, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, May 26, 2011 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Daviess County on August 19, 1958, he was the son of the late Benjamin E. and Lorena Ebelhar Stephen; worked on the family farm and had previously worked as a sales representative for K & W…
