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Joyce Marilyn Wilson
Nov 11, 1930 - Sep 7, 2010
Joyce Marilyn Coombs Wilson, 79, died peacefully in her sleep, Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at the Fair View Nursing Home in Mauston, Wisconsin. Born in Owensboro on November 11, 1930, she was the daughter of the late David Judson Coombs and Thelma Starks; was a nurse; and was a member of the St Patrick Catholic…
Ellen Frances Clark DeHart Hall
Sep 10, 1931 - Sep 5, 2010
Frances Clark DeHart Hall, 78, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010 at her home. Born in Owensboro on September 10, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lena Stinnett Clark; was retired from General Electric where she worked for 43 years; and was a member of the United First Baptist…

Mary Angelina Payne Baca
May 27, 1935 - Sep 4, 2010
Mary Angeline Payne Baca, 75, of Utica, formerly of Pahrump, Nevada, went to be with her Lord, September 4, 2010 at the residence of her sister. Mrs. Baca was born in Daviess County to the late Edward Ivo and Mary Louis Mattingly Payne on May 27, 1935. She was a teacher in Kentucky, Nevada, and…
Jean Lashbrook Isbill
Oct 1, 1926 - Sep 4, 2010
Jean Lashbrook Isbill, 83 formerly of Reid Road, Owensboro, died Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Spring Mills Meadows Nursing Facility in Indianapolis, IN. Jean was born in Masonville to the late Leadrew and Thelma (Westerfield) Lashbrook. She was a member of South Hampton Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school, and also was a member…
Carrie A. Pate
Apr 14, 1923 - Sep 4, 2010
Carrie Alice Leonard Pate passed away on September 4, 2010 in Jasper, IN. Mrs. Pate was born on April 14, 1923, in Owensboro to the late Dave and Pearl Leonard and was a life long resident of Owensboro until 2004 when she moved to Jasper to live with her daughter, Robin Pate. She was also…
James L. Wilkins
Oct 31, 1922 - Sep 3, 2010
James Louis Wilkins Sr., 87, of Worthington Road, Owensboro, died September 3, 2010 at his home. James was born October 31, 1922 in Daviess County to the late Louis and Almedia (Vincent) Wilkins. He retired as a captain of the Owensboro Fire Department after 30 years, he also worked 30 years at Murphy Miller, and…
James Edward Albin
Apr 19, 1937 - Sep 3, 2010
James Edward Albin, 73, of Philpot, Kentucky, passed away in his sleep on Friday, September 03, 2010. Jim's special loves were his wife, his children, Dos Cabezos and the Old West. Growing up in Arizona, he embraced the cowboy way of life; at 6'5", his boots and hat were his signature. Jim was a pioneer…

Catherine Ruth Lewis
Dec 3, 1920 - Sep 2, 2010
Catherine Ruth Lewis, 89, of Owensboro, died Thursday, September 2, 2010, at the Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born December 3, 1920 to the late Paul Lewis, Sr. and Ruth O'Bryan Lewis in Cloverport, KY. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and was in the Civil Service for the…
Harold Ray Clary
Jul 28, 1935 - Sep 1, 2010
Harold Ray Clary, 75, of Owensboro, Kentucky, died Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at his residence. He was born in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Charles and Farris Moreland Clary on July 28, 1935. Mr. Clary had served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was a member of AMVETS and the…
Mary Ava Haynes Knott Jackson
Aug 11, 1947 - Aug 31, 2010
Mary Ava Haynes Knott Jackson, 62, of East Byers Avenue, Owensboro, died Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at her home. She was born in Owensboro to the late J. Millard and Louise (Froehlich) Haynes. Mary's favorite pastime was spending time with her grandchildren, and she enjoyed gardening, volunteer work and her family and friends. She retired…