Obituaries
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Lyman E. Pierce
Oct 11, 1909 - May 5, 2010
Lyman E. Pierce, 100, formerly of 613 Poindexter St., Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at the Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Owensboro on October 11, 1909 to the late Lyman and Mary Bell Patterson Pierce. He was a member of First Assembly of God and retired from Medley…
Evelyn Jean Benningfield Coffman
Jul 27, 1926 - May 4, 2010
Evelyn Jean Benningfield Coffman, 83, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at her home. Born July 27, 1926 in Daviess County, she was the daughter of the late George V. and Goldie Baird Merritt; was a homemaker; and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Mrs. Coffman enjoyed gardening, caring for the birds…
Helen Louise Newton
Aug 31, 1933 - May 4, 2010
Helen Louise Newton, 76, of Becklynn Drive, in Owensboro went home to the Lord on Tuesday, May 4, 2010. She was born August 31, 1933 to the late Otis and Ione Swain in Daviess County, being the youngest of twelve children. Helen retired as a quality control inspector from Owens Illinois Glass in Chicago Heights,…
Ronald Marion Neal
Mar 1, 1941 - May 3, 2010
Ronald Neal, 69, of Owensboro, died Monday, May 3, 2010 at his daughter's home. The Bremen, KY native was born to the late George and Lena (Knight) Neal, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of AmVets, and retired from Field Packing Company as a personnel director. His wife of…
Ray L. Rusher
Sep 30, 1933 - May 2, 2010
Ray L. Rusher, 76, of 1085 East Byers Ave, Owensboro, KY, died Sunday, May 2, 2010 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was a member of Hall Street Baptist Church, had worked as a computer analyst for V.E. Anderson and as an Auto Mechanic. Mr. Rusher was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Rusher…
James E. Luttrell
Aug 23, 1936 - Apr 30, 2010
James E. "Spatsy" Luttrell, 73, of Maceo, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville, IN. He was born on August 23, 1936 in Daviess Co., Ky. to the late Edward B. and Nellie Basham Luttrell. He was a self-employed truck driver and had attended Maceo Baptist Church. He…
James Edward Curry
Sep 16, 1919 - Apr 30, 2010
James Edward "Eddie" Curry, 90, of Owensboro, KY, died Friday, April 30, 2010 at Owensboro Medical Health System. Mr. Curry was born in Owensboro, KY, to the late Simon and Mandy Davis Curry on September 16, 1919. He served in the Army during World War II, worked at The Smoke Shop, and spent 27 years…
Mary Regina Boone
Jan 31, 1918 - Apr 29, 2010
Sister Mary Regina Boone, OSU Maple Mount - Sister Mary Regina Boone, 92, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died April 29th at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 73rd year of religious life. The New Haven native was an educator for 47 years, noted for instilling a love for math in her students. She…
Doris Ann Hoak
Jun 2, 1922 - Apr 29, 2010
Doris Ann Hoak, 87 of Owensboro, died Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Owensboro Medical Health System. Mrs. Hoak was a native of Niles Ohio, born to the late E. Ross and Ann Mae (Shoff) Adgate. She was a florist in the 100 year old family business, E. Ross Adgate & Son Florist in Niles prior…
Elizabeth Scott Martin
Feb 4, 1949 - Apr 28, 2010
Elizabeth Scott Martin was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday April 28 surrounded by her family after a brave battle with cancer. Betsy, as she was known by her family and friends was born in Grand Rapids Minnesota in February 1949. She was one of two children born to the late Leslie…
