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Rosaria Ray
Jan 4, 1922 - Aug 21, 2010
Sister Mary Rosaria Ray, OSU Maple Mount Sister Mary Rosaria Ray, 88, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Saturday, August 21, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 68th year of religious life. She was a native of Payneville in Meade County. An educator for more than 45 years, she taught at St. Alphonsus…
Sharroll Ann Simon Worth Browning
Mar 9, 1958 - Aug 21, 2010
Sharroll Ann "Sharri" Simon Worth Browning, of Utica, Ky. passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Owensboro Medical Health System surrounded by her family. Sharri fought a courageous four-year battle with cancer and never lost her faith in God. She was born on March 9, 1958 at Owensboro-Daviess Co. Hospital and spent her early…
Joseph Ronald Gaines
Oct 22, 1943 - Aug 18, 2010
Joseph Ronald Gaines, 66, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born on October 22, 1943 in Henderson Co., Ky. to the late John Ralph and Rena Cummings Gaines. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Jackie Hobgood of Sebree and a brother, Steve Gaines of Washington,…
Judy Sparks Roberts
Oct 6, 1950 - Aug 18, 2010
Judy Sparks Roberts, 59, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. She was born on October 6, 1950 in Daviess Co., Ky. to the late Edward Allen and Mary Irene Evans Sparks. She had been a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church. She loved her dogs, camping,…
Loretta Cline Markham
Aug 5, 1920 - Aug 17, 2010
Loretta Elizabeth Cline Markham, 90, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at Cedar Manor Nursing Home in San Angelo, Texas. Born August 5, 1920 in Daviess County, she was the daughter of the late Stuart and Ollie Mae Pinkston Cline; owned and operated Loretta's Restaurant in Evansville; and was a member of Good…
Carol M. King
Dec 12, 1944 - Aug 17, 2010
Carol M. Yungel King, 65, of Owensboro, died at home Tuesday, August 17, 2010, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 12, 1944 to the late Richard and Alice Biastre Yungel in Brooklyn, NY. She was a member of Sts. Joseph and Paul Catholic Church and enjoyed traveling, working crossword puzzles, cooking…
Bessie Massey Howard
Mar 28, 1923 - Aug 17, 2010
Bessie "Bess" Howard, 87, Owensboro, ended her journey on earth, Tuesday, August 17, 2010. She was born in Stephens County, Georgia to the late, Robert Lee and Marie Lee (Weldon) Massey. Her life was centered around her faith, family and friends. Bess was a very giving, caring and family oriented person. She was member of…
Joseph Delmar Shown
Jul 25, 1918 - Aug 17, 2010
Joseph Delmar Shown, Sr., 92, formerly of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at The Fellowship Home in Brooks County, Georgia. Delmar was born in Daviess County, Kentucky on July 25, 1918 to the late Frank and Beatrice Rhodes Shown. He served in the Army - Air Force during WWII. Delmar owned and operated…
Wilkins B. Rickerson
Jan 6, 1923 - Aug 16, 2010
Wilkins B. "Rick" Rickerson, 87, of Owensboro (formerly of Monroe, LA) passed away Monday, August 16, 2010 at Wellington Parc. Born in Dubberly, LA on January 6, 1923, he was the son of the late Breese and George Ola Talton Rickerson; retired from Texas Gas as a Senior Engineer after many years service; and was…
Roger D. Priddy
Jun 14, 1952 - Aug 14, 2010
Roger D. Priddy, 58, of Owensboro, died Saturday, August 14, 2010, at the Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born June 14, 1952 to the late Frank and Amanda Aull Priddy in Louisville, KY. He enjoyed reading and listening to classical rock music.He was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Wilson.Survivors include his two…
