Obituaries
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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…
Carol Marie Beyke Hodskins
Mar 7, 1933 - Jan 9, 2011
Carol Marie Beyke Hodskins, 77, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, January 9, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Sorgho on March 7, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Hattie Whittaker Beyke; was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church; and was a registered nurse who had worked…
Margaret Elizabeth Reynolds
Aug 3, 1923 - Jan 8, 2011
Margaret E. Reynolds, 87, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Heartland Villa Nursing Home. She was born August 3, 1923 in Owensboro to the late Fred and Angie Grace Wedding Silbereisen. She was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church and a homemaker. She was a wonderful mother, wife and grandmother.…
Robin Renae Luna
May 1, 1980 - Jan 7, 2011
Robin Renae Luna, 30, of 5166 Jack Hinton Rd., Philpot, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2011 at her mother's home at 508 Alpha St. in Owensboro. She was born in Sierra Vista, AZ on May 1, 1980. She was employed as a maintenance supervisor working at J. C. Penny Co. She was a member…
James Wayne Wiggins
Mar 11, 1944 - Jan 5, 2011
James Wayne "Jim" Wiggins, 66 of Utica, died Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. He was a native of McLean County, born to the late Robert Franklin and Anna Lee (Field) Wiggins. Jim was a heavy equipment mechanic, a machinist and a cabinet maker, making cabinets and fine furniture. He was a…
