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Bennie Rex Messimore
May 16, 1949 - Jan 5, 2011
Bennie Rex Messimore, 61, of Owensboro, Kentucky, formerly of Madisonville, Kentucky, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 05, 2011, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He had retired from the Daviess County Public Schools Transportation Department, attended First Church of Nazarene and was an avid fisherman and bowler. Bennie never met…
Lydia Joan Bronson
Aug 4, 1934 - Jan 4, 2011
Lydia Joan (Jolly) Bronson, 76, of 3248 Shadewood Terrace, Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at the Carmel Home. She was born on August 4, 1934 in McLean Co., Ky. to the late Waymon and Josephine Shelton Jolly. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Wilma (Timmy) Jolly.This lovely red-head put…
Thomas Wayne Hall
Jan 11, 1955 - Jan 3, 2011
Thomas Wayne "Tommy" Hall, 55, of Maceo, passed on to a better life on Monday, January 3, 2011 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Ky., He was born January 11, 1955 to Wallace Hall and Clara Wilhoyte Hall. Thomas had worked at General Electric, Green Coal, N.S.A and Otis Craig & Sons Farms. He was presently…
Daniel Grant Fleming
Nov 8, 1961 - Jan 2, 2011
Daniel Grant Fleming, 49, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville after a hard faught battle. He was born on November 8, 1961 in Daviess Co., Ky. to the late Daniel Patrick Fleming and Anna Mae Heflin Fleming.Dan was presently employed as a Project Consultant for Patterson &…
Chloe Ethel Collier
Sep 30, 1937 - Jan 1, 2011
Chloe Collier, 73, of Owensboro, died Saturday, January 01, 2011, at the Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born September 30, 1937 to Otis and Augusta Porter Collier in Jefferson County. She was a member of the Baptist faith, retired from Oasis Spouse Abuse Center, and enjoyed sewing, reading and making jewelry.She was preceded in…
Jean Fay Childs Richards
Jul 5, 1949 - Dec 31, 2010
Jean Fay Childs Richards, 61, of Owensboro, died Friday, December 31, 2010 at her home. She was born July 5, 1949 to Harry and Jean Diver Childs in Philadelphia, PA. She was a homemaker and enjoyed bowling. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Childs, and a brother, Tommy Childs. Survivors include her…
Mary Joellen Higdon Ivey
Aug 18, 1949 - Dec 31, 2010
Mary Joellen Higdon Ivey, 61, of Paducah passed away Friday, December 31, 2010 at her home. Born in Owensboro, KY on August 18, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Charles and Mary Ellen Fulkerson Higdon; was a retired teacher; and was a member of St. Frances De Sales Catholic Church and St.…
Thomas Herman Coomes
Jun 28, 1929 - Dec 29, 2010
Thomas Herman Coomes, Sr., 81, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2010. Born in Daviess County on June 28, 1929; he was the son of the late Joseph Herman and Mary Drusie Clark Coomes; was a member of St Stephen Cathedral; and was self-employed in both the auto and real estate businesses. Mr. Coomes…
Betty S. Gabbert
Apr 12, 1926 - Dec 29, 2010
Betty S. Gabbert, 84, of Owensboro, died Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at Wellington Parc. She was born April 12, 1926 in Charlotte, NC. She attended high school and Salem College in Winston-Salem, NC. She had been employed at the Office of Flying Safety of U.S. Air Force, and the North Carolina Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem,…
Michael Pat Bumm
Sep 4, 1951 - Dec 28, 2010
Michael "Pat" Bumm, 59, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at his home. Born in Daviess County on September 4, 1951, he was the son of the late Robert and Bettye King Bumm; had worked at the Indiana and Michigan Power Plant in Rockport; and was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church.…
