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Georgia Christine Martin
Jan 31, 1928 - Mar 15, 2010
Georgia Christine Martin, 82 of Hall Street, Owensboro, died Monday, March 15, 2010 at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born in Magoffin County to the late Kernie and Dora Marie (Scott) Adams. She retired in 1984 as a baker for the Owensboro Board of Education after 15 years, working at Lincoln and Estes Elementary…
Argle Drake
Jun 26, 1930 - Mar 14, 2010
Argle Drake, Sr., 79, of Owensboro, died Sunday, March 14, 2010, at Belle Meade Nursing Home in Greenville, KY. He was born June 26, 1930 to the late David and Mildred Eddins Drake in Muhlenberg County. He had lived in Daviess County for 56 years, retired from Green River Steel after 19 years, and enjoyed…
Hayden Elizabeth Keller
Mar 12, 2010 - Mar 12, 2010
Hayden Elizabeth Keller, infant daughter of Matthew and Jennifer Ebelhar Keller, passed away Friday, March 12, 2010 at Children's Hospital in Cincinnati. Hayden was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Lucian D. "Boss" Keller and William Settles, and an uncle, Dennis Keller.In addition to her parents, Hayden is survived by a sister, Reese Keller; a brother,…
Harlan Lewis Best
Jan 13, 1938 - Mar 12, 2010
Harlan L. Best, 72, of Owensboro passed away Friday, March 12, 2010 at his home after a long battle with cancer. Born January 13, 1938 in Daviess County, he was the son of the late Hal and Mary Lewis Best. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dean Best.…
Janet Marie Schartung
Jul 24, 1943 - Mar 11, 2010
Janet Marie Schartung, 66, of Owensboro, died Thursday, March 11, 2010, as a result of a accidental drowning. She was born July 24, 1943 to the late Paul and Mary Howard Bowlds in Blue Island, IL. She was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church, and a homemaker. She enjoyed fishing and traveling with her…
John N. Hartgrove
Aug 18, 1936 - Mar 11, 2010
John N. Hartgrove, 73, of Owensboro, died Thursday, March 11, 2010, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was born August 18, 1936 to the late Edwin and Martha Conaway Hartgrove in Madison, IN. He was retired from OMU as Director of Power Production after 31 years of service. He was a Navy Veteran,…
William A. Gilles
Jun 16, 1941 - Mar 10, 2010
William A. "Bill" Gilles, 68, of Owensboro passed away on Wednesday March 10, 2010 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born on June 16, 1941 in Daviess Co., Ky. to the late Herman Joe and Ellen Moredock Gilles. He was retired as an adjuster for AllState Insurance Co. and was of the Catholic faith.…
Madalynn Sheri Matlock
Dec 4, 1996 - Mar 10, 2010
Madalynn Sheri Matlock, 13, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Kosair Childrens Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. She attended both First Free Will Baptist Church and Owensboro Christian Church, was a sixth grader at College View Middle School, an avid scooter rider, enjoyed playing Wii bowling and guitar hero on her PlayStation and…
Maxine Hudnall Boucher
May 18, 1926 - Mar 9, 2010
Maxine H. Boucher, 83, of Utica, KY, and resident of Dogwood Estates in Beaver Dam, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010. She was a 1944 graduate of Butler County High School, and recently celebrated her 66th class reunion with classmates. She was employed at General Electric for 42 years. Upon her retirement in 1986, Maxine…
James C. Roby
Aug 20, 1916 - Mar 9, 2010
James C. "Sam" Roby, 93, of Owensboro, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at the Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born August 20, 1916, to the late Daniel and Anna Lea Mattingly Roby in Tompkinsville, KY. He was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church, and he started, owned and operated Roby Vending Company, and…
