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Michael Ray English
Nov 2, 1952 - Jan 30, 2010
Michael Ray English, 57, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2010 in Owensboro. He was born on November 2, 1952 in Daviess Co., Ky. He was employed at Hausner Hard Chrome and was a member of Wing Ave. Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his wife,…
Sean Minnis
Nov 6, 1971 - Jan 30, 2010
Sean (Joseph) Minnis, 38, of Utica, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born November 6, 1971 in Nashville, TN, he was a 1989 graduate of Apollo High School; was a Navy veteran; worked for Miles Farm Supply as their database administrator. Sean loved to read, especially fiction; listen to…
Gregory A. Waninger
Jul 31, 1955 - Jan 30, 2010
Gregory A. Waninger, 54, of Owensboro, died Saturday in Louisville. He was a sales manager for Kenway Distributors for 38 years. Greg was a member of Immaculate Catholic Church and a member of the Immaculate Men's Club for 30 years. He loved sports, golfing at Windridge Golf Course, following U. K. Wildcats, St. Louis Cardinals,…
Mary Alice Jackson
May 25, 1922 - Jan 30, 2010
Mary Alice Jackson, 87, of Owensboro, died Saturday, January 30, 2010, at Owensboro Place. She was born May 25, 1922 to the late Melvin and Mabel Neubauer Vance in Daviess County. She was preceded in death by a son, Gray Jackson, and a brother, Marion Vance.Survivors include two grandchildren; her sisters, Thelma Anderson of Owensboro,…
Robert H. Christ
Oct 16, 1917 - Jan 28, 2010
Robert Henry "Bob" Christ, Sr., 92, of Owensboro. On Thursday, January 28, 2010, Bob Christ or as Mom called him "Christy", ended his lifelong journey. Along the way he touched the lives of many people, most especially his family, whose love and admiration was immeasurable. He also earned the respect of the many church members…
Patty S. Woosnam
Jul 25, 1944 - Jan 28, 2010
Patty S. Woosnam, 65, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, January 28, 2010 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Owensboro on July 25, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Thelma Fister Clark; had worked at Big River Rubber and Gasket for 25 years as their accounts payable clerk; and was…
Peggy Faye Hadden Willis
May 15, 1934 - Jan 28, 2010
Peggy Faye Hadden Willis, 75, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2010 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Peggy was born in Elkton, KY on May 15, 1934, to the late Roy and Annie May Hadden. She dedicated her life to serving the Lord through teaching at Oakland Christian School in Auburn Hills, MI.…
Julia Elizabeth Barbour
Jan 2, 1923 - Jan 27, 2010
Julia Elizabeth Barbour, 87, of Owensboro, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at the Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born January 2, 1923 to the late Floyd and Ethel Mae Helsley Foley in Jefferson County. She was a homemaker, a member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church, and enjoyed playing bridge, knitting, watching UK…
Stephen D. Schwarzkopf
Apr 8, 1942 - Jan 26, 2010
Stephen D. Schwarzkopf, 67, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2010 at Owensboro Medical Health System after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on April 8, 1942 in Hartford City, IN to the late Clifford and Vada Alfrey Schwarzkopf. He retired from Brescia University in 2005 and had been attending Newman…
Franklin A. Gillim
Jun 6, 1921 - Jan 26, 2010
Franklin A. "Tink" Gillim, 88, of Owensboro, Ky. died at home on January 26, 2010 surrounded by his loving daughters. He was born in Ensor, Ky. on June 6, 1921 to the late Simon Gillim and Sarah Bell Gillim. He was a retired G. E. employee and farmer. He was an avid story-teller, hunter, logger,…
