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Joyce Heltsley Johnson
Mar 19, 1922 - Dec 6, 2010
Joyce Heltsley Johnson, 88, of Windsor Avenue, Owensboro, died Monday, December 6, 2010 at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born in Muhlenberg County to the late George and Edna Heltsley. Joyce was a longtime member of Drakesboro Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School, and was a teacher at Drakesboro Elementary School before retiring…
Douglas Lee Thompson
Jan 18, 1939 - Dec 5, 2010
Douglas Lee Thompson, 71, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, December 5, 2010 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Miami, Fl on January 18, 1939, he was the son of the late Virgil and Marguerite Thompson; was retired from the Jackson County, GA Sheriff's Department; was a bi-vocational Baptist Minister; and was a 12-year…
Frederick Hamilton
Mar 23, 1935 - Dec 5, 2010
Frederick Hamilton, 75, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, December 5, 2010 at Norton's Hospital in Louisville. Born March 23, 1935 in Daviess County, he was the son of the late Leo Earl and Zetta Ray Hamilton and was an Army veteran. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hamilton was preceded in death by brothers, Richard…
James Randall Vanover
Aug 22, 1939 - Dec 4, 2010
James "Ranny" Vanover, 71, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday December 4, 2010 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born in Daviess Co., Ky. on August 22, 1939. He was retired from Green Coal Co. after 30 years as a heavy equipment operator and supervisor. He was a U. S. Navy veteran. James was…
Michael Lynn Osborne
Apr 20, 1948 - Dec 4, 2010
Mike Osborne, 62, of Owensboro, died Saturday, December 4, 2010, at Bon Harbor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born April 20, 1948 to Toney and Mary Williams Osborne in Daviess County. He was a member of St. Stephen Cathedral, a self employed masonry contractor and enjoyed being with his friends and family.He was preceded…
Stanley Edward Alexander
Feb 14, 1934 - Dec 4, 2010
Stanley Edward "Ed" Alexander, 76, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Daviess County on February 14, 1934, he was the son of the late Stanley and Marie Scifres Alexander; was retired from Whirlpool; owned and operated Skateland from 1966 to 1978; and was a member of…
Bernice Norris Worth
Feb 7, 1922 - Dec 3, 2010
Bernice Norris Worth, 88, of Philpot, passed away on Friday December 3, 2010 at Hillcrest Healthcare Center. She was born on February 7, 1922 in Ohio Co., Ky. to the late C. D. and Betty Midkiff Norris. She was a homemaker and had worked at Fleischmann Distillary and Omico Plastics Co. She was a member…
David Wayne Temple
Nov 1, 1949 - Dec 3, 2010
David Wayne Temple, 61, of Owensboro, died Friday, December 3, 2010, at his home. He was born November 1, 1949 to the late Joseph and Virginia Smith Temple in Daviess County. He was a Navy Veteran of the Viet-Nam War, and retired from Bell South after 30 years of service. He was a member of…
Mechael Kay Lewis
Jun 7, 1958 - Nov 30, 2010
Mechael Kay "Shelly" Lewis, 52, of Owensboro, was called home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at the Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born June 7, 1958 to Jerry and Mary Helen Whistle Lamb in Daviess County. Shelly was very artistic and enjoyed gospel and country music, and dancing. She…
Donald Wayne Witt
Dec 20, 1985 - Nov 29, 2010
Donald Wayne Witt, 24 of Owensboro passed away Monday, November 29, 2010 at the Owensboro Medical Health Sytem. Born in Montgomery County, MD on December 20, 1985, Don was a Golden Arm welder and member of the Barbarossa Motorcycle Club. He was a loving husband, father, and friend. Don adored his children. He was very…
