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Glenn Runyon
Mar 29, 1962 - Jan 8, 2010
Glenn Runyon, 47 of Owensboro, died Friday, January 8, 2010 at Owensboro Medical Health System after a lengthy battle with cancer and kidney disease. He enjoyed fishing, watching television and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his father Gobel Runyon on October 20, 1987.He is survived by his mother Jonell…
Deane Hamlet
Jun 20, 1921 - Jan 7, 2010
Elna Deane Hamlet, 88, of Owensboro, died Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation. She was born in McLean County June 20, 1921 to the late Charles F. and Nola (Rickard) Rector. She was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Owensboro.Her husband, John E. Hamlet Sr. preceded her in death in…
Carolyn Hurm Snyder
Apr 19, 1933 - Jan 7, 2010
Carolyn H. Snyder, 76, of Parkview Drive, Owensboro, died Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born in Owensboro to the late Eddie and Mary (Price) Hurm. She was a lifelong member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church. She was very strong in her faith, and very family oriented, serving children as…
Lavenna Rose Basczinski
Sep 21, 1931 - Jan 6, 2010
Lavenna Rose Lile Basczinski, 78, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at her home. Born September 21, 1931 in Jefferson County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Thelma Arnett Lile; and was retired from J.B.'s Heating and Air Conditioning where she was the bookkeeper. Mrs. Basczinski enjoyed bowling, watching…
George David Quinn
Apr 1, 1922 - Jan 6, 2010
George David Quinn, Machinist Mate, US Navy, Retired, 87, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born April 1, 1922 in Nicholasville, he was the son of the late Robert H. and Verna Grimes Quinn; was a Pearl Harbor survivor and Navy retiree; and retired from Eastern Kentucky University (EKU)…
Patsy Jean Barker
Sep 10, 1943 - Jan 6, 2010
Patsy Jean Barker, 66, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Fruita, CO on September 10, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd McDaniel and Irene Anderson Williams; was retired from the Texas School System where she was a cafeteria manager; was president of…

Madison Jo Drake
Jan 6, 2010 - Jan 6, 2010
Madison Jo Drake, infant daughter of Donald and Samantha (Gish ) Drake was stillborn Thursday, Janaury 6, 2010 at Owensboro Medical Health System. In addition to her parents, a brother, Ethan Lively, and grandparents, Sharon Lloyd, Donnie Drake, Elizabeth Hutton and David Gish also survive.Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2010 at…

Tyler Joseph Alvey
Jan 4, 2010 - Jan 4, 2010
Tyler Joseph Alvey, infant son of Stephen G. and Rebecca (Norris) Alvey was stillborn Monday, January 4, 2010 at Owensboro Medical Health System. Survivors include his brother, Tony Alvey and sister, Kaitlyn Alvey, grandparents, Mike and Martha Reynolds, Doug Alvey and Rachel Norris.Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2010 in Christ…
Larry Wayne Royalty
Jul 17, 1982 - Jan 4, 2010
Larry Wayne Royalty, 27, of Newburgh, passed away Monday, January 4, 2010 at the St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville. Born in Henderson on July 17, 1982, he was the son of Larry Wayne Royalty and Mary Stone Royalty; and was a computer engineer at KDL in Evansville. Larry attended Crossroads Church in Evansville and…
Lucy Ann Glenn Taylor
Oct 10, 1921 - Jan 4, 2010
Lucy Glenn Taylor, 88, of Owensboro passed away Monday, January 4, 2010 at her home. Born in Owensboro, the daughter of the late Delbert J. and Ann Glenn, she was a graduate of Owensboro High School and Stephens College. A life-long member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church, she belonged to the Mary Lou Phillips…