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Kinsey Marie Wise
Jun 4, 2009 - Jun 4, 2009
Kinsey Marie Wise, infant daughter of Lauren Elder and Justin Wise, went to be with Jesus on June 4, 2009 at Norton's Hospital in Louisville. She was born in Jefferson Co., Ky. Kinsey Marie was named after her great great grandmother, Marie Hamilton. She was preceded in death by a great grandmother, Mary Cecelia Drury.Also…

William S. Bryant
Aug 14, 1951 - Jun 4, 2009
William S. Bryant, Jr., 57, of Owensboro, died Thursday, June 4, 2009, at the Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born August 14, 1951 to William S. Bryant, Sr. and Kathryne Taylor Bryant in Summersville, WV. He enjoyed college sports, NASCAR, walking and playing with his dog, Boomer, and was an avid reader.He was preceded…
Katherine De Ronde
Aug 6, 1918 - Jun 2, 2009
Sr. Katherine de Ronde, 90, a sister of the Lamb of God, in her 52nd year of religious life, passed from this world to eternal life on June 2, 2009 at Owensboro Medical Health System. Sr. M. Katherine gave many years of service as a chauffeur and a volunteer driver to the Congregation, and to…
Annette Blais
Oct 11, 1919 - Jun 2, 2009
Annette "Ann" Blais, 89, of Owensboro, formerly of Harwich, MA, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at her home. She was born in Nashua, N. H., and had worked as an executive secretary for several different companies. She was a member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church and a former member of the Pilgrim…
Willard Dewayne Gribbin
May 5, 1935 - Jun 2, 2009
Willard Dewayne Gribbin, 74, of Owensboro passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at his home. He was born in Taylor Co., Ky. on May 5, 1935 to the late Sylvester Lee and Mary Irene Vandyke Gribbin. He was a member of Christ Community Church and was a U. S. Air Force veteran having been…
Fred E. Bowen
Feb 24, 1921 - May 31, 2009
Fred E. Bowen, 88, of Crestwood Dr., Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2009 at his home. He was born on Feb. 24, 1921 in Powell Co., Ky. to the late Rex and Dovie Smyth Bowen. He was a member of Third Baptist Church, was a homebuilder having owned and operated Fred E. Bowen…
Sue A. Spratt Shepherd
Aug 30, 1923 - May 31, 2009
Sue A. Spratt Shepherd, 85, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Sunday, May 31, 2009, at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born on August 30, 1923, in Daviess County to the late Cleveland and Cora Pagan Spratt. Mrs. Shepherd was a member of Crabtree Avenue Baptist Church and had retired from General Electric after 40 years.…
Gerald Douglas Hall
Nov 19, 1940 - May 30, 2009
Gerald D. Hall, 68 of Utica went to be with his Savior on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at the Owensboro Medical Health System surrounded by his family. Born November 19, 1940 in Salem, MO, he was the son of the late Robert W. and Kathleen Gaines Hall; was a member of the Catholic faith; and…
Mary Bernadette Bickwermert
Sep 19, 1927 - May 30, 2009
Mary Bernadette "Momsy" Bickwermert, 81, of Owensboro, went home to the Lord Saturday, May 30, 2009. She was born in Owensboro on September 19, 1927 to the late Edward and Mary Ann Harrington.Mary's passions were serving the Lord, and being a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, gardening, china painting, and reading. She was a…
James B. Rowan
Jan 20, 1923 - May 30, 2009
James B. Rowan, Sr., 86, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009, at Hillcrest Healthcare Center. He was born January 20, 1923 to the late Griffin and Anna Mae Hill Rowan in Daviess County. He was a member of the IBEW and had worked for Ohio Valley Neon Sign and Federal Sign Companies. He was an…