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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…
Mary Rose Shoemaker
Feb 27, 1922 - May 30, 2009
Mary Rose Shoemaker, 87, of the Carmel Home, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born February 27, 1922 in Daviess County, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret Lee Shoemaker; was a retired teacher and medical librarian; and was a member of St. Stephen Cathedral. Miss…
Amogene Robertson Osborne
Jul 10, 1914 - May 29, 2009
Amogene "Jean" Robertson Osborne, 94, passed away Friday, May 29, 2009 in Monticello, FL. Born July 10, 1914 in Daviess County, she was the daughter of the late George and Bertha Martin Robertson; was a sales clerk and had worked at McAtees Department Store; and was a member of First Baptist Church for over 70…
Jeffrey Edward Irwin
May 28, 2009 - May 28, 2009
Jeffrey Edward Irwin Jr. was stillborn Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Owensboro Medical Health System to his parents; Jeff Irwin and Laura Melson, of Fordsville, Kentucky. "He never made it to our arms, but will remain in our hearts".Also surviving are his sisters; Elizabeth and Magdalena Irwin, and grandparents; Betty Ann Melson of Hartford, Ky.,…
Delbert Glenn Green
Oct 16, 1945 - May 27, 2009
Delbert Glenn Green, 63, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at the Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born October 16, 1945 to Delbert Leo and Elizabeth Slack Green in Daviess County. He was a self-employed farmer who enjoyed working on and sharing his great knowledge of farm equipment with others. He was…
Robert Kleagle Gist
Aug 28, 1925 - May 26, 2009
Robert Kleagle Gist, 83, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at his daughter's home in Roseville, CA. Born August 28, 1925 in Daviess County, Bob worked as a young man for 16 years at Gabe's Restaurant as a chef. He and his wife, Ruth, then owned and operated Ruth and Bob's Restaurant at…
