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Henry E. Phillips
Feb 14, 1920 - Feb 9, 2009
Henry E. "Ed" Phillips, 88, of 258 Riverside Dr., Owensboro, passed away on Monday February 9, 2009 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born on February 14, 1920 in Daviess Co. to the late Robert L. and Anna Alvey Phillips. He was a member of Sts. Joseph and Paul Catholic Church and was retired…
Martha Berry Clark
Apr 4, 1930 - Feb 7, 2009
Martha "Marnette" Berry Clark,78, of 1701 Maple Avenue, Owensboro, died about dawn on Saturday, February 7, 2009 while busy with her early morning tasks. She passed in the home that she loved and that she and her husband built in 1951. Martha was born April 4, 1930 in Owensboro to the late John C. Grant…
George Franklin Boling
Oct 29, 1945 - Feb 6, 2009
George Franklin "Frankie" Boling, 63, of 5335 Webster Lane, Owensboro, died Friday, February 6, 2009 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He retired from Hon after 32 years, and worked as a driver for Big Rivers Rubber and Gasket. He enjoyed camping, fishing, riding on the river, barbeques and U.K. Basketball. He loved spending time with…
Brenda Louise Ferrell Jones
Oct 1, 1945 - Feb 6, 2009
Brenda Louise Ferrell Jones, 63, died Friday, February 6, 2009 at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born on October 1, 1945 to Jean and the late Burvell Ferrell. Mrs. Jones was active in Our Lady of Lourdes Church and was treasurer of the Women's and Children's charities. She was a loving mother and grandmother.Survivors…
Mary Teresa Carrier-Orr
Aug 14, 1957 - Feb 6, 2009
Mary "Teresa" Carrier-Orr, 51, of 5600 Ashyburg Road, Slaughters, Kentucky died Friday, February 6, 2009 at her home. She was a native of Henderson, KY., was a homemaker and an avid gardener.Her mother; Ida Catherine Carrier preceded her in death in 2003, as well as two brothers; John Stewart and Joseph Carrier.Surviving are; her husband;…
Clara Smith Sherman
Jun 8, 1929 - Feb 4, 2009
Clara Mae Smith Sherman went to be with the Lord February 4, 2009 in San Antonio, TX at the age of 79. Born June 8, 1929 in Camp Verde, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Arthur & Lois Smith and was preceded in death by her husband, Elvin N. Sherman and a granddaughter,…
Dorothy Marie Willett
Oct 8, 1921 - Feb 4, 2009
Sister Dorothy Marie Willett, 87, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Feb. 4, 2009, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 68th year of religious life. She was a native of Waverly.An educator for 42 years, Sister Dorothy Marie had long-lasting relationships with former pupils, and inspired some students to enter religious life. She…
Darrell Edward Henry
Mar 24, 1949 - Feb 3, 2009
Darrell Edward Henry, 59, of 3404 Royal Drive, Owensboro, passed away on February 3, 2009 at Owensboro Medical Health System after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a native of Owensboro and a 35 year employee of AT&T, and had served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War as an air…
Donovan Wayne Purgeason
Oct 3, 1957 - Feb 3, 2009
Donovan Wayne Purgeason, 51, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at his home. Born October 3, 1957 in Daviess County, he was a transmission specialist and member of the Air Soft, Louisville, a, Air Rifle Club. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Maryon Purgeason.Survivors include his daughter, Cortney Purgeason of…
Thomas William Wendt
Apr 6, 1935 - Feb 2, 2009
Thomas William Wendt Sr., 73 of Roosevelt House, Owensboro died Monday, February 2, 2009 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born in St. Louis, MO. to the late Russell F. and Helen (Noonan) Wendt. He was a retired supervisor for Professional Maintenance, and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and the…
