Obituaries
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            Leticia Gail Barker
Jun 23, 1956 - Jun 6, 2009
Leticia Gail "Tish" Barker, 52, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born on June 23, 1956 in Daviess Co., Ky. She was employed at Wal Mart and enjoyed camping and collecting antiques.Surviving are her parents, Maurice K. and Billie Jean Magruder of Owensboro, her companion…
Charles W. Naylor
Mar 10, 1926 - Jun 6, 2009
Charles W. "Bud" Naylor, 83, of Owensboro, died Saturday, June 6, 2009, at the Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born March 10, 1926, to the late Otto and Flura Steen Naylor. He was a member of the Owensboro Christian Church, had taught Sunday School many years. He was an Army Veteran of WW II…
 
            Frances Faye Starosta
Sep 11, 1935 - Jun 5, 2009
Frances Faye Starosta, 73, of Owensboro, died Saturday, June 5, 2009, at the Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born September 11, 1935, to the late Cecil and Carrie Johnson in West Virginia. She had multiple jobs throughout her life, and always loved being with her family.She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester…
 
            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.…

