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Mary Helen Hartz Riney
Dec 14, 1927 - Nov 25, 2008
Mary Helen Hartz Riney, 80, of Owensboro passed away peacefully in the loving care of her husband, Tuesday, November 25, 2008. Born December 14, 1927 in Owensboro, Mrs. Riney was the daughter of the late Robert and Floella Lanham Hartz; was a devoted wife and mother; and was a member of St Stephen Cathedral. She…

Corinna Marie Thomas
Jan 19, 1917 - Nov 24, 2008
Corinna Marie Thomas, 91 of Clarksville, Tennessee, formerly of Owensboro, died Monday, November 26, 2008 at Spring Meadows Healthcare in Clarksville. She was born in Rockport, Kentucky to the late Bert Huddleston and Ella Louise (Hendrie) Robertson. She grew up in Livermore, Kentucky and attended Bowling Green Business College. She retired as a receptionist and…
Joseph Thomas Wedding
Feb 10, 1923 - Nov 24, 2008
Joseph Thomas WeddingJoseph Thomas Wedding, 85 passed away Monday, November 24, 2008 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born in Daviess Co., Ky. to the late Celestione and Annie Rickfelder Wedding. Joe was a World War II veteran and served honorably in the U.S. Navy. He was a charter member of Immaculate Catholic Church.…
Betty Jo Knight
Feb 23, 1938 - Nov 23, 2008
Betty Jo Knight, 70, of Kevil, KY, formerly of Owensboro, died Sunday, November 23, 2008, at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. She was born February 23, 1938 to the late S. O. and Susanna Clymer Dobbs in Armorel, AR. She was a retired bookkeeper, a member of Blandville Baptist Church, and a former member of…

James B. Cameron
Oct 30, 1939 - Nov 23, 2008
James B. Cameron, 69, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at his home. He was born in Brooklyn, N. Y. and was retired as a truck driver for American Road Express.Surviving is his wife Kathy Cameron.Private services will be held. Glenn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Memorial contributions may be made…
William Howard Hancock
Jun 12, 1980 - Nov 21, 2008
William Howard "Will" Hancock, Jr., 28, of Owensboro, died Friday, November 21, 2008, at his home. He was born June 12, 1980, to William H. and Melanie Cook Hancock in Daviess County. He was a member of Owensboro Christian Church, a licensed plumber, who loved all of God's creatures, great and small. Most of all,…
Gilbert Jean Payne
Feb 26, 1927 - Nov 17, 2008
GILBERT JEAN 'DUPPY' CECIL PAYNE Known to her family and friends as Duppy, Jean Payne, 81, died Monday, November 17, 2008 at home surrounded by her loving family. With her husband of 48 years Dick Cecil (now deceased), she was the co-owner of the Smokehouse restaurant and raised a family of eight children. Later, she…

Gladys B. Edmonson
Jun 20, 1912 - Nov 17, 2008
Gladys B. Edmonson, 96, of Alvaton, Ky. formerly of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2008 at Britthaven Nursing Home in Bowling Green. She was born in Metcalfe Co., Ky. to the late Eugene and Eudora James Boston and was a homemaker. She was a member of the former Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.…
Mallory Joe Estes
Apr 24, 1934 - Nov 16, 2008
Mallory Joe "Judy" Estes died Sunday, November 16, 2008 in his Maceo home. Born in 1934 to Louise Mattingly Estes and P.T. "Doots" Estes, he was a farmer and had been active within his community serving on the boards of both the Yelvington volunteer Fire Department and Daviess County Farm Bureau. Mr. Estes is survived…
Elizabeth Ann Ray
Aug 7, 1910 - Nov 16, 2008
Maple Mount Sister Elizabeth Ann Ray, 98, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Nov. 16, 2008, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 79th year of religious life. She was a native of Rhodelia in Meade County. An educator for 54 years, Sister Elizabeth Ann was much loved by all the sisters. She worked…