Obituaries
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David Ray Peters
Jun 22, 1955 - Nov 15, 2008
David Ray Peters, 53, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Daviess County on June 22, 1955, he was a cosmetologist and member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church. He is survived by his parents, Donald R. and Martha Klein Peters of Owensboro; sisters, R. Gene (…
Charles Francis Lucas
Aug 16, 1920 - Nov 15, 2008
Charles Francis Lucas Jr., 88 of Owensboro died November 15 at the Carmel Home. He was born August 16, 1920 to the late Charles Francis Lucas and Lola Delillies Lucas in Oregon City, Oregon. At the age of two, Charles moved with his parents to Glendale, California. He served in the Army Air Force from…
John William Jacobs
Apr 5, 1957 - Nov 15, 2008
John Williams Jacobs, United States Army, Retired, 51, died unexpectedly Saturday, November 15, 2008 at his home. Born in Owensboro, a son of the late Steve Anthony Jacobs and Wynema Joyce Uptigrove Jacobs, Mr. Jacobs spent 21 years in service to his country, having served as a member of the 101st Airborne through Operation Desert…
Shirley Joann Ward Hayden
Nov 7, 1939 - Nov 13, 2008
Shirley Joann Ward Hayden, 69, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2008 at her home surrounded by family and friends. Born November 7, 1939 in Daviess County, she was the daughter of the late Willie Jo and Edith Payne Ward; was a homemaker; and member of Immaculate Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending time with her friends,…
George P. Cooper
Mar 12, 1940 - Nov 10, 2008
George Cooper, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2008 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born in Daviess Co., Ky. and was a member of Immaculate Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph F. and Mary Bell Cooper.Surviving are two brothers, Steve Cooper and wife Etta and Tony…
Carolyn Von Lehman
Sep 30, 1926 - Nov 9, 2008
Carolyn Von Lehman, 82 of 2115 Sheridan Place, Owensboro, passed away on Sunday November 9, 2008 at the Hospice Center in Bowling Green. She was born in Muhlenburg Co., Ky. to the late J. R. and Ruby Casebier McCandless. She was a homemaker and had also worked at the Owensboro Housing Authority. She was a…
Judy Pierce Arnold
Nov 1, 1946 - Nov 9, 2008
Judy Pierce Arnold, 62, of Owensboro, died Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was a third generation owner with her husband Al in Nick T. Arnold Jewelers. She was interested in genealogy and liked to sew and do needlepoint. She was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church. Her husband, Al…
Gerald W. Blandford
Aug 22, 1962 - Nov 9, 2008
Gerald W. Blandford Jr., 46, of Indianapolis, died Saturday, November 8, 2008 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born in Owensboro August 22, 1962, was of the Catholic Faith, and was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School and Brescia College. He was employed as a dealership consultant for the Five Star Team with Chrysler. He…
Betty Jean Coy
Dec 29, 1943 - Nov 8, 2008
Betty Jean Coy, 64, of Bon Harbor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of 1609 Norris Ave., passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Bon Harbor. She was born in Ohio Co., Ky. to the late Nathan R. and Helen Clark Austin. She was a member of Hall St. Baptist Church and enjoyed reading books…
Patsy Vivian Tunstall Craft
Dec 16, 1923 - Nov 8, 2008
Patsy Vivian Craft, 84, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Daviess County on December 16, 1923, she was the daughter of the late William and Ann Carter Tunstall; a member of Walnut Memorial Baptist Church; a homemaker; and, during World War II, worked at General…
